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This module is an introduction to major theoretical approaches and substantive issues in the current sociological thinking on citizenship, with a view on the postwar reconfigurations of the nation-state and citizenship via globalization and the expansion of transnational framework of human rights.

Substantively, the seminar explores the contemporary processes that underline the inclusions and exclusions in the body of citizenry: territorial and cultural closure of the nation, expansion of individual (human) rights and privileges, immigration and incorporation of diversity, European citizenship, globalization of economy and markets, and the transnationalization of normativity, actors, and claims for citizenship.

The aims of this module are:

• To orient students to recent conceptualizations, and theoretical and research issues in the field.


• To stimulate further research on the topics to be covered in the course.


• To explore the contemporary processes that underline the inclusions and exclusions in the body of citizenry: territorial and cultural closure of the nation, expansion of individual (human) rights and privileges, immigration and incorporation of diversity, European citizenship, globalization of economy and markets, and the transnationalization of normativity, actors, and claims for citizenship.

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:

1. Embrace various theoretical approaches and substantive issues in the current sociological thinking on citizenship, with a view on the post-war reconfigurations of the nation-state and citizenship via globalization and the expansion of the transnational framework of human rights.

Academic Support Hours

Dr Carlos Gigoux (Module Convenor) has weekly academic support hours during term time. Feel free to email him to arrange a Zoom meeting if you would like to discuss any particular concerns and/or ideas about your work in SC526.

Expectations

You are expected to read the required readings before the seminar, so you can fully participate in the discussion. Also, when required you are expected to watch the films or documentaries suggested before the seminar.

You are always welcome to contact any of the lecturers delivering the seminars by email to discuss further aspects of the themes covered in the seminars.

This module will be delivered via:

• One 2-hour seminar each week.

Attendance in person is expected.

• Terra, Luke; Bromley, Patricia. (2012-07) 'The Globalization of Multicultural Education in Social Science Textbooks: Cross-national Analyses, 1950–2010', in Multicultural Perspectives. vol. 14 (3) , pp.136-143
• Levy, Daniel; Sznaider, Natan. (2006) 'Sovereignty transformed: A sociology of human rights', in British Journal of Sociology. vol. 57 (4) , pp.657-676
• Shafir, Gershon; Brysk, Alison. (2006) 'The Globalization of Rights: From Citizenship to Human Rights', in Citizenship Studies. vol. 10 (3) , pp.275-287
• Soysal, Yasemin; Szakacs, Simona. (2010) 'Re-conceptualizing the Republic: Citizenship Education in France, 1945-2008', in Journal of Interdisciplinary History. vol. 41 (1) , pp.97-115
• Favell, Adrian. (2009) 'Immigration, migration, and free movement in the making of Europe', in European identity, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press., pp.167-190
• Nash, Kate. (2009) 'Between Citizenship and Human Rights', in Sociology. vol. 43 (6) , pp.1067-1083
• Benhabib, Seyla. (c2002) The claims of culture: equality and diversity in the global era, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press.
• Brubaker, Rogers. (1996) 'Rethinking nationhood: nation as institutionalized form, practical category, contingent event', in Nationalism reframed: nationhood and the national question in the new Europe, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Marshall, T. H.; Bottomore, Tom. (1992) 'Citizenship and Social Class', in Citizenship and social class, London: Pluto Press., pp.1-52
• Boatca, Manuela. (2016-01-29) 'Commodification of Citizenship: Global Inequalities and the Modern Transmission of Property', in Overcoming Global Inequalities, London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Meyer, John W. (2000) 'Globalization: Sources and Effects on National States and Societies', in International Sociology. vol. 15 (2) , pp.233-248
• Torpey, John. (1998) 'Coming and Going: On the State Monopolization of the Legitimate "Means of Movement"', in Sociological Theory. vol. 16 (3) , pp.239-259
• Bloemraad, Irene; Korteweg, Anna; Yurdakul, Gþökçe. (2008) 'Citizenship and immigration: Multiculturalism, assimilation, and challenges to the nation-state', in Annual Review of Sociology. vol. 34, pp.153-179
• Soysal, Yasemin Nuhoglu. (2012-03) 'Citizenship, immigration, and the European social project: rights and obligations of individuality', in The British Journal of Sociology. vol. 63 (1) , pp.1-21
• Joppke, Christian. (2004) 'The retreat of multiculturalism in the liberal state: Theory and policy', in British Journal of Sociology. vol. 55 (2) , pp.237-257
• Shafir, Gershon. (c1998) The citizenship debates: a reader, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.
• Shachar, Ayelet. (2007) 'The Worth of Citizenship in an Unequal World', in Theoretical Inquiries in Law. vol. 8 (2) , pp.367-388