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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2023-09-01

Module Leader:

Berenice Golding

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Seminar

Synopsis

You’ll examine the history of Human Rights and consider the debates which exist in contemporary global society. You’ll be introduced to several issues including genocide, the death penalty, freedom of expression, immigration, the rights of women and children, assisted suicide and abortion. Key documents including the Universal Declaration of Human … For more content click the Read More button below. This module aims initially to introduce you to the concept of human rights and the principles and theories that support them. Following on from this, this module will examine the history of the application of human rights and their potential abuse. The bulk of this module, however, will comprise of you examining a variety of ways in which human rights in a global world are relevant today and how they can affect peoples’ everyday lives.

Learning Strategy

The learning strategy involves a mixed approach of lectures, student-led seminars and guided independent study which will include group work, presentations and audio-visual material and associated discussions. The module will also encourage input from practitioners/researchers working within the field to help provide students with a richer understanding of the topic. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Topics on the module will come from a bank that includes:1. History and principles behind Human Rights2. Global Human Rights3. Children’s rights4. Civil rights5. Disability6. Death Penalty7. Euthanasia8. Human Rights abuses9. Immigration10. Law and legislation11. Religion12. Reproductive rights13. Sport14. Terrorism15. War16. Women’s rights.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate knowledge of the history and principles that underpin Human Rights at a local, national, and global level.
2.
Understand how these principles apply to contemporary global society, and how they fit in with broader theory e.g., criminological, political, and sociological trends.
3.
Apply a balanced and coherent approach to issues and debates in human rights.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written draft

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment
Assessment 2: Portfolio

Assessment Criteria

The generic assessment criteria from the learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

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