POLIS 2124 - Global Justice and International Order

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

Which changes in the international system in the last decades are to be considered positive developments, and which are to be judged as negative? What parameters can we use in making these judgments? This course attempts to explore the current state of the debate on some of the most important questions about what is just and what is unjust in the international arena. We will be asking mainly normative questions, questions about right and wrong, but also exploring the reality of the international system and the dynamics of international politics. We will examine major themes in global justice: global poverty and inequality (what are the duties of people in developed countries to people in developing countries? Are they different to what we owe fellow citizens? is global poverty caused mostly by local factors or is it caused by features of the international political and economic order? What changes in the global political structure would improve global justice?); theories of human rights (What rights do human beings have? Who is responsible for their protection?); cosmopolitan democracy and global governance (What should be the mechanisms of decision making on issues with a global impact? Does the fact of contemporary global economic and political integration mean that we should have global democratic procedures?).

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Course Details

Course Code	POLIS 2124
Course	Global Justice and International Order
Coordinating Unit	Politics and International Relations
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study
Incompatible	POLI 2124
Restrictions	Bachelor of International Students Only
Assessment	2000 word essay 40%, Weekly online tests 30%, Workshops group work and group research work 30%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Tiziana Torresi

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	critically discuss a number of normative theoretical frameworks for thinking about global politics and justice
2	understand the international political system and the dynamics of political change
3	research, synthesize and present written arguments to a high standard
4	read reflectively and critically a diverse range of texts and to critically evaluate arguments
5	work cooperatively and communicate effectively in a group
6	understand and manage groups dynamics and emotional responses and their own role in this context

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	3, 4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	3, 5, 6
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 5, 6
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	5, 6

Learning Resources

Required Resources

There is a reader for this course.

Recommended Resources

There is no textbook required for this course.

There is a suggested text: Chris Armstrong (2012) Global Distributive Justice: An Introduction, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Learning & Teaching Modes

Interactive lectures are used to explore the theoretical frameworks, both critical and normative, that are central to the issues discussed in the course. In the tutorials students have the opportunity to apply the theoretical tools acquired though the readings and lectures on case studies through guided activities and discussions as well as group work.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

2 x 1-hour lectures per week	24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour workshop per week	12 hours per semester
6 hours reading per week	72 hours per semester
3 hours research per week –individual and group	36 hours per semester
1 hours assignment preparation per week	12 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Specific topics will be communicated in class, but we will be discussing issues such as, global distributive justice, migration, human rights, environmental justice, global democracy, private actors in international politics.

Small Group Discovery Experience

A Small Group Discovery Experience will be run through the semester. This will be a guided reserach activity to be done in small groups with the aim of prodicing a short report and presentation to your class.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
2000 word essay	Summative	40%	1, 2, 3, 4
Weekly online tests	Summative	30%	1, 2, 4
Group research work	Summative	30%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Assessment Detail

2000 word essay: students will be required to write a research essay on topics agreed with the convenor - 40% weighting.

Weekly online tests: students will be required to complete a short weekly test on the week’s readings and lectures 30%

Group research: students work on a scaffolded group research assignment throughout the semester, learn research methodology and practices, manage their own group 30%

Submission

All the assessemtn must be submitted through Turnitin on or before the deadline. This can be done via Myuni where students can find all relevant material for this course.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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