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Multiculturalism in Law and Political Theory - POLS2035
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/politics/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines justifications for the recognition of cultural group identity in law and politics. Focus is on whether multiculturalism threatens or complements liberal notions of justice, equality and common citizenship. Issues include: the various meanings of multiculturalism; the sense in which "cultural rights" may be rights; and the differences between kinds of cultural groups and the kinds of state recognition, accommodation, and support to which they might be entitled. Course material is based on cases from Australia, Britain, France, and North America and on readings in contemporary political theory.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should:
  • Be able to argue cogently on liberal theory and multiculturalism
  • Have reached an understanding of the fundamentals of multiculturalism and have an educated view on whether or not concerns expressed about it are justified or not
  • Be aware of connections, if any, between indigenous rights and multiculturalism.

Assessment

  • Tutorial paper and presentation - 20%
  • Participation - 10%
  • Essay (2500 words) - 40%
  • Examination - 30%

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