Module: Issues in Multiculturalism

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Issues in Multiculturalism
Module Code	CUS1030 (ITS: LC4770)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The purpose of this module is to analyse the challenges and opportunities that multiculturalism has generated in Ireland over the past two decades. This will be done through an in-depth study of the various theories of integration as well as of the issues arising, such as cultural diversity, racism and policy-making. Close attention will be paid to particular groups, such as Travellers, Eastern European migrants and asylum seekers. Students are expected to attend lectures/seminars and to pursue substantial independent reading and research. Experiences of migration in other contexts will also be looked at in order to draw comparisons between the different models of integration adopted by such countries.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify recurrent issues relating to the experience of cultural and ethnic diversity
2. Identify the main features which contribute to multicultural policy
3. Analyse the various theories of integration and their application in different contexts
4. Carry out case studies on specific ethnic minority groups
5. Present complex theories to peers through group work

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	11	No Description
Seminars	11	No Description
Group work	10	No Description
Independent Study	93	No Description
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	11429	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Julie Daniel	Module Teacher	Agnes Maillot

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Group presentation	Present a case study to peers	30%	n/a
Essay	n/a	70%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Theories of integration

Multicultural education

Identity studies

Capability approach

Xenophobia and racism

Hospitality

Citizenship

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Banks, J. & Banks, C.: 2007, Multicultural Education, 6th, Wiley, Hoboken, N.J.,
Joppke, C.: 2010, Citizenship and Immigration, Polity, London,
Kymlicka, W.: 1995, multicultural Citizenship, Oxford University Press, Oxford,
Nussbaum, M.: 2011, Creating Capabilities: the Human Development Approach, Belknap Press, Cambridge, Mass.,
Parekh, B.: 2006, Rethinking Multiculturalism, Palgrave MacMillan, Basingstoke,
Sen, A.: 2006, Identity and Violence, Allen Lane, London,
Vertovec, S.: 2015, Routledge International Handbook of Diversity Studies, Routledge, London,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None