Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:09
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 | Offshore | Sustained Study | No |
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This course explores central questions for Politics and International Relations around Equality and Inequality. The course first focuses on several key concepts that are essential to understanding contemporary politics: race, identity, gender, inequality, and religion. It then turns to investigate key issues and policy challenges for both states and the international system: the politics of citizenship, international migration, and human rights.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 35 | Feedback Weeks | 38 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
Word Count | 2500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | 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 PIR at Honours level. |
| Factual | Understand | An understanding of issues of Rights/Human Rights, Economic Rights, Culture, Citizenship/Migration and the issue of access to Resources/Land. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Obtaining a self-reliant and self-critical approach and also effective oral and written communication and analysis. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40,41,42 | Feedback Weeks | 43,44 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback on exam performance can be provided on request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | An understanding of issues of Rights/Human Rights, Economic Rights, Culture, Citizenship/Migration and the issue of access to Resources/Land. |
| Factual | Understand | 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 PIR at Honours level. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Obtaining a self-reliant and self-critical approach and also effective oral and written communication and analysis. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 48,49,50 | Feedback Weeks | 52,53 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback can be provided on request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | An understanding of issues of Rights/Human Rights, Economic Rights, Culture, Citizenship/Migration and the issue of access to Resources/Land. |
| Factual | Understand | 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 PIR at Honours level. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Obtaining a self-reliant and self-critical approach and also effective oral and written communication and analysis. |
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