Arts

HSA301

2009  HSA301  Race and Ethnic Politics

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HSA201

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HSA301 H Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 13-JUL-2009 10-AUG-2009 31-AUG-2009 16-OCT-2009 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). Offered in Courses: [ R3A] [ R3K] About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Introduces the politics of ethnicity and race. After a study of some relevant concepts, paradigms and theories, the unit will examine a range of situations of ethnic and race politics drawn from such countries as Sri Lanka, Canada, Belgium, South Africa, and some supra-national movements and a range of policy options.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 200 level: 2,500-word essay (40%), tutorial participation and report (10%), 2-hr end-of-sem exam (50%)
300 level: 3,000-word essay (40%), tutorial participation and report (10%), 2-hr end-of-sem exam (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN: Int: 2-hr lecture weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly;
Dist. Ed: web-based delivery of 13 lectures, 1 online tutorial discussion fortnightly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Fully online - I,L,N,W
This unit is taught entirely online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,I,L,N,W
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	25% at level 100 in Political Science or equiv
M.Excl	HSP205/305

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 2)
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 2)

STAFF: Dr WW Bostock

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