Main Field of Study and progress level:
Law: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Four-grade scale, letters
Responsible department: Department of Law
Established by: Head of Department of Law, 2014-11-28
Revised by: Head of Department of Law, 2016-12-05
Contents
The aim of this course is to analyze the status of human rights in an international context and through national implementation. The protection of human rights will be discussed, together with a critical analysis of the discourse of rights in relation to current situations. The universality of human rights and the individual’s interest contra certain group interests are two specific aspects that will be problematized though out the course. The course will relate to, and include:
- Basic public international law, including theories and methods, in its relation to human rights law - The role of national states, global and regional organizations for the protection of human rights - The international protection in for certain groups including women, children, refugees and the protection of the environment as third generation human rights.
All aspects of this course, including the examination, are conducted in English.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student shall have:
- advanced knowledge of the importance and position of human rights in the context of general international law - advanced knowledge of global and regional systems for the protection of human rights
- advanced knowledge of different kind of rights, their characteristics and implications for national implementations
Required Knowledge
Univ: 120 university credits from the Law Programme.
Form of instruction
The teaching consists of general public international law issues, and is taught via traditional lectures. It also consists of specialized human rights in the different areas and is taught in the form of seminars by teachers and practitioners. All seminars are mandatory.
A student who has been accepted and registered for the course has the right to teaching and guidance only during the term/academic year when he/she was accepted and registered.
Examination modes
Examination takes place through fulfillment of two parts, partly the compulsory course elements specified in component 1 below, partly writing a final test specified in component 2 below.
Component 1 Active participation during compulsory seminars.
Component 2 Fulfillment of a written home exam at the end of the course.
Grades A passing grade on the activities under components 1-2 above are required to receive a passing grade for the course as a whole. For component 1 the grades Fail (U) or Pass (B) can be awarded. On the written test the grades awarded are Fail (U), Pass (B), Pass not without distinction (Ba) and Pass with Distinction (AB).
On the entire course, the grades given are Fail (U), Pass (B), Pass not without distinction (Ba) and Pass with Distinction (AB). The grade for the course as a whole is based on the result of the written test and awarded after the completion of all compulsory course elements.
The appointed examiner may decide to use other forms of examination if required by particular circumstances. A student who has not received a passing grade on a test will be afforded an opportunity for re-examination. A student who has passed examination may not be re-examined. A student who has taken two tests for a course or segment of a course, without passing, has the right to have another examiner appointed, unless special reasons exist. A written request for change of examiner is submitted to the Director of Undergraduate Education.
Transfers Students have the right to apply to have a previous education or experience evaluated for transfer of credits. For more information, see: www.umu.se/utbildning/antagning/tillgodoraknande
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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