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Course 5. Multiculturalism in Asia and Europe

Programme International Masters in European Regional Integration
International Masters in ASEAN Studies

Course Code* QQX7005
Course Title* Multiculturalism in Asia and Europe

Course Pre-requisite(s)/ None
Minimum Requirement(s)

Student Learning Time 120 hours
(SLT)*

Credit* 3
Course Learning At the end of this course, students are able to:
Outcomes* (1) analyze the multifaceted cultural settings of Asia and
Europe and their historical background. (C4)
(2) develop an in-depth understanding of the interaction
of traditional and recent elements of
multiculturalism. (P5)
(3) evaluate current issues related to multiculturalism in
Asia and Europe and their respective perspectives of
each other. (C5)

Transferable Skills None

Synopsis of Course This course provides an introduction to the study of
Contents societies and the “cultural” constituents such as
ethnicities, genders, beliefs, lifestyles etc.) that create –
often conflicting – identities. It examines policies and
issues related to migration, social integration and
attitudes of different cultural ethnic groups within the
context of regional integration and national
consolidation. It analyses the complexity of the concept,
policies and the practice of multiculturalism and other
related issues in Asia and Europe. Since societies do not
exist in isolation, the course shows the different
perspectives of Asia and Europe on each other.
Learning Strategies  Lecture
(lecture, tutorial,  Discussion
workshop, discussion, etc)

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