Course overview
The aim of this course is to have students consider the legal, philosophical and sociological underpinnings of human rights; students will be encouraged to think critically about the views they hold and the values reflected in the international legal system. The course will focus on the United Nations and its role in formulating, interpreting and monitoring human rights.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate the various theories proposed as the basis for the protection of human rights.
- Critically analyse primary sources of human rights law ie. treaties and cases, and secondary materials relating to the principles of human rights law.
- Critically assess the structure, major institutions and jurisprudence of the international human rights system;
- Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in written and oral form about the principles of human rights law
- Develop ability to apply human rights law to problems;
- Critically assess social and cultural diversity and the operation of Australian human rights law and public international law in that context.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course