TEMA3001V25 International politics and indigenous peoples (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: National doctoral courses
Available for: Doctoral studies
This course is offered through the Network for Doctoral Studies. These studies are available for doctoral degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.
Description
This course examines how international politics has addressed the claims of Indigenous peoples. The United Nations is the particular forum through which the inclusion and exclusion of indigenous peoples is discussed. The course problematizes the prevailing understandings of progress in international politics and law. The course benefits all doctoral candidates who are interested in a critical examination of power dynamics in political, legal and social processes of inclusion and participation.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, the doctoral researcher is able to:
- recognise key international political and legal developments with regard to indigenous peoples
- identify key political changes in international discussions related to indigenous peoples
- understand the developments in the United Nations in relation to indigenous peoples
- understand the benefits and problematics of political participation and inclusion
- critically discuss the idea of progress in international politics and law.