Racism: Theory and Cases

Spring Semester only | 3 credits | Elective
Majors: Minority Studies, Political Science, and Sociology

Racism is still a major dynamic impulse in modern society. We will look at contemporary theories of racism both as ideology and social practice and study the roots of modern racism. A critical approach to ‘race’ and racism will be developed: What is ‘race’? Why racism? What are the consequences?

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This is a University of Copenhagen course open to DIS students. Please ensure you read the full details on taking external courses through DIS.

Instructors

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  Mikaela von Freiesleben

  Cand.mag. (Religion and Sociology, University of Copenhagen, 2006). External Lecturer, Minority Studies, Institute for Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen. Studies at Tel Aviv University, Israel, 2000-2001. With DIS since 2009.