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PH354J: GLOBAL JUSTICE (2017-2018)

Last modified: 24 May 2018 10:39


Course Overview

In this course we examine a range of authors and texts in political philosophy, both historical and contemporary, and from both the Anglo-American and continental traditions. Taking a different author and approach each week, we will address topics such as justice, freedom, inequality, citizenship, rights, conflict, and power, and use these discussions to think critically about today’s political problems and political landscape. Assessment is based on a project that students develop over the course of the semester.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Beth Lord

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • One of Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • PH304J Global Justice (Studied)
  • PH404J Global Justice (Studied)
  • PH454J Global Justice (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

In this course we examine a range of authors and texts in political philosophy, both historical and contemporary, and from both the Anglo-American and continental traditions. Taking a different author and approach each week, we will address topics such as justice, freedom, inequality, citizenship, rights, conflict, and power, and use these discussions to think critically about today’s political problems and political landscape. Assessment is based on a project that students develop over the course of the semester.


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 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 10% Project outline (approx. 1000 words) 60% Project essay of 2500 words 20% Presentation (approx. 10 minutes) 10% Reflective journal (approx. 1500 words)                                   

Resit: Essay of 2500 words completed during the resit period

 

Formative Assessment

Feedback on essays; individually arranged conversation during office hours/appointment.

Feedback

On essay and marking sheet; office hour/appointment.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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