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Equality and inequality are at the forefront of many debates within contemporary Politics and International Relations. This course will examine the historical context, theoretical underpinnings, and also key concepts which continue to uphold equality and inequality on a global scale.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Course Aims
This course will examine the fundamental issues of equality and inequality in global society while simultaneously introducing students to core concepts and ideas which will form part of the foundations for the study of Politics and International Relations at Honours level. Key concepts which will be examined will include Rights/Human Rights, Economic Rights, Culture, Citizenship/Migration and the issue of access to Resources/Land.
Main Learning Outcomes
An understanding of the fundamental issues of equality and inequality in global society and also core concepts and ideas which will form part of the foundations for the study of Politics and International Relations at Honours level. This will include the issues of Rights/Human Rights, Economic Rights, Culture, Citizenship/Migration and the issue of access to Resources/Land.
In addition, students will also acquire a self-reliant and self-critical approach and also effective oral and written communication and analysis.
Course Content
An examination of the issues which underpin equality and inequality in global society. This will include the issues of Rights/Human Rights, Economic Rights, Culture, Citizenship/Migration and the issue of access to Resources/Land.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
i) Five short Online Quizzes 4% each quiz - 5x 4% - 20%;
ii) One 2,500 essay - 40%;
iii) Online exam (1 week to complete) - 40%
Resit (for students who took the course in Academic Year 2020/21):
Extended Essay 3,000 words - 100%
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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