Comparative Ethnicity

Course content

This course examines the resurgence and persistence of ethnic conflicts and ethnic phenomena in the world by comparing and constrasting certain representative cases. Firstly, a general discussion on the concept of ethnicity is made by focusing upon certain identity factors such as race, gender, class, tribe, language, nationality and religion. Secondly, theories and concepts utilised in the study of ethnic conflict and ethnic political behaviour are analyzed. Lastly, earlier discussions are applied to certain cases chosen by the students.