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PI2508: GLOBAL POLITICS: EQUALITY AND INEQUALITY (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:39


Course Overview

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.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Mervyn Bain

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

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.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt

1. Online quiz  -10%
2. Essay - 40% (2,500 words)
3. Exam - 50% (2 hours)

Resit

100% resit

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment will take place in the tutorials with oral feedback being provided for presentations.

Feedback

Written feedback and oral will be provided for summative assessment and oral feedback will be provided for formative assessment.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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