Fundamental Rights
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
Since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, to which the emergence of human rights on the world stage can be traced back, these rights have been defined and identified with increasing precision in numerous international treaties, of a universal or regional nature and of a general or specific content.
The course aims to enable students to learn the main legal issues concerning fundamental rights, through the knowledge of the main legal instruments on the subject, but also of the international mechanisms established in order to ensure that the rights set out therein are effectively guaranteed within domestic legal systems.
Students will:
- be able to identify and define fundamental rights in their essential features;
- acquire knowledge of international and regional human rights systems;
- be able to apply the concepts learned during the course in relation to specific case-law and current events;
- be able to read and understand relevant international case-law;
- be able to present the concepts learned during the course with argumentative coherence and the appropriate vocabulary.
The course aims to enable students to learn the main legal issues concerning fundamental rights, through the knowledge of the main legal instruments on the subject, but also of the international mechanisms established in order to ensure that the rights set out therein are effectively guaranteed within domestic legal systems.
Students will:
- be able to identify and define fundamental rights in their essential features;
- acquire knowledge of international and regional human rights systems;
- be able to apply the concepts learned during the course in relation to specific case-law and current events;
- be able to read and understand relevant international case-law;
- be able to present the concepts learned during the course with argumentative coherence and the appropriate vocabulary.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have a sound knowledge of international human rights as well as of the international mechanisms and remedies available in case of violation.
Lesson period: Third trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Third trimester
Learning objectives
Since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, to which the emergence of human rights on the world stage can be traced back, these rights have been defined and identified with increasing precision in numerous international treaties, of a universal or regional nature and of a general or specific content.
The course aims to enable students to learn the main legal issues concerning fundamental rights, through the knowledge of the main legal instruments on the subject, but also of the international mechanisms established in order to ensure that the rights set out therein are effectively guaranteed within domestic legal systems.
Students will:
- be able to identify and define fundamental rights in their essential features;
- acquire knowledge of international and regional human rights systems;
- be able to apply the concepts learned during the course in relation to specific case-law and current events;
- be able to read and understand relevant international case-law;
- be able to present the concepts learned during the course with argumentative coherence and the appropriate vocabulary.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have a sound knowledge of international human rights as well as of the international mechanisms and remedies available in case of violation.
Emergency remote teaching
Should the emergency situation so require, all lessons will be carried out on the Microsoft Teams platform. Relevant information will be provided on the Ariel webpage of the course.
Since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, to which the emergence of human rights on the world stage can be traced back, these rights have been defined and identified with increasing precision in numerous international treaties, of a universal or regional nature and of a general or specific content.
The course aims to enable students to learn the main legal issues concerning fundamental rights, through the knowledge of the main legal instruments on the subject, but also of the international mechanisms established in order to ensure that the rights set out therein are effectively guaranteed within domestic legal systems.
Students will:
- be able to identify and define fundamental rights in their essential features;
- acquire knowledge of international and regional human rights systems;
- be able to apply the concepts learned during the course in relation to specific case-law and current events;
- be able to read and understand relevant international case-law;
- be able to present the concepts learned during the course with argumentative coherence and the appropriate vocabulary.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have a sound knowledge of international human rights as well as of the international mechanisms and remedies available in case of violation.
Emergency remote teaching
Should the emergency situation so require, all lessons will be carried out on the Microsoft Teams platform. Relevant information will be provided on the Ariel webpage of the course.
Course syllabus
UNIT 1:
Origin and evolution of international human rights law. The universal system of protection of human rights: the United Nations and human rights; the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; other conventions.
UNIT 2:
Regional human rights systems: human rights treaties adopted within the Council of Europe, in particular the European Convention on Human Rights; the Inter-American system; the African system; the Arab system.
UNIT 3:
Specific rights and/or topics.
- NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS: see chapters 3, 6 and 7 of the textbook (see at Section 'Materiale di riferimento').
