CRITICAL PSYCHOLOGYThis course has a central focus on the Psychology of Identities (gender, 'race', class, ethnicity, etc). The course presents various theoretical approaches such as Social Identity Theory, Social Constructionism, Post-Modernism, Rhetorical views, Marxism and historical approaches which are brought to bear on understanding the politics of identities in South Africa. Tutorials may include practical exercises in Critical Discourse Analysis and case presentations.
CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL WORK ISSUES
This theory course includes various modules, inter alia Human Sexuality, Crime and Society, Theory and Practice of Conflict Resolution and Mental Health Issues.
RACE, CLASS AND GENDER
Class, race and gender are generally dealt with separately and presented as parallel axes of inequality. The aim of this course is to illustrate the importance of examining these constructs as interlocking fields of experience. The course begins with an examination of various understandings of concepts of race and gender. It proceeds with an application of these understandings to examples from everyday life in South Africa.
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