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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Intercultural Studies 4A: Problems in Multi-culturalism
Module Code	LC477
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	David Denby
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to analyse the challenges and opportunities that multiculturalism has generated in Ireland over the past two decades. This will be done through an in-depth study of the various theories of integration as well as of the issues arising, such as cultural diversity, racism and policy-making. Close attention will be paid to particular groups, such as travelers, Eastern European migrants and asylum seekers. Students are expected to attend lectures/seminars and to pursue substantial independent reading and research.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify recurrent issues relating to the experience of cultural and ethnic diversity
2. Identify the main features which make up multicultural policy
3. Assess the impact of national history and identity on attitudes to difference
4. Carry out case studies on specific ethnic minority groups
5. Analyse the various theories of integration and their application in different European contexts

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning time	226	Reading prescribed texts, reading material selected by student, preparation of assignment
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Cultural difference (religious affiliation/ regional specificity for example).
Immigration and the maintenance of cultural specificity.

Living between cultures/ languages.
The experience of exile and emigration.

Theories of integration.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

B. Parekh: 2006, Rethinking Multiculturalism, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke,
T Modood, A. Triandafyllidou and R. Zapata-Barrero: 2006, Multiculturalism, Muslims and Citizenship: A European Approach,, Routledge, London, New York,
A. Lentin & G. Titley: 2011, The crises of multiculturalism: racism in a neoliberal age, Zed Books, London,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

ALIS

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

ALISI

BA in Applied Languages & Intercultural

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)