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Social and Political Ethics, advanced course, 7.5 credits
Social and Political Ethics, advanced course, 7.5 hp
721A49
Main field of study
Applied EthicsCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Single subject and programme courseExaminer
Elin PalmCourse coordinator
Yusuf YuksekdagAvailable for exchange students
YesContact
Birgitta Lönning, student advisor
Monica Wise, administrator
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Weeks | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time) | Autumn 2017 | 201741-201745 | English | Linköping, Valla | ||
| Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time) | Autumn 2017 | 201741-201745 | English | Linköping, Valla | ||
Main field of study
Applied EthicsCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XEntry requirements
A bachelor's degree/kandidatexamen of at least 180 ECTS credits or the equivalent. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6.
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.
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
Institutionen för kultur och kommunikationNo examination details is to be found.
Books
Kymlicka, Will, (2001) Contemporary political philosophy : an introduction 2. ed. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2002 [dvs 2001]
ISBN: 0198782748, 9780198782742
Compendia
A compendium of additional readings will be made available two weeks before the start of the course.
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