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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2024
College College of Law and Politics
Course Code EX677
Theme・Subtitle Introduction to International Human Rights Law
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus Seminar
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Sat.2
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Credits 2
Course Number LPX2911
Language English
Class Registration Method "Other" Registration
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges 履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。
Course Cancellation 〇(履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
Notes

【Course Objectives】

The focus of this course is to gain an understanding of international human rights and explore some of the current issues surrounding them. Human rights have been referred to as "the last utopia" and may be seen as humankind's final dream of a universal system. While we may be passionate about this dream and hold high hopes for it, human rights can also be frustrating and may not always meet our expectations. Despite being grounded in law, international human rights laws are complex and require a constant effort to exist as law.

The main objective of this course is to understand the international structure of the human rights system and analyze different issues from a human rights perspective.

The objectives of this course are to help students:
1) have a basic understanding of law and peace from an interdisciplinary view
2) develop skills to critically analyze key social and legal issues
3) think about peace, law, and justice from Japanese and global perspectives

There are no specific requirements to enroll in this course, and students of any background are welcome to join.

【Course Contents】

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the United Nations human rights system, as well as the regional human rights systems for Europe, the Americas, and Africa. The course covers the challenges of applying international human rights standards and emphasizes the importance of going beyond the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You will learn about treaties, declarations, and human rights bodies and gain insights into how they work together to effectively defend against human rights violations. The course will also cover the basic human rights bodies, instruments, and mechanisms, including a brief overview of decision-making bodies, courts, and some of the challenges associated with a global human rights system.

Please note that the class will include discussions of human rights violations, and some topics may be sensitive in nature.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Week 1
Proposed Topic: Introduction and What are Human Rights?
2 Week 2
Proposed Topic: Introduction to International Law
3 Week 3
Proposed Topic: Introduction to International Law - Part 2
4 Week 4
Proposed Topic: UN’s Human Rights System - Part 1
5 Week 5
Proposed Topic: UN’s Human Rights System - Part 2
6 Week 6
Proposed Topic: The UN’s Human Rights Instruments
7 Week 7
Proposed Topic: The UN’s Human Rights Instruments - Part 2 & Discussions
8 Week 8
Proposed Topic: The European Human Rights System
9 Week 9
Proposed Topic: European System: Discussion & The Inter-American Human Rights System
10 Week 10
Proposed Topic: The Inter-American Human Rights System & Discussions
11 Week 11
Proposed Topic: The Asian and The African Human Rights System
12 Week 12
Proposed Topic: Special Topic on Human Rights (Freedom of Expression)
13 Week 13
Proposed Topic: Special Topic on Human Rights (Freedom of Expression) & Discussions
14 Week 14
Proposed Topic: Discussions & Course Wrap-Up

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

補足事項 (Supplementary Items)
Videos, Podcasts or Documentaries

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

Students are expected to spend about 110 min. per week for required and optional readings, assignments, and other learning activities.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 In-Class Participation(60%)
Take-Home Report(40%)
備考 (Notes)
In-class Participation is a key assessment point. Students are expected to join class discussions.

【テキスト / Textbooks】

No著者名 (Author/Editor)書籍名 (Title)出版社 (Publisher)出版年 (Date)ISBN/ISSN
1 Rhona K.M. Smith International Human Rights Law Oxford University Press 2020 9780198843672
その他 (Others)
The above textbook is the recommended reading (but not necessary).
Additional materials will be provided online (on Canvas) or in person.

【参考文献 / Readings】

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Classes are inclusive, and instructors will make an effort to support students who have difficulties with the English language.

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

【その他 / Others】

<Selection Method(選考方法)>
The maximum number of students(採用人数) :30
Designated year(配当年次):2nd to 4th year
Selection Method(選考方法):Application only
※Lottery in the case of a large number of applicants

【注意事項 / Notice】