Syllabus

Human Rights: Individual Specialization Course

Code
RK2035
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle Level 2
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Religious Studies (RKA)
Group of Subjects
Religious Studies
Disciplinary Domain
Humanities, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
History1
Political Science2
Religious Studies3
Sociology4
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2F
2G2F
3G2F
4G2F
Approved
Approved, 13 March 2017.
This syllabus is valid from 13 March 2017.
Discontinued
30 December 2020
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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
  • independently find relevant academic literature on a specific theme within the field of human rights
  • communicate, in writing, advanced knowledge on a specific theme within the field of human rights
  • identify, analyze, and critically relate to problems within a specific theme within the field of human rights in a nuanced way
  • reflect on his/her own process of learning and by that identify areas where personal competence should be developed.

Course Content

The course involves individual, independent studies and provides the student with the opportunity to specialize within a theme related to human rights. Human rights have become a dominant framework for how states and citizens/individuals should act in relation to each other. At the same time, there are concerns raised that the language of human rights is insufficiently flexible to specific cultures and may support oppressive structures. From this research field, the student chooses a theme, while the course literature is decided upon through consultation with the teacher.

Assessment

Assessement is made based on written assignments. Supervision is obligatory.

Forms of Study

The form of study is individual, independent studies of course literature. Supervision is obligatory.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

Prerequisites

  • 60 credits within history, religious studies, sociology, political science or international relations, and English 6. No knowledge of Swedish is required

Other Information

All communication with the teacher is web-based. The student requires a computer, headset, webcam, and internet connection or equivalent technical equipment to take the course.

Replaces RK2003.