Hobart
Introduction
This is the core intermediate unit for any students enrolled in the Bachelor of Justice Studies. The Unit combines knowledge of the international human rights framework with an understanding and appreciation of the complexities inherent in the pursuit of global justice. The unit introduces students to the theory of social justice, develops an understanding of the framework of international law instruments and explores the role of human right advocacy (evidence gathering, report writing) with a primarily focus on efforts to protect against global threats to human and environmental health. The reality is that justice professionals are frequently faced with complex challenges that are international in scope involving human rights abuses, transnational crime, violent conflict and acts of terror. Consequently, they will need to understand their role in the documenting and reporting of these violations of the rule of law. This unit is essential learning for students planning a career in the Department of Defence, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, AusAid, the United Nations and numerous other Australian and international agencies (such as International Red Cross and Oxfam) as well as the nongovernment sector (NGO’s).
Summary 2021
Unit name | Key Concepts in Social Justice |
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Unit code | HPP216 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
Coordinator | Dr. Gwynn MacCarrick |
Teaching staff | Dr. Gwynn MacCarrick |
Level | Intermediate |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Appraise and compare the nature and foundations of international human rights and the underlying principles, values and concepts of social justice.
- Apply the sources of International Law, the relevant international human rights instruments and institutions and enforcement mechanisms to identify solutions to social justice problems.
- Critically analyse, synthesise and adapt knowledge and skills with intellectual independence to define and resolve social justice problems.
- Communicate effectively and ethically, showing ability to communicate scholarly ideas in a coherent way.
- Identify, summarise and analyse international perspectives on the nature of human rights and social justice.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Off Campus: |
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Assessment | Task 1: Mini IRAC evaluation, 1000 words (20%) Task 2: Reflective journal, 500 words per diary entry (30%) Task 3: Essay, 2000 words (50%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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