Intercultural theories
Code:
IKF301Name:
Intercultural theoriesTeaching semester:
AutumnLocations:
BergenYear:
2024 — 2025Teaching language:
EnglishStudy points:
20 Credits
- Participate in at least three theoretical seminars
- Present a central intercultural theory in a theory seminar, and participate actively in the group discussion. The presentation is assessed as approved / not approved
- Participate in at least three case-seminars
- Write three short reflexive logs, one for each case seminar, where the student describes and evaluates what they have learned about the theme, the work-method, the group-dynamic andtheir own role and contribution in the group.
- One of the above mentioned reflexive logs has to be handed in for evaluation
- Oral group exercise with three days preparation. The students are set in groups of 2 or 3, and are given three days to prepare an analysis and proposed solution on an intercultural case provided by the teacher. After the three days of preparation, the group presents their case, their analysis and proposed solution, followed by a reflective discussion with the teacher(s) and co-students
- Individual paper. The student has to write an academic text on a given topic. The length of the assignment shall be approx. 4000 words (+/- 10%).
The aim of this course is to present varied and in-depth perspectives on intercultural theories and to provide students with a theoretical toolkit applicable in different cultural/regional and occupational contexts.
The course is based on and enhances students´ competences from the bachelor’s studies in Intercultural Studies. The theoretical foundation stems from anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, religious studies and intercultural communication, and the main focus is on basic opportunities and challenges in intercultural understanding. Throughout the course, students will improve their knowledge of relevant literature at the research frontier as well as their familiarity with classical texts.
Knowledge
The student has
- thorough knowledge on foundational theory concerning social identity, belonging, citizenship and multiculturalism, representation, and language and power, and on the basic principles, opportunities and challenges in intercultural analysis
- advanced knowledge about a variety of important theoretical perspectives on the intersection of culture, ethnicity, religion, race, and gender, among others, as well as a thorough understanding of current research debates on intercultural interaction
More specifically, this includes:
- thorough knowledge on stereotyping, stigma, racism, and xenophobia
- thorough knowledge of integration as a form of acculturation, as a multidimensional social process, and as a policy goal embedded in institutions and practices
- thorough knowledge on how identities are articulated in diverse societies and understanding of processes of inclusion and exclusion, identity formation, differentiation and recognition.
- insights into the connections between trust, belonging and equality in diverse societies.
- insights into the significance of language for thought and world views
Skills
The student
- can assess and apply a variety of intercultural theories and can make valid theoretical choices to analyse the cultural and social factors influencing intercultural relations and orientations to diversity
- can analyse existing cultural theories and intercultural interpretations
- can analyse inclusion and exclusion mechanisms that affect encounters between differently situated actors
- can analyse barriers and obstacles to intercultural dialogue and inclusive participation
- can analyse fundamental principles, problems and dilemmas in intercultural theory and practice
General competence
The student
- can use and communicate knowledge on intercultural theories and current research discussions on intercultural themes
- can show ethical awareness, reflexivity, and cultural sensitivity in their analysis of multicultural/intercultural challenges
- can apply their intercultural knowledge and skills on new empirical fields and carry out advanced tasks focusing on multicultural/intercultural settings
Article
Do Muslim Women Really Need Saving? Anthropological Reflections on Cultural Relativism and Its Others
Abu-Lughod, Lila, Oxford, UK, American Anthropological Association, 783-790, American anthropologist, 3, 104, 2002-09-01, 783-790,
View online
Book
The Globalization of ethics : religious and secular perspectives
Will Kymlicka (redaktør), Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, XIV, 305 s., 2007, isbn:9780521700214,
Ch. 1 and 11
Article
The language of diversity
Ahmed, Sara, [London] :, Routledge, Ethnic & racial studies., 2, 30, 2007, 235-256,
View online
Book
Imagined communities : reflections on the origin and spread of nationalism
Anderson, Benedict, London, Verso, XV, 224 s., 1991, isbn:0860913295; 0860915468,
To be purchased or borrowed
Article
TRANSNATIONAL MOBILITIES, MIGRATION RESEARCH AND INTERSECTIONALITY: Towards a translocational frame
Anthias, Floya, Helsinki University Press, 102-110, Nordic Journal of Migration Research, 2, 2, 2012-06-01, 102-110,
View online
Article
'Sámi in the Heart': Kinship, Culture, and Community as Foundations for Indigenous Sámi Identity in Norway
Berg-Nordlie, Mikkel, Routledge, 1-23, Ethnopolitics, ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print, 1-23,
View online
Article
How to Perform Non-racism? Colour-blind Speech Norms and Race-conscious Policies among French Security Personnel
Bonnet, Francois, Abingdon, Routledge, 1275-1294, Journal of ethnic and migration studies, 8, 40, 2014-08-03, 1275-1294,
View online
Article
Social Space and Symbolic Power
Bourdieu, Pierre, American Sociological Association., Thousand Oaks, CA, Jossey-Bass, Sociological theory., 1, 7, 1989, 14-25,
Article
Ethnicity without groups
Brubaker, Rogers, Cambridge, England, Cambridge University Press, Archives européennes de sociologie = European journal of sociology = Europäisches Archiv für Soziologie., 2, 43, 2002, 163-189,
View online
Book Extract
The Myth of Religious Violence: Secular Ideology and the Roots of Modern Conflict
Cavanaugh, William T, New York, Oxford University Press, 2009-11-01, 124-180, isbn:0195385047,
View online
Article
Is intersectional racial justice organizing possible? Confronting generic intersectionality
Christoffersen, Ashlee, London, Routledge, 407-430, Ethnic and racial studies, 3, 45, 2022-02-17, 407-430,
View online
Article
Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory and Antiracist Politics
Crenshaw Kimberle, University of Chicago. Law School., Chicago, Ill., [University of Chicago Law School], The University of Chicago legal forum., 140, 1989, 139-167,
View online
Article
Is it mandatory to celebrate birthdays?’ Birthday parties as a ritual of Everyday Nationalism in Norway
Danielsen, H and S Bendixsen, Kungl. Gustav Adolfs akademien (Uppsala, Sweden), Uppsala, Kungl. Gustav Adolfs Akademien för svensk folkkultur, Ethnologia Scandinavica : a journal for Nordic ethnology., 2020, 83-104,
View online
Article
Dealing with diversity, hoping for inclusion. Parents’ involvement in urban schools in Norway
Danielsen, H and S. Bendixsen, Thousand Oaks, CA, Sage Publications, Ethnicities., 6, 19, 2019, 1158-1180,
Book
Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity
Goffman, Erving, New York, Touchstone, 1986, isbn:9780671622442,
To be purchased or borrowed
View online
Book Extract
Picturing pity: pitfalls and pleasures in cross-cultural communication. image and word in a north cameroon mission
Gullestad, Marianne, New York, NY, Berghahn Books, xviii-xviii, 2007, 1-33, isbn:9781845453435,
Book Chapter
Identity and Diaspora.
Hall, S., Williams, Patrick ; Chrisman, Laura, Identity and Diaspora., London, Routledge, 1994, 392-403, isbn:0745014917,
View online
Article
‘The art of kindergarten drop off’: how young Norwegian-Somali parents perform ethnicity to avoid reports to Child Welfare Services
Handulle, Ayan & Anders Vassenden, [Oxford, England] :, Oxford University Press, 1 online resource, European journal of social work., 3, 24, 2021, 469-480,
View online
Article
The (dis)similarities of white racial identities: the conceptual framework of 'hegemonic whiteness.
Hughey, M., [London] :, Routledge, Ethnic & racial studies., 8, 33, 2010, 1289-1309,
View online
Article
National Symbols as Signs of Unity and Division.
Kolstø, Pål, [London] :, Routledge, Ethnic & racial studies., 4, 29, 2006, 676-701,
View online
Article
Immigration, citizenship, multiculturalism; Exploring the links.
Kymlicka, W, [Oxford] :, Blackwell Publishers, The political quarterly., 74, 2003, 195-208,
View online
Article
The rise and fall of multiculturalism? New debates on inclusion and accommodation in diverse societies
Kymlicka, Will, Pi Gamma Mu., Winfield, KS :, Pi Gamma Mu, 1 online resource, International social science review., 61, 2010, 97-112,
View online
Book Extract
A Passion for Difference: Essays in Anthropology and Gender
Moore, Henrietta L, Chicester, Polity Press, 1994, 49-70, isbn:9780745613079,
Chapter 3
Book
Intercultural communication : a critical introduction
Piller, Ingrid, Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press, XI, 227 sider, 2017, isbn:9781474412902; 9781474412919,
"View online" links to a page where you can download a pdf of the text
View online
Article
Bourdieu, social space, and the nation-state: Implications for migration studies
Reed-Danahay, Deborah, Sociologica (Bologna), 2, 11, 2017-05-01,
View online
Article
Power, Revisited
Roscigno, Vincent J, Chapel Hill, NC, Oxford University Press, 349-374, Social forces, 2, 90, 2011-12-01, 349-374,
View online
Article
Writing Against Integration: Danish Imaginaries of Culture, Race and Belonging
Rytter, Mikkel, Stockholm, Routledge, 678-697, Ethnos, 4, 84, 2019-08-08, 678-697,
View online
Article
In-laws and outlaws: black magic among Pakistani migrants in Denmark
Rytter, Mikkel, Oxford, UK, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 46-63, The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, 1, 16, 2010-03, 46-63,
View online
Article
Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis
Scott, Joan W., 1053-, The American historical review, 5, 91, 1986-12, 1053-1075,
View online
Document
Nationalism, Gender and Welfare: The politics of gender equality in Scandinavia.
Siim, B., & Stoltz, P., FREIA - Feminist Research Center in Aalborg, Institut for Kultur og Globale Studier., 2013,
View online
Article
The National in Everyday Life: A Critical Engagement with Michael Billig's Thesis ofBanal Nationalism
Skey, Michael, 331-346, The Sociological review (Keele), 2, 57, 2009-05, 331-346,
View online
Book Chapter
Can the subaltern speak?
Spivak, G. C., Williams, Patrick ; Chrisman, Laura, Can the subaltern speak?, London, Routledge, 1994, 66-111, isbn:0745014917,
View online
Book Chapter
The Politics of Recognition
Taylor, Charles, Charles Taylor (1931-), Charles Taylor (1931-,) (author), The Politics of Recognition, Princeton, N.J., Princeton University Press, 1994, 25-73, isbn:140081362X,
View online
Article
Norwegianness as Lived Citizenship Religious Women Doing Identity Work at The Intersections of Nationality, Gender and Religion
Thun, Cecilie, 1-25, Nordic Journal of Religion and Society, 1, 25, 2017-02-10, 1-25,
View online
Book Chapter
Race and racism.
Todorov, T., Todorov, T., Les Back, Race and racism., London, Routledge, XXIV, 646, 2000, 68-74, isbn:0415156718,
Article
Belonging and the politics of belonging
Yuval-Davis, Nira, Taylor & Francis Group, 197-214, Patterns of prejudice, 3, 40, 2006-07-01, 197-214,
View online
Article
Stories told: integrational processes as experienced by immigrants with African backgrounds living in Norway
Overå Johannesen, Berit ; Appoh, Lily, London, Routledge, 1174-1191, Ethnic and racial studies, 7, 44, 2021-05-28, 1174-1191,
View online
Book Chapter
Social Construction: Who? What? Where? How?
Haslanger, Sally, Elizabeth Hackett, Social Construction: Who? What? Where? How?, New York, Oxford University Press, XIX, 564, 2006, 17-23, isbn:9780195150094,
View online
Article
Dealing with the Dilemmas: Integration at the Street-level in Norway
Hagelund, Anniken, Oxford, UK, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 79-102, International migration, 2, 48, 2010-04, 79-102,
View online
Article
From bystander to actor
Bauman, Zygmunt, Taylor & Francis Group, 137-151, Journal of human rights, 2, 2, 2003-06-01, 137-151,
View online
Book Chapter
National Identity in the World of Nations
Michael Billig (forfatter), National Identity in the World of Nations, London, Sage, 200, 1995, 60-90, isbn:9780803975248,
Book Chapter
Coloniality of Power and Subalternity,
Walter Mignolo, Ileana Rodríguez, Coloniality of Power and Subalternity,, Durham, Duke University Press, 2001, 424-444, isbn:1282903632,
View online
Article
A Decolonial Project for Europe
GURMINDER K. BHAMBRA, Journal of common market studies, 2, 60, 2022, 229-244,
View online
Article
Decolonizing Feminism in the North: A Conversation with Rauna Kuokkanen
Knobblock, Ina ; Kuokkanen, Rauna, Stockholm, Routledge, 275-281, NORA : Nordic journal of women's studies, 4, 23, 2015-10-02, 275-281,
View online
Article
Neither Individualism nor ‘Groupism’: A Reply to Craig Calhoun
Brubaker, Rogers, SAGE Publications, 553-557, Ethnicities, 4, 3, 2003-12, 553-557,
View online
Article
(Dis)Empowering New Immigrants and Refugees Through Their Participation in Introduction Programs in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway
Fernandes, Ariana Guilherme, Routledge, 245-264, Journal of immigrant & refugee studies, 3, 13, 2015-07-03, 245-264,
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Interview
[INTERVIEW] Kimberlé Crenshaw: Liberty. Equality. Intersectionality. An antidote against fascism.
