Human Rights: History, Legitimacy, Effectiveness (SZF_176)
About Study Course
Objective
The course is designed as an introductory course on human rights suitable for all levels of study, offering students an overview of the development of the European and global human rights systems from the Second World War to the present day.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in politics and international relations, international organizations, and European political history.
Learning outcomes
1.Students will gain knowledge about the history and development of the human rights system, as well as the role of contemporary international and regional organizations in human rights protection. They will study Latvia's history through the lens of human rights. Students will develop an understanding of debates surrounding the legitimacy of human rights and the main alternatives proposed by major powers and others. Additionally, students will acquire foundational knowledge about contemporary academic discussions on the system's effectiveness and the challenges in measuring it.
1.Students will be able to locate and evaluate information on human rights concerning various countries and topics, critically assess arguments regarding the system's legitimacy and effectiveness, and actively participate in discussions about human rights globally, in Europe, and in Latvia.
1.Upon completing the course, students will have developed competencies in critically evaluating human rights information provided by various sources, as well as the ability to analyze historical and contemporary aspects of human rights in international relations.
