Course Description

Course Name

Human Rights In Global Perspective

Session: VGSS3122

Hours & Credits

20 SCQF Credits

Prerequisites & Language Level

Taught In English

  • There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

This course will investigate the role of human rights in global politics today and will partially be framed by the debate over the balance between human rights and state sovereignty. It will address both empirical and normative concerns-both the is and the ought.
By the end of this programme students will be able to:
  • demonstrate an understanding of the main theoretical approaches to human rights;
  • understand the evolution of the human rights regime;
  • assess the role of a wide variety of actors in human rights ? including individuals, states, and international organizations;
  • advance reasoned and factually supported arguments both orally and in writing;
  • develop appropriate research skills.
Assessment
Essay - 60% of final course mark (2,500-3,000 words)
Human Rights Organisation Group Research Project - 30% of final course mark (1,500-2,000 words/student in the group)
'Class Participation - 10%, based on attendance, contribution to the class discussions, exercises (e.g. quiz, reading summaries, tasks) and/or presentations. Students will submit written copies of the exercises and/or the presentation. Adjustments and/or alternative modes of assessment

*Course content subject to change