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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students apply an international legal perspective to Australia's human rights obligations. Students develop an understanding of the history, concepts and achievements of the international human rights movement. Students also develop an understanding of the current modes of legal and political thinking about minority groups in Australia. Students also develop a critical understanding of how the human rights movement has contributed to improving the situation for minority groups.
Must have completed a minimum of 120 credit points.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
This unit is conducted in both the on-campus and online modes. On-campus students are required to attend a weekly three-hour seminar. All students must set aside additional time for weekly readings and assignment preparation. The seminars are designed to introduce the core concepts and legislation relevant to international human rights. Seminar activities are used to encourage students to improve their critical thinking skills and communication skills. Assessments provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and to develop their written communication skills by requiring them to explore human rights issues. Online students are provided with a link to the recorded seminar each week. All information is delivered to online students via Blackboard: online modules and the discussion board. The seminars are designed to introduce the core concepts and legislation relevant to international human rights. They are designed to encourage students to improve their critical thinking skills and communication skills. Assessment methods provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge and critical thinking, and to develop their oral and written communication skills in exploring human rights issues.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Discussion and Reflection | 60% |
| Research Paper | Research Essay | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Discussion and Reflection | 60% |
| Research Paper | Research essay | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students apply an international legal perspective to Australia's human rights obligations. Students develop an understanding of the history, concepts and achievements of the international human rights movement. Students also develop an understanding of the current modes of legal and political thinking about minority groups in Australia. Students also develop a critical understanding of how the human rights movement has contributed to improving the situation for minority groups.
Must have completed a minimum of 120 credit points.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
This unit is conducted in both the on-campus and online modes. On-campus students are required to attend a weekly three-hour seminar. All students must set aside additional time for weekly readings and assignment preparation. The seminars are designed to introduce the core concepts and legislation relevant to international human rights. Seminar activities are used to encourage students to improve their critical thinking skills and communication skills. Assessments provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and to develop their written communication skills by requiring them to explore human rights issues. Online students are provided with a link to the recorded seminar each week. All information is delivered to online students via Blackboard: online modules and the discussion board. The seminars are designed to introduce the core concepts and legislation relevant to international human rights. They are designed to encourage students to improve their critical thinking skills and communication skills. Assessment methods provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge and critical thinking, and to develop their oral and written communication skills in exploring human rights issues.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Discussion and Reflection | 60% |
| Research Paper | Research Essay | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Discussion and Reflection | 60% |
| Research Paper | Research essay | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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