Module description
The module aims to enable students to develop and understanding of contemporary dimensions of citizenship as a way of thinking through how these shape and are shaped by cities. This understanding includes and awareness of the different kinds of primary, secondary and grey sources available for the study of cities and citizenship. Through this conceptual module, the module uses case studies from the global North and South to explore the political, economic, social and cultural processes that shape cities and citizenship as connected sites of people's sense of identity and belonging.
Assessment details
100% coursework
Educational aims & objectives
The module aims to enable students to develop and understanding of contemporary dimensions of citizenship as a way of thinking through how these shape and are shaped by cities. This understanding includes and awareness of the different kinds of primary, secondary and grey sources available for the study of cities and citizenship. Through this conceptual module, the module uses case studies from the global North and South to explore the political, economic, social and cultural processes that shape cities and citizenship as connected sites of people's sense of identity and belonging.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have acquired:
- an understanding of the relationship between cities and citizenship across the global North and South and the role of citizens in shaping this relationship;
- an appreciation of the key issues linking citizenship rights and responsibilities to the spaces and scales where they are enacted/contested;
- knowledge of the processes underpinning social inequalities, social difference, citizenship and feelings of belonging at different scales;
- independent research, teamwork and presentation skills;
- an ability to present their knowledge in different written formats.
Teaching pattern
15hrs lectures; 5 hrs seminars