- ATTENDING STUDENTS: The choice of the specific rights and topics to be addressed will depend on current events (e.g., human rights and migration; human rights in times of armed conflict; human rights and the environment).
Attending students will have the chance to obtain parts of the credits related to this unit by actively participating in class with team activities or presentations. Further information will be provided in due time on the Ariel webpage of the course and on the occasion of the first lecture.
Origin and evolution of international human rights law. The universal system of protection of human rights: the United Nations and human rights; the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; other conventions.
UNIT 2:
Regional human rights systems: human rights treaties adopted within the Council of Europe, in particular the European Convention on Human Rights; the Inter-American system; the African system; the Arab system.
UNIT 3:
Specific rights and/or topics.
- NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS: see chapters 3, 6 and 7 of the textbook (see at Section 'Materiale di riferimento').
- ATTENDING STUDENTS: The choice of the specific rights and topics to be addressed will depend on current events (e.g., human rights and migration; human rights in times of armed conflict; human rights and the environment).
Attending students will have the chance to obtain parts of the credits related to this unit by actively participating in class with team activities or presentations. Further information will be provided in due time on the Ariel webpage of the course and on the occasion of the first lecture.
Prerequisites for admission
The basic knowledge of international law/International Organizations Law is highly desirable. Students may read any International law textbppk (e.g., Klabbers, International Law, CUP, 2021). In any event, some basic concepts will be covered in the first lecture.
Teaching methods
Lessons (with PPT).
External experts may be invited as guest speakers on specific topics.
Relevant materials (including ppt presentations) and news concerning the course will be published on the Ariel webpage of the course after each lecture.
External experts may be invited as guest speakers on specific topics.
Relevant materials (including ppt presentations) and news concerning the course will be published on the Ariel webpage of the course after each lecture.
Teaching Resources
ATTENDING STUDENTS:
- Notes taken during lectures.
- Further materials that may be distributed during the course/published on Ariel.
NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS:
- A. Marchesi, La protezione internazionale dei diritti umani, Giappichelli, Torino, 2021.
- A list of judgments that will be made available (in Italian, English or French) in due time on the Ariel webpage of the course. Relevant information on most of these judgments may also be found in: M. Franchi e I. Viarengo, International protection of human rights. Cases and materials, Giappichelli, Turin, 2016.
- Notes taken during lectures.
- Further materials that may be distributed during the course/published on Ariel.
NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS:
- A. Marchesi, La protezione internazionale dei diritti umani, Giappichelli, Torino, 2021.
- A list of judgments that will be made available (in Italian, English or French) in due time on the Ariel webpage of the course. Relevant information on most of these judgments may also be found in: M. Franchi e I. Viarengo, International protection of human rights. Cases and materials, Giappichelli, Turin, 2016.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will consist in a written test aimed at assessing the students' knowledge of the topics covered during the course and their ability to present them in a logic and coherent way, using the appropriate legal vocabulary.
ATTENDING STUDENTS will also have the chance to actively participate in class with team activities or presentations. Should their participation be positively assessed, they will be exempted from a part of the programme for the final exam (see Unit 3 at section 'Programme'). Further information will be provided in due time on the Ariel webpage of the course.
Please note that the only difference between attending and non-attending students relates to the programme that students choose to study for the final exam. Even students who are not able to be present in class and do not take active part in in-class activities may still self-identify as 'attending students' and be examined on the basis on lectures notes, if they wish so.
ATTENDING STUDENTS will also have the chance to actively participate in class with team activities or presentations. Should their participation be positively assessed, they will be exempted from a part of the programme for the final exam (see Unit 3 at section 'Programme'). Further information will be provided in due time on the Ariel webpage of the course.
Please note that the only difference between attending and non-attending students relates to the programme that students choose to study for the final exam. Even students who are not able to be present in class and do not take active part in in-class activities may still self-identify as 'attending students' and be examined on the basis on lectures notes, if they wish so.
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