Human Rights in State and International Politics (PZK_077)
About Study Course
Objective
The course will introduce the fundamental principles of human rights and the role of human rights in international relations, analyzing international human rights instruments and documents, as well as international and regional practices in the implementation of human rights. The aim of the course is to ensure that students gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of human rights, as well as the ability to navigate current human rights issues, identify human rights violations, and be familiar with the main methods of human rights monitoring and protection.
Prerequisites
Basic Understanding of International Relations: familiarity with the key concepts, theories, and historical developments within the field of international relations.
Foundational Knowledge of Political Science: an understanding of political systems, governance structures, and political behavior at both the national and international levels.
Awareness of Global Issues: a general awareness of current global issues, including geopolitical conflicts, international cooperation, and global governance mechanisms.
Critical Thinking and Analysis Skills: the ability to critically analyze texts, arguments, and policies, as well as to synthesize complex information from multiple sources.
Research Skills: basic research skills, including the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources such as academic articles, reports, and official documents.
Academic Writing and Presentation skills: Competence in academic writing and the ability to present ideas clearly and coherently, both in writing and orally.
Learning outcomes
As a result of the course, students gain in-depth knowledge and skills about human rights, their evolution, various human rights protection mechanisms both in Latvia and globally, as well as understanding of human rights in different cultures. Moreover, students learn about the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights and their impact in Latvia, environmental law, bioethics, discrimination prevention, minority rights, economic, social, and cultural rights, as well as conflict resolution theory and international humanitarian law.
The ability to express one's opinion convincingly, participate in discussions, and defend one's position on human rights issues. The ability to critically evaluate information, identify problems, and seek solutions.
The ability to analyze and interpret court rulings, legal documents, and international practices in the field of human rights. The ability to conduct independent research using various sources of information, including legislation, court decisions, and scientific literature.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective courses, C-kursi | 1 | Free choice | Ilze Bērziņa |
