Human Rights: History, Legitimity, efficiency (SZF_193)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of human rights development, their normative basis and their effectiveness in international politics. The course analyses the historical sources of human rights, regulatory development, legal legitimacy and mechanisms that ensure their implementation and protection at both national and international level. Particular attention is paid to international institutions, mechanisms for the prevention of human rights violations, as well as the current challenges in the implementation of human rights in modern international relations.
Prerequisites
In order to complete the course, the following prerequisites are recommended:Basicknowledge of international relations and their theoretical basicsa general knowledge of the international legal order and its guiding principlesa general understanding of the functioning of global and regional political institutions
Learning outcomes
1.Students will know the history and development of the human rights system, the role of modern international and regional organisations in protecting human rights. Students will learn Latvia’s history through the prism of human rights.
1.Students will be able to find and evaluate human rights information on various countries and topics, assess criticism of the legitimacy and effectiveness of the system, and participate in discussions on human rights in the world, Europe and Latvia.
1.Student competencies after taking the course will be critical thinking about human rights information from various sources, as well as the ability to analyse history and human rights aspects of modern international relations.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations and Diplomacy | 1 | Master's | Limited choice | Nils Raimonds Muižnieks | |
| International Relations and Diplomacy | 1 | Master's | Limited choice | Nils Raimonds Muižnieks | |
| Russia and Eurasia Studies | 1 | Master's | Limited choice | Nils Raimonds Muižnieks |
