Cultural Diversity and Human Rights Law
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims at:
- Examining the international and European legal framework on cultural diversity;
- Analyzing the protection of fundamental human rights at the international and European level and how it interacts with cultural diversity;
- Analyzing the relevant European, international and domestic case law on traditional harmful practices (e.g. genital mutilations, forced and early marriages, discriminatory practices against women, infant begging);
- Identifying the method and instruments to coordinate or, when necessary, strike a balance, between cultural diversity and fundamental human rights;
- Offer attendees seminars and one workshop involving professionals and NGOs, in order to provide them with insights and practical knowledge of the examined topics;
- Applying the examined legal tools to the solution of case studies;
- Developing critical analysis of connected legal issues.
- Examining the international and European legal framework on cultural diversity;
- Analyzing the protection of fundamental human rights at the international and European level and how it interacts with cultural diversity;
- Analyzing the relevant European, international and domestic case law on traditional harmful practices (e.g. genital mutilations, forced and early marriages, discriminatory practices against women, infant begging);
- Identifying the method and instruments to coordinate or, when necessary, strike a balance, between cultural diversity and fundamental human rights;
- Offer attendees seminars and one workshop involving professionals and NGOs, in order to provide them with insights and practical knowledge of the examined topics;
- Applying the examined legal tools to the solution of case studies;
- Developing critical analysis of connected legal issues.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
- Have a deep knowledge of the international and European legal framework on cultural diversity and human rights law
- Have a deep knowledge of the relevant case-law on traditional harmful practices
- Be able to make autonomous evaluation of relevant legal issues
- Have developed the related problem-solving skills
- Have developed the skills to apply the acquired knowledge to practical cases, disputes, and decision-making processes
- Have a deep knowledge of the international and European legal framework on cultural diversity and human rights law
- Have a deep knowledge of the relevant case-law on traditional harmful practices
- Be able to make autonomous evaluation of relevant legal issues
- Have developed the related problem-solving skills
- Have developed the skills to apply the acquired knowledge to practical cases, disputes, and decision-making processes
Lesson period: Second semester
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
Second semester
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Tuesday from 16.30 to 18.30
Department of Italian and Supranational Public Law -please contact Prof. Bonfanti by email ([email protected])