Human Rights 1 (M5057)
Human Rights 1: International and Regional Frameworks
Module M5057
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Today almost everyone around the globe is acquainted with the idea of human rights. We often hear about 'human rights', especially in the media. Indeed human rights have become so much part of the contemporary political discourse that we generally take it for granted that we know what the concept covers. This module explores how rights are protected within different human rights systems at a regional and international level. Contemporary human rights issues and current challenges facing the human rights community will be considered focusing on the interpretation of rights, the effectiveness of mechanisms and whether rights are really universal.
Module learning outcomes
Evidence a coherent and detailed knowledge of major human rights institutions and frameworks.
Systematically understand the protection of rights within these institutions and frameworks and the implications of this for the universality of rights.
Critically evaluate and engage with contemporary challenges and debates within the field of human rights law.
Demonstrate the ability to construct and sustain arguments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 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 | Lecture | 2 hours | 10000010000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01111001111 |
How to read the week pattern
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Dr Elizabeth Craig
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