International Human Rights (2025/2026: periode 1)

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Cursusdoel

Objectives
1. discuss legal and societal relevant topics from a human rights-based angle;
2. describe the elements - and their interplay - involved in the multi-facetted field of international law and international human rights law;
3. identify and, where appropriate, distinguish between legal, moral, political and other considerations and arguments when discussing human rights topics;
4. identify the (historical) background, the perspectives and the limitations of international human rights law, which are necessary to tackle legal problems in practice;
5. describe the interpretation and limitations of different human rights by judicial and non-judicial organs, as well as the procedural and tests required to adjudicate a human rights claim;
6. discuss and write clear and critical legal arguments about relevant topics in the field of human rights;
7. explain the role of human rights in contemporary issues such as migration, religion, the environment and development;
8. participate in legal debates involving human rights in a constructive manner;
9. write papers containing an extensive literature review and/or case study;

III. Relationship between course objectives and assignments
In this course, the final course grade is based on five elements:
Description of assignment Assesses which learning goals?
1.Participation 1-3, 5 and 9
2. Exam 1-5, and 7
3. Individual Paper 6 and 8,9
4. Moot Court (pleadings) 6-7 and 9
5. Moot Court (memorial) 6-8

Vakinhoudelijk

This course is designed for students interested in international studies, international law, human rights, peace and conflict resolution, international politics and international development. The first part of the course focuses on the major features of the international human rights law as part and parcel of general international law. Accordingly, the course begins by examining the philosophical and political bases for the international human rights movement, touching upon the ongoing debate over universality, culture and human rights. In addition, it will introduce the relevant sources, make a distinction between different categories of rights and expound on the nature and scope of application.
The second part of the course will then explore the content of various substantive human rights. Several civil and political rights as well as economic, social and cultural rights will be dealt with. After that the third part will consider judicial, quasi-judicial and non-judicial mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights at the international and regional levels. As such, the United Nations system and the regional human rights systems of Europe, Africa and the America’s will be examined. Finally, the last part will deal with a number of relevant developments and challenges in regard to international human rights law, such as (counter) terrorism, poverty and environmental degradation.

Format
As in all UCU courses, students are expected to read all assigned material, attend and prepare for all classes and take an active part in discussion. The class encourages diversity of opinion and respect for differing views. Students must study the reading materials assigned for each session and are encouraged to get acquainted with outside legal materials and to conduct independent research. Students may be called on through random cold-calling to discuss cases and hypotheticals in class. In addition to a paper and exam, students will also participate in a moot court at the end of the semester.

Werkvormen

UCU ssc 3 course

Toetsing

Participation

Verplicht | Weging 10% | ECTS 0,75

Exam

Verplicht | Weging 30% | ECTS 2,25

Individual Paper

Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88

Moot Court Pleadings

Verplicht | Weging 15% | ECTS 1,13

Moot Court Memorial

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

*midterm FEEDBACK*

Niet verplicht

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Er moet voldaan zijn aan minimaal één van de cursussen:

En er moet voldaan zijn aan minimaal één van de cursussen:

Voorkennis

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Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

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Tentamens

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Verplicht materiaal

  • BOEK
    Daniel Moeckli, Sangeeta Shah, and Sandesh Sivakumaran (eds) International Human Rights Law 4th edition (Oxford University Press 2022)
  • BOEK
    Malcolm Evans (ed) Blackstone's International Law Documents 14th edition (oxford university press 2019) ISBN 978-0-19-967861-7

Aanbevolen materiaal

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Coördinator

dr. D.I. Odier-Contreras Garduno d.i.odier-contrerasgarduno@uu.nl

Docenten

dr. D.I. Odier-Contreras Garduno d.i.odier-contrerasgarduno@uu.nl

Inschrijving

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