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The Theory and Practice of Human Rights
BA Soz Prüfung A 4.1, Modul: Rechtliche, sozialpolitische, institutionelle und sozialwirtschaftliche Bedingungen (Prüfungsordnung 2011/2015/2021)
BA Soz Prüfungen S 9.1: Schwerpunkt: Menschenrechte (Prüfungsordnung 2011/2015/2021)
BA Kind Prüfung SP9.1: Schwerpunkt: Menschenrechte (Prüfungsordnung 2014/2015/2021)
BA Soz Prüfungen S 9.3: Schwerpunkt: Menschenrechte (Prüfungsordnung 2011/2015/2021)
BA Kind Prüfung SP9.3: Schwerpunkt: Menschenrechte (Prüfungsordnung 2014/2015/2021)
BA Kind Prüfung WA.1: Wahlmodul (Prüfungsordnung 2014/2015/2021)
BA SA/SP Prüfungen WM.1/2: Wahlmodul (Prüfungsordnungen 2011/2015)
BA SA/SP Prüfung WM.1: Wahlmodul (Prüfungsordnung 2021 ab Sommersemester 2022)
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Inhalt:
Content:In this course, we are going to critically examine what writer Micheline Ishay (2004, p. 2) calls ‘humankind’s noblest aspirations’ – universal human rights. To do so, we will examine: from when and where human rights have emerged; the theory and philosophy that underpins human rights; the full extent of human rights in the present; the documents, treaties, agreements and institutions on which they are based; and crucially, how human rights are employed in practice. When looking in detail at all of these areas, we will also be touching on some of the key controversies that surround human rights and their application: poverty, the fight against terrorism and cultural relativism. This in-depth approach is intended to equip students with a full and detailed understanding of both the theory and practice of universal human rights.
Objectives:
The objectives of the course are: 1) To provide a broad overview of the development of international human rights politics before and since the signing of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 2) To examine the ideas, theories, and practical implications of human rights in a rapidly globalizing world; 3) To investigate the politics of human rights through global issues and country-based case studies with specific regard to areas related to each student's field of interest; 4) To analyze the problems of compliance in international human rights regimes.
Learning outcomes:
After completing the course the student should be able to: 1) Critically evaluate theories of universal human rights and cultural relativism; 2) Analyze the problems involved in asserting universal human rights across economic, political and cultural divides; 3) Analyze the political development of human rights through comparative study; 4) Evaluate the effectiveness of emerging global human rights regimes.
Arbeitsformen:
Teaching Method:Combination of lectures and class debates based on selected readings and case studies.
Prüfungsleistungen bzw. Testat:
Examination requirements:(individual/group) students’ presentations.
Basisliteratur:
Bibliography:R.L. Callaway & J. Harrelson-Stephens (2007), Exploring International Human Rights: Essential Readings. Lynne Rienner, Colorado.
M.R. Ishay (2007). The Human Rights Reader: Major Political Essays, Speeches and Documents. From the Ancient Time to the Present. Routledge, New York.
S.C. Carey, M. Gibney & S.C. Poe (2010), The Politics of Human Rights. The Quest for Dignity. Cambridge University Press.
Sousa Santos (2009) “Toward a multicultural conception of human rights”. In Gomez Isa et al. (eds.) International Human Rights Law in a Global Context. University of Deusto. Bilbao. pp. 97-121
Ch. Tomuschat (2008), Human Rights: Between Idealism and Realism. Oxford University Press.
David Kennedy (2004), The Dark Sides of Virtue: reassessing international humanitarianism. Princeton University Press.
Su-Ming Khoo (2005), “The Millennium Development Goals: A Critical Discussion”, Development Review, pp. 43-56
Thomas W. Pogge (2005), “Recognized and Violated by International Law: The Human Rights of the Global Poor”, 18 Leiden Journal of International Law (4), pp. 717-745.
Robert J.C. Young (2003) Postcolonialism. A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
Lynda S. Bell, Andrew J. Nathan & Ilan Peleg (eds.) (2001), Negotiating Culture and Human Rights. Columbia University Press, New York.
Raymond Geuss (1981) The Idea of a Critical Theory. Cambridge University Press.
Jürgen Habermas (1973) Theory and Practice. Beacon Press.
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