Francesca Coin, 2020,
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Book Chapter
Multiculturalism or assimilation? : the Norwegian welfare state approach
Grete Brochmann (1957-), Grete Brochmann and Anne Britt Djuve, Multiculturalism or assimilation? : the Norwegian welfare state approach, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 219-245, 2013, 219-245, isbn:9780230360198,
Book
Among cultures : the challenge of communication
Hall, Bradford J.., Belmont, Calif., Wadsworth Cengage Learning, XIX, 378 s., cop. 2005, isbn:0534642489; 9780534642488,
Ch.3, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (63-97, 129-298, 329-366).
Article
Decolonizing Feminism in the North: A Conversation with Rauna Kuokkanen
Knobblock, Ina ; Kuokkanen, Rauna, Stockholm, Routledge, 275-281, NORA : Nordic journal of women's studies, 4, 23, 2015-10-02, 275-281,
View online
Book
Metaphors we live by
Lakoff, George, Johnson, Mark, Chicago, University of Chicago Press, XIII, 276 s., 2003, isbn:0226468011; 9780226468013,
Chapter 1-8
View online
Book Chapter
The Meaning of ‘Race’ and ‘Ethnicity’
Peter Wade, The Meaning of ‘Race’ and ‘Ethnicity’, Pluto Press, 4-, 2015-11-20, 4-23, isbn:0745329470,
View online
Article
Multiculturalism from Above and Below: Analysing a Political Discourse
Werbner, Pnina, United Kingdom, Taylor & Francis Group, 197-209, Journal of intercultural studies, 2, 33, 2012-04-01, 197-209,
View online
Article
Multiculturalism and welfare
Banting, Keith and Kymlicka, Will, Foundation for the Independent Study of Social Ideas., [New York :, Dissent Pub Corp etc, Dissent, 4, 50, 2003, 59-66,
Article
'Belonging' in the cosmopolitan imaginary
Calhoun, Craig, SAGE Publications, 531-553, Ethnicities, 4, 3, 2003-12-01, 531-553,
View online
Book Chapter
Cultural Meaning Systems
D'Andrade, R.G., Richard A Shweder (1945-), Cultural Meaning Systems, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, viii, 359 s., 1984, 88-119, isbn:0521267196; 0521318319,
Article
Crosstalk 2.0: Asylum and communicative breakdowns
Jacquemet, Marco, Berlin, Walter de Gruyter, Text & talk., 4, 31, 2011, 475-498,
Article
"Norwegian Women Got Gender Equality Through Their Mothers' Milk, But Anti-racism Is Another Story"-An Analysis of Power and Resistance in Norwegian Feminist Discourse
Thun, Cecilie, Stockholm, Taylor & Francis Group, 37-56, NORA : Nordic journal of women's studies, 1, 20, 2012-03-01, 37-56,
View online
Article
Dispensing emotions: Norwegian community nurses' handling of diversity in a changing organizational context
Debesay, J., Harsløf, I., Rechel, B., & Vike, H., Exeter, Elsevier Science, Social science & medicine., 119, 2014, 74-80,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.08.025
View online
Article
Introduction to the Special Issue on the Intersections of Race, Gender, and Class in the Wake of a National Crisis: The State of Black Boys and Men Post-Ferguson
Watkins, Daphne C. ; Patton, Desmond U. ; Miller, Reuben J., Watkins, Daphne C ; Patton, Desmond U ; Miller, Reuben J, Los Angeles, CA, SAGE Publications, 119-129, The Journal of men's studies, 2, 24, 2016-06, 119-129,
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- Participate in at least three theoretical seminars
- Present a central intercultural theory in a theory seminar, and participate actively in the group discussion. The presentation is assessed as approved / not approved
- Participate in at least three case-seminars
- Write three short reflexive logs, one for each case seminar, where the student describes and evaluates what they have learned about the theme, the work-method, the group-dynamic andtheir own role and contribution in the group.
- One of the above mentioned reflexive logs has to be handed in for evaluation
- Oral group exercise with three days preparation. The students are set in groups of 2 or 3, and are given three days to prepare an analysis and proposed solution on an intercultural case provided by the teacher. After the three days of preparation, the group presents their case, their analysis and proposed solution, followed by a reflective discussion with the teacher(s) and co-students
- Individual paper. The student has to write an academic text on a given topic. The length of the assignment shall be approx. 4000 words (+/- 10%).
The aim of this course is to present varied and in-depth perspectives on intercultural theories and to provide students with a theoretical toolkit applicable in different cultural/regional and occupational contexts.
The course is based on and enhances students´ competences from the bachelor’s studies in Intercultural Studies. The theoretical foundation stems from anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, religious studies and intercultural communication, and the main focus is on basic opportunities and challenges in intercultural understanding. Throughout the course, students will improve their knowledge of relevant literature at the research frontier as well as their familiarity with classical texts.
Knowledge
The student has
- thorough knowledge on foundational theory concerning social identity, belonging, citizenship and multiculturalism, representation, and language and power, and on the basic principles, opportunities and challenges in intercultural analysis
- advanced knowledge about a variety of important theoretical perspectives on the intersection of culture, ethnicity, religion, race, and gender, among others, as well as a thorough understanding of current research debates on intercultural interaction
More specifically, this includes:
- thorough knowledge on stereotyping, stigma, racism, and xenophobia
- thorough knowledge of integration as a form of acculturation, as a multidimensional social process, and as a policy goal embedded in institutions and practices
- thorough knowledge on how identities are articulated in diverse societies and understanding of processes of inclusion and exclusion, identity formation, differentiation and recognition.
- insights into the connections between trust, belonging and equality in diverse societies.
- insights into the significance of language for thought and world views
Skills
The student
- can assess and apply a variety of intercultural theories and can make valid theoretical choices to analyse the cultural and social factors influencing intercultural relations and orientations to diversity
- can analyse existing cultural theories and intercultural interpretations
- can analyse inclusion and exclusion mechanisms that affect encounters between differently situated actors
- can analyse barriers and obstacles to intercultural dialogue and inclusive participation
- can analyse fundamental principles, problems and dilemmas in intercultural theory and practice
General competence
The student
- can use and communicate knowledge on intercultural theories and current research discussions on intercultural themes
- can show ethical awareness, reflexivity, and cultural sensitivity in their analysis of multicultural/intercultural challenges
- can apply their intercultural knowledge and skills on new empirical fields and carry out advanced tasks focusing on multicultural/intercultural settings
Do Muslim Women Really Need Saving? Anthropological Reflections on Cultural Relativism and Its Others
Abu-Lughod, Lila, Oxford, UK, American Anthropological Association, 783-790, American anthropologist, 3, 104, 2002-09-01, 783-790,
View online
Book
The Globalization of ethics : religious and secular perspectives
Will Kymlicka (redaktør), Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, XIV, 305 s., 2007,
Ch. 1 and 11 Article
The language of diversity
Ahmed, Sara, [London] :, Routledge, Ethnic & racial studies., 2, 30, 2007, 235-256,
View online
Book
Imagined communities : reflections on the origin and spread of nationalism
Anderson, Benedict, London, Verso, XV, 224 s., 1991, isbn:0860913295; 0860915468,
See link in Canvas Article
TRANSNATIONAL MOBILITIES, MIGRATION RESEARCH AND INTERSECTIONALITY: Towards a translocational frame
Anthias, Floya, Helsinki University Press, 102-110, Nordic Journal of Migration Research, 2, 2, 2012-06-01, 102-110,
View online
Article
Multiculturalism and welfare
Banting, Keith and Kymlicka, Will, Foundation for the Independent Study of Social Ideas., [New York :, Dissent Pub Corp etc, Dissent, 4, 50, 2003, 59-66, Article
From bystander to actor
Bauman, Zygmunt, Taylor & Francis Group, 137-151, Journal of human rights, 2, 2, 2003-06-01, 137-151,
View online
Article
'Sámi in the Heart': Kinship, Culture, and Community as Foundations for Indigenous Sámi Identity in Norway
Berg-Nordlie, Mikkel, Routledge, 1-23, Ethnopolitics, ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print, 1-23,
View online
Article
How to Perform Non-racism? Colour-blind Speech Norms and Race-conscious Policies among French Security Personnel
Bonnet, Francois, Abingdon, Routledge, 1275-1294, Journal of ethnic and migration studies, 8, 40, 2014-08-03, 1275-1294,
View online
Article
Social Space and Symbolic Power
Bourdieu, Pierre, American Sociological Association., Thousand Oaks, CA, Jossey-Bass, Sociological theory., 1, 7, 1989, 14-25, Article
Ethnicity without groups
Brubaker, Rogers, Cambridge, England, Cambridge University Press, Archives européennes de sociologie = European journal of sociology = Europäisches Archiv für Soziologie., 2, 43, 2002, 163-189,
View online
Article
Neither Individualism nor ‘Groupism’: A Reply to Craig Calhoun
Brubaker, Rogers, SAGE Publications, 553-557, Ethnicities, 4, 3, 2003-12, 553-557,
View online
Article
'Belonging' in the cosmopolitan imaginary
Calhoun, Craig, SAGE Publications, 531-553, Ethnicities, 4, 3, 2003-12-01, 531-553,
View online
Book Extract
The Myth of Religious Violence: Secular Ideology and the Roots of Modern Conflict
Cavanaugh, William T, New York, Oxford University Press, 2009-11-01, 124-180, isbn:0195385047,
View online
Article
Is intersectional racial justice organizing possible? Confronting generic intersectionality
Christoffersen, Ashlee, London, Routledge, 407-430, Ethnic and racial studies, 3, 45, 2022-02-17, 407-430,
View online
Article
Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory and Antiracist Politics
Crenshaw Kimberle, University of Chicago. Law School., Chicago, Ill., [University of Chicago Law School], The University of Chicago legal forum., 140, 1989, 139-167,
View online
Book Chapter
Cultural Meaning Systems
D'Andrade, R.G., Richard A Shweder (1945-), Cultural Meaning Systems, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, viii, 359 s., 1984, 88-119, isbn:0521267196; 0521318319, Article
Is it mandatory to celebrate birthdays?’ Birthday parties as a ritual of Everyday Nationalism in Norway
Danielsen, H and S Bendixsen, Kungl. Gustav Adolfs akademien (Uppsala, Sweden), Uppsala, Kungl. Gustav Adolfs Akademien för svensk folkkultur, Ethnologia Scandinavica : a journal for Nordic ethnology., 2020, 83-104,
View online
Article
Dealing with diversity, hoping for inclusion. Parents’ involvement in urban schools in Norway
Danielsen, H and S. Bendixsen, Thousand Oaks, CA, Sage Publications, Ethnicities., 6, 19, 2019, 1158-1180, Article
Dispensing emotions: Norwegian community nurses' handling of diversity in a changing organizational context
Debesay, J., Harsløf, I., Rechel, B., & Vike, H., Exeter, Elsevier Science, Social science & medicine., 119, 2014, 74-80,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.08.025
View online
Book
Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity
Goffman, Erving, New York, Touchstone, 1986, isbn:9780671622442,
View online
Book Extract
Picturing pity: pitfalls and pleasures in cross-cultural communication. image and word in a north cameroon mission
Gullestad, Marianne, New York, NY, Berghahn Books, xviii-xviii, 2007, 1-33, isbn:9781845453435, Book Chapter
Identity and Diaspora.
