Universität Wien

030078 KU Human Rights (F) (2015S)

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

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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. 60 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

First meeting: 10 March 2015, 2 - 4 p.m., U12

Further sessions: 17 March 2015, 24 March 2015, 14 April 2015, 21 April 2015, 28 April 2015, 5 May 2015, 12 May 2015, 19 May 2015, 2 June 2015, 9 June 2015

Exam: 23 June 2015, 2 – 4 p.m., U12

  • Tuesday 10.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 17.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 24.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 14.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 21.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 28.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 05.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 12.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 19.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 02.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 09.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 16.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
    Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 23.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This class provides students with an overview of 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. Likewise, topics currently of major importance for the international human rights regime are discussed, including measures against impunity for serious human rights violations, the consequences of terrorism and the fight against terrorism for human rights and the rights of women.
The individual sessions (2 full hours) shall be structured around questions and case studies

Assessment and permitted materials

1. Written Examination. There will be a written examination worth 70% of the final course mark.
2. Class participation. This will include demonstrated prepa¬ration for class and participation in discussions and is worth 30% of the final course mark

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participants should have a basic understanding of contemporary problems of internationa humanitarian law at the end of this course.

Examination topics

Course; The individual sessions (double units) shall be structured around questions and case studies.

Reading list

M. Nowak, Introduction to the International Human Rights Regime, 2003
M. Nowak et al (eds.), All Human Rights for All. Vienna Manual on Human Rights, 2012
P.R. Ghandhi, Blackstone´ International Human Rights Documents. Oxford: OUP, 2010
A detailed reading list and further materials shall be made available on the Moodle platform for individual download

Association in the course directory

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