Universität Wien

030229 KU International Human Rights Law (2026W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 80 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Exam on 21.01.2027, 16:00 - 17:30 in presence

  • Donnerstag 08.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Donnerstag 29.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Donnerstag 05.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Donnerstag 12.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Donnerstag 26.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Donnerstag 03.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Donnerstag 17.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Donnerstag 07.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Donnerstag 14.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Donnerstag 21.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Since the course will be taught in English, and active course participation is expected, good knowledge of English is required.
This class introduces the students to the origin, development and current relevance of the international human rights regime. Its major focus is on the Council of Europe and the system of the United Nations. Using case studies and practical examples, it deals with the normative content of selected human rights provisions and treaties as well as with the (quasi-) judicial and political-diplomatic mechanisms for the monitoring and enforcement of human rights.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

1) final written exam
2) online tests
3) thorough preparation and active course participation

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Online tests as well as participation in the written exam are mandatory to pass the course. The exam will account for 50%, the online tests for 30% of the grade. Oral participation will count for the last 20%, especially helping students who have almost reached a better grade to improve their score.

Admission requirements:
Since the course will be taught in English, and active course participation is expected, good knowledge of English is required.
This course requires regular attendance and active participation.

Prüfungsstoff

The final written exam will consist of questions and short cases. The exam will only be on topics presented and discussed during the course and will take place on 21 January 2027 in person (90 minutes).

Literatur

Reading materials will be provided in the Moodle course.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Do 08.10.2026 18:25