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Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change

Postgraduate | CUR-CHRE512 | 2021

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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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
14 weeks

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Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change

About this subject

  • 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.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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