Universität Wien

030035 KU Human Rights II (F) (2010W)

Special Issues

1.50 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Online-Anmeldung via e-learning(moodle): 15.9.2010 bis 11.1.2011
VB und erstmals: 11.1.2011, 9-11 Uhr, Sem 20

Exam: 25.1.2011, 12:00-14:00 (PC-room, Schenkenstraße 8-10)

Details

max. 60 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 13.01. 09:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 17.01. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 18.01. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum SEM10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 19.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This class which is taught in English is building on the knowledge of Part I and provides for the opportunity to discuss topics currently of major importance for the internationals human rights system. Its major focus is on subjects such as efficient prevention of human rights violations, measures against impunity for serious human rights violations and consequences of terrorism and the fights against terrorism for human rights and women´s rights issues.
Case studies and practical examples will be used to deal with the normative content of the human rights concerned as well as with the (quasi-) judicial and political-diplomatic mechanisms for the enforcement of human rights.
The course will be tough in form of discussions. The course is also offered to foreign exchange students, in particular from Australian universities.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation in class; participation in the role play on women's rights, written test

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This class provides for the opportunity to dicuss topics currently of major importance for the internationals human rights system.

Examination topics

Case studies and practical examples will be used to deal with the normativ content of the human rights concerned as well as with the (quasi-) judicial and political-diplomatic mechanisms for the enforcement of human rigths.
the course will be tough in form of discussions.

Reading list

Reading material will be provided by the lecturers and will be available at the
Section for International Law and International Relations.
S. Marks / A Clapham, International Human Rights Lexicon, 2005, 1-17, 71-89, 121-132, 223-237, 345-385, 411-428.
R.K.M. Smith, Textbook on International Human Rights, 2003, 186-191.
M. Nowak, Introduction into the Int´l. Human Rights Regime, 2003, Chapter 14, 15, 16.15.
M. Freeman, Human Rights, 2002, 127-130.
R. Schweiger, Late Justice for Burundi, 55 ICLQ 2006, 653-671.
C. Binder / R. Schweiger, Judicial Mechanisms for addressing Massive Human Rights Violations: The Case of Srebrenica, 19 Humanitäres Völkerrecht, 2006, 196-204.
U. Kriebaum, Prevention of Human Rights Violations, 2 ARIEL 1997, p. 155-190.

Association in the course directory

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