Module Title:Global Justice Perspectives for Youth and Community Work
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures - communication of knowledge and ideas from the lecturer to the student. Problem Solving Exercises – students will work as part of a team and will work together to resolve various community development scenarios. Class Discussion/Debate - Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical and communication skills. E-Learning – It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line learning materials. Self-Directed Independent Learning – the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to enable students to situate their values, experiences and practice within a global context. It further seeks to equip students with the knowledge and conceptual tools to analyse some of the causes and consequences of inequalities globally and to consider what role, if any, Y&C work can play in challenging such inequalities.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Comment on some of the factors and forces which contribute to major inequalities globally.
LO2 Explain how global injustices impact on communities locally and globally.
LO3 Critically analyse key concepts relating to development and global (in)justice.
LO4 Analyse changes required to create a more equal world.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introducing Global Justice
- Why should Y&C workers explore global inequalities? - How has our own positionality impacted upon how we view development issues and global injustices? - The scale of global inequalities - Charity vs Justice - Should we tackle poverty or inequality?
Global Justice Themes
- The legacy of colonialism - Capital goes global: globalisation; trade; corporations; tax justice - Debt and development - The politics of aid - Understanding migration - Gender inequalities - Sustainable development and environmental justice - Representations of development
Towards Global Justice
- Global justice movements - Exploring the role of Y&C work
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project n/a 1,2,3,4 40.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam n/a 1,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 30 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 3.67
Total Hours 200.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.50
Total Hours 1.50
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HHYCW_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Community Work 3 Mandatory