Human Rights 2: Critical Perspectives (M6067)
Human Rights 2: Critical Perspectives
Module M6067
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module builds on previous coverage of human rights in the curriculum to interrogate the concept of rights as opposed to (just) the law on rights. Students will be asked to critically interrogate the nature, use and future(s) of rights from a range of critical perspectives using a variety of contemporary case studies. Note that the study of Human Rights 1 is not a pre-requisite, although it is recognised that many students will choose to study both modules together.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a deep and systematic understanding of the history, relevance and contemporary significance of human rights
Explain and critically evaluate different doctrinal and philosophical approaches to human rights
Systematically appreciate the relationship between theoretical approaches to rights and the practical manifestation of human rights
Extend and apply theoretical knowledge to human rights, to consider contemporary debates around alternative perspectives on rights
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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