Hall, S., Williams, Patrick ; Chrisman, Laura, Identity and Diaspora., London, Routledge, 1994, 392-403, isbn:0745014917,
View online
Article
‘The art of kindergarten drop off’: how young Norwegian-Somali parents perform ethnicity to avoid reports to Child Welfare Services
Handulle, Ayan & Anders Vassenden, [Oxford, England] :, Oxford University Press, 1 online resource, European journal of social work., 3, 24, 2021, 469-480,
View online
Article
What the Axis of Evil Metaphor Did to Iran
Heradstveit, D. og M. G. Bonham., Middle East Institute (Washington, D.C.), Washington D.C. :, Middle East Institute, The Middle East journal., 3, 61, 2007, 421-440,
View online
Article
The (dis)similarities of white racial identities: the conceptual framework of 'hegemonic whiteness.
Hughey, M., [London] :, Routledge, Ethnic & racial studies., 8, 33, 2010, 1289-1309,
View online
Article
Crosstalk 2.0: Asylum and communicative breakdowns
Jacquemet, Marco, Berlin, Walter de Gruyter, Text & talk., 4, 31, 2011, 475-498, Article
Should universalism trump cultural relativism in counceling?
Kinnier, R.T., A. L. Dixon, T. M. Baretti and E. L. Moyer, American Counseling Association., [Falls Church, Va., etc.] :; Hoboken, N.J. :, American Personnel and Guidance Association etc; John Wiley & Sons, 1 online resource, Counseling and values., 52, 2008, 113-124, Article
National Symbols as Signs of Unity and Division.
Kolstø, Pål, [London] :, Routledge, Ethnic & racial studies., 4, 29, 2006, 676-701,
View online
Article
Immigration, citizenship, multiculturalism; Exploring the links.
Kymlicka, W, [Oxford] :, Blackwell Publishers, The political quarterly., 74, 2003, 195-208,
View online
Article
The rise and fall of multiculturalism? New debates on inclusion and accommodation in diverse societies
Kymlicka, Will, Pi Gamma Mu., Winfield, KS :, Pi Gamma Mu, 1 online resource, International social science review., 61, 2010, 97-112,
View online
Book Extract
A Passion for Difference: Essays in Anthropology and Gender
Moore, Henrietta L, Chicester, Polity Press, 1994, 49-70, isbn:9780745613079,
Chapter 3 Book
Intercultural communication : a critical introduction
Piller, Ingrid, Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press, XI, 227 sider, 2017, isbn:9781474412902; 9781474412919,
"View online" links to a page where you can download a pdf of the text
View online
Article
Bourdieu, social space, and the nation-state: Implications for migration studies
Reed-Danahay, Deborah, Sociologica (Bologna), 2, 11, 2017-05-01,
View online
Article
Power, Revisited
Roscigno, Vincent J, Chapel Hill, NC, Oxford University Press, 349-374, Social forces, 2, 90, 2011-12-01, 349-374,
View online
Article
Writing Against Integration: Danish Imaginaries of Culture, Race and Belonging
Rytter, Mikkel, Stockholm, Routledge, 678-697, Ethnos, 4, 84, 2019-08-08, 678-697,
View online
Article
In-laws and outlaws: black magic among Pakistani migrants in Denmark
Rytter, Mikkel, Oxford, UK, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 46-63, The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, 1, 16, 2010-03, 46-63,
View online
Article
Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis
Scott, Joan W., 1053-, The American historical review, 5, 91, 1986-12, 1053-1075,
View online
Document
Nationalism, Gender and Welfare: The politics of gender equality in Scandinavia.
Siim, B., & Stoltz, P., FREIA - Feminist Research Center in Aalborg, Institut for Kultur og Globale Studier., 2013,
View online
Article
The National in Everyday Life: A Critical Engagement with Michael Billig's Thesis ofBanal Nationalism
Skey, Michael, 331-346, The Sociological review (Keele), 2, 57, 2009-05, 331-346,
View online
Book Chapter
Can the subaltern speak?
Spivak, G. C., Williams, Patrick ; Chrisman, Laura, Can the subaltern speak?, London, Routledge, 1994, 66-111, isbn:0745014917,
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Book Chapter
Can the subaltern speak?
Spivak, G. C., Williams, Patrick ; Chrisman, Laura, Can the subaltern speak?, London, Routledge, 1994, 66-111, isbn:0745014917,
View online
Book Chapter
The Politics of Recognition
Taylor, Charles, Charles Taylor (1931-), Charles Taylor (1931-,) (author), The Politics of Recognition, Princeton, N.J., Princeton University Press, 1994, 25-73, isbn:140081362X,
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Article
Norwegianness as Lived Citizenship Religious Women Doing Identity Work at The Intersections of Nationality, Gender and Religion
Thun, Cecilie, 1-25, Nordic Journal of Religion and Society, 1, 25, 2017-02-10, 1-25,
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Article
"Norwegian Women Got Gender Equality Through Their Mothers' Milk, But Anti-racism Is Another Story"-An Analysis of Power and Resistance in Norwegian Feminist Discourse
Thun, Cecilie, Stockholm, Taylor & Francis Group, 37-56, NORA : Nordic journal of women's studies, 1, 20, 2012-03-01, 37-56,
View online
Book Chapter
Race and racism.
Todorov, T., Todorov, T., Les Back, Race and racism., London, Routledge, XXIV, 646, 2000, 68-74, isbn:0415156718, Article
Introduction to the Special Issue on the Intersections of Race, Gender, and Class in the Wake of a National Crisis: The State of Black Boys and Men Post-Ferguson
Watkins, Daphne C. ; Patton, Desmond U. ; Miller, Reuben J., Watkins, Daphne C ; Patton, Desmond U ; Miller, Reuben J, Los Angeles, CA, SAGE Publications, 119-129, The Journal of men's studies, 2, 24, 2016-06, 119-129,
View online
Article
Belonging and the politics of belonging
Yuval-Davis, Nira, Taylor & Francis Group, 197-214, Patterns of prejudice, 3, 40, 2006-07-01, 197-214,
View online
Book Chapter
"National Identity in the World of Nations"
Billig, Michael, "National Identity in the World of Nations", London, SAGE Publications, vii+200-vii+200, 1995, 60-92, isbn:9781446264577,
View online
Article
Stories told: integrational processes as experienced by immigrants with African backgrounds living in Norway
Overå Johannesen, Berit ; Appoh, Lily, London, Routledge, 1174-1191, Ethnic and racial studies, 7, 44, 2021-05-28, 1174-1191,
View online
Book Chapter
Chapter 1: Difference and Inequality
Brubaker, Rogers, Brubaker, Rogers, , Chapter 1: Difference and Inequality, Cambridge, MA :, Harvard University Press , 1 online resource (230 p.), [2015]; ©2015, 10-47, isbn:0-674-42531-6; 0-674-42529-4,
View online
Book
Ethnicity, Inc.
Comaroff, John L., Jean Comaroff, Chicago, [Ill.], University of Chicago Press, 234 s., pl., 2009, isbn:9780226114712; 0226114716; 9780226114729; 0226114724,
Chapter 1, 2,3 6 and 7. Article
(Dis)Empowering New Immigrants and Refugees Through Their Participation in Introduction Programs in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway
Fernandes, Ariana Guilherme, Routledge, 245-264, Journal of immigrant & refugee studies, 3, 13, 2015-07-03, 245-264,
View online
Interview
[INTERVIEW] Kimberlé Crenshaw: Liberty. Equality. Intersectionality. An antidote against fascism.
Francesca Coin, 2020,
View online
Book Chapter
Multiculturalism or assimilation? : the Norwegian welfare state approach
Grete Brochmann (1957-), Grete Brochmann and Anne Britt Djuve, Multiculturalism or assimilation? : the Norwegian welfare state approach, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 219-245, 2013, 219-245, Article
Dealing with the Dilemmas: Integration at the Street-level in Norway
Hagelund, Anniken, Oxford, UK, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 79-102, International migration, 2, 48, 2010-04, 79-102,
View online
Book
Among cultures : the challenge of communication
Hall, Bradford J.., Belmont, Calif., Wadsworth Cengage Learning, XIX, 378 s., cop. 2005, isbn:0534642489; 9780534642488,
Ch.3, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (63-97, 129-298, 329-366). Article
Decolonizing Feminism in the North: A Conversation with Rauna Kuokkanen
Knobblock, Ina ; Kuokkanen, Rauna, Stockholm, Routledge, 275-281, NORA : Nordic journal of women's studies, 4, 23, 2015-10-02, 275-281,
View online
Book
Metaphors we live by
Lakoff, George, Johnson, Mark, Chicago, University of Chicago Press, XIII, 276 s., 2003, isbn:0226468011; 9780226468013,
Chapter 1-8
View online
Book
Communication for development : theory and practice for empowerment and social justice
Melkote, Srinivas Raj, Steeves, H. Leslie, Los Angeles, California :, SAGE, XXV, 537 sider ;, 2015, isbn:9789351502579 (pbk. : alk. paper),
Ch. 1 Development, Communication, Empowerment and Social Justice in the Globalization Epoch, p. 3-36, Ch. 5 Deconstructing the Dominant Development Paradigm, p. 181-236. Book Chapter
The Meaning of ‘Race’ and ‘Ethnicity’
Peter Wade, The Meaning of ‘Race’ and ‘Ethnicity’, Pluto Press, 4-, 2015-11-20, 4-23, isbn:0745329470,
View online
Article
Multiculturalism from Above and Below: Analysing a Political Discourse
Werbner, Pnina, United Kingdom, Taylor & Francis Group, 197-209, Journal of intercultural studies, 2, 33, 2012-04-01, 197-209,
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- Participate in at least three theoretical seminars
Present a central intercultural theory in a theory seminar, and participate actively in the group discussion. The presentation is assessed to approved / notapproved
- Write three short reflexive logs, one for each case-seminar, where he/she describes and evaluates what he/she learned about the theme, the work-method, the group-dynamic and his/her own role and contribution in the group.
- One of the above mentionedreflexive logs has to be handed in for evaluation
- Individual paper. The student has to write an academic text on a given topic.
The length of the assignment shall be approx. 4000 words (+/- 10%).
The aim of this course is to present varied but in-depth perspectives on intercultural theories and to provide students with a theoretical tool case applicable in different cultural/regional and occupational contexts.
The course is based on and enhances students´ competences from the bachelor¿s studies in Intercultural Studies. The theoretical foundation is in socio-cultural anthropology, religion studies and intercultural communication, and the main focus will be on basic problems and dilemmas in intercultural understanding and cultural theories. The students will improve their knowledge of relevant literature at the research frontier as well as their familiarity with classical texts.
Knowledge
The student has
- thorough knowledge on the theoretical and fundamental research discussion concerning cultural encounters, cultural interpretation, intercultural understanding and representations and on the basic principles, challenges and dilemmas in intercultural analysis and praxises
- advanced knowledge about a variety of important theories on culture and intercultural communication and current research debates on intercultural communication and interaction
More specifically, this includes:
- thorough knowledge on questions of cultural relativism and cultural criticism.
- thorough knowledge on challenges of stereotyping, racism and anti-semitism, xenophobia and fear of cultural differences and diversity (heterophobia), and knowledge of different kinds of tolerance programs and their impacts.
- thorough knowledge on how identities are articulated in diverse communities and societies and knowledge of conditions for inclusion and exclusion, identity formation, identity politics and stereotypes, differentiation and recognition.
- knowledge of intercultural challenges in development cooperation and North-South relations
- thorough knowledge on how different worldviews and religion set conditions for everyday life, rituals and new forms of interactions.
- insights into how trust, belonging and support of key societal values are created, sustained and changed in culturally diverse societies.
- insights into the significance of language for thought and world views
- insights into the role worldviews and religion can play in identity, belonging and value formation, conflicts and peace making.
- knowledge about current research on new forms of interfaith engagement, the impact of religious diversity in civic life, and ability to contextualise these findings within a global framework.
Skills
The student
- can assess and apply a variety of intercultural theories and to make valid theoretical choices to analyse intercultural situations and different cultural contexts.
- can analyse barriers and obstacles to intercultural dialogue and inclusive participation.
- can analyse fundamental principles, problems and dilemmas in intercultural theory and praxises.
- can analyse ethical dilemmas related to justice and inclusion vs inequality and difference, power and violence vs disempowerment and silence.
- is able to acknowledge plurality through being able to value diversity and express a differentiated, well-grounded ethical stand in dialogue and debate.
