Unit information: Ethnicity and Racism in 2022/23

Unit name	Ethnicity and Racism
Unit code	SOCI20017
Credit points	20
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Dr. Hussein
Open unit status	Not open
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units)	None
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units)	None
Units you may not take alongside this one
School/department	School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies
Faculty	Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Unit Information

The unit provides a theoretical understanding of ethnicity, race and racism in the modern world. Students are encouraged to think about the contested nature of the concepts of race and ethnicity, and consider the complexities involved in researching these concepts. The unit examines developments in the sociological study of ethnicity, race and racism, including the emergence of areas of study such as the study of white ethnicities, ‘mixed-race’ identities or intersecting identities. Finally, the unit encourages students to locate ideas about ethnicity, race and racism in relation to broader debates concerning the nation, the governance of diversity and globalisation.

The aims of this unit are to:

• highlight the distinctive contribution of sociological concepts and methods to the analysis of ethnicity, race and racism

• communicate the contested nature of concepts of ‘ethnicity’ and ‘race’

• consider the development of the sociological study of ethnicity, race and racism and reflect on the emergence of areas of study within the discipline

• locate ethnicity, race and racism within broader contexts of the nation-state, globalisation and the governance of ethnic and cultural diversity

Your learning on this unit

At Level 5 (second year), on successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the contested nature of ethnicity and race

• demonstrate awareness of the different sociological approaches to analysing ethnicity, race and racism

• appreciate ways in which the sociological study of ethnicity, race and racism has developed

• show an ability to apply sociological concepts and theory in a specific area such as the relationship between ethnicity, race and national identity, the relationship between race, ethnicity and gender, the impact of globalisation on ethnic identities, or the implications of a politics of recognition for governing ethnically diverse societies.

How you will learn

The unit will be taught through blended learning methods, including a mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching activities

How you will be assessed

Essay 100%

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.

Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.