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Postgraduate CUR-CHRE501-2021

Human Rights Theory and Philosophy

Unpack human rights and what the term has meant at different times in history.  Manoeuvre your way through various human rights theories including universalism and socialisation. Address philosophical queries about what we mean by human rights.

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$2,285 $2,535

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 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 human rights theories and philosophies
  2. use appropriate technologies to locate and critically appraise relevant human rights literature
  3. analyse and communicate human rights theories and philosophies
  4. critically analyse political, policy and moral issues using a human rights framework
  5. demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism, paraphrasing and the principles of Academic Integrity.
Topics covered
    • What do we mean by human rights?
    • Modern perspectives on human rights
    • Constructing human rights: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    • Human rights and the cultural relativist critique
    • Human rights and the postmodern and postcolonial critiques
    • The feminist critique and rights in the private domain
    • Human rights norms, regimes and socialisation
    • Human rights and the ethics of the use of force
    • Sexual orientation, gender identity and human rights
    • Human rights and disability
    • Human rights and the environment
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
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Special requirements

  • EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment
Description

This subject questions what is meant by human rights, and examines the foundations of conventional human rights discourse in western philosophy. It also examines the development of the post-Holocaust human rights tradition, in particular the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and some contemporary rights perspectives including human rights norms, regimes and socialisation theories. Critiques of universalism are also explored from the cultural relativist, postmodern and feminist perspectives.

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 (30%)
  • Essay (40%)
  • Presentation (30%)
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 UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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