The essay will provide the opportunity to demonstrate all four learning outcomes through a focused question that in each case will require knowledge of the practical implications of human rights, humanitarian intervention and international peacekeeping . The essay will require you to demonstrate the reading of relevant texts and the use of other appropriate materials to develop an analysis of the relevant issue. The essay will also require you to write clearly and analytically about the issues raised in the essay question relevant to your working practice.

A pass is awarded only when all of the assessment is complete and the work meets the learning objectives of the module.
A merit performance in the module will be indicated by an exemplary performance in meeting the learning objectives of the module.
A distinction performance in the module will be indicated by excellence in meeting the learning objectives of the module.

This course examines both the philosophical origins of the concept of human rights, and the practical political aspects of international concern with human rights. It begins with an investigation of the philosophical underpinnings of the concept of human rights, including natural law, natural rights, critical responses to natural rights, social and economic rights, and collective rights. The course then explores international law relating to human rights such as the UN Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights, and human rights in the new world order.

The issue of humanitarian intervention is introduced initially in relation to the role of the United Nations and the constraints of its charter. The course then considers the political dynamics of reaching consensus on intervention and the inconsistency of the international community's responses to the problem. The course will also consider case examples of intervention (or indeed non-intervention) to be selected by the group and will form the basis of group presentations in focused workshops.

The module will be delivered by a series of workshops, spread over an intensive 2 day programme (this will contribute to 12 hours of contact time) . The intention is to deliver information and explain the context of the material under examination in lecture format with discussion points built in to the lecture material. Following the face-to-face workshops, learners will undertake additional work via e-learning. This will consist of interactive tasks via Blackboard and tutorial support. 126 hours are to be used in self-directed study assisted by a detailed module handbook and Blackboard material. Self-directed study will include preparation for an essay.

U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948
U.N. Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966
U.N. Covenant on Social and Economic Rights 1966
European Convention on Human Rights 1950
In Britain - Human Rights Act 1998 (see link below)
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts1998/ukpga_19980042_en_1

University Library
Blackboard
Internet

To undertake this module, learners must be employed within the British Armed Forces and would normally hold an undergraduate award or equivalent.