Universität Wien

030109 KU Human Rights II (2024W)

Special Issues

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED
Moodle

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. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course is held in presence.
Monday 20.01. 12:30; Digital - Exam online via Moodle (90 Minutes)

  • Wednesday 08.01. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Monday 13.01. 14:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Tuesday 14.01. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 15.01. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Monday 20.01. 12:30 - 13:30 Digital

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 taught 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, e-learning and written test on 20.01.25

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This class provides for the opportunity to discuss 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 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.

Reading list

W. Kälin/J. Künzli, The Law of International Human Rights Protection, 2nd ed 2019, especially, p. 90-95, 138-144, 231, 345-354
O. De Schutter, International Human Rights Law, 3rd ed 2019, especially, chapters 3.2, 3.3, 6, 7,
U. Kriebaum, Prevention of Human Rights Violations, 2 ARIEL 1997, p. 155-190.

Association in the course directory

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