International Human Rights (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Learning objectives
Upon completing this module, the student should be able to discuss in depth various questions related to international human rights law.

Execution methods

A) Lectures + lecture test. More information in Moodle workspace "Public International Law Courses in English".

B) Written examination on Shelton Dinah L., Advanced Introduction to International Human Rights Law (2nd ed., Edward Elgar 2020). The written examination is available as an e-exam in the electrical exam service (called EXAM).

Accomplishment methods

The module consists of 2 parts of which students can choose those they wish to do.

A) 2 ECTS: lectures + lecture test
B) 3 ECTS: (electronic) literature exam

Content

Fundamentals of international human rights law as well as more specific regulation in the area.

Teaching methods

Aim:
After completing this course, students will have learned
- the basics of human rights protection from an international perspective
- to identify key sources of human rights, as well as the most relevant international legal instruments
- specifics of some fundamental human rights and their possible limitations

contents:
Topics covered include:
- philosophy and history of human rights
- key human rights instruments
- introduction to right to life, freedom of expression, and freedom of assembly, among others
- limitations to human rights

Requirements:
Participation and lecture examination

Exam schedules

Exam dates:
Lecture Exam 19.11. klo 13-14, LS1 (Fellman -sali)
Lecture Exam 29.11. klo 9-10, LS11 (Castrén -sali)

Further information

Tutor:
Tapio Koivula (LLM), Junior Researcher at the University of Lapland