LAW5381 · Human rights advocacy

Overview

It is one thing to know about human rights law, but another to be an effective advocate. This unit addresses what human rights advocacy is, how to develop a human rights advocacy strategy and how to be an effective human rights advocate. The unit skillfully balances in-depth academic analysis of the topic with case studies illustrating the successful implementation of human rights advocacy strategies. Students will study a diverse array of advocacy approaches, including courtroom advocacy as part of strategic litigation, advocacy within the United Nations and community and political advocacy for law reform. The unit provides students with an opportunity to research, develop and practice their own human rights advocacy skills.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrated application of deep knowledge and understanding of a contemporary human rights issues so that you can effectively advocate on that issue.
2. Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to human rights issues (domestic and international) so that you can apply the research to a contemporary human rights issue.
3. Conduct research into how to develop a human rights advocacy strategy and how to effectively implement such a strategy.
4. Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate a human rights advocacy strategy.
5. Develop a persuasive and compelling podcast on a contemporary human rights issue for a diverse range of audiences.
6. Collaborate effectively to plan, negotiate, develop and effectively communicate a persuasive project and/or advocacy position in written and oral form.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.

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