Minorities and International Human Rights Law
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LAWW4120 | Law | 4 | 15 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LAWW4120
- School
- Law
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 15
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The module aims to provide a thorough grounding in the application of international law standards to minorities and indigenous peoples. There is a strong focus on the decisions of international and European courts and international human rights bodies.
Target Students
Only available to PGT students within the School of Law and exchange students hosted by the School of Law.
Classes
This module is taught in seminar format.
Assessment
- 100% Electronic Exam (3-hour): Electronic Exam.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in the application of international human rights law standards to minorities and indigenous peoples. There is a strong focus on the decisions of international and European courts and international human rights bodies. The module aims to develop the students’ analytical skills in relation of the function, scope and operation of the international human rights standards relevant to minorities and its likely future development, as well as to enable students to apply the law to the various situations. A good understanding of the central issues of international human rights law will therefore be promoted. A sound grasp of the relevant international legal principles will be encouraged. The module also aims to develop critical interpretations of international and European human rights jurisprudence relating to minorities and indigenous peoples.Learning Outcomes
1. The module promotes a good knowledge and understanding of:
- the history, definition and development of the rights of minorities and of indigenous peoples:
- the political and legal values which inform the rights of minorities and of indigenous peoples;
- the judicial and extra-judicial means by which members of minorities and indigenous peoples can assert their rights.
2. Intellectual skills:
- students will develop analytical legal skills, particularly with regard to a range of international and European legal materials. They will also have an ability to analyse and synthesise a wide range of legal and other materials.
3. The module will encourage the development of skills which will assist the participants in dealing with complex social problems raised by minority groups.
4. The module will encourage critical reflection on the appropriate place and function of minority rights as well as creative thinking about the institutional design of the international legal and political system.