Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Seminars / Tutorials | 22 hours; 11x2 hour seminars |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT OF 5,000-6,000 WORDS | 80% |
| Semester Assessment | ORAL PRESENTATION | 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment | WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT OF 5,000-6,000 WORDS TO BE SUBMITTED, IF FAILED | 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment | ORAL PRESENTATION OR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT IN LIEU OF ORAL PRESENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED, IF FAILED | 20% |
Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss in general terms the development of democracy in international law
2. Identify these developments both in terms of doctrine and practice
3 Increased success in the module will result from the individual'r ability to critically analyse these developments.
4. Present critical and well-informed argument relating to the interpretation of relevant sources
5. Access the relevant literature and materials in this field and use them to engage in a critical discussion of the subject.
6. Identify and evaluate the relevance of historical and contemporary sources that are key to the development of democracy in international law
Brief description
The 1990s experienced the growth of democracy as a topic of international law. The end of the communist regime of the Soviet Union and the democratization of Eastern Europe was described by Fukuyama as the 'rnternational victory of democracy.? Recent political developments in the Middle East and North Africa have led to the belief that democracy is 'rhe only route to ensure peace and prosperity in the region.? This so-called victory of democracy across the world has led to the belief that there now exists a right to democracy in international human rights law, as well as the existence of democracy as a principle of general international law. It is against this background that this module investigates and critically analyses the concept of democracy and its relationship with international law and human rights.
Content
The 1990s experienced the growth of democracy as a topic of international law. The end of the communist regime of the Soviet Union and the democratization of Eastern Europe was described by Fukuyama as the 'rnternational victory of democracy.? Recent political developments in the Middle East and North Africa have led to the belief that democracy is 'rhe only route to ensure peace and prosperity in the region.? This so-called victory of democracy across the world has led to the belief that there now exists a right to democracy in international human rights law, as well as the existence of democracy as a principle of general international law. It is against this background that this module investigates and critically analyses the concept of democracy and its relationship with international law and human rights.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7