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The purpose of the course is for students to develop an understanding of how inequalities are measured by international organizations as well as social scientists and how inequalities are compared across quite different societies. A specific focus will be placed on the rising inequalities associated with the transformation of work and employment across the globe. New concepts and discourses of social inequality, arising especially from recent research in Europe, the BRIC countries and East Asia, but also from the Global South, will be introduced and students will be asked to mobilize their knowledge for in-class analysis of official data and developments. The course is taught in a block format of 2 x 90 minute units per day over 8 days, including a full-day mandatory excursion. Information about the excursions, and information about any registration matters is available from the Summer School Coordinator, Guelay Yildirim (guelay.yildirim@uni-due.de). Exchange students are advised to consult with the specific program coordinators in Duisburg for processes regarding the documentation and reporting of final grades. Students wishing to receive credits are expected to attend all sessions (or in case of illness, to write one-page summaries of any readings covered in the missed sessions). Evaluation for course credit is based on in-class participation and a portfolio covering a country and issue analysis (explained at the first meeting). The portfolio will be based in part on individual and/or group project work about a country in a specific regional context, and the ongoing presentation of this work during class meetings. Students should expect to spend an additional 2 hours preparation (reading time, depending on English fluency) for the daily meetings.A half hour consultation will be provided at least once a week in-class for any extra support needed in reading or following the class. Outside of class, students are advised to make appointments, or to come to the office hour. All readings and assignments are outlined on the next page. The readings are available on Moodle (access code to the course room is shire, log-in with your university email name and password). |
