module
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
LAWM095: Human Rights and International Business Policy
This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary each year, it is anticipated that it will cover the following topics in the order indicated below:
Business, Rule of Law and Society
The Normative Framework – Freedom
Conceptual tensions in human rights and business
Practical problems concerning governance gaps
The business case for human rights
Overview of social responsibility initiatives
From corporate ethics to human rights
Multi-stakeholder initiatives
Intergovernmental initiatives
The United Nations Protect, Respect and Remedy Framework Guiding Principles
Origins, Scope – What is so special?, Implementation, Access to remedy
Special Themes: National Action Plans, Human Rights Due Diligence, Conflict Zones, Extra-territoriality
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 270 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lectures and Seminars | 30 | 10 x 3 hours seminars including introductory lectures, student-led seminars and guest speakers. |
| Guided Independent Study | 270 | A variety of study tasks under the guidance of the module leader that may include: Introductory and General Reading Assignments (60 hours) Web-based Research (50 Hours) Library-based research (60 Hours) Essay Preparation including literature review, writing, data analyses, consultations with staff (80 Hours) Methodology and IT skills training (20 Hours); An initial consultation to agree the topic. A meeting to review the literature and the plan of research including methodology and ethics issues. Free consultation on progress |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Business/Pages/WGHRandtransnationalcorporationsandotherbusiness.aspx
Institute of Business and Human Rights
Business and Human Rights Resource centre
http://business-humanrights.org
Business for Social Responsibility