Civil and Political Rights: (820M3)
Civil and Political Rights: Contemporary Challenges
Module 820M3
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Civil and Political Rights are frequently cited as the core, fundamental human rights and are found in domestic constitutions as well as regional and international human rights instruments. This module will explore the continuing relevance of Civil and Political Rights in the light of contemporary challenges and events. Key challenges will be used in seminars to frame the exploration of the substantive content of rights (such as the right to life and the prohibitions on torture and slavery), as interpreted by international and regional human rights bodies.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate systematic understanding of the interpretation of civil and political rights by international and regional human rights bodies
Demonstrate critical awareness of how civil and political rights apply to the contemporary human rights situation and evaluate their continuing relevance.
Demonstrate original interpretation and critical analysis of the contemporary relevance of civil and political rights through a piece of independent research on a topic of their choice.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111000000 |
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Dr Stephanie Berry
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