General competence
The student
- can use and communicate knowledge on intercultural theories, current research discussions on intercultural communication and interaction, and show ethical awareness, cultural sensitivity and consciously search for human commonalities across cultural differences.
Article
Ethnicity without groups
Brubaker, Rogers, Cambridge, England, Cambridge University Press, Archives européennes de sociologie = European journal of sociology = Europäisches Archiv für Soziologie., 2, 43, 2002, 163-189,
View online
Article
Multiculturalism and welfare
Banting, Keith and Kymlicka, Will, Foundation for the Independent Study of Social Ideas., [New York :, Dissent Pub Corp etc, Dissent, 4, 50, 2003, 59-66,
View online
Article
The language of diversity
Ahmed, Sara, [London] :, Routledge, Ethnic & racial studies., 2, 30, 2007, 235-256,
View online
Article
Social Space and Symbolic Power
Bourdieu, Pierre, American Sociological Association., Thousand Oaks, CA, Jossey-Bass, Sociological theory., 1, 7, 1989, 14-25,
Article
Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory and Antiracist Politics
Crenshaw Kimberle, University of Chicago. Law School., Chicago, Ill., [University of Chicago Law School], The University of Chicago legal forum., 140, 1989, 139-167,
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Article
Dealing with diversity, hoping for inclusion. Parents’ involvement in urban schools in Norway
Danielsen, H and S. Bendixsen, Thousand Oaks, CA, Sage Publications, Ethnicities., 6, 19, 2019, 1158-1180,
Article
Is it mandatory to celebrate birthdays?’ Birthday parties as a ritual of Everyday Nationalism in Norway
Danielsen, H and S Bendixsen, Kungl. Gustav Adolfs akademien (Uppsala, Sweden), Uppsala, Kungl. Gustav Adolfs Akademien för svensk folkkultur, Ethnologia Scandinavica : a journal for Nordic ethnology., 2020, 83-104,
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Article
Dispensing emotions: Norwegian community nurses' handling of diversity in a changing organizational context
Debesay, J., Harsløf, I., Rechel, B., & Vike, H., Exeter, Elsevier Science, Social science & medicine., 119, 2014, 74-80,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.08.025
View online
Book Chapter
Cultural Meaning Systems
D'Andrade, R.G., Richard A Shweder (1945-), Cultural Meaning Systems, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, viii, 359 s., 1984, 88-119, isbn:0521267196; 0521318319,
Book
Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity
Goffman, Erving, New York, Touchstone, 1986, isbn:9780671622442,
View online
Book Extract
Picturing pity: pitfalls and pleasures in cross-cultural communication. image and word in a north cameroon mission
Gullestad, Marianne, New York, NY, Berghahn Books, xviii-xviii, 2007, 1-33, isbn:9781845453435,
Article
‘The art of kindergarten drop off’: how young Norwegian-Somali parents perform ethnicity to avoid reports to Child Welfare Services
Handulle, Ayan & Anders Vassenden, [Oxford, England] :, Oxford University Press, 1 online resource, European journal of social work., 3, 24, 2021, 469-480,
View online
Article
What the Axis of Evil Metaphor Did to Iran
Heradstveit, D. og M. G. Bonham., Middle East Institute (Washington, D.C.), Washington D.C. :, Middle East Institute, The Middle East journal., 3, 61, 2007, 421-440,
View online
Article
The (dis)similarities of white racial identities: the conceptual framework of 'hegemonic whiteness.
Hughey, M., [London] :, Routledge, Ethnic & racial studies., 8, 33, 2010, 1289-1309,
Article
Should universalism trump cultural relativism in counceling?
Kinnier, R.T., A. L. Dixon, T. M. Baretti and E. L. Moyer, American Counseling Association., [Falls Church, Va., etc.] :; Hoboken, N.J. :, American Personnel and Guidance Association etc; John Wiley & Sons, 1 online resource, Counseling and values., 52, 2008, 113-124,
Article
Immigration, citizenship, multiculturalism; Exploring the links.
Kymlicka, W, [Oxford] :, Blackwell Publishers, The political quarterly., 74, 2003, 195-208,
View online
Article
The rise and fall of multiculturalism? New debates on inclusion and accommodation in diverse societies
Kymlicka, Will, Pi Gamma Mu., Winfield, KS :, Pi Gamma Mu, 1 online resource, International social science review., 61, 2010, 97-112,
View online
Article
National Symbols as Signs of Unity and Division.
Kolstø, Pål, [London] :, Routledge, Ethnic & racial studies., 4, 29, 2006, 676-701,
View online
Article
Crosstalk 2.0: Asylum and communicative breakdowns
Jacquemet, Marco, Berlin, Walter de Gruyter, Text & talk., 4, 31, 2011, 475-498,
Book Extract
A Passion for Difference: Essays in Anthropology and Gender
Moore, Henrietta L, Chicester, Polity Press, 1994, 49-70, isbn:9780745613079,
Chapter 3
Article
Bourdieu, social space, and the nation-state: Implications for migration studies
Reed-Danahay, Deborah, Sociologica (Bologna), 2, 11, 2017-05-01,
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Article
Writing Against Integration: Danish Imaginaries of Culture, Race and Belonging
Rytter, Mikkel, Stockholm, Routledge, 678-697, Ethnos, 4, 84, 2019-08-08, 678-697,
View online
Article
In-laws and outlaws: black magic among Pakistani migrants in Denmark
Rytter, Mikkel, Oxford, UK, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 46-63, The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, 1, 16, 2010-03, 46-63,
View online
Article
A Concept of Social Integration
Scheff, Thomas J., Abingdon, Routledge, 579-593, Philosophical psychology, 5, 20, 2007-10-01, 579-593,
View online
Article
Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis
Scott, Joan W., 1053-, The American historical review, 5, 91, 1986-12, 1053-1075,
View online
Document
Nationalism, Gender and Welfare: The politics of gender equality in Scandinavia.
Siim, B., & Stoltz, P., FREIA - Feminist Research Center in Aalborg, Institut for Kultur og Globale Studier., 2013,
View online
Article
policing boundaries: race, class, and gender in Cartagena, Colombia
STREICKER, JOEL, Oxford, UK, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 54-74, American ethnologist, 1, 22, 1995-02, 54-74,
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Article
The National in Everyday Life: A Critical Engagement with Michael Billig's Thesis ofBanal Nationalism
Skey, Michael, 331-346, The Sociological review (Keele), 2, 57, 2009-05, 331-346,
View online
Book Chapter
Can the subaltern speak?
Spivak, G. C., Williams, Patrick ; Chrisman, Laura, Can the subaltern speak?, London, Routledge, 1994, 66-111, isbn:0745014917,
View online
Book Chapter
Identity and Diaspora.
Hall, S., Williams, Patrick ; Chrisman, Laura, Identity and Diaspora., London, Routledge, 1994, 392-403, isbn:0745014917,
View online
Book Chapter
Race and racism.
Todorov, T., Todorov, T., Les Back, Race and racism., London, Routledge, XXIV, 646, 2000, 68-74, isbn:0415156718,
Article
Norwegianness as Lived Citizenship Religious Women Doing Identity Work at The Intersections of Nationality, Gender and Religion
Thun, Cecilie, 1-25, Nordic Journal of Religion and Society, 1, 25, 2017-02-10, 1-25,
View online
Article
Belonging and the politics of belonging
Yuval-Davis, Nira, Taylor & Francis Group, 197-214, Patterns of prejudice, 3, 40, 2006-07-01, 197-214,
View online
Article
How to Perform Non-racism? Colour-blind Speech Norms and Race-conscious Policies among French Security Personnel
Bonnet, Francois, Abingdon, Routledge, 1275-1294, Journal of ethnic and migration studies, 8, 40, 2014-08-03, 1275-1294,
View online
Article
'Sámi in the Heart': Kinship, Culture, and Community as Foundations for Indigenous Sámi Identity in Norway
Berg-Nordlie, Mikkel, Routledge, 1-23, Ethnopolitics, ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print, 1-23,
View online
Article
Is intersectional racial justice organizing possible? Confronting generic intersectionality
Christoffersen, Ashlee, London, Routledge, 407-430, Ethnic and racial studies, 3, 45, 2022-02-17, 407-430,
View online
Article
From bystander to actor
Bauman, Zygmunt, Taylor & Francis Group, 137-151, Journal of human rights, 2, 2, 2003-06-01, 137-151,
View online
Book Extract
The Myth of Religious Violence: Secular Ideology and the Roots of Modern Conflict
Cavanaugh, William T, New York, Oxford University Press, 2009-11-01, 124-180, isbn:0195385047,
View online
Article
The Globalization of ethics : religious and secular perspectives
Will Kymlicka (redaktør), Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, XIV, 305 s., 2007,
Ch. 1 and 11
Book
Intercultural communication : a critical introduction
Piller, Ingrid, Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press, XI, 227 sider, 2017, isbn:9781474412902; 9781474412919,
View online
Book
Imagined communities : reflections on the origin and spread of nationalism
Anderson, Benedict, London, Verso, XV, 224 s., 1991, isbn:0860913295; 0860915468,
Book
Metaphors we live by
Lakoff, George, Johnson, Mark, Chicago, University of Chicago Press, XIII, 276 s., 2003, isbn:0226468011; 9780226468013,
Chapter 1-8
View online
Article
Introduction to the Special Issue on the Intersections of Race, Gender, and Class in the Wake of a National Crisis: The State of Black Boys and Men Post-Ferguson
Watkins, Daphne C. ; Patton, Desmond U. ; Miller, Reuben J., Watkins, Daphne C ; Patton, Desmond U ; Miller, Reuben J, Los Angeles, CA, SAGE Publications, 119-129, The Journal of men's studies, 2, 24, 2016-06, 119-129,
View online
Article
Power, Revisited
Roscigno, Vincent J, Chapel Hill, NC, Oxford University Press, 349-374, Social forces, 2, 90, 2011-12-01, 349-374,
View online
Article
"Norwegian Women Got Gender Equality Through Their Mothers' Milk, But Anti-racism Is Another Story"-An Analysis of Power and Resistance in Norwegian Feminist Discourse
Thun, Cecilie, Stockholm, Taylor & Francis Group, 37-56, NORA : Nordic journal of women's studies, 1, 20, 2012-03-01, 37-56,
View online
Article
Do Muslim Women Really Need Saving? Anthropological Reflections on Cultural Relativism and Its Others
Lughod, Lila Abu, Oxford, UK, American Anthropological Association, 783-790, American anthropologist, 3, 104, 2002-09-01, 783-790,
View online
Article
'Belonging' in the cosmopolitan imaginary
Calhoun, Craig, SAGE Publications, 531-553, Ethnicities, 4, 3, 2003-12-01, 531-553,
View online
Article
Neither Individualism nor ‘Groupism’: A Reply to Craig Calhoun
Brubaker, Rogers, SAGE Publications, 553-557, Ethnicities, 4, 3, 2003-12, 553-557,
View online
Book Chapter
The Politics of Recognition
Taylor, Charles, Charles Taylor (1931-), Charles Taylor (1931-,) (author), The Politics of Recognition, Princeton, N.J., Princeton University Press, 1994, 25-73, isbn:140081362X,
View online
Book Chapter
Chapter 1: Difference and Inequality
Brubaker, Rogers, Brubaker, Rogers, , Chapter 1: Difference and Inequality, Cambridge, MA :, Harvard University Press , 1 online resource (230 p.), [2015]; ©2015, 10-47, isbn:0-674-42531-6; 0-674-42529-4,
View online
Book Chapter
Can the subaltern speak?
Spivak, G. C., Williams, Patrick ; Chrisman, Laura, Can the subaltern speak?, London, Routledge, 1994, 66-111, isbn:0745014917,
View online
Article
‘The art of kindergarten drop off’: how young Norwegian-Somali parents perform ethnicity to avoid reports to Child Welfare Services
Handulle, Ayan & Anders Vassenden, [Oxford, England] :, Oxford University Press, 1 online resource, European journal of social work., 3, 24, 2021, 469-480,
View online
Article
Decolonizing Feminism in the North: A Conversation with Rauna Kuokkanen
Knobblock, Ina ; Kuokkanen, Rauna, Stockholm, Routledge, 275-281, NORA : Nordic journal of women's studies, 4, 23, 2015-10-02, 275-281,
View online
Interview
[INTERVIEW] Kimberlé Crenshaw: Liberty. Equality. Intersectionality. An antidote against fascism.
