State and Democratic Citizenship, 7.5 credits
(Stat och demokratiskt medborgarskap, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1130ST |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Political Science |
| Main field of study | Political Science |
| Progressive specialisation | A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Social Sciences |
| Disciplary domain |
Social sciences 100%
|
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | Second-cycle (Master) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Autumn semester 2021 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Social Sciences at Södertörn University on 2020-08-27 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree including 90 credits in Social Sciences as the main field of study, and English B or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
On completing the course, the student can:
- orient themself in contemporary research on the theory and practice of citizenship, with an emphasis on issues of inclusion, toleration, recognition, identity, and community.
- understand and explain contemporary theories of citizenship in liberal democracies and their notions of civic belonging and political community.
- assess, problematise and apply central concepts and theories of citizenship in relation to topical political issues and debates.
- relate critically to central concepts and normative perspectives in theories and models of citizenship and the state, including their practical implications.
Course content, modules and examinations
This course introduces current research on citizenship formation with an emphasis on the relationship between political community, equality and diversity in liberal democracies. Prominent theoretical conceptions of political and civic inclusion are explored in relation to empirical research on these issues. How do they specify the foundations of civic education, democratic virtues, rights and duties? A central theme addressed in this course is whether states and other political communities should aim to respect social, cultural, religious and other dimensions of social diversity by remaining neutral in relation to diverse identities and conceptions of the good life.
1001,
State and Democratic Citizenship,
7.5 credits
(Stat och demokratiskt medborgarskap,
7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
AF
Course design
The course consists of seminars. It will interpret, scrutinise and apply a selection of prominent new and classic works in citizenship and state theory.
Examination format
The course examination is based on active seminar participation, written assignments and a short scholarly essay.
Absence from no more than two occasions can be compensated for by written assignments in accordance with instructions.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.