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School:
School of Human and Health Sciences
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
H (FHEQ Level 6)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2022-09-01
Module Leader:
Santokh Gill
Version Number
2023.01
Learning Methods
Seminar
Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Synopsis
In this module you’ll consider contemporary British society in relation to issues of race, ethnicity and difference. You’ll explore the extent to which race and ethnicity continue to shape contemporary society, in relation to education, health, employment, government policies and popular culture such as films and music.
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Learning Strategy
The learning strategy involves a mixed approach of lectures and seminars, and guided independent study strategies that include student-led seminars, group work, presentations and audio-visual material and associated discussions. The module will also encourage input from practitioners/researchers working within the field to help provide students with a richer understanding of … For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
The module may include the following topics:
Theories of race and ethnicityProcess of racialisation and race making practicesRacism and anti-racismMigrationWhiteness and white identitiesHybrid identitiesIntersectionalityRace and inequalitiesCulture and representation Black Lives MatterIslamophobia and Antisemitism
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Critically synthesise social science approaches to the study of race and ethnicity within the context of the UK.
2.
Critically evaluate the role of race and ethnicity in the structure of British society.
3.
Critically apply relevant concepts and theories drawn from the study of race and ethnicity to British society.
4.
Critically analyse processes of racialisation and race making practices within British society.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Written plan
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Written Assignment
Assessment 2: Written Assignment
Assessment Criteria
The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.
The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.
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