GSC2202

Sociology of race and ethnic relations

(ART)

Parimal Roy

6 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Gippsland and OCDL + Prerequisites: GSC1201 and GSC1202 or equivalents

Synopsis: This unit will emphasise the study of social relations between racial and ethnic groups in selected societies. The unit will pay special attention to the place of ethnic and Aboriginal groups in Australia. The concepts of race, racism, ethnicity, prejudice, discrimination and multiculturalism will be analysed and discussed in detail.

Assessment: Assignment one (1000 words): 30% - Assignment two (1500 words): 40% - Examination (2 hour): 30%