In the teaching and research programmes of the Department the surrounding society and cultural phenomena are analysed from four distinct viewpoints with the methods and traditions of the discipline in question, but the aim at a fresh and critical approach is shared by all four units. Special attention is paid to themes of social aspects of environmental risks, development studies and problems of power and social identity. The discussion refers to the complexity and context of the social dynamics between local and global aspects of the development. Reported exercise and active participation. Assessment by active participation and written assignments.
Participation is limited, preregistration is recommended.
Seminar consists of both lectures given by scholars of social movements and seminar work. Students will study relevant literature on social movements, write a paper during the course and give presentations. Number of students in the seminar is limited to 12. Blackwell Publishers. 1997. Women Writing Madness.