Undergraduate - UnitATS2716 - Cultural diversity, citizenship and identity

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Sociology
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2014 (Day) Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Helen Forbes-Mewett

Notes

Previously coded SCY2041

Synopsis

The main concepts and theoretical approaches in the study of cultural diversity, ethnicity and migration will be introduced. Australia will be placed in the context of globalisation and global migration to take a comparative view on the issues of ethnicity, identity, nation and transnationalism. The unit considers the concepts of assimilation, multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism, comparing settler societies such as Australia with the old nations of Europe and Asia. Australia's cultural diversity will be viewed from a historical perspective to develop a critical understanding of Australian ethnic relations since the beginning of European settlement.

Outcomes

After completing this unit students will have:

An understanding of the application of sociological concepts to cultural diversity, citizenship and identity
Knowledge of theoretical and methodological approaches to studying these issues
A critical understanding of contemporary Australian society in a historical perspective
A deeper critical understanding of their own and other people's social identities
Understanding of how dominant ideas and assumptions are created
Further developed written, research and analytical skills.

Assessment

Short essay (1000 words): 30%
Research essay (2500 words): 50%
Attendance and participation: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Helen Forbes-Mewett

Workload requirements

One 2- hour lecture/workshop per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Sociology
Anthropology

Prerequisites

Two Gateway units in Sociology or permission

Prohibitions

ATS3716