ATS1314 Introduction to international human rights
Faculty of Arts
ATS1314 Introduction to international human rights is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit offers you an introduction to the theory and practice of international human rights. You will examine international human rights conventions and processes, along with legal, political and philosophical perspectives on human rights disputes. Theoretical questions we will consider include: what are human rights, and why do they matter? Who is responsible for upholding human rights? Are human rights truly universal? You will explore these questions in relation to some of the most pressing human rights issues of international politics, such as global poverty, refugees, and state-sanctioned torture.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly QuizzesQuiz / Test10%
- AssignmentWritten20%
- Presentation20%
- Essay PlanWritten5%
- EssayWritten25%
- In-Class TestQuiz / Test20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate proficiency of the basic concepts of human rights, and their application to contemporary issue;
- 2
explain the structure of core international human rights instruments;
- 3
analyse and critique philosophical arguments regarding the universality of human rights;
- 4
communicate effectively about the theory and practice of human rights, both orally and in writing.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops2 hours
- Lectures10 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS1314 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Gene Flenady
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Gene Flenady
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1314?
ATS1314 has no prerequisites.
When is ATS1314 offered?
In 2026, ATS1314 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS1314?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1314 have an exam?
No. ATS1314 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1314?
ATS1314 is part of Human rights and social justice.