POL3129 : Global Justice: Global Issues in Contemporary Political Philosophy (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Johannes Kniess
- Owning School: Geography, Politics & Sociology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
• To introduce students to key debates, theories and thinkers in the field of global political philosophy
• To develop an understanding of normative reasoning and to apply it to international affairs
• To provide students with the opportunity to discuss contemporary world events through the lens of political philosophy
Outline Of Syllabus
The focus of the module lies on the assessment of normative judgements: which developments in international affairs are to be welcomed, and which should be resisted? Moving from fundamental conceptual and theoretical questions to applied problems, the course provides an overview of some of the main debates in Global Political Philosophy. The topics covered may include:
• Cosmopolitanism
• Statism, Nationalism and Self-Determination
• Global Economic Justice
• Theories of Human Rights
• Climate Change and Justice
• Fairness in International Trade
• The Ethics of Migration
• Just War and Humanitarian Intervention
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Lectures (PiP) |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Pre-recorded lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Seminar (PiP) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Q&A Drop-In Feedback Hour with ML (PiP) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 166:00 | 166:00 | Module reading and assessment preparation |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
• Lectures introduce and explain key ideas, concepts and theories in global political philosophy, providing students with an overview of the field. PiP lectures allow students to ask questions, participate actively, and interact with one another and the module leader. Prerecorded lectures have been kept to allow students to work through the material at their own pace.
• Seminars provide an opportunity for students to develop their analytical and oral skills by discussing texts and debates, presenting and receiving feedback. Seminars are a forum to test, apply and mutually reinforce knowledge. One of the seminars will be taught as an essay workshop to support students in planning and writing their assessments.
• In between sessions, students familiarise themselves with the required readings, preparing questions and comments.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 50 | 1800 words |
| Essay | 1 | M | 50 | 1800 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The aim of the essays is for students to demonstrate their ability to develop a coherent, clear and rigorous argument in support of a specific thesis. It also tests their ability to plan and execute independent research, including a critical engagement with the relevant literature.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- POL3129's Timetable