Human Rights (L2124A)
Human Rights
Module L2124A
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Understand and critically evaluate different approaches to
human rights theory and practice.
Demonstrate the ability to research, synthesise and make
arguments on specific themes and materials related to the module.
[Ass 2]
ESS
3 3 - Communicate your arguments to specialist and non-specialist
audiences [Ass 1 and 2]
POF & ESS
OLD LOs
1. Systematically understand and critically evaluate key scholarly
approaches to the philosophical and historical evolution, and
contemporary forms, of human rights.
2. Extend and apply theoretical understanding to specific contexts
in the analysis of human rights practice.
3. Manage and consolidate your own learning: Demonstrate the
ability to research, synthesise and make arguments on specific themes
and materials related to the module
4. Communicate your arguments to specialist and non-specialist
audiences.
SECTION 4: TEACHING
Please ensure that the contact and independent study hours add up to the credit weighting of the modules x 10
hours (15cr = 150hrs):
No change
Communicate your arguments to specialist and non-specialist
audiences.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 6 | 50.00% |
| Essay | T1 Week 11 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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