Francesca Coin, 2020,
View online
Book
Ethnicity, Inc.
Comaroff, John L., Jean Comaroff, Chicago, [Ill.], University of Chicago Press, 234 s., pl., 2009, isbn:9780226114712; 0226114716; 9780226114729; 0226114724,
Chapter 1, 2,3 6 and 7.
Book
Communication for development : theory and practice for empowerment and social justice
Melkote, Srinivas Raj, Steeves, H. Leslie, Los Angeles, California :, SAGE, XXV, 537 sider ;, 2015, isbn:9789351502579 (pbk. : alk. paper),
Ch. 1 Development, Communication, Empowerment and Social Justice in the Globalization Epoch, p. 3-36, Ch. 5 Deconstructing the Dominant Development Paradigm, p. 181-236.
Book
Among cultures : the challenge of communication
Hall, Bradford J.., Belmont, Calif., Wadsworth Cengage Learning, XIX, 378 s., cop. 2005, isbn:0534642489; 9780534642488,
Ch.3, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (63-97, 129-298, 329-366).
Book Chapter
The Meaning of ‘Race’ and ‘Ethnicity’
Peter Wade, The Meaning of ‘Race’ and ‘Ethnicity’, Pluto Press, 4-, 2015-11-20, 4-23, isbn:0745329470,
View online
Article
Dealing with the Dilemmas: Integration at the Street-level in Norway
Hagelund, Anniken, Oxford, UK, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 79-102, International migration, 2, 48, 2010-04, 79-102,
View online
Book Chapter
Multiculturalism or assimilation? : the Norwegian welfare state approach
Grete Brochmann (1957-), Grete Brochmann and Anne Britt Djuve, Multiculturalism or assimilation? : the Norwegian welfare state approach, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 219-245, 2013, 219-245,
Article
Stories told: integrational processes as experienced by immigrants with African backgrounds living in Norway
Overå Johannesen, Berit ; Appoh, Lily, London, Routledge, 1174-1191, Ethnic and racial studies, 7, 44, 2021-05-28, 1174-1191,
View online
Article
(Dis)Empowering New Immigrants and Refugees Through Their Participation in Introduction Programs in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway
Fernandes, Ariana Guilherme, Routledge, 245-264, Journal of immigrant & refugee studies, 3, 13, 2015-07-03, 245-264,
View online
Each student has to:
- Participate in at least three theoretical seminars
Present a central intercultural theory in a theory seminar, and participate actively in the group discussion. The presentation is assessed to approved / notapproved
- Write three short reflexive logs, one for each case-seminar, where he/she describes and evaluates what he/she learned about the theme, the work-method, the group-dynamic and his/her own role and contribution in the group.
- One of the above mentionedreflexive logs has to be handed in for evaluation
- Individual paper. The student has to write an academic text on a given topic.
The length of the assignment shall be approx. 4000 words.+/- 4000 words.
The aim of this course is to present varied but in-depth perspectives on intercultural theories and to provide students with a theoretical tool case applicable in different cultural/regional and occupational contexts.
The course is based on and enhances students´ competences from the bachelor¿s studies in Intercultural Studies. The theoretical foundation is in socio-cultural anthropology, religion studies and intercultural communication, and the main focus will be on basic problems and dilemmas in intercultural understanding and cultural theories. The students will improve their knowledge of relevant literature at the research frontier as well as their familiarity with classical texts.
Knowledge
The candidate has
- thorough knowledge on the theoretical and fundamental research discussion concerning cultural encounters, cultural interpretation, intercultural understanding and representations and on the basic principles, challenges and dilemmas in intercultural analysis and praxises
- advanced knowledge about a variety of important theories on culture and intercultural communication and current research debates on intercultural communication and interaction
More specifically, this includes:
- thorough knowledge on questions of cultural relativism and cultural criticism.
- thorough knowledge on challenges of stereotyping, racism and anti-semitism, xenophobia and fear of cultural differences and diversity (heterophobia), and knowledge of different kinds of tolerance programs and their impacts.
- thorough knowledge on how identities are articulated in diverse communities and societies and knowledge of conditions for inclusion and exclusion, identity formation, identity politics and stereotypes, differentiation and recognition.
- thorough knowledge on the Human Development and Capability Approach (HDCA), different perspectives on glocalisation, and the interplay between people and their social and psychical environment, the quality of life and subjective well-being. This also includes how to deal with cultural change and natural, climatic and demographic challenges.
- knowledge of intercultural challenges in development cooperation and North-South relations
- thorough knowledge on how different worldviews and religion set conditions for everyday life, rituals and new forms of interactions.
- insights into how trust, belonging and support of key societal values are created, sustained and changed in culturally diverse societies.
- insights into the significance of language for thought and world views
- insights into the role worldviews and religion can play in identity, belonging and value formation, conflicts and peace making.
- knowledge about current research on new forms of interfaith engagement, the impact of religious diversity in civic life, and ability to contextualise these findings within a global framework.
Skills
The candidate
- can assess and apply a variety of intercultural theories and to make valid theoretical choices to analyse intercultural situations and different cultural contexts.
- can analyse barriers and obstacles to intercultural dialogue and inclusive participation.
- can analyse fundamental principles, problems and dilemmas in intercultural theory and praxises.
- can analyse ethical dilemmas related to justice and inclusion vs inequality and difference, power and violence vs disempowerment and silence.
- is able to acknowledge and tolerate plurality through being able to value diversity and express a differentiated, well-grounded ethical stand in dialogue and debate.
General competence
- Students can use and communicate knowledge on intercultural theories, current research discussions on intercultural communication and interaction, and show ethical awareness, cultural sensitivity and consciously search for human commonalities across cultural differences.
Syllabus approx. 1500 pages.
NOTE: Books to be purchased or borrowed are marked in bold. Articles that can be accessed on the internet have e-references. The remaining curriculum can be accessed in the BOLK-compendium available in its learning.
Abu-Lughod, L. (2013): Do Muslim women need saving? Harvard University Press. (228p)
Banting, K. and W. Kymlicka (2003): Multiculturalism and welfare. In Dissent. Fall 2003: 59-66. (7p)
Bauman, Z. (2003): From bystander to actor. Journal of Human Rights, 01 June 2003, Vol.2(2), p.137-151. (16p)
Bourdieu, Pierre (1989): Social Space and Symbolic Power. In Sociological Theory, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 14-25 (11p)
Brah, A. (2000): Difference, diversity, differentiation. Race and racism. In L. Back and J. Solomos (eds): Theories of race and racism. A reader. Oxford-New York, Routledge, 503-518. (15p)
Buber, M. and R. G. Smith (2004): I and thou. (transl. R. G: Smith). London, Continuum. (90p)
Chambers, I. (1996): Signs of silence, lines of listening. In I. Chambers and L. Curti (eds): The post-colonial question: common skies, divided horizons. London- New York, Routledge:47-62. (15p)
Clarke, K. (2006): Emerging cultural diversity in the Nordic Welfare State. In N. Aalto and E. Reuter (eds): Aspects of Intercultural dialogues. Theory, research, applications. Køln, Saxa verlag:121-129. (9p)
Comaroff, J. and J. Comaroff (2009):Ethnicity, INC. Chicago - London, The University of Chicago Press. Ch. 1, 2,3 6 and 7. (92p)
D'Andrade, R.G. (1984): Cultural Meaning Systems. In R.A. Shweder & R. A. Levine: Culture Theory. Essays on Mind, Self, and Emotion. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 88-119 (31p)
Ferguson, J. (2006): Global Shadows. Africa in the Neoliberal World Order. Durham and London, Duke University Press. Introduction (1-23), ch. 7 and 8 (176-210). (57p)
Fricker, M. 2007. Epistemic Injustice: Power and the Ethics of Knowing. London, Oxford University press. Utvalg (85p)
Gullestad, M. (2007) Picturing pity: Pitfalls and Pleasures in Cross-Cultural Communication: Image and Words in a North Cameroon Mission. New York, Berghahn; 1-33. (34p)
Hall, B. J. (2005):Among Cultures. The Challenge of Communication. 2. ed. Ch.3, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (63-97, 129-298, 329-366)(261p)
Hall, S. (1994): Identity and Diaspora. In P. Williams and L. Chrisman: Colonial discourse and post-colonial theory. A reader. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited; 392-403 (11p)
Hamelink, C. (2008): "On being critical", in Communication, Culture and Critique no 1, 2008;3-7. (5p)
Holma, K. (2011): The Epistemological Conditions of Moral Education: The Notions of Rationality and Objectivity Revisited. In Educational theory vol. 61, no 5; 533-548. (15p)
Hughey, M. (2010): The (dis)similarities of white racial identities: the conceptual framework of 'hegemonic whiteness. In Ethnic and Racial Studies vol. 33 no. 8; 1289-1309 (20)
Kinnier, R.T., A. L. Dixon, T. M. Baretti and E. L. Moyer (2008): Should universalism trump cultural relativism in counceling? In Counceling and values. January 2008, vol 52; 113-124. (11p)
Kymlicka, W (2003): Immigration, citizenship, multiculturalism; Exploring the links. In The Political Quarterly vol.74; 195-208. (14p)
Melkote, S. R. and H. L. Steeves (2015): Ch. 1 Development, Communication, Empowerment and Social Justice in the Globalization Epoch, p. 3-36, Ch. 5 Deconstructing the Dominant Development Paradigm, p. 181-236. In Communication for Development. Theory and Practice of Empowerment and Social Justice. 3 ed. New Delhi: Sage publications (88p)
Moore, H. L. (1994): A passion for difference. Cambridge, Polity Press. Ch. 3, (49-70). (22p)
Moschel, M. (2009): Race in Mainland European Legal Analysis: Towards a European Critical Race Theory. In Ethnic and Racial Studies Vol. 34 No. 10 pp. 1648-1664 (16p)
Piller, I. (2011) :Intercultural communication. A critical introduction. Edinbourgh University Press (179p)
Robbins, J. (2004): The Globalization of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity. In Annual Review of Anthropology 33:117-143 (26p)
Robeyns, I (2009): Equality and justice. In S. Deneulin and L. Shahai: Introduction to Human development and capability approach. Freedom and agency. London, Earthscan; 101-116. (15p)
Robinson, J. Witenberg, R. And Sanson, A. (2001): The socialization of tolerance. In M. Augoustinos and K. J. Reynolds (eds) Understanding prejudice, racism and social conflict. Thousand Oaks - London, Sage: 73-88 (15p)
Rytter, M. (2010) : In-Laws and Out-Laws: Black Magic among Pakistani Migrants in Denmark. In Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute (N.S.) 16:46-63 (17p)
Scheff, T.J.: A Concept of Social Integration. In Philosophical Psychology Vol. 20, No. 5, October 2007, pp. 579-593 (14p).
Sclack, A. (2009): The Role of Religion in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation. Frankfurt: VDM Verlag. (76p)
Scott, J.W. (1986): Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis. In The American Historical Review, Vol. 91, No. 5, pp. 1053-1075 (22p)
Spivak, G. C.(1994): Can the subaltern speak? In P. Williams and L. Chrisman: Colonial discourse and post-colonial theory. A reader. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited: 66-111. (45p)
Sullivan, W. M: and W. Kymlicka (2007): The globalization of ethics. New York, Cambridge University Press. Ch. 1, 11 and two optional chapters. (75p)
Todorov, T. (2000): Race and racism. in: L. Back and J. Solomos (eds): Theories of race and racism. A reader. Oxford-New York, Routledge; 68-74. (6p)
Tuastad, D. (2003) Neo-orientalism and the new barbarism thesis: aspects of symbolic violence in the Middle East conflict(s): Third World Quarterly; 591-600. (9p)
Ulin, R. C. (2007) Revisiting cultural relativism: Old prospects for a new cultural critique. In Anthropological Quarterly 80 (3); 803-820. (17p)
Each student has to:
- Participate in at least three theoretical seminars
Present a central intercultural theory in a theory seminar, and participate actively in the group discussion. The presentation is assessed to approved / notapproved
- Write three short reflexive logs, one for each case-seminar, where he/she describes and evaluates what he/she learned about the theme, the work-method, the group-dynamic and his/her own role and contribution in the group.
- One of the above mentionedreflexive logs has to be handed in for evaluation
- Individual paper. The student has to write an academic text on a given topic.
