Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Post-Colonial Britain: Race, Identity & Belonging
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 37828
Module Lead	Richard Shorten
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The experience of ethnic minorities within Britain today is rooted in its colonial past. This module seeks to explore the societal dissonance that exists within Britain. This dissonance centres on the fear of the ‘other’ and co-constitutes the ‘self’, resulting in consequences such as xenophobia and populism. This module explores the impact of colonial structures and provides a historical overview of the progression from race relations (Post-War Britain to 1990s) to identity politics (1990 to present day).
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Engage critically with key texts on race, identity and post-colonialism Gain an understanding of lived experiences of ethnic minorities within Britain Demonstrate an understanding of the roots of current social movements
Assessment	37828-01 : 1000 word assessment : Coursework (25%) 37828-02 : 3000 word essay : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1000 word essay (25%) 1 x 2500 word essay (75%) Reassessment by failed component
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