Universität Wien

251222 KU KU The nation-state as basic unit for the protection of Human Rights and the principle of subsidia (2023W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), Universitätslehrgänge
Continuous assessment of course work

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Registration/Deregistration

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Details

max. 27 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course "The Nation-State as a Basic Unit for the Protection of Human Rights and the Principle of Subsidiarity" will explore the history of the nation state and its (still utmost) importance for the guarantee and the protection of human rights, as well as the importance of human rights for a nation state; and it will explain the principle of subsidiarity according to which issues should be dealt with at the most immediate (national, regional or local) level and as close to the people as possible. Linked to these topics, the course will also offer the possibility to examine the question of democracy and human rights. Participants will deepen their knowledge through lectures, presentations and group work as well as engage in discussion with their lecturers and peers.

Assessment and permitted materials

Published on moodle.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

0 - 49 points: 5
50 - 64 points: 4
65 - 79 points: 3
80 - 89 points: 2
90 - 100 points: 1

Examination topics

Content of the course.

Reading list

Please find the required readings for each session on moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 23.11.2023 15:08