ATS3399 · The politics of identity

Overview

In this unit you will examine the politics of identity: how identities are formed, perceived and politicised, and how identity-related claims shape power, belonging and conflict in modern politics. It traces the historical emergence of identity-based political mobilisation and the conditions through which social identities became bases for collective action, representation and contestation. Across a range of contexts, you will explore how identities are constructed, perceived and mobilised in political life, and how identity-related claims influence political behaviour, institutions and public debate. In doing so, you will be equipped to critically analyse identity-related political arguments, strategies and outcomes.

Areas of study: Behavioural studies International relations Politics

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. develop critical thinking skills in a variety of political, social and cultural theories on the nature of identity and human relationships at the start of the 21st century;
2. develop detailed and extensive research skills for gathering knowledge about identity in the 21st century, and apply these skills in a group work assessment context;
3. identify, explore and make judgments in finding innovative solutions to research problems related to the concepts learned in this unit;
4. critically use this literature to communicate perceptively and effectively in oral and written form, and in a logical, coherent and analytical manner about concepts learned in this unit.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.