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Social Justice

Course Code :
PSC 112
Level :
Undergraduate
Course Hours :
3.00 Hours
Department :
Faculty of Economics and Political Science

Instructor information :

Area of Study :

This course presents concept and theories of social justice, social responsibility and social change, and their contemporary approaches. It focuses on political ideologies and ethical awareness. It examines the characteristics of just society and its main challenges. It also touches on particular and related themes such as economic justice, education, health care, intergenerational justice and finally, interstate justice. Prerequisites: None. Course Goals: • List terms commonly used in diversity discussions. • Identify your social identities. • Summarize how privilege and oppression interconnect. • Be aware of the basic concepts and theories of social justice. • Have a basic understanding of different systems of achieving social justice.

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Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Social Justice

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Social Justice

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1-	Identify the definitions and concepts regarding social justice.
2-	Indicate how stereotypes on ability are manifested daily.

b. Intellectual Skills:

1-	Identify the importance of actively engaged citizens in local, national, and global levels.
2-	Design a presentation that illustrates your groups’ Action plan.

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

1-	Predict issues of equity on the basis of social and economic class.
2-	Interpret how the system of political equality and equality of economic opportunity are interconnected.

d. General and Transferable Skills:

1-	Explain the difference between race and ethnicity.
2-	Evaluate personal, specific plans for being change agent with your group.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Social Justice

Course topics and contents:

Topic	No. of hours	Lecture
Social Justice Theory (part 1)	3	1
Social Justice Theory (part 2)	3	1
Policies of Social Justice (part 1)	3	1
Policies of Social Justice (part 2)	3	1
Social Responsibility (part 1)	3	1
Social Responsibility (part 2)	3	1
Midterm Exam		1
Equal Opportunity (part 1)	3	1
Equal Opportunity (part 2)	3	1
Wealth and Income	3	1
Education	3	1
Healthcare	3	1
Jobs	3	1
Welfare systems	3	1
Final Exam		1

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Social Justice

Teaching And Learning Methodologies:

Teaching and learning methods
Data show and computer in lectures
Demonstration videos
Group discussion
Assignments

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Social Justice

Course Assessment :

Methods of assessment	Relative weight %	Week No.	Assess What
Class work (assignments, quizzes, research papers, class attendance, class participation)	30.00		To assess theoretical background of the intellectual and practical skills
Final Exam	40.00	15	To assess knowledge and intellectual skills.
Midterm Exam	30.00	7	To assess professional skills.