Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- analyse and critically discuss exploratory theorisations of the relationship between human rights and sustainable development
- identify possibilities and problems relating to the implementation of human rights using relevant theorisations, especially with regard to sustainable development
- systematically explain, discuss and critically evaluate different theoretical perspectives on a defined area in the fields of human rights and sustainable development.
Course Content
The course covers the theoretical attempts to reform the understanding of human rights in order to improve the ability to deal with contemporary problems, such as the climate crisis. Focus is on the so-called third and fourth wave of human rights. Further, how human rights have become a dominant framework for the way in which states and citizens/individuals should act in relation to each other is discussed.
Assessment
Prepared and active participation in seminars, oral presentations and written assignments.
Forms of Study
The forms of study are lectures and obligatory seminars. The language of instruction is English.
Grades
The Swedish grades U–VG.
Prerequisites
- 60 credits within history, religious studies, sociology, political science or international relations, and English 6. No knowledge of Swedish is required
Other Information
Web-based courses require that students are able to communicate in sound and video using a computer or equivalent equipment.