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Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
Students will be able to:
- Apply sociological perspectives to the causes, effects, and dynamics of resistance;
- Discuss key concepts and theories in the new field in Resistance Studies;
- Compare several different theoretical frameworks that aim at explainIng (nonviolent) resistance, construction of alternatives and resource struggles;
- Recognize key features of resistance, construction of alternatives and resource struggles;
- Debate about common misconceptions and controversies about resistance;
- Address ethical, political and methodological challenges that studying resistance implies;
- Critically analyze and problematize a case involving resistance;
- Demonstrate an intersectional understanding of subordination and the place of violence in power relations and resistance (including critically understanding the recreation of power relations through resistance).
Previous knowledge
No specific prior knowledge is required for this course.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de sociologie (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Master in het sociaal werk en sociaal beleid (Leuven e.a.) 60 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Social Sciences (Leuven)
- Master of Sociology (Leuven) (Culture and Society) 60 ects.
- Master in de vergelijkende en internationale politiek (programma voor studenten gestart in 2024-2025 of later) (Leuven) (Module 3: Vrede en veiligheid) 60 ects.
Activities
5 ects. Resistance, Power Relations, and Social Change (B-KUL-S0P32a)
Content
The content of this teaching activity consists of the following thematic components:
- Non-violent and civil resistance
- Constructive resistance
- Everyday resistance
- Resistance and emotions/affects
- Resistance from a decolonial and indigenous perspective
- Resistance as method
Course material
- Reader with primary texts, made available by the Professor via Toledo
- PowerPoint slides of the lectures, made available via Toledo
Format: more information
- During the lectures, the theoretical text is explained with the help of cases and read texts are discussed collectively.
- The student is expected to be present and participate, as well as read texts in advance.
Is also included in other courses
1 ects. Resistance, Power Relations and Change: Extension (B-KUL-S0R51a)
Content
The content of this teaching activity includes a book review assignemnt.
Course material
- Reader with primary texts, made available by the Professor via Toledo
- PowerPoint slides of the lectures, made available via Toledo
- Practical guidelines for the book review assignment
Language of instruction: more information
- During the lectures, the theoretical text is explained with the help of cases and read texts are discussed collectively.
- The student is expected to be present and participate, as well as read texts in advance.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Resistance, Power Relations, and Social Change (B-KUL-S2P32a)
Explanation
Evaluation mode: Evaluation is done through active participation, a book review, a course paper in which students ( in groups) chose a topic of interest relevant to the course (pre-approved by the Professor) and an oral presentation of the paper. All information regarding the calendar of submissions, practical details regarding assignments, as well as the grading system will be communicated orally during the first session and will be made available on Toledo.
Determination of the final result
The course is evaluated by the teacher, as announced via Toledo and the examination regulations. The result is calculated and expressed as an integer out of 20 (rounded to a whole number).
Retaking exams
The evaluation characteristics and the determination of the result of the retake exam can differ from the first examination opportunity. The specific modalities and submission deadline of the assignments will be communicated via Toledo in the beginning of July at last.
Information about retaking exams
See 'explanation'.