Global Justice

Subject PHIL90010 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 2-hour seminar each week for 12 weeks
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

Admission into the Master of Arts in Professional and Applied Ethics, Master of International Relations, Master of Development Studies or Master of Gender and Development or other relevant postgradute coursework program.

Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.ahttps://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/faces/htdocs/CSCIntray.jspu/disability/

Coordinator

Mr Sagar Sanyal

Contact

sagar.sanyal@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Substantial economic inequality occurs both within and across different societies. Can that be right? If states have an obligation to make their citizens more equal, how should we understand those obligations? What about the fact that 15% of the world's population who live in high-income countries have over 80% of the world's income? Over a third of the world's population lives below the poverty line. Are rich countries acting unjustly if they fail to send large amount of aid overseas, or restrict immigration? If so, how should we understand these injustices, and proposals for remedying them?

Learning Outcomes:

students who successfully complete this subject will:

  • be able to demonstrate a substantial knowledge of the area of Global Justice.
  • understand the theoretical sources of the key concepts in this area of study.
  • understand the application of these concepts to their professional field or study area.
  • have developed research and analysis skills to enable further study in the area of international justice at a higher academic level.
Assessment:

A 5000 words research essay, 100% (due at the end of semester).

Hurdle Requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject. Regular participation in class is required. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

Subject readings will be available online

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: http://www.philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics)
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration (Enhanced)
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Ethics
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Ethics
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of Arts in Professional and Applied Ethics
100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender && Development)
100 Point Master of International Relations
100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management
150 Point Master of Development Studies
150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender && Development)
150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management
150 point program - full time over 18 months
200 Point Master of Development Studies
200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender && Development)
200 Point Master of International Relations
200 Point Master of Public Policy and Management
200 point program - full time over 18 months
200 point program - full time over 24 months
200 points Master of Arts in Professional and Applied Ethics
Development Studies
Development Studies
Gender and Development Specialisation - 100 Point Program
Gender and Development Specialisation - 150 Point Program
Gender and Development Specialisation - 200 Point Program
International Justice
Professional Ethics
Professional Ethics

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