Culture, Race and Ethnicity (V3026)
Culture, Race and Ethnicity
Module V3026
Module details for 2010/11.
18 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This course examines the relationship between ideas of culture, race and ethnicity both historically and in contemporary society. Students will examine a range of empirical examples that demonstrate how the concepts have been used - sometimes separately, sometimes in interlocking ways - in political projects or movements. Particular focus will be placed on the construction of 'whiteness'. Examples may include the use of race in nineteenth century colonial administration, the politics of ethnicity in post-war London or the rise of the new right in contemporary Europe.
Learning Outcomes
1. Summarise and synthesise ideas and debates in the field.
2. Place concepts in a comparative framework.
3. Recognise the differences and similarities between concepts of race, ethnicity and culture.
4. Engage critically with debates over the relationship between race, ethnicity and cuture.
5. Seek out and use electronic and paper-based information resources effectively.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Summer Term | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring & Summer Terms | Lecture | 1 hour | 111111111100 |
| Spring & Summer Terms | Seminar | 1 hour | 111111111100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Ben Highmore
Assess convenor, Convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/185339
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