Mainstream IR theory has traditionally downplayed a concern with ethics, often relegating normative concerns to the domestic sphere. To correct for this, cutting edge work in the field has started to develop tools to confront some of the most pressing global issues: for instance conflict, atrocity, increasing inequality, migration, displacement, and climate change. This course sets out a series of frameworks with which to understand and act upon these issues, as well as examining arguments about the key actors in international ethics and analysing the logics of various responses to ethical problems. The course explores the relationships between theory and practice and between ethics and politics, and is structured around both close examination of the academic literature and application to ‘real world’ situations and cases.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand a wide range of literature in contemporary global ethics.
- Critically evaluate live arguments and debates regarding global ethical theories, issues, and actions.
- Apply conceptual and theoretical tools to analyse ‘real world’ problems of global ethics.
- Develop strong written and oral communication skills in order to analyse and discuss issues of global ethics.
Indicative Assessment
- Essay plan and literature review (2,000 words) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Research Essay (3,000) (50) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Presentation (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
This course comprises some 130 hours of activity over 12 weeks, both interactive/seminar based and independent research. The course comprises a maximum of 6k words of assessment or the equivalent. Please note this is a general guide, averaged over the semester and the final hours ultimately depend on the individual's ability in reading and writing
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Prescribed Texts
Further information on prescribed texts will be provided via Wattle.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $6180 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4170 | 20 Feb 2023 | 27 Feb 2023 | 31 Mar 2023 | 26 May 2023 | In Person | View |
