International Human Rights (Law)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LAWW3108 | Law | 3 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- LAWW3108
- School
- Law
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module provides an introduction to the international human rights system.
We will examine the essential elements of international human rights system -conceptual, substantive and institutional. The course will develop from an introduction and historical overview of international human rights law to consider the nature of human rights obligations in international law as well as the various mechanisms created to promote and protect human rights. Substantive rights will be used as case studies to examine each of these aspects of the international human rights system.
As well as gaining an understanding of the international system for the protection of human rights, students will also become familiar with those principles of public international law in which international human rights law is based.
Target Students
Only available to UG Final Year students in the School of Law and exchange students hosted by the School of Law.
Classes
This module is taught in seminar format.
Assessment
- 100% Exam (3-hour): Electronic Examination
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the essential elements of international human rights - conceptual, institutional and substantive and in an interactive and flexible manner. There will be a focus on enabling students to acquire or develop the skills of identifying, evaluating and using international human rights material.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
The module will develop a student’s knowledge of the theory of human rights. It will promote an understanding of the nature of international human rights obligations as well as the operation of various legal systems entrusted with the task of promoting and protecting human rights. The module will also increase students’ awareness of the legal, political and other challenges to the promotion and protection of human rights.
Intellectual skills:
The module will develop analytical skills in relation to a wide range of legal concepts and legal materials.
Professional practical skills:
The module will provide students with the essential knowledge of human rights necessary for any work in the human rights sector, governmental or non-governmental. The method of assessment will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills to respond to complex legal issues with limited materials.
Transferable (key) skills:
The module will develop effective communication skills (through both formal assessment and seminar discussion) as well as critical thinking about legal regimes and rules.