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Globalisation and Global Justice, 7.5 credits
Globalisation and Global Justice, 7.5 hp
721A25
Main field of study
Applied EthicsCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Single subject and programme courseExaminer
Göran CollsteCourse coordinator
Göran CollsteECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Weeks | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F7MET | Applied Ethics, Master´s Programme | 1 (Autumn 2018) | 201846-201850 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Applied EthicsCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Master´s Programme in Applied Ethics
Entry requirements
General and specific entrance requrements as stipulated in the syllabus of the program.Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course the students should be able to
- show knowledge of concepts, theories and problems within the field of globalisation,
- describe and critically examine ethical problems and arguments in the discussion about global justice,
- demonstrate capacity to argue for a position in the discussion about global justice,
- handle issues related to global justice in politics or professional work,
- show an open and critical attitude towards positions and arguments in social ethics.
Course content
The course focuses on theories of globalisation and theories of global justice. A central topic is the concept of global justice, its different interpretations, its relation to human rights, its implications for new global actors like NGOs and corporations, its justification and various suggested ways of its implementation.
Students present a proposal for introducing a global justice issue (global organization or global issue like migration, climate change, fair trade etc.) for a political organization, political party, municipality board or work place.
Texts in the area are studied.
Teaching and working methods
In lectures and seminars, students read and analyse texts, participate in group discussions, write papers and are actively involved in seminar discussions. In addition, lectures are provided.
Examination
Active participation in seminar discussions is required. The course is examined by a the writing of a paper.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.
Grades
ECTS, ECOther information
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
Department
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