Course Title: Globally Ethical Decision Making
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Globally Ethical Decision Making
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
Prior to 2022 this course was titled 'Practical Ethics for Development'
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO2347 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Vandra Harris Agisilaou
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2960
Course Coordinator Email: vandra.harris.agisilaou@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 37.5.25
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
Complex ethical decisions often need to be made quickly and effectively over one's career. The increasingly globalised nature of work--of diverse workplaces, multiple agendas, different engagements across communities, government and the market, and changing social expectations--means that professionals face a range of ethical dilemmas within profoundly shifting dynamics. Such challenges are at the fore in fields such as development, humanitarianism, security and governance, where practical matters of justice, dignity, geopolitics and human security are central to both the objectives of organisations and the ways they operate.
Drawing on real and hypothetical scenarios from professional practice in diverse global environments, this course integrates theory and practice in an applied, multidisciplinary approach to important ethical challenges.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
If you are enrolled in MC211, in this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
- critically reflect on socio-cultural diversity and values, world systems and the benefits of local and global development practices for communities engaged in development processes
- determine and apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively solve problems, demonstrating expert judgment and ethical responsibility in your professional practice in international development
- professionally communicate propositions, processes and outcomes relating to international development to address specialist and non-specialist audiences
- provide leadership within your discipline as well as collaborate with others
This course contributes to the following MC283 Master of Global Studies program learning outcomes:
PLO1: Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on the immediate effects and broader consequences of global sustainability challenges, including the interplay of ecological, economic, political, social, and cultural factors
PLO3: Clearly communicate complex and technical analysis and proposals related to global challenges to diverse audiences and stakeholders
PLO4: Provide professional leadership by determining and applying the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively solve problems, demonstrating expert judgment and ethical responsibility
PLO5: Critically analyse, synthesize and reflect on diverse knowledge, practices, and lived experiences to extend and challenge the discipline and the field.
If you are taking this course as an option course or as part of a minor, this course will complement the learning outcomes you are developing in your program.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1: Compare and contrast key ethical approaches;
CLO2: Critically analyse the practical impact of values and ethics in professional practice in international and intercultural contexts;
CLO3: Discern the role of ethics and values in individual and organisational decision-making and actions in international and intercultural contexts;
CLO4: Communicate, justify and apply ethical frameworks and analysis
Overview of Learning Activities
Primary learning activities may include lectures, guest lecturers, readings, independent research, activities and discussion in class and online, analysis of case studies and personal reflection. You may also experience a combination of class participation, class presentations, group work and debates in order to develop your skills in collaborative and participatory practice; critical understanding of the key ethical approaches and their development; understanding of the practical impact of values and ethics; and ability to prepare critical oral argument
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
Weekly learning resources are set up and available in Canvas.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT student website.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1:
Case study 1 (20%, 800 words)
Aligned with CLO2, CLO4
Assessment Task 2: Case study 2 (30%. 1,200 words)
Aligned with CLO2, CLO3, CLO4
Assessment Task 3: Reflective journal (50% 3,000 words comprising of 6x500 word reflections)
Aligned with CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.