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Human Rights in Asia and the Middle East (ASIA20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject examines human rights issues in Asia and the Middle East. The impact of Confucianism, Buddhism, Islam and other traditions on the shaping of human rights discourse in various Asian and Middle Eastern contexts will be assessed. So, too, will the impact of legal, institutional and politico-economic factors.
Students will be encouraged to investigate case studies drawn from a variety of country contexts focused on pro-democracy movements, activism against political repression, religious and ethnic discrimination, advocacy for social and civil rights, and resistance to patriarchal systems. The diverse ideas put forward by Asian and Middle Eastern human rights thinkers will be evaluated as part of an ongoing debate about the dynamic and contested nature of human rights discourse in the modern world.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Describe and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of international and regional human rights legal and policy frameworks
- Engage in debates concerning major human-rights related issues facing Asian and Middle Eastern populations in the contemporary era
- Explain and adopt critical perspectives in the interpretation of human rights
- Make recommendations concerning strategies for addressing human rights abuses in Asia and the Middle East
- Use oral and written communication skills and time management and organisational skills with regard to the timely completion of assessment items
- Work collaboratively in groups and use initiative in developing research frameworks.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Think critically and demonstrate analytical skills
- Communicate effectively through writing and oral discussion
- Contextualise their work in a range of social, ethical and cultural situations
- Work collaboratively in groups
- Successfully develop, manage and complete research projects.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CHIN20025 Human Rights in East and Southeast Asia
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A class paper due 1 week after class presentation
| During the teaching period | 40% |
An essay
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Tu Nguyen Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
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Last updated: 27 April 2024
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Asian Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024