Social and Political Ethics, advanced course, 7.5 credits

Social and Political Ethics, advanced course, 7.5 hp

721A49

Main field of study

Applied Ethics

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Single subject and programme course

Examiner

Lars Lindblom, Elin Palm

Course coordinator

Lars Lindblom, Elin Palm

Director of studies or equivalent

Martin Berzell

Available for exchange students

Yes

Contact

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Weeks Language Campus ECV
Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time) Autumn 2023 202340-202344 English Linköping, Valla
Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time) Autumn 2023 202340-202344 English Linköping, Valla

Main field of study

Applied Ethics

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1N

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
  • English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6)
    Exemption from Swedish

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the students should on an advanced level be able to:
- account for and analyse theories and problems within the field of social and political ethics,
- account for and analyse theories and problems within the discussion about human rights, justice and liberty,
- describe and critically examine ethical problems and arguments in the discussion about human rights, justice and liberty,
- argue for a chosen position in the discussion about social and political ethics,
- express an open and critical attitude to positions and arguments.

Course content

The course focuses on ethical theories and ethical problems relevant within the field of social and political ethics. One central topic is human rights. Another is the concept of social justice, its different interpretations, its connections to liberty and equality, and the various suggested ways of its implementation. Contemporary texts in this area are studied. The course also deals with problems of professional ethics in public administration.

Teaching and working methods

In the course, students read and analyse texts, participate in group discussions, write papers and are actively involved in seminar discussions. In addition, lectures are provided. Homework and independent study are a necessary complement to the course. Language of instructions: English

Examination

Active participation in seminar discussions is required. The course is examined by a paper assignment. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide.

If special circumstances prevail, and if it is possible with consideration of the nature of the compulsory component, the examiner may decide to replace the compulsory component with another equivalent component.

If the LiU coordinator for students with disabilities has granted a student the right to an adapted examination for a written examination in an examination hall, the student has the right to it.

If the coordinator has recommended for the student an adapted examination or alternative form of examination, the examiner may grant this if the examiner assesses that it is possible, based on consideration of the course objectives.

An examiner may also decide that an adapted examination or alternative form of examination if the examiner assessed that special circumstances prevail, and the examiner assesses that it is possible while maintaining the objectives of the course.

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, EC

Other 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.

If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this course syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions.

Department

Institutionen för kultur och samhälle
Code Name Scope Grading scale
EX01 Seminars 2.5 credits U, G
EX02 Individual Examination 5 credits EC

Books

See Additional documents for literature list.

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