The length of the assignment shall be approx. 4000 words.+/- 4000 words.
The aim of this course is to present varied but in-depth perspectives on intercultural theories and to provide students with a theoretical tool case applicable in different cultural/regional and occupational contexts.
The course is based on and enhances students´ competences from the bachelor¿s studies in Intercultural Studies. The theoretical foundation is in socio-cultural anthropology, religion studies and intercultural communication, and the main focus will be on basic problems and dilemmas in intercultural understanding and cultural theories. The students will improve their knowledge of relevant literature at the research frontier as well as their familiarity with classical texts.
Knowledge
The candidate has
- thorough knowledge on the theoretical and fundamental research discussion concerning cultural encounters, cultural interpretation, intercultural understanding and representations and on the basic principles, challenges and dilemmas in intercultural analysis and praxises
- advanced knowledge about a variety of important theories on culture and intercultural communication and current research debates on intercultural communication and interaction
More specifically, this includes:
- thorough knowledge on questions of cultural relativism and cultural criticism.
- thorough knowledge on challenges of stereotyping, racism and anti-semitism, xenophobia and fear of cultural differences and diversity (heterophobia), and knowledge of different kinds of tolerance programs and their impacts.
- thorough knowledge on how identities are articulated in diverse communities and societies and knowledge of conditions for inclusion and exclusion, identity formation, identity politics and stereotypes, differentiation and recognition.
- thorough knowledge on the Human Development and Capability Approach (HDCA), different perspectives on glocalisation, and the interplay between people and their social and psychical environment, the quality of life and subjective well-being. This also includes how to deal with cultural change and natural, climatic and demographic challenges.
- knowledge of intercultural challenges in development cooperation and North-South relations
- thorough knowledge on how different worldviews and religion set conditions for everyday life, rituals and new forms of interactions.
- insights into how trust, belonging and support of key societal values are created, sustained and changed in culturally diverse societies.
- insights into the significance of language for thought and world views
- insights into the role worldviews and religion can play in identity, belonging and value formation, conflicts and peace making.
- knowledge about current research on new forms of interfaith engagement, the impact of religious diversity in civic life, and ability to contextualise these findings within a global framework.
Skills
The candidate
- can assess and apply a variety of intercultural theories and to make valid theoretical choices to analyse intercultural situations and different cultural contexts.
- can analyse barriers and obstacles to intercultural dialogue and inclusive participation.
- can analyse fundamental principles, problems and dilemmas in intercultural theory and praxises.
- can analyse ethical dilemmas related to justice and inclusion vs inequality and difference, power and violence vs disempowerment and silence.
- is able to acknowledge and tolerate plurality through being able to value diversity and express a differentiated, well-grounded ethical stand in dialogue and debate.
General competence
- Students can use and communicate knowledge on intercultural theories, current research discussions on intercultural communication and interaction, and show ethical awareness, cultural sensitivity and consciously search for human commonalities across cultural differences.
Syllabus approx. 1500 pages.
NOTE: Books to be purchased or borrowed are marked in bold. Articles that can be accessed on the internet have e-references. The remaining curriculum can be accessed in the BOLK-compendium available in its learning.
Abu-Lughod, L. (2013): Do Muslim women need saving? Harvard University Press. (228p)
Banting, K. and W. Kymlicka (2003): Multiculturalism and welfare. In Dissent. Fall 2003: 59-66. (7p)
Bauman, Z. (2003): From bystander to actor. Journal of Human Rights, 01 June 2003, Vol.2(2), p.137-151. (16p)
Bourdieu, Pierre (1989): Social Space and Symbolic Power. In Sociological Theory, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 14-25 (11p)
Brah, A. (2000): Difference, diversity, differentiation. Race and racism. In L. Back and J. Solomos (eds): Theories of race and racism. A reader. Oxford-New York, Routledge, 503-518. (15p)
Buber, M. and R. G. Smith (2004): I and thou. (transl. R. G: Smith). London, Continuum. (90p)
Chambers, I. (1996): Signs of silence, lines of listening. In I. Chambers and L. Curti (eds): The post-colonial question: common skies, divided horizons. London- New York, Routledge:47-62. (15p)
Clarke, K. (2006): Emerging cultural diversity in the Nordic Welfare State. In N. Aalto and E. Reuter (eds): Aspects of Intercultural dialogues. Theory, research, applications. Køln, Saxa verlag:121-129. (9p)
Comaroff, J. and J. Comaroff (2009):Ethnicity, INC. Chicago - London, The University of Chicago Press. Ch. 1, 2,3 6 and 7. (92p)
D¿Andrade, R.G. (1984): Cultural Meaning Systems. In R.A. Shweder & R. A. Levine: Culture Theory. Essays on Mind, Self, and Emotion. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 88-119 (31p)
Ferguson, J. (2006): Global Shadows. Africa in the Neoliberal World Order. Durham and London, Duke University Press. Introduction (1-23), ch. 7 and 8 (176-210). (57p)
Fricker, M. 2007. Epistemic Injustice: Power and the Ethics of Knowing. London, Oxford University press. Utvalg (85p)
Gullestad, M. (2007) Picturing pity: Pitfalls and Pleasures in Cross-Cultural Communication: Image and Words in a North Cameroon Mission. New York, Berghahn; 1-33. (34p)
Hall, B. J. (2005):Among Cultures. The Challenge of Communication. 2. ed. Ch.3, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (63-97, 129-298, 329-366)(261p)
Hall, S. (1994): Identity and Diaspora. In P. Williams and L. Chrisman: Colonial discourse and post-colonial theory. A reader. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited; 392-403 (11p)
Hamelink, C. (2008): "On being critical", in Communication, Culture and Critique no 1, 2008;3-7. (5p)
Holma, K. (2011): The Epistemological Conditions of Moral Education: The Notions of Rationality and Objectivity Revisited. In Educational theory vol. 61, no 5; 533-548. (15p)
Hughey, M. (2010): The (dis)similarities of white racial identities: the conceptual framework of ¿hegemonic whiteness. In Ethnic and Racial Studies vol. 33 no. 8; 1289-1309 (20)
Kinnier, R.T., A. L. Dixon, T. M. Baretti and E. L. Moyer (2008): Should universalism trump cultural relativism in counceling? In Counceling and values. January 2008, vol 52; 113-124. (11p)
Kymlicka, W (2003): Immigration, citizenship, multiculturalism; Exploring the links. In The Political Quarterly vol.74; 195-208. (14p)
Melkote, S. R. and H. L. Steeves (2015): Ch. 1 Development, Communication, Empowerment and Social Justice in the Globalization Epoch, p. 3-36, Ch. 5 Deconstructing the Dominant Development Paradigm, p. 181-236. In Communication for Development. Theory and Practice of Empowerment and Social Justice. 3 ed. New Delhi: Sage publications (88p)
Moore, H. L. (1994): A passion for difference. Cambridge, Polity Press. Ch. 3, (49-70). (22p)
Moschel, M. (2009): Race in Mainland European Legal Analysis: Towards a European Critical Race Theory. In Ethnic and Racial Studies Vol. 34 No. 10 pp. 1648-1664 (16p)
Piller, I. (2011):Intercultural communication. A critical introduction. Edinbourgh University Press (179p)
Robbins, J. (2004): The Globalization of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity. In Annual Review of Anthropology 33:117-143 (26p)
Robeyns, I (2009): Equality and justice. In S. Deneulin and L. Shahai: Introduction to Human development and capability approach. Freedom and agency. London, Earthscan; 101-116. (15p)
Robinson, J. Witenberg, R. And Sanson, A. (2001): The socialization of tolerance. In M. Augoustinos and K. J. Reynolds (eds) Understanding prejudice, racism and social conflict. Thousand Oaks - London, Sage: 73-88 (15p)
Rytter, M. (2010): In-Laws and Out-Laws: Black Magic among Pakistani Migrants in Denmark. In Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute (N.S.) 16:46-63 (17p)
Scheff, T.J.: A Concept of Social Integration. In Philosophical Psychology Vol. 20, No. 5, October 2007, pp. 579-593 (14p).
Sclack, A. (2009): The Role of Religion in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation. Frankfurt: VDM Verlag. (76p)
Scott, J.W. (1986): Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis. In The American Historical Review, Vol. 91, No. 5, pp. 1053-1075 (22p)
Spivak, G. C.(1994): Can the subaltern speak? In P. Williams and L. Chrisman: Colonial discourse and post-colonial theory. A reader. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited: 66-111. (45p)
Sullivan, W. M: and W. Kymlicka (2007): The globalization of ethics. New York, Cambridge University Press. Ch. 1, 11 and two optional chapters. (75p)
Todorov, T. (2000): Race and racism. in: L. Back and J. Solomos (eds): Theories of race and racism. A reader. Oxford-New York, Routledge; 68-74. (6p)
Tuastad, D. (2003) Neo-orientalism and the new barbarism thesis: aspects of symbolic violence in the Middle East conflict(s): Third World Quarterly; 591-600. (9p)
Ulin, R. C. (2007) Revisiting cultural relativism: Old prospects for a new cultural critique. In Anthropological Quarterly 80 (3); 803-820. (17p)
Each student has to:
- Participate in at least three theoretical seminars
Present a central intercultural theory in a theory seminar, and participate actively in the group discussion. The presentation is assessed to approved / notapproved
- Write three short reflexive logs, one for each case-seminar, where he/she describes and evaluates what he/she learned about the theme, the work-method, the group-dynamic and his/her own role and contribution in the group.
- One of the above mentionedreflexive logs has to be handed in for evaluation
The aim of this course is to present varied but in-depth perspectives on intercultural theories and to provide students with a theoretical tool case applicable in different cultural/regional and occupational contexts.
The course is based on and enhances students´ competences from the bachelor¿s studies in Intercultural Studies. The theoretical foundation is in socio-cultural anthropology, religion studies and intercultural communication, and the main focus will be on basic problems and dilemmas in intercultural understanding and cultural theories. The students will improve their knowledge of relevant literature at the research frontier as well as their familiarity with classical texts.
Knowledge
The candidate has
- thorough knowledge on the theoretical and fundamental research discussion concerning cultural encounters, cultural interpretation, intercultural understanding and representations and on the basic principles, challenges and dilemmas in intercultural analysis and praxises
- advanced knowledge about a variety of important theories on culture and intercultural communication and current research debates on intercultural communication and interaction
More specifically, this includes:
- thorough knowledge on questions of cultural relativism and cultural criticism.
- thorough knowledge on challenges of stereotyping, racism and anti-semitism, xenophobia and fear of cultural differences and diversity (heterophobia), and knowledge of different kinds of tolerance programs and their impacts.
- thorough knowledge on how identities are articulated in diverse communities and societies and knowledge of conditions for inclusion and exclusion, identity formation, identity politics and stereotypes, differentiation and recognition.
- thorough knowledge on the Human Development and Capability Approach (HDCA), different perspectives on glocalisation, and the interplay between people and their social and psychical environment, the quality of life and subjective well-being. This also includes how to deal with cultural change and natural, climatic and demographic challenges.
- knowledge of intercultural challenges in development cooperation and North-South relations
- thorough knowledge on how different worldviews and religion set conditions for everyday life, rituals and new forms of interactions.
- insights into how trust, belonging and support of key societal values are created, sustained and changed in culturally diverse societies.
- insights into the significance of language for thought and world views
- insights into the role worldviews and religion can play in identity, belonging and value formation, conflicts and peace making.
- knowledge about current research on new forms of interfaith engagement, the impact of religious diversity in civic life, and ability to contextualise these findings within a global framework.
Skills
The candidate
- can assess and apply a variety of intercultural theories and to make valid theoretical choices to analyse intercultural situations and different cultural contexts.
- can analyse barriers and obstacles to intercultural dialogue and inclusive participation.
- can analyse fundamental principles, problems and dilemmas in intercultural theory and praxises.
- can analyse ethical dilemmas related to justice and inclusion vs inequality and difference, power and violence vs disempowerment and silence.
- is able to acknowledge and tolerate plurality through being able to value diversity and express a differentiated, well-grounded ethical stand in dialogue and debate.
General competence
- Students can use and communicate knowledge on intercultural theories, current research discussions on intercultural communication and interaction, and show ethical awareness, cultural sensitivity and consciously search for human commonalities across cultural differences.
Syllabus approx. 1500 pages.
