Sociology of racism and multiculturalism (OPEN UNI), The Summer University of Northern Ostrobothnia

Prerequisites and co-requisites None

Recommended optional programme components An elective 5-credit course

Having completed the course, the student

• has familiarized her/himself with important current research on racism and multiculturalism.
• can describe the main concepts, the theoretical traditions and current research on the field.
• knows how to use this knowledge in research and in practical working duties and how to take part in societal discussion on relevant topics.

Mode of delivery E-exam, independent work 135h

English literature on request. Contact the teacher responsible for the course.

E-exam.

0-5 Assessment:  0 = incomplete, fragmented, issues presented not essentially connected with the subject matter of the course nor based on course literature  1 = highly superficial, issues presented as if they were quite detached from each other, course literature used inadequately  2 = superficial, issues at times presented in disconnection from each other, course literature used satisfactorily  3 = reflective, issues related to each other to some extent: common thread is to be seen, mainly good use of course literature  4 = quite analytical, issues related to each other well, course literature used mainly very well  5 = systematic and analytical, issues related to each other very well, use of course literature mainly excellent 

Language of instruction Finnish (may be substituted by English literature)

Timing Kesä

Target group Students pursuing Basic Studies in Sociology, Open University

Person responsible Vesa Puuronen