QI2501: GLOBAL POLITICS: EQUALITY AND INEQUALITY (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19

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
Term	Second Term	Credit Points	30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus	Offshore	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Sorry, we don't have a record of any course coordinators.

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

Programme Level 2
Ma In Business Management-International Relations (Qatar)

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?

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

Summative Assessments

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Formative Assessment