Syllabus

Human Rights: Essay

Code
RK2036
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 students shall be able to:
  • independently plan and within a given time frame conduct a defined academic investigation and present it as an academic essay
  • critically and independently analyze theories on human rights and/or their practical relevance and consequences
  • communicate, in writing, advanced knowledge on a specific theme related to the field of human rights
  • formulate a constructive assessment of others‘ texts and work on their own texts according to such an assessment.

Course Content

The course entails writing an essay on a chosen issue within the field of 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 in terms of specific cultures, and may support oppressive structures. The essay is written within this field of research in an academic way.

Assessment

The students are assessed based on an essay that is presented and defended at a seminar at which the students are also required to discuss another student’s essay. Supervision is obligatory.

Forms of Study

The forms of study are lectures, an obligatory seminar and supervision. All teaching is in English.

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 teaching is web-based. Seminars and lectures are scheduled at specific times, and active participation is required at the seminars. The student requires a computer, headset, webcam, and internet connection or equivalent technical equipment to take the course.

Replaces RK2003.