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.