Human Rights 02.04.D2.EM.M1.HR
Human rights – key concepts, definitions, theories; Human rights protection systems: UN HR protection systems Regional systems – EU Regional systems – CoE Regional systems – other National HR protection systems Selected human rights issues Right to life Freedom of speech Freedom from slavery Freedom from torture Political rights
Supplementary literature
Type of course
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Has advanced knowledge on importance of Human Rights
Knows competences and case law of European Court of Human Rights, Court of Justice of the European Union and the General Court of the EU.
Has advanced knowledge on monitoring mechanisms of fundamental rights in the EU
Can recognize human rights violations and and point to relevant solutions and mechanisms at the European level
Can prepare written arguments on human rights issues
Can analyze public debate
Can effectively use research methods, including data gathering
Can participate in public debate on important issues of modern world
Is aware of importance of democratic values and can take part in civic activities
Can improve knowledge and skills
Assessment criteria
Exercises:
3,0: Participates in class, end test or project on 50-59%
3,5: Participates in class, end test or project on 60-69%
4,0: Participates in class, all minor tasks completed. End test or project on 70-79%
4,5: Participates in class, all minor tasks completed. End test or project on 80-89%
5,0: Participates in class, all minor tasks completed (at least 70%). End test or project on 80-100%
Bibliography
Rehman J, International Human Rights Law. A practical approach, Pearson 2003 Osiatynski, W.. Introduction to the Concept of Human Rights. From Handbook for Helsinki Committees. A Guide in Monitoring and Promoting Human Rights, and NGO Management. International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights, 1995. Osiatyński, W., Human Rights and Their Limits. Cambridge University Press. 2009
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