Human Rights

Cod y Modiwl: LC35220
Teitl y Modiwl: Human Rights
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Professor Ryszard Piotrowicz
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: CT10120 neu CT10420 neu CT20120 neu LC10120 neu LC10420 neu LC20120
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): LC25220
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mr Edward Ditchfield

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Semester	Open book exam: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Open book exam: 2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Know and discuss analytically the principal theoretical and historical foundations of human rights protection, and be critically aware of the evolution of human rights law.
Have detailed knowledge of the principal institutions for the protection of human rights, at the universal and European levels, as well as their relative strengths and weaknesses in the protection of human rights.
Show detailed knowledge of the independent monitoring processes with regard to human rights, as well as the right of individual petition to human rights bodies and tribunals; show a critical understanding of the significance and methodology of these means of protection.
Show detailed knowledge of the principal political, economic, social and cultural rights, as well as third generation human rights.
Show a critical understanding of the role of culture in the enforcement and protection of human rights.
Be able to critically evaluate the legal instruments, cases and concepts considered in the module and demonstrate a detailed understanding of the complexity of the issues involved.

Disgrifiad cryno

The law of human rights includes the philosophical and theoretical bases for such rights, the institutional mechanisms for the enforcement of such rights, and the substantive rights protected.

Cynnwys

Content will include:
History of human rights protection
Theoretical foundations of human rights
Institutional mechanisms for the protection of human rights – United Nations and the Council of Europe
Monitoring of States’ protection of human rights
Enforcement of human rights, including the right of individual petition
Substantive human rights: civil and political rights; economic, social and cultural rights; third generation rights

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Seminar discussions/activities develop individual and group presentation and oral argument. Essay writing.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Recommended topic for any student considering working in government, NGOs, diplomacy, journalism and private law firms that advocate human rights protection.
Datrys Problemau	Seminar discussion/preparation and debate.
Gwaith Tim	Group activities and discussion.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Seminar participation and exam preparation develop different aspects of academic research, from understanding and referencing sources through the dissemination of ideas to others orally, and developing written communication skills.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Reading and understanding legal materials particular to the law of human rights. This goes beyond domestic law because it exposes students to international legal materials and methodologies.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Research and preparation for seminars and assessments.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Library and research skills are fundamental to preparation for seminars and assessed work.

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 6