International Human Rights Law (809M3)
International Human Rights Law
Module 809M3
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This core module will provide students with advanced knowledge about key approaches and issues in international human rights law. The course will begin with an assessment of the development of the body of international legislation around human rights that started to develop after World War II. The course will go on to reflect upon the theoretical critiques (eg liberal, feminist, cultural relativist) which have been addressed to the concept of rights. It will also evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of human rights institutions charged with the adjudication and implementation of human rights.
The aim of the module is to prepare students for the specialist options they take in the Spring Term as well as for the research they will do for their dissertation.
Module learning outcomes
assess and critically evaluate the interplay between the domestic, regional and international levels of human rights protection.
use a variety of theoretical concepts and analytical tools to critically evaluate the concept of human rights.
discuss and critically apply key approaches in international human rights.
critically appraise contemporary issues in international human rights.
demonstrate the research, analytical and legal skills required to evaluate international human rights law through a piece of independent research.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (5000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111010000 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 00000001111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111010000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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