SOC07012 2022 Race and Migration
Full Title
Race and Migration
Transcript Title
Race and Migration
Code
SOC07012
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
SOC - Sociology
Department
SOCS - Social Sciences
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Ailise McDowell, Susan McDonnell
Programme Membership
SG_HJOIN_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology and Politics
Description
This module explores the concepts of race and ethnicity as evolving in particular social, political and historical contexts, and in intersection with other social locations such as gender, sexuality and class. It introduces critical sociological understandings of the construction of ideas such as race, ethnicity and whiteness; as well as examining nationalism, the racial state and processes of racialisation. Students will be introduced to the role of media in representing and re/producing race and ethnicity. Module content will be situated particularly in the context of debates around migration, race and belonging in contemporary Ireland and the EU. It will consider how borders and ‘difference’ are managed in Western states, and how these policies and structures are experienced in the lives of migrant and non-migrant people.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Discuss key sociological debates concerning race and ethnicity
2.
Demonstrate understanding of critical race theory, intersectionality and whiteness
3.
Evaluate the significance of nation and nationalism in relation to ethnicity and race
4.
Assess the role of media representations of race and ethnicity
5.
Analyse the social implications of contemporary immigration, citizenship and integration policies
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lectures, class discussion, student-led seminars, guest speakers.
Module Assessment Strategies
100% continuous assessment: Two Parts:
- 40% Student-led seminars Weeks 4 to 10: Lead discussion on one article, participate in other sessions, contribute examples of current events/ news items.
- 60% Group project, with individual written component
- Both assessments incorporate opportunities for discussion, peer learning and formative feedback.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Project will be based on failed component(s).
Indicative Syllabus
LO1 Discuss key sociological debates concerning race and ethnicity
AND
LO2 Demonstrate understanding of critical race theory, intersectionality and whiteness
Whiteness and privilege
Conceptualising race, racism and anti-racism
Race, coloniality and capitalism
WEB DuBois
Systemic racism
Critical Race Theory
Intersectionality
LO3 Evaluate the significance of nation and nationalism in processes of racialisation
Race and racism in Ireland
Race and Nation
LO4 Assess the role of media representations of race and ethnicity
Raced Representation in media
LO5 Analyse the social implications of contemporary immigration, citizenship and integration policies
Migration trends and theories
Migration policy responses
Integration and anti-racism
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student-led seminars: Lead discussion on one article, participate in other sessions, contribute examples of current events/ news items | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,3 |
| 2 | Group project with individual component | Coursework Assessment | Group Project | 60 % | Week 10 | 2,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Tiered Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2012 Critical Race Theory NYU Press
ISBN 9780814721360 ISBN-13 0814721362
2012 Critical Race Theory NYU Press
ISBN 9780814721360 ISBN-13 0814721362
Required Reading
1983 Women, Race & Class Vintage
ISBN 0394713516 ISBN-13 9780394713519
1983 Women, Race & Class Vintage
ISBN 0394713516 ISBN-13 9780394713519
An in-depth study of women and race explores the complex relationship between racism and sexism, analyzes the role of women and race, and traces the historical connection between sexism, racism, and class consciousness
Required Reading
2013-05-29 Representation SAGE Publications Limited
ISBN 1849205639 ISBN-13 9781849205634
2013-05-29 Representation SAGE Publications Limited
ISBN 1849205639 ISBN-13 9781849205634
Since 1997 Representation has been the key go-to textbook for students learning the tools to question and critically analyze institutional and media texts and images. This long-awaited Second Edition: update and refreshes the approach to theories of representation by signalling key developments in the field addresses the emergence of new technologies and formats of representation, from the internet and the digital revolution to reality TV includes an entirely new chapter on celebrity culture and personalisation, to debates about representation and democracy, and involve illustrations of an intertextual nature, cutting across various technologies and formats in which 'the real' or the authentic makes an appearance offers new exercises, new readings, new images and examples for a new generation of students This book will once again prove an indispensible resource for students and teachers in cultural and media studies.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Anthias, F. (2006) Belongings in a Globalising and Unequal World: Rethinking Translocations. In N. Yuval-Davis, K. Kannabiran and U.M. Vieten (eds.) The Situated Politics of Belonging. London, Sage Publications
Back, L. and Solomos, J. (eds.) (2008) Theories of Race and Racism. London, Routledge.
Berger, J. A Seventh Man: Migrant workers in Europe. London, Verso Press
Crenshaw, B. (2002) The First Decade: Critical Reflections. UCLA Law Review 49: 1343-1379
Delgado, R. and Stefancic, J. (2017) Critical Race Theory: An Introduction
Du Bois, W.E.B. The Souls of Black Folks
Feagin, J.R. (2014) Racist America: Roots, Current Realities, and Future Reparations Third Edition. NY Routledge
Fleming, M. (2017) A Hope More Powerful than the Sea. Fleet
Garner, S. (2007) Whiteness: An Introduction. London, Routledge
Geddes, A. and Scholten, P. (2016) The Politics of Migration and Immigration in Europe (2nd edition). London, Sage Publications.
Gillborn, D. (2015) Intersectionality, Critical Race Theory, and the Primacy of Racism: Race, Class, Gender, and Disability in Education. Qualitative Inquiry 21(3) 277–287
Hall, S., Evans, J. and Nixon, S. (eds.) (2013) Representation: Cultural representations and signifying practices. London, Sage Publications
Heywood, A. (2021) Chapter 6 Nation and Nationalism in Political Ideologies: An Introduction. London, Bloomsbury Publishing
Howard, M. M. (2009) The Politics of Citizenship in Europe. New York, Cambridge University Press
Kundnani, A. (2007) The End of Tolerance: Racism in 21st Century Britain. Pluto Press.
Lentin, R. and McVeigh, R. (2006) After Optimism? Ireland, Racism and Globalisation. Metro Eireann Publications
Martin Alcoff, L. (2015) The Future of Whiteness. Cambridge UK, Polity Press
Nayak, A. (2006) After Race: Ethnography, race and post-race theory. Ethnic and Racial Studies 29(3):411-430
Omi, M. and Winant, H. (2014) Racial Formation in the United States
Quiano, A. (2000) Coloniality of Power, Eurocentrism, and Latin America.Ne p a n tl a : Views from S o u t h 1.3
Sassen, S. (2014) Expulsions: Brutality and Complexity in the Global Economy. Harvard University Press.
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