Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

7527UNICAF-JAN-PAR

Aims

1. To introduce students to the basic conceptual, institutional and substantive elements of international human rights law. 2. To introduce students to current debates regarding the interpretation and application of international human rights law. 3. To provide students with critical appreciation of contemporary issues of global and regional concern relating to the interpretation and application of international human rights law.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate understanding of core principles of international human rights law
2.
Critically use and assess international human rights primary and secondary sources.
3.
Critically analyse the key contemporary debates within international human rights law.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:1. Introduction and Historical Overview of International Human Rights Law 2. Sources of International Human Rights Law 3. Nature of Human Rights Obligations 4. Protecting Human Rights at the International Level: The United Nations 5. Regional Protection of Human Rights 6. Human Rights Protection within the State 7. Generation of Rights 8. Substantive Rights
Additional Information:This is a Core Module.

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