Ethics and Human Rights (POLS7503)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Seminar 2 Hours/ Week
Restricted
Minimum of 10 enrolments
Assessment methods
Padlet entries and seminar participation, essays
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course addresses key ethical dilemmas in world politics. It begins by surveying established and emerging traditions in international relations, such as cosmopolitan, communitarian, feminist, postcolonial and decolonial ethics. The course then engages some of the most challenging ethical issues in contemporary world politics, including human rights, humanitarianism, cultural difference and conflict, international law, Indigenous recognition, inequality, poverty, and climate change. Lecture and seminar discussions comprise innovative teaching methods, including participatory learning, online activities and simulation exercises.