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Cursus: RGMUIER015
RGMUIER015
Human Rights I: Principles and Institutions
Cursus informatie
CursuscodeRGMUIER015
Studiepunten (EC)7,5
Cursusdoelen
After this course:
  • the student has gained knowledge about the historical development of international human rights law and insight into the functioning of procedures and mechanisms.
  • the student has gained knowledge about the human rights system and insight into obstacles and problems in concepts and procedures.
  • the student has examined different perspectives within the field and is able to identify the possibilities and limitations of international human rights law.
  • the student has learned to identify and, where appropriate, distinguish between legal, moral, political and other considerations and arguments.
  • the student has developed the capabilities and skills to research, analyze, discuss and write about relevant topics in international human rights law pertaining specifically to human rights institutions and mechanisms designed to help promote and protect human rights.
Inhoud
This course is designed for students interested in international law, human rights, international studies, international politics and international development. The first part of the course focuses on the major features of international human rights law as part and parcel of general international law. It begins by examining the philosophical and political bases for the international human rights movement. It addresses issues such as the foundations of human rights law, the sources of human rights, the question of universality of human rights and different types of state obligations and issues of state responsibility. The second part of the course explores the international, regional and domestic monitoring mechanisms established for the promotion and protection of human. It pays particular attention to the UN system and the regional human rights systems in Europe, Africa, the America’s and Asia.

The course emphasizes the social and academic context of international human rights by focusing on topical and relevant developments as well as current academic debates within the field. Students are expected to read all assigned material, attend and prepare for all classes and take an active part in discussions. The class encourages diversity of opinion and respect for differing views. The course’s overall aim is to provide students with a strong understanding of the human rights system and its challenges so that in the course Human Rights II: Substantive Rights students can delve deeper into the case law of various substantive rights.

Place of the course in the curriculum:
  • Compulsory course in the specialisation 'Human Rights'

 
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