On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of ethics and moral discourse.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of ethical issues, perspectives and debates relevant to the social sciences.
3. Critically appraise and discuss the relevant literature in written and oral forms.
4. Communicate understanding of ethical issues in written and oral forms, by employing analytical skills enabling them to deal with moral issues and get beyond mere disagreement and ambiguity.

The course has three parts.
(i) The first part introduces students to the nature of ethics and moral discourse; the nature of ethical methodology; and the possibilities and limits of ethical discourse and practice.
(ii) The second part concerns a range of ethical issues and moral debates relevant to social science students, which may include one or more of the following: the moral principles underlying ethical debates and ethical research in the social sciences; ethical debates concerning relevant social issues or professional practice;
(iii) The third part introduces students to a range of ethical issues more pertinent to Indigenous centred research in social sciences and to professional practice standards.

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40 units of study at 1000 level.

Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Lecture
Tutorial

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term