Human Rights (L2124A)
Human Rights
Module L2124A
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
What are human rights? How are they imagined, discussed, fought
for and resisted? This course explores human rights in the contemporary world, looking at
their philosophical and historical evolution, and forms and uses considering how they are
made real in the world. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, and thinking about different
cultural encounters and human experiences, we will think about how politics and culture
shapes these global practices, and how different groups understand, respond to, and
challenge such interventions.
Module learning outcomes
Understand and critically evaluate different approaches to
human rights theory and practice.
Demonstrate the ability to research, synthesise and make
arguments on specific themes and materials related to the module.
Communicate your arguments to specialist and non-specialist
audiences.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 6 | 50.00% |
| Essay | T1 Week 11 | 50.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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Prof Anne-Meike Fechter
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Prof Grace Carswell
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Mr Simon Overton
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