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Postgraduate CUR-CHRE512-2021

Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change

Be emboldened by theories of power, change and social movement. Relive historical fights including the US civil rights struggle and the Algerian independence movement.Evaluate the role advocacy groups and activism play in fighting for human rights.

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$2,285 $2,535

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 19 Jul 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. describe and critique theories of power and identity politics, social movements and post-colonialism
  2. use appropriate technologies to locate and critically appraise relevant social movement literature
  3. analyse and communicate social movement theories and methods
  4. critically evaluate activist/advocacy campaigns using social movement theories.
Topics covered
    • Social movements and power
    • Women's rights and activism
    • Saul Alinsky: citizen participation and organisation
    • Non-violent protest and environment activism in Australia
    • Civil disobedience
    • Frantz Fanon and decolonisation
    • Indigenous protest and activism in Australia
    • Human rights and LGBTIQ activism
    • Mahatma Gandhi: Satyagraha, Satya and Ahimsa
    • Refugee rights and activism
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • CUR-HRI-MAS-2021
Elective
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2021
  • CUR-HRI-GCE-2021
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Special requirements

  • EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment
Description

This subject explores the role of social movements, advocacy groups and different forms of activism in bringing about change. It covers theories of power and identity politics, social movement theories and postcolonial theories. It also explores specific movements and methods such as Gandhi's non-violence and satyagraha campaigns, Fanon and the Algerian independence movement, the US civil rights struggle, Indigenous peoples' struggles for recognition and land, trade unions and women's movements.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Discussion Points - Part 1 (30%)
  • Discussion Points - Part 2 (30%)
  • Conference Presentation (40%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate CUR-HRI-MAS-2021

Master of Human Rights

Postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2021

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Postgraduate CUR-HRI-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Human Rights

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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