Languages

Landscapes of Resistance and Social Justice

Module code: R9029
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Workshop
Assessment modes: Coursework

This module examines concepts and strategies of resistance and social justice from a global outlook. 

You’ll explore historical and cultural cases where ideas and practices have challenged:

  • ideologies and/or political powers
  • patriarchal society
  • racism
  • religious intolerance
  • abuse of human rights.

In all these cases, resistance has often resulted in social, political and cultural revolution.

Module learning outcomes

  • Students will critically analyse key resistance moments and / or themes in world history and society from an intercultural and multidisciplinary perspective.
  • Students will effectively communicate analysis and arguments in relation to key revolutionary moments in history and present them in written form.
  • Students will evidence critical awareness of the philosophical, psychological, moral, social, cultural, political or other issues arising from the topics studied.
  • Students will Independently research and analyse a selected contemporary case-study of resistance or revolution.