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![]() | 2013/4 |
![]() | Department of Social & Policy Sciences |
![]() | 6 |
![]() | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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Semester 2 |
![]() | ES 100% |
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Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
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![]() | Aims: The aims of the unit are to: i. Develop an understanding of issues of 'race' and ethnicity. ii. Examine the dimensions of discrimination and disadvantage in Britain. iii. Analyse key policy areas to highlight the prevalence and effects of racism. iv. Evaluate attempts to eradicate racism, discrimination and disadvantage. v. To develop critical and analytical powers in relation to this subject area. vi. To develop skills relating to investigation and analysis. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit the students should be able to: * Understand the connections between definitions of concepts such as 'race', racial inequality and racial violence and the measures that are taken to deal with them. * Understand the connection between historical developments such as colonialism and current experiences of racism. * Know the development law in relation to immigration and race relations and the implications for the development in dealing with these two social issues. * Know some of the policies and practices that go by the name of anti-racist and how effective they are in dealing with racism and racial inequality. * Understand how the concept of citizenship is helpful in explaining both diversity within the UK population and difference in experience. Skills: Intellectual skills: * To think creatively and analytically. * To communicate an argument. * To evaluate others' arguments and research. * To critically evaluate and assess research and evidence as well as a variety of other information. * To select appropriate and relevant information from a wide source and large body of knowledge. * To synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding. Transferable/Key skills: to develop: * Study & Learning skills (note taking, avoiding plagiarism, using the library, gathering and using information, constructing a bibliography, referencing). * Basic Information and Computing Technology skills (word processing, email, using the web to search for information). * Essay research, preparation and writing skills. * To construct a bibliography of varying complexity. * Revision and Examination skills. * To reflect upon his/her own academic and professional performance and take responsibility for personal and professional learning and development. Content: Definition and analysis of 'Race' and Ethnicity; Racial Inequality in Britain; Racism; Colonialism; Racial Harassment; Immigration; Race Relations Law; Multi-Culturalism and Anti-Racism; Urban Unrest 'Race', Racism and Policing; 'Race' and Citizenship. |
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SP20003 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Department of Social & Policy Sciences
SP20003 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
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