Introduction to Human Rights

HRTS1100

Title	Introduction to Human Rights
Code	HRTS1100
School	RACL
Module Level	1
Module Code	HRTS1100
Webster Code	HRTS1100/70
Class	GE\|EL\|MI\|
Availability	DE\|SA\|
Available Summer	N
Credits	3
Contact Hours	42
Course Length (wks)	14
Learning Outcomes	The main objectives of the course are for students to gain an understanding of how human rights can be defined and protected. Reaching this objective, students by the end of the course will be able to use the skills learned and knowledge gained in explaining human rights concepts and analysing how these are applied in practice by States and international institutions. Students will also be able to discuss and analyse key human rights cases handed down by international tribunals.
Presentation	The teaching will consist of a mixture of lectures, discussions and small group work. The Instructor will inform the students of public lectures, court proceedings or other events which students might wish to attend to further their knowledge and understanding of Human Rights.
Pre-Requisites	None.
Course Conduct	Attendance & Punctuality Required for ALL scheduled meetings of the course. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook Absence through illness must be reported directly to the lecturer for the course Assignments Required on the due date. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook Plagiarism & Cheating Serious offences which carry heavy penalties including failing a course and possible expulsion – See Academic Handbook Mobile Telephones Mobile phones must be switched off for the duration of the class. Penalties apply – see Academic Handbook – Student Conduct