INRL30020 Issues in International Justice

Academic Year 2019/2020

In an increasingly connected and unequal world, it is increasingly difficult to argue that the claims of justice can be limited to the society or group we happen to find ourselves in. This course examines the main rival theories of justice and their application, first on a national and then on a global level. We will first examine certain key concepts such as justice and human rights, second the main moral and political theories of global justice and finally we will conclude with an examination of concrete policy issues related to global inequality.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course, students will:- be familiar with the main normative theories in the area of international justice- be able to analyse and present normative political arguments- be able to formulate their own views and write a structured critical essay on a module topic.

Indicative Module Content:

Justice in one country vs international and global justice.
Rights and justice.
Development approaches and global justice.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18

Small Group

2

Autonomous Student Learning

80

Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Students intending to take this course should have taken Level Two Politics core modules or equivalent, and at least one course in Political Theory.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
International Justice (POL30020)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Final 2 hour exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

60

Project: 2500 words project Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

40


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided to students within 20 working days of the deadline for the assignment in according with university policy.