2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SLSP3995 Ethnicity and Popular Culture
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Yasmin Hussain
Email: Y.Hussain@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Pre-requisite qualifications
At least 20 credits at Level 1 and 2 (40 in total) from a social science related discipline or the appropriate discovery theme.Module replaces
SLSP3970 Diaspora and Cultural HybridityThis module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module introduces students to the theoretical perspectives on ideology, ethnicity, identity and popular culture. It provides a framework within which students can develop and understand ethnicity through popular forms of representation i.e. film, literature, music and the media. Subjects covered will include:- Theoretical perspectives on ethnicity, identity and diaspora- Identity and cultural hybridity- Ethnic minorities across generations in Britain- Minority perspectives and art- Cinematic representations of race and ethnicity- Black feminism and representations of gender in diasporic culture.Objectives
This module introduces students to the theoretical perspectives on ideology, ethnicity, identity and popular culture. It provides a framework within which students can develop and understand ethnicity through popular forms of representation i.e. film, literature, music and the media.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the recurring themes within the creativity of ethnic minorities.
- Have an awareness of the dynamics involving migration and the settlement of ethnic minorities.
- Be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of theoretical perspectives on ethnic identities, diasporic cultures and cultural hybridity.
- Have an awareness of the issues affecting ethnic minorities
- Be able to critically analyse representations in diasporic cultures.
Syllabus
Theoretical perspectives on ethnicity, identity and diaspora
Identity and cultural hybridity
Ethnic minorities across generations in Britain
Minority perspectives and art
Cinematic representations of race and ethnicity
Black feminism and representations of gender in diasporic culture.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Private study hours | 179.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
4 hours reading per lecture: 44 hours4 hours reading per seminar: 40 hours
Preparation and writing for assessed work: 95 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance and participation at seminars.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 1 x 4,000 words | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/04/2024 16:20:23
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