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Units HRTD6916 Semester 1 2024 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

HRTD6916: Human Rights Simulation

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit of study will provide students the opportunity to assume institutional roles within the international human rights and refugee regime framework, and understand its opportunities and constraints in responding to social problems rooted in inequality, precarity and violence. This unit reaches beyond traditional classroom instruction by simulating a range of human rights and migration issues to which students must respond, engaging students in exercises designed to practice skills for future human rights advocacy, including data collection, interview techniques, and engaging with the media.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	HRTD6916
Academic unit	Sociology and Criminology
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Susan Banki, susan.banki@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Susan Banki, susan.banki@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Final essay Analysis of rights violations and responses in a selected country	30%	Formal exam period Due date: 03 Jun 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 17 Jun 2024	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Practicum Simulated activities based on scenarios given in class.	30%	Multiple weeks	1000 word equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Critical Reflection Reflections on the readings, exercises, and discussions in class.	40%	Weekly	Weekly posts 2000 wd equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Information available on Canvas

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Demonstrates deep insights, creative thinking, analysis, use of references, well structured and clearly written and demonstrates the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard
Distinction	75 - 84	Offers insights and/or creative thinking, some analysis with regards to theory, substantive material, references, writes clearly and meets the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard
Credit	65 - 74	Demonstrates some engagement, theoretical understanding, minimal analysis with the materials and readings and meets the some of learning outcomes for the unit at a high standard
Pass	50 - 64	Shows minimal analysis or critical thinking, no reference to readings or class discussion and demonstrates a few of the learning outcomes for the unit at a reasonable standard
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Information available on Canvas

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Overview and Introduction	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	Refugee and asylum seeker rights, global themes, grand theories	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	Australia's Refugee and Asylum Seeker Context: Detention and Deportation	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	Human Rights Interviews	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	Politics of Contention and Attention	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	No class. Public holidary	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	Transnational Advocacy	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	What's Actually Happening in Myanmar	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	No class. Public holidary	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 10	Mapping	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 11	Understanding Allies and Adversaries	Practical (3 hr)
Week 12	Simulation	Practical (3 hr)
Week 13	Self care and risk mitigation	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

This unit requires deep engagement and participation. Thus attendance and participation each week are absolutely critical to achieving learning outcomes. If you need to be absent from class for any reason, please discuss the matter with Dr. Banki immediately.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Please check Canvas modules for weekly readings, as well as other articles and materials to enhance your knowledge.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. understand the relationships between human rights victims, violators, and protectors
LO2. analyse the human rights system (both violations and appropriate responses) on multiple spatial levels (local, national, regional and international)
LO3. demonstrate written and spoken communication skills
LO4. establish the challenges and benefits of group work
LO5. demonstrate knowledge in range of advocacy strategies and tactics and knowledge in critical reflection of their implementation.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Current events have changed radically in Myanmar since I last taught this class; I have updated the reading material as a result.

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

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Disclaimer

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