GEND 2016 - Encountering Human Rights: Global Citizenship II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEND 2016 Course Encountering Human Rights: Global Citizenship II Coordinating Unit Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies 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 GEND 3016/EX, GSSA 2019/EX, GSSA 3002/EX Assessment Short essay (500 word) 30%, Group presentation 20%, Research essay (2,000 word) 40%, Tutorial participation 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Anna Szorenyi
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Participate in informed discussions on human rights issues in a variety of local and global contexts
2 Show leadership in arguing for the importance of protecting human rights in their various dimensions
3 Articulate both benefits and limitations of conceiving of social justice issues in terms of human rights
4 Identify and discuss the major rights issues currently evolving under 21st Century globalisation
5 Conduct informed, independent research on particular human rights issues, paying attention to local context, and report findings to a professional standard
6 Evaluate specific human rights campaigns in terms of social justice, ethics, and empowerment
7 Identify and/or develop innovative and effective ways of presenting rights issues to various publics and stakeholders
8 Engage respectfully and enthusiastically in cross-cultural contexts and debates
9 Construct a clear, coherent and independent argument which responds to a particular question and is supported by appropriate scholarly evidence, within identified timeframes.
10 Demonstrate interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills in group activitiesUniversity 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4.6.9 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
10 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2,4,5,7,8,9,10 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,3,5,6,8 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
MyUni, including set readings, lecture recordings and online discussion.Recommended Resources
An extensive list of further resources will be provided during semester. These include:
A list of further readings on each topic
Resource guides on Harvard referencing and essay writing
Assistance with finding library research materialsOnline Learning
MyUni course site including announcements, discussion board, recorded lectures, assignment submission and further resources.
Students wishing to study the course entirely online should enrol in the Online course GEND 2016 OL. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Online:
Online learning modules will step you through each week's content: short lectures, films, readings, quiz questions and preparation for seminars. This is where you get the information you will be expected to know.
Face to face:
Seminars will include discussion of readings, exercises in critical analysis, and preparation and presentation of group projects. This is where you practice interpeting and applying the information from the learning modules.
Independent:
You will be expected to do significant independent work for the course, including:
Reading of scholarly texts and research reports
Independent library and internet research
Working on assessment tasksWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
You are expected to spend 12 hours per week on this course during each week of semester.
1 hour lecture
2 hour workshop
9 hours independents study, including:2-4 hours on weekly set readings5-7 hours on further research, reading and assignment preparationLearning Activities Summary
Week 1 Introduction and history of the concept of human rights Week 2 What's wrong with rights? Critiques of human rights Week 3 Alternatives and possibilities: What could rights become? Week 4 Who speaks for whom? Human rights testimonies Week 5 Library research skills Week 6 Visualising wrongs: Photography and video Week 7 Gender and human rights Week 8 Moving rights: forced migration, migrant labour and trafficking Week 9 Human rights and Indigenous sovereignties Week 10 New rights issues: Environment and genetics Week 11 Conclusion: Human rights and global citizenship Week 12 Assignment consultations -
Assessment
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 Due Weighting Learning Outcome Short critical paper Formative & summative Week 5
1000 words, 30% 1,2,3 Group research presentation Formative and Summative To be scheduled, second half of semester 20% 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Research essay/report Summative End of semester 2500 words, 40% 1-10, especially 5,9 Workshop participation Formative & summative Weekly in class 10% 1,2,3,4,6,8,10 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at workshops is compulsory. Students may miss two workshops during semester without penalty (other than the missed opportunity for learning). Absences beyond this will be required to be made up with extra work.Assessment Detail
1000 word Short Critical Paper
You will write an essay outlining your understanding of a key theoretical issue in human rights. Specific topics will be provided during semester. 30%
Group Presentation
You will work with a group to select a human rights issue, research it, discuss and develop the best way to present it, and upload your findings for the rest of the class to view. (Note this assignment will contain components of peer and self-assessment). 20%
2500 word Research Essay
You will write an argumentative essay on a given topic. 40%
Workshop Participation
You will be assessed on your contribution to the learning atmosphere of your workshop class, including evidence of preparation, verbal and non-verbal participation, level of comprehension, engagement in group and class exercises, and respect for and consideration of other students. 10%Submission
Assignments will be submitted online, and checked for plagiarism using Turnitin.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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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