The Policies of Cultural Conflict (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: David Wright-Neville and Peter Lentini
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: 1. To develop in students a sophisticated introductory understanding of (a) culture and religion as contested political concepts; (b) how cultural and religious revivalisms have become organizing principles for new forms of political activism; (c) the political and social circumstances that sometimes lead to cultural and religious violence; and (d) the impact of such forms of violence on personal freedoms and international security. 2. To develop students’ understanding of how political struggles centring on culture and religion are manifest in the public sphere – especially in mass and popular media – and the role these institutions sometimes play in driving cultural and religious violence. 3. To foster in students a sophisticated introductory understanding of the challenge posed to traditional forms of political organization by culturally and religiously motivated groups that use violence to achieve political ends. 4. To enhance students’ ability to contribute in a constructive way to public debates in areas ranging from the ethnic and cultural rights, as well as other issues including counter-terrorism and national security.
Assessment: Class essay (500 words): 10% + Major essay (2000 words): 50% + Seen examination (2 hours): 40%
Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
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