NOTE: Books to be purchased or borrowed are marked in bold. Articles that can be accessed on the internet have e-references. The remaining curriculum can be accessed in the BOLK-compendium available in its learning.
Abu-Lughod, L. (2013): Do Muslim women need saving? Harvard University Press. (228p)
Banting, K. and W. Kymlicka (2003): Multiculturalism and welfare. In Dissent. Fall 2003: 59-66. (7p)
Bauman, Z. (2003): From bystander to actor. Journal of Human Rights, 01 June 2003, Vol.2(2), p.137-151. (16p)
Bourdieu, Pierre (1989): Social Space and Symbolic Power. In Sociological Theory, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 14-25 (11p)
Brah, A. (2000): Difference, diversity, differentiation. Race and racism. In L. Back and J. Solomos (eds): Theories of race and racism. A reader. Oxford-New York, Routledge, 503-518. (15p)
Buber, M. and R. G. Smith (2004): I and thou. (transl. R. G: Smith). London, Continuum. (90p)
Chambers, I. (1996): Signs of silence, lines of listening. In I. Chambers and L. Curti (eds): The post-colonial question: common skies, divided horizons. London- New York, Routledge:47-62. (15p)
Clarke, K. (2006): Emerging cultural diversity in the Nordic Welfare State. In N. Aalto and E. Reuter (eds): Aspects of Intercultural dialogues. Theory, research, applications. Køln, Saxa verlag:121-129. (9p)
Comaroff, J. and J. Comaroff (2009):Ethnicity, INC. Chicago - London, The University of Chicago Press. Ch. 1, 2,3 6 and 7. (92p)
D¿Andrade, R.G. (1984): Cultural Meaning Systems. In R.A. Shweder & R. A. Levine: Culture Theory. Essays on Mind, Self, and Emotion. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 88-119 (31p)
Ferguson, J. (2006): Global Shadows. Africa in the Neoliberal World Order. Durham and London, Duke University Press. Introduction (1-23), ch. 7 and 8 (176-210). (57p)
Fricker, M. 2007. Epistemic Injustice: Power and the Ethics of Knowing. London, Oxford University press. Utvalg (85p)
Gullestad, M. (2007) Picturing pity: Pitfalls and Pleasures in Cross-Cultural Communication: Image and Words in a North Cameroon Mission. New York, Berghahn; 1-33. (34p)
Hall, B. J. (2005):Among Cultures. The Challenge of Communication. 2. ed. Ch.3, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (63-97, 129-298, 329-366)(261p)
Hall, S. (1994): Identity and Diaspora. In P. Williams and L. Chrisman: Colonial discourse and post-colonial theory. A reader. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited; 392-403 (11p)
Hamelink, C. (2008): "On being critical", in Communication, Culture and Critique no 1, 2008;3-7. (5p)
Holma, K. (2011): The Epistemological Conditions of Moral Education: The Notions of Rationality and Objectivity Revisited. In Educational theory vol. 61, no 5; 533-548. (15p)
Hughey, M. (2010): The (dis)similarities of white racial identities: the conceptual framework of ¿hegemonic whiteness. In Ethnic and Racial Studies vol. 33 no. 8; 1289-1309 (20)
Kinnier, R.T., A. L. Dixon, T. M. Baretti and E. L. Moyer (2008): Should universalism trump cultural relativism in counceling? In Counceling and values. January 2008, vol 52; 113-124. (11p)
Kymlicka, W (2003): Immigration, citizenship, multiculturalism; Exploring the links. In The Political Quarterly vol.74; 195-208. (14p)
Melkote, S. R. and H. L. Steeves (2015): Ch. 1 Development, Communication, Empowerment and Social Justice in the Globalization Epoch, p. 3-36, Ch. 5 Deconstructing the Dominant Development Paradigm, p. 181-236. In Communication for Development. Theory and Practice of Empowerment and Social Justice. 3 ed. New Delhi: Sage publications (88p)
Moore, H. L. (1994): A passion for difference. Cambridge, Polity Press. Ch. 3, (49-70). (22p)
Moschel, M. (2009): Race in Mainland European Legal Analysis: Towards a European Critical Race Theory. In Ethnic and Racial Studies Vol. 34 No. 10 pp. 1648-1664 (16p)
Piller, I. (2011):Intercultural communication. A critical introduction. Edinbourgh University Press (179p)
Robbins, J. (2004): The Globalization of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity. In Annual Review of Anthropology 33:117-143 (26p)
Robeyns, I (2009): Equality and justice. In S. Deneulin and L. Shahai: Introduction to Human development and capability approach. Freedom and agency. London, Earthscan; 101-116. (15p)
Robinson, J. Witenberg, R. And Sanson, A. (2001): The socialization of tolerance. In M. Augoustinos and K. J. Reynolds (eds) Understanding prejudice, racism and social conflict. Thousand Oaks - London, Sage: 73-88 (15p)
Rytter, M. (2010): In-Laws and Out-Laws: Black Magic among Pakistani Migrants in Denmark. In Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute (N.S.) 16:46-63 (17p)
Scheff, T.J.: A Concept of Social Integration. In Philosophical Psychology Vol. 20, No. 5, October 2007, pp. 579-593 (14p).
Sclack, A. (2009): The Role of Religion in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation. Frankfurt: VDM Verlag. (76p)
Scott, J.W. (1986): Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis. In The American Historical Review, Vol. 91, No. 5, pp. 1053-1075 (22p)
Spivak, G. C.(1994): Can the subaltern speak? In P. Williams and L. Chrisman: Colonial discourse and post-colonial theory. A reader. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited: 66-111. (45p)
Sullivan, W. M: and W. Kymlicka (2007): The globalization of ethics. New York, Cambridge University Press. Ch. 1, 11 and two optional chapters. (75p)
Todorov, T. (2000): Race and racism. in: L. Back and J. Solomos (eds): Theories of race and racism. A reader. Oxford-New York, Routledge; 68-74. (6p)
Tuastad, D. (2003) Neo-orientalism and the new barbarism thesis: aspects of symbolic violence in the Middle East conflict(s): Third World Quarterly; 591-600. (9p)
Ulin, R. C. (2007) Revisiting cultural relativism: Old prospects for a new cultural critique. In Anthropological Quarterly 80 (3); 803-820. (17p)
Each student has to:
- Participate in at least three theoretical seminars
Present a central intercultural theory in a theory seminar, and participate actively in the group discussion. The presentation is assessed to approved / notapproved
- Write three short reflexive logs, one for each case-seminar, where he/she describes and evaluates what he/she learned about the theme, the work-method, the group-dynamic and his/her own role and contribution in the group.
- One of the above mentionedreflexive logs has to be handed in for evaluation
The aim of this course is to present varied but in-depth perspectives on intercultural theories and to provide students with a theoretical tool case applicable in different cultural/regional and occupational contexts.
The course is based on and enhances students´ competences from the bachelor¿s studies in Intercultural Studies. The theoretical foundation is in socio-cultural anthropology, religion studies and intercultural communication, and the main focus will be on basic problems and dilemmas in intercultural understanding and cultural theories. The students will improve their knowledge of relevant literature at the research frontier as well as their familiarity with classical texts.
Knowledge
The candidate has
¿ thorough knowledge on the theoretical and fundamental research discussion concerning cultural encounters, cultural interpretation, intercultural understanding and representations and on the basic principles, challenges and dilemmas in intercultural analysis and praxises
¿ advanced knowledge about a variety of important theories on culture and intercultural communication and current research debates on intercultural communication and interaction
More specifically, this includes:
¿ thorough knowledge on questions of cultural relativism and cultural criticism.
¿ thorough knowledge on challenges of stereotyping, racism and anti-semitism, xenophobia and fear of cultural differences and diversity (heterophobia), and knowledge of different kinds of tolerance programs and their impacts.
¿ thorough knowledge on how identities are articulated in diverse communities and societies and knowledge of conditions for inclusion and exclusion, identity formation, identity politics and stereotypes, differentiation and recognition.
¿ thorough knowledge on the Human Development and Capability Approach (HDCA), different perspectives on glocalisation, and the interplay between people and their social and psychical environment, the quality of life and subjective well-being. This also includes how to deal with cultural change and natural, climatic and demographic challenges.
¿ thorough knowledge on how different worldviews and religion set conditions for everyday life, rituals and new forms of interactions.
¿ insights into how trust, belonging and support of key societal values are created, sustained and changed in culturally diverse societies.
¿ insights into the significance of language for thought and world views
¿ insights into the role worldviews and religion can play in identity, belonging and value formation, conflicts and peace making.
¿ knowledge about current research on new forms of interfaith engagement, the impact of religious diversity in civic life, and ability to contextualise these findings within a global framework.
Skills
The candidate
¿ can assess and apply a variety of intercultural theories and to make valid theoretical choices to analyse intercultural situations and different cultural contexts.
¿ can analyse barriers and obstacles to intercultural dialogue and inclusive participation.
¿ can analyse fundamental principles, problems and dilemmas in intercultural theory and praxises.
¿ can analyse ethical dilemmas related to justice and inclusion vs inequality and difference, power and violence vs disempowerment and silence.
¿ is able to acknowledge and tolerate plurality through being able to value diversity and express a differentiated, well-grounded ethical stand in dialogue and debate.
General competence
- Students can use and communicate knowledge on intercultural theories, current research discussions on intercultural communication and interaction, and show ethical awareness, cultural sensitivity and consciously search for human commonalities across cultural differences.
Syllabus approx. 1500 pages.
NOTE: Books to be purchased or borrowed are marked in bold. Articles that can be accessed on the internet have e-references. The remaining curriculum can be accessed in the BOLK-compendium available in its learning.
Abu-Lughod, L. (2002): Do Muslim women really need saving? Anthropological reflections on cultural relativism and its others. In American Anthropologist Vol. 104 Issue 3; 783-790. (8)
Banting, K. and W. Kymlicka (2003): Multiculturalism and welfare. In Dissent. Fall 2003: 59-66. (7)
Bauman, Z. (2003): From bystander to actor. Journal of Human Rights, 01 June 2003, Vol.2(2), p.137-151. (16)
Benton, T and I. Craib (2011): Philosophy of Social Science. The philosophical foundation of social thought. 2nd ed. New York: Palgrave. Chap. 1 (1-11), 5, 6 (76-107), and 9 (142- 161) (60p)
Bourdieu, Pierre (1989): Social Space and Symbolic Power. In Sociological Theory, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 14-25 (11p)
Brah, A. (2000): Difference, diversity, differentiation. Race and racism. In L. Back and J. Solomos (eds): Theories of race and racism. A reader. Oxford-New York, Routledge, 503-518. (15)
Buber, M. and R. G. Smith (2004): I and thou. (transl. R. G: Smith). London, Continuum. (90s)
Chambers, I. (1996): Signs of silence, lines of listening. In I. Chambers and L. Curti (eds): The post-colonial question: common skies, divided horizons. London- New York, Routledge:47-62. (15)
Clarke, K. (2006): Emerging cultural diversity in the Nordic Welfare State. In N. Aalto and E. Reuter (eds): Aspects of Intercultural dialogues. Theory, research, applications. Køln, Saxa verlag:121-129. (9)
Comaroff, J. and J. Comaroff (2009):Ethnicity, INC. Chicago - London, The University of Chicago Press. Ch. 1, 2,3 6 and 7. (92)
D'Andrade, R.G. (1984): Cultural Meaning Systems. In R.A. Shweder & R. A. Levine: Culture Theory. Essays on Mind, Self, and Emotion. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 88-119 (31p)
Ferguson, J. (2006): Global shadows. Africa in the neoliberal world order. Durham and London, Duke University Press. Introduction (1-23), ch. 7 and 8 (176-210). (57)
Hall, B. J. (2005):Among cultures. The challenge of communication. 2. ed. Ch.3, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (63-97, 129-298, 329-366)(261)
Hall, S. (1994): Identity and diaspora. In P. Williams and L. Chrisman: Colonial discourse and post-colonial theory. A reader. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited; 392-403 (11)
Hamelink, C. (2008): 'On being critical', in Communication, Culture and Critique no 1, 2008;3-7. (5)
Harper, J. (2002):Endangered species. Health, illness and death among Madagascar¿s people of the forest. Durham, Carolina Academic Press. (238)
Holma, K. (2011): The epistemological conditions of moral education: The notions of rationality and objectivity revisited. In Educational theory vol. 61, no 5; 533-548. (15)
Hughey, M. (2010): The (dis)similarities of white racial identities: the conceptual framework of `hegemonic whiteness. In Ethnic and Racial Studies vol. 33 no. 8; 1289-1309 (20)
Kinnier, R.T., A. L. Dixon, T. M. Baretti and E. L. Moyer (2008): Should universalism trump cultural relativism in counceling? In Counceling and values. January 2008, vol 52; 113-124. (11)
Kymlicka, W (2003): Immigration, citizenship, multiculturalism; Exploring the links. In The Political Quarterly vol.74; 195-208. (14)
Moore, H. L. (1994): A passion for difference. Cambridge, Polity Press. Ch. 3, (49-70). (22)
Moschel, M. (2009): Race in mainland European legal analysis: towards a European critical race theory. In Ethnic and Racial Studies Vol. 34 No. 10 pp. 1648-1664 (16p)
Nussbaum, M. (2011):Creating capabilities. The human development approach. Cambridge, Harvard University Press, Ch. 2, 5,8, and Conclusion. (85)
Piller, I. (2011):Intercultural communication. A critical introduction. Edinbourgh University Press (179)
Robbins, J. (2004): The Globalization of Pentecostal and charismatic Christianity. In Annual Review of Anthropology 33:117-143 (26)
Robeyns, I (2009): Equality and justice. In S. Deneulin and L. Shahai: Introduction to Human development and capability approach. Freedom and agency. London, Earthscan; 101-116. (15)
Robinson, J. Witenberg, R. And Sanson, A. (2001): The socialization of tolerance. In M. Augoustinos and K. J. Reynolds (eds) Understanding prejudice, racism and social conflict. Thousand Oaks - London, Sage: 73-88 (15)
Rytter, M. (2010): In-Laws and Out-Laws: Black Magic among Pakistani Migrants in Denmark. In Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute (N.S.) 16:46-63 (17)
Scheff, T.J.: A Concept of Social Integration. In Philosophical Psychology Vol. 20, No. 5, October 2007, pp. 579¿593 (14p).
