Race and Racism in Global politics

Course Dates: 20/03/25 - 10/04/25
Time: 17:30 - 19:30
Location: Keeley Street
Tutors: 
Salome Ietter
Join Dr.Salomé Ietter to explore the role of race and racism in today’s global politics and a framework to analyse and criticise their effects.
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Race and Racism in Global politics
  • Course Code: HPC133
  • Dates: 20/03/25 - 10/04/25
  • Time: 17:30 - 19:30
  • Taught: Thu, Evening
  • Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
  • Location: Keeley Street
  • Tutor: Salome Ietter

Course Code: HPC133

Thu, eve, 20 Mar - 10 Apr '25

Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)

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What is the course about?

This course provides a reflection on the role of race and racism in today’s global politics. We will explore how racism has become a method for categorising and ordering humans, and how it has survived despite the scale of anti-racist struggles throughout history. We will consider how racism and the process of ‘racialisation’ has been used and developed through colonialism, the building of modern nation-states, and political strategies aiming at countering emancipatory movements. Particularly, we will look at the ways in which racism, capitalism and patriarchy work together to sustain specific political, social and economic orders.

With this in mind, we will analyse the ongoing forms and effects of racism in today’s world in different contexts: international development, migration, counter-terrorism, and the rise of ‘populism’ of the last decade. Through these examples, the aim is to demonstrate that race and racism still play a significant role in dividing people and communities throughout the world, preventing solidarities. We will critically consider how the ideal of a ‘post-race’ world in which race – the ways in which certain people are racialised - does not influence politics in fact often detracts us from addressing racism.

What will we cover?

- A survey of theoretical tools and lenses to understand the construction of ‘race’ and racism
- A historical overview of the historical development of racism and colonialism, with a particular focus on the role of European colonial powers in developing racial logics
- A critical look at the idea of a post-race world order
- An in-depth look at how race and racism still play a key role in international politics, as well as in domestic politics.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Understand the conceptual formation of race and racism
- Possess key theoretical tools to analyse the processes of racialisation and their effects
- Critically assess the claim that we’ve entered a ‘post-race’ order
- Analyse contemporary international politics and how they still rely on and further reproduce racial logics.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course. An ability and willingness to explore relevant shared resources will increase what you get out of the course.

However, as with most of our history, politics and current affairs courses, an open mind and a respectful willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more important than specific levels of skills.

Given the sensitive nature of some of the topics the course will explore, we also expect everyone to engage group and class discussions with respect and the willingness to learn from others.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

TThe course will run in person and use a combination of lectures, backed by PowerPoint presentations, and discussions in large and small groups. Material to complement the discussions will be available on the course website, and will include short extracts from key authors on the topics.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

There are no additional costs but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

HPC210 Beyond the headlines: From exceptionalism to the rise of the Far-Right: Contemporary Issues in French politics

Please also ask your tutor for their additional courses and/or explore the politics sections on the website for similar and related courses.

Salome Ietter

Dr Salomé Ietter got her PhD in political theory from Queen Mary University of London in October 2023, advancing the concept of ‘anti-populism’ to study neoliberal responses to popular protests and social movements in the UK and France. She has taught students for 5 years at Queen Mary and King’s College and is now a lecturer at the University of Warwick, teaching on race and racism, the politics of gender in global politics. Her research is on race and class in Northern England and Northern France; and her teaching and research interests revolve around capitalism and colonialism, neoliberalism, populism and anti-populism, the politics of race and gender, and political discourses and ideologies. Her classes aim to be friendly, inclusive and participatory, to make education an empowering and social endeavour that enables everyone learn from each other as much as learn specific content and skills. She is very excited to start at City Lit and connect with City Lit learners. In her leisure time, Salomé enjoys theatre, music, and outdoor activities such as trail running, hiking, and triathlons.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.