Undergraduate Course: Minorities in Multicultural Society (GEGR10035)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Geography |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/geography/Honours/ |
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| Course description |
The course introduces Canada as a young and territorially enormous country, with a small and highly diversified population. The emergence of dominant groups is outlined, and their attempts to achieve national growth and stability while maintaining power is explored. In particular, this involves the discussion of immigration and settlement policies, the creation of an officially bilingual state, and the promotion of multiculturalism. The course then focuses on the way in which minorities defined by gender, 'race' and culture have been treated within Canadian society, and on their attempts to redefine positions of marginality. |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To explore the diverse ways in which hegemony and resistance operate over time in the context of a single state.
To explore processes associated with the social construction of categories of "nation", "race", "gender" and "culture".
To explore intersections of socially constructed categories as they enhance hegemonic power and as they are deployed in challenges to it.
To explore multiculturalism in theory and practice. |
Assessment Information
Class assessment: As specified in course handbook
Degree assessment: One two-hour examination (2 questions) AND One 2,000 word essay
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Jan Penrose
Tel: (0131 6)50 8161
Email: dr.j.penrose@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 2572
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk |
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