AIR726 - Human Rights in World Politics
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Cloud (online), CBD* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Umut Ozguc |
| Cohort rule: | Nil |
| Prerequisite: | D305 students must have passed 24 credit points of study at levels 1, 2 & 3 with a minimum WAM of 60%, otherwise Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | AIP726, AIR426 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 2-hour seminar per week (recordings provided) |
Note:*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery | |
Content
The unit investigates the emerging human rights agendas in world politics. It identifies the ethical foundations of human rights claims and their political interplay with the states system, non-state actors and international law. It examines key issues in respect to political and civil rights, economic and social rights, and the concept of ‘global citizenship' in relation to various case studies.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Provide an understanding of the nature and evolution of human rights in international politics through a broad evaluation of the historical and conceptual context of international human rights | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate knowledge of regional institutions and mechanisms of human rights | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate a comprehension of the contemporary challenges to human rights | GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Practically apply knowledge to contemporary issues of human rights in world politics | GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO4 | Demonstrate independent thinking by developing the capacity of critical evaluation of the material as well as by constructing convincing and research sound arguments | GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
The unit also seeks to develop and assess a range of academic skills, which include:
- To enhance research skills by locating material from numerous sources including books, academic journals and the internet.
- To strengthen independent thinking by developing the capacity of critical evaluation of the material as well as by constructing convincing and research sound arguments.
- To develop further the skills of academic writing as reflected in the preparation and referencing of essays.
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - (Group) Presentation | 1500 words or equivalent | 30% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2 - (Group) Report | 1500 words or equivalent | 30% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3 - Essay | 2000 words or equivalent | 40% | Information not yet available |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: AIR726 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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