Module POL3239 for 2020/1
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL3239: International Human Rights
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 6 | ||
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| Credits | 30 | ECTS Value | 15 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module ran during term 1 (11 weeks) and term 2 (11 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Dr Farah Mihlar (Convenor) | ||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||
| Co-requisites | None | ||
| Available via distance learning | No | ||
Designed with combined theoretical and practical approaches this module will increase your knowledge and understanding of the international human rights regime: laws, norms and bodies, whilst preparing you for the challenges of working in this field. Through critical analysis of inter-disciplinary literature, multi-media and presentations from subject experts you will gain strong conceptual and theoretical understanding of the topic, engage with important contemporary debates and be exposed to the complexities of international human rights in practice. This module is suitable for non-specialist students and is recommended for those interested in pursuing academic advancement or a career in human rights. It is particularly recommended for students pursuing inter-disciplinary pathways as it draws on literature from law, politics and international relations.
| Module created | 22/12/2018 | Last revised | 02/09/2020 |
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