Sclack, A. (2009):The Role of Religion in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation. Frankfurt: VDM Verlag. (76)
Scott, J.W. (1986): Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis. In The American Historical Review, Vol. 91, No. 5, pp. 1053-1075 (22p)
Spivak, G. C.(1994): Can the subaltern speak? In P. Williams and L. Chrisman: Colonial discourse and post-colonial theory. A reader. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited: 66-111. (45)
Sullivan, W. M: and W. Kymlicka (2007):The globalization of ethics. New York, Cambridge University Press. Ch. 1, 11 and two optional chapters. (75)
Todorov, T. (2000): Race and racism. in: L. Back and J. Solomos (eds): Theories of race and racism. A reader. Oxford-New York, Routledge; 68-74. (6)
Tuastad, D. (2003) Neo-orientalism and the new barbarism thesis: aspects of symbolic violence in the Middle East conflict(s): Third World Quarterly; 591-600. (9)
Ulin, R. C. (2007) Revisiting cultural relativism: Old prospects for a new cultural critique. In Anthropological Quarterly 80 (3); 803-820. (17)
Each student has to:
- Participate in at least three theoretical seminars
Present a central intercultural theory in a theory seminar, and participate actively in the group discussion. The presentation is assessed to approved / notapproved
- Write three short reflexive logs, one for each case-seminar, where he/she describes and evaluates what he/she learned about the theme, the work-method, the group-dynamic and his/her own role and contribution in the group.
- One of the above mentionedreflexive logs has to be handed in for evaluation
The aim of this course is to present varied but in-depth perspectives on intercultural theories and to provide students with a theoretical tool case applicable in different cultural/regional and occupational contexts.
The course is based on and enhances students´ competences from the bachelor¿s studies in Intercultural Studies. The theoretical foundation is in socio-cultural anthropology, religion studies and intercultural communication, and the main focus will be on basic problems and dilemmas in intercultural understanding and cultural theories. The students will improve their knowledge of relevant literature at the research frontier as well as their familiarity with classical texts.
Knowledge
The candidate has
¿ thorough knowledge on the theoretical and fundamental research discussion concerning cultural encounters, cultural interpretation, intercultural understanding and representations and on the basic principles, challenges and dilemmas in intercultural analysis and praxises
¿ advanced knowledge about a variety of important theories on culture and intercultural communication and current research debates on intercultural communication and interaction
More specifically, this includes:
¿ thorough knowledge on questions of cultural relativism and cultural criticism.
¿ thorough knowledge on challenges of stereotyping, racism and anti-semitism, xenophobia and fear of cultural differences and diversity (heterophobia), and knowledge of different kinds of tolerance programs and their impacts.
¿ thorough knowledge on how identities are articulated in diverse communities and societies and knowledge of conditions for inclusion and exclusion, identity formation, identity politics and stereotypes, differentiation and recognition.
¿ thorough knowledge on the Human Development and Capability Approach (HDCA), different perspectives on glocalisation, and the interplay between people and their social and psychical environment, the quality of life and subjective well-being. This also includes how to deal with cultural change and natural, climatic and demographic challenges.
¿ thorough knowledge on how different worldviews and religion set conditions for everyday life, rituals and new forms of interactions.
¿ insights into how trust, belonging and support of key societal values are created, sustained and changed in culturally diverse societies.
¿ insights into the significance of language for thought and world views
¿ insights into the role worldviews and religion can play in identity, belonging and value formation, conflicts and peace making.
¿ knowledge about current research on new forms of interfaith engagement, the impact of religious diversity in civic life, and ability to contextualise these findings within a global framework.
Skills
The candidate
¿ can assess and apply a variety of intercultural theories and to make valid theoretical choices to analyse intercultural situations and different cultural contexts.
¿ can analyse barriers and obstacles to intercultural dialogue and inclusive participation.
¿ can analyse fundamental principles, problems and dilemmas in intercultural theory and praxises.
¿ can analyse ethical dilemmas related to justice and inclusion vs inequality and difference, power and violence vs disempowerment and silence.
¿ is able to acknowledge and tolerate plurality through being able to value diversity and express a differentiated, well-grounded ethical stand in dialogue and debate.
General competence
- Students can use and communicate knowledge on intercultural theories, current research discussions on intercultural communication and interaction, and show ethical awareness, cultural sensitivity and consciously search for human commonalities across cultural differences.
Syllabus approx. 1500 pages.
NOTE: Books to be purchased or borrowed are marked in bold. Articles that can be accessed on the internet have e-references. The remaining curriculum can be accessed in the BOLK-compendium available in its learning.
Abu-Lughod, L. (2002): Do Muslim women really need saving? Anthropological reflections on cultural relativism and its others. In American Anthropologist Vol. 104 Issue 3; 783-790. (8)
Banting, K. and W. Kymlicka (2003): Multiculturalism and welfare. In Dissent. Fall 2003: 59-66. (7)
Bauman, Z. (2003): From bystander to actor. Journal of Human Rights, 01 June 2003, Vol.2(2), p.137-151. (16)
Benton, T and I. Craib (2011): Philosophy of Social Science. The philosophical foundation of social thought. 2nd ed. New York: Palgrave. Chap. 1 (1-11), 5, 6 (76-107), and 9 (142- 161) (60p)
Bourdieu, Pierre (1989): Social Space and Symbolic Power. In Sociological Theory, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 14-25 (11p)
Brah, A. (2000): Difference, diversity, differentiation. Race and racism. In L. Back and J. Solomos (eds): Theories of race and racism. A reader. Oxford-New York, Routledge, 503-518. (15)
Buber, M. and R. G. Smith (2004): I and thou. (transl. R. G: Smith). London, Continuum. (90s)
Chambers, I. (1996): Signs of silence, lines of listening. In I. Chambers and L. Curti (eds): The post-colonial question: common skies, divided horizons. London- New York, Routledge:47-62. (15)
Clarke, K. (2006): Emerging cultural diversity in the Nordic Welfare State. In N. Aalto and E. Reuter (eds): Aspects of Intercultural dialogues. Theory, research, applications. Køln, Saxa verlag:121-129. (9)
Comaroff, J. and J. Comaroff (2009):Ethnicity, INC. Chicago - London, The University of Chicago Press. Ch. 1, 2,3 6 and 7. (92)
D'Andrade, R.G. (1984): Cultural Meaning Systems. In R.A. Shweder & R. A. Levine: Culture Theory. Essays on Mind, Self, and Emotion. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 88-119 (31p)
Ferguson, J. (2006): Global shadows. Africa in the neoliberal world order. Durham and London, Duke University Press. Introduction (1-23), ch. 7 and 8 (176-210). (57)
Hall, B. J. (2005):Among cultures. The challenge of communication. 2. ed. Ch.3, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (63-97, 129-298, 329-366)(261)
Hall, S. (1994): Identity and diaspora. In P. Williams and L. Chrisman: Colonial discourse and post-colonial theory. A reader. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited; 392-403 (11)
Hamelink, C. (2008): 'On being critical', in Communication, Culture and Critique no 1, 2008;3-7. (5)
Harper, J. (2002):Endangered species. Health, illness and death among Madagascar¿s people of the forest. Durham, Carolina Academic Press. (238)
Holma, K. (2011): The epistemological conditions of moral education: The notions of rationality and objectivity revisited. In Educational theory vol. 61, no 5; 533-548. (15)
Hughey, M. (2010): The (dis)similarities of white racial identities: the conceptual framework of `hegemonic whiteness. In Ethnic and Racial Studies vol. 33 no. 8; 1289-1309 (20)
Kinnier, R.T., A. L. Dixon, T. M. Baretti and E. L. Moyer (2008): Should universalism trump cultural relativism in counceling? In Counceling and values. January 2008, vol 52; 113-124. (11)
Kymlicka, W (2003): Immigration, citizenship, multiculturalism; Exploring the links. In The Political Quarterly vol.74; 195-208. (14)
Moore, H. L. (1994): A passion for difference. Cambridge, Polity Press. Ch. 3, (49-70). (22)
Moschel, M. (2009): Race in mainland European legal analysis: towards a European critical race theory. In Ethnic and Racial Studies Vol. 34 No. 10 pp. 1648-1664 (16p)
Nussbaum, M. (2011):Creating capabilities. The human development approach. Cambridge, Harvard University Press, Ch. 2, 5,8, and Conclusion. (85)
Piller, I. (2011):Intercultural communication. A critical introduction. Edinbourgh University Press (179)
Robbins, J. (2004): The Globalization of Pentecostal and charismatic Christianity. In Annual Review of Anthropology 33:117-143 (26)
Robeyns, I (2009): Equality and justice. In S. Deneulin and L. Shahai: Introduction to Human development and capability approach. Freedom and agency. London, Earthscan; 101-116. (15)
Robinson, J. Witenberg, R. And Sanson, A. (2001): The socialization of tolerance. In M. Augoustinos and K. J. Reynolds (eds) Understanding prejudice, racism and social conflict. Thousand Oaks - London, Sage: 73-88 (15)
Rytter, M. (2010): In-Laws and Out-Laws: Black Magic among Pakistani Migrants in Denmark. In Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute (N.S.) 16:46-63 (17)
Scheff, T.J.: A Concept of Social Integration. In Philosophical Psychology Vol. 20, No. 5, October 2007, pp. 579¿593 (14p).
Sclack, A. (2009):The Role of Religion in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation. Frankfurt: VDM Verlag. (76)
Scott, J.W. (1986): Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis. In The American Historical Review, Vol. 91, No. 5, pp. 1053-1075 (22p)
Spivak, G. C.(1994): Can the subaltern speak? In P. Williams and L. Chrisman: Colonial discourse and post-colonial theory. A reader. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited: 66-111. (45)
Sullivan, W. M: and W. Kymlicka (2007):The globalization of ethics. New York, Cambridge University Press. Ch. 1, 11 and two optional chapters. (75)
Todorov, T. (2000): Race and racism. in: L. Back and J. Solomos (eds): Theories of race and racism. A reader. Oxford-New York, Routledge; 68-74. (6)
Tuastad, D. (2003) Neo-orientalism and the new barbarism thesis: aspects of symbolic violence in the Middle East conflict(s): Third World Quarterly; 591-600. (9)
Ulin, R. C. (2007) Revisiting cultural relativism: Old prospects for a new cultural critique. In Anthropological Quarterly 80 (3); 803-820. (17)