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030046 KU International Human Rights Regime (2012W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

"ALTERNATIVE EXAM":
MO 11.03.2013 16.00-18.00 Ort: Hörsaal U21 Juridicum, KG2

The Make-up test will be held on Monday, 11 March 2013 , 4 - 6 p.m., U 21, Juridicum

Please notice that the planned session 31 October 2012 is postponed to 8 November, 4 - 6 p.m., U 22
Exam: 23.01.2013 16.00-18.00 Ort: Hörsaal U21 Juridicum, KG2
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 120 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 17.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2 (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 24.10. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 07.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Thursday 08.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 14.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 21.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 28.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 05.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 12.12. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 09.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 16.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 23.01. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Monday 11.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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.

Assessment and permitted materials

1. Thorough preparation for each session,
2. active course participation and
3. a positive final written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Admission Requirements:
The course is open to students from all faculties. Since the course will be taught in English, good knowledge of English is expected.

Reading list

- M. Nowak, Introduction to the International Human Rights Regime, 2003
- P.R. Ghandhi, Blackstone’s International Human Rights Documents. Oxford: OUP, 2010
- D. Gomien, Short guide to the European Convention on Human Rights, Third Edition, 2005 available at http://www.humanrights.coe.int/aware/GB/publi/materials/1062.pdf
- Inter-Parliamentary Union/Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Human Rights Handbook for Parliamentarians, available at http://www.ipu.org/PDF/publications/hr_guide_en.pdf
The books will be available in the Juridicum Bookshop

Association in the course directory

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