030514 KU Transitional Justice (2023W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Tu 12.09.2023 00:01 to Tu 26.09.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 15.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 11.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 18.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 25.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 08.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 15.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 22.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 29.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 06.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 13.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 10.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 17.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Wednesday 24.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal U16 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Transitional Justice is understood as the set of legal and extralegal measures that different societies adopt - at the time of redemocratization - to face the legacy of massive violations of human rights during, for example, civil wars, dictatorial regimes and genocides. The course will mainly deal with: the typology of crimes (war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide), International Courts, Truth Commissions, Universal Justice, Impunity and Amnesty, Politics of Memory and Reparation. Some emblematic case studies will be analyzed.
Assessment and permitted materials
Short presentations and short written assignments in English
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The grade is based on regular active participation, the presentation, and the written work.
The students are expected to attend at least 75% of the course and to be punctual.
The students are expected to attend at least 75% of the course and to be punctual.
Examination topics
A reader will be provided via Moodle. Students will be expected to carefully read the literature provided via Moodle and discuss it in class. Students will hold a presentation as part of their course participation and will write an essay at the end of the course.
Reading list
The reader will be made available on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Fr 22.09.2023 17:26