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Lehrende: Dr. Jan Wilkens
Veranstaltungsart:
Seminar
Anzeige im Stundenplan:
AM2: Social Movement
Semesterwochenstunden:
2
Credits:
4,0
Unterrichtssprache:
Englisch
Min. | Max. Teilnehmerzahl:
10 | 23
Anmeldegruppe: AG AM2 (HF, ab WiSe 14/15)
Weitere Informationen:
Verwendbar in folgenden Studiengängen bzw. Modulen:
- B.A.-Hauptfach Politikwissenschaft: Aufbaumodul 2 - Regieren in inter- und transnationalen Institutionen oder Wahlbereich
- B.Sc. Volkswirtschaftslehre (FSB ab WiSe 2016/17), Ergänzungsfach Regieren in inter- und transnationalen Institutionen: Aufbaumodul 2 - Regieren in inter- und transnationalen Institutionen
- B.A.-Nebenfach Politikwissenschaft: Fachbezogener Wahlbereich
englischsprachige Übersetzung des Lehrveranstaltungstitels:
Kommentare/ Inhalte:
Contentious Politics can be observed in various historical episodes and in different regions around the globe. The “Arab Spring”, the protest following the “Euro Crisis”, the “Occupy Movement” or the G20 protests are just some of the more recent and visible examples. As such, it has drawn the attention from scholars of Social Movement Theory, Security Studies and politics in general due to its different forms and contexts in which Contentious Politics have occurred, ranging from “quiet encroachment” to protests and resistance. Different authors have pointed out that Contentious Politics also become increasingly important for international politics with processes of globalisation. However, international relations scholarship has rarely engaged with Contentious Politics as they take place beyond settings more familiar to IR, such as international organisations, conferences or diplomacy. Accordingly, this course seeks to engage with several important questions: First, how can IR theory account for processes of Contentious Politics and how can Social Movement Theory help to develop insights for IR. Second, how can IR scholarship develop methodological tools in order to analyse Contentious Politics. Thirdly, what are the limits of Social Movement Theory given that much of the work focuses on Western experience of movements? What are the normative puzzles in doing research ‘about’ movements: are social movements always good (for democracy)? How should researchers account for their normative positions between themselves and research object?
Lernziel:
This seminar is substantially based on active participation and project work of the participants. Students will (a) get an in-depth knowledge about different strands and perspectives on Social Movement Theory and Contentious Politics and its relation to IR. They will (b) further develop an understanding for methods in order to operationalise the analysis of Contentious Politics. This will ultimately (c) allow for a critical engagement with existing perspectives and theoretical approaches in IR and Social Movements.
Vorgehen:
The course is based on discussions and active engagement by and with (fellow) students. Hence, a good command of required readings for each session is necessary and a precondition for a successful course. The discussion in class will be conducted in different forms – in smaller work groups and within the group as a whole – framed by small presentations and written assignments. Students will not only work with basic understandings in this field of study but also engage in current events enabling them to identify contemporary problems and puzzles. This syllabus provides a substantial reading list and a list of important sources which should and can be used as a basis for discussion in class and further research. In particular the section on recommended readings is helpful as well as the general reading list. In cases where book chapters are required readings for a session, the convenor seeks to ensure that they will be provided on Stine. In all other cases students are expected to know how to find electronic articles and use the various search tools available at the university and their libraries.
Literatur:
General Reading List
Chalcraft, John T. and Yaseen Noorani, eds. 2007. Counterhegemony in the colony and postcolony. Basingstoke; New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Della Porta, D., & Diani, M. (2015). The Oxford handbook of social movements. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Diez, Thomas, Ingvild Bode, and Aleksandra Fernandes da Costa, eds. 2011. Key Concepts in International Relations. London: Sage.
Keck, M. E., & Sikkink, K. (1998). Activities Beyond Borders: Advocacy Networks in International Politics. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.
Melucci, Alberto. 1985. "The Symbolic Challenge of Contemporary Movements." Social Research 52 (4):789-815.
Scott, James C. 1985. Weapons of the weak: everyday forms of peasant resistance. New Haven; London: Yale University Press.
Tarrow, Sidney G. 2005. The new transnational activism. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press.
Tilly, Charles. 2008. Contentious performances. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press.
Tripp, Charles. 2013. The power and the people: paths of resistance in the Middle East. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press.
Zusätzliche Hinweise zu Prüfungen:
Leistungsanforderungen:
- B.A.-Hauptfach Politikwissenschaft, AM 2 - Regieren in inter- und transnationalen Institutionen: Studienleistungen (siehe A); zusätzlich kann in dem Seminar eine Hausarbeit als Modulabschlussprüfung des AM 2 absolviert werden (siehe B).
- B.A.-Hauptfach Politikwissenschaft, Wahlbereich: Studienleistungen (siehe A); Hausarbeit nicht möglich.
- B.Sc. Volkswirtschaftslehre: Studienleistungen (siehe A) und Hausarbeit (siehe B).
- B.A.-Nebenfach Politikwissenschaft, Fachbezogener Wahlbereich: Studienleistungen (siehe A); Hausarbeit nicht möglich.
A) Studienleistungen (unbenotet / not marked):
The presentation has to be passed in order to acquire the minimum of 4 credits and to be eligible for the “Prüfungsleistung”. In the second phase of the course, we will look at particular cases through deeper focus on different methodologies and methods in Social Movement Theory and Contentious Politics. These six sessions will start with a brief group presentation (up to 15 minutes) initiating the debate. Details will be discussed in the first session. Each student has to sign up for one session.
B) Modulprüfung (marked):
Prüfungsart: Hausarbeit / Term paper
Bewertungsschema / Marking: benotet (RPO) / Marked term paper
Umfang / assignment: Term paper of 5000 words (not including bibliography)
Abgabetermin/Date of Submission: March 1, 2019
This essay will be graded and has to be passed in order get the additional 4 credit points. Please consult the guidelines and discuss your topic with the convenor before writing and submitting your paper. This will allow you to have a better idea of the structure and ensures the feasibility in regard to the time and space you have.
Abgabeort/Submission: This essay (Prüfungsleistung) should be submitted to the Studienbüro Sozialwissenschaften as a hard copy and electronically by email as PDF to the course convenor.
NOTE on LANGUAGE: The course language is English! However, assignments can be submitted in English or German!
Ausgabeort der bewerteten Prüfungsleistung/ Return of marked essay including feedback via the "Studienbüro Sozialwissenschaften"
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