Human Rights for the Twenty-First Century

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU029669
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the modern history of the concept of universal human rights in the West.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Analyse the historical and political context which led to the development of the idea of universal human rights throughout the twentieth century in the West.

2

Understand contemporary human rights issues.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain how the concept of universal human rights may be applied to contemporary contested social issues.

3

Understand arguments for and against the existence and protection of universal human rights.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Evaluate arguments for and against the existence and protection of universal human rights.