This module will give you a thorough understanding of both the theoretical and practical issues and complexities which surround the issue of human rights in the context of global security. It will provide essential background information on the international human rights regime as well as facilitating an understanding of the complexity of the tensions which exist between the realization of human rights and the achievement of international security. This tension will be explored in relation to case studies which focus on both topics, such as torture, and on geographical regions such as Central Asia. It will examine the influence of human rights concerns in the security and foreign policies of states and will examine human rights in relation to both military intervention and war.

Essay and research paper both require research, reflection, planning, writing, drafting, referencing. Achievement is assessed in Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4 via these methods.

The learning materials and items we advise you to read for each topic introduce the main themes and arguments of the module content. This helps you to develop definitions, and to compare, contrast and analyse important and influential International Relations theories. The seminars provide for discussion and analysis of the themes. The independent study element should be used for further reading and preparation of the written assignments.

1. DEMONSTRATE A SCHOLARLY APPRECIATION OF THE CONCEPT OF HUMAN RIGHTS.

Knowledge and Understanding

2. DEMONSTRATE A KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY AND EXTENT OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS REGIME AT THE GLOBAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS PARTICULARLY IN RELATION TO ISSUES OF GLOBAL SECURITY.
Knowledge and Understanding

3. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE REALIZATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SECURITY.

Analysis
Reflection

4. APPLY ACADEMIC SKILLS AND INTELLECTUAL ABILITY IN THE ANALYSIS OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN GLOBAL SECURITY.

Application
Communication

Teaching space with digital projection.
Library access plus students’ own textbooks; supplied course packs of readings; e-books; e-journals; relevant websites.
Blackboard VLE
Computer with internet access

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