DDRO 25A15 - Introduction to International Human Rights Law

DDRO 25A15 · Spring semester 2025-2026

Language of tuition
English
Course type
Cours séminaire
Number of hours
24
Credits
5

Information

Description

This seminar course aims to introduce the foundations of international human rights law. It acquaints students with ongoing debates and key substantive issues, as well as the institutional framework for the protection of human rights, while allowing them to critically examine international human rights instruments. The course equips students with conceptual, practical and analytical tools necessary for effective human rights research, with the aim of preparing them for advanced study in the field through more specialized topics, including but not limited to international criminal law, transitional justice, and international refugee law.

Prerequisites

Aucun

Assessment

  • Class participation / Debates 10%
  • Group presentation 30%
  • Final paper 60%

Readings

Main readings 1

  1. Les lectures varient d'une session à l'autre en fonction du sujet. Veuillez vous référer au syllabus.

Further readings 1

  1. Les lectures varient d’une session à l'autre en fonction du sujet. Veuillez vous référer au syllabus.

Teaching units

Unit no.Unit type Teaching unitsTeachers Number of hoursCredits
59139Cours séminaire Introduction to International Human Rights Law Mohamed ELSAYEH245

Teachers

  • Mohamed ELSAYEH

In the curricula

Contacts and resources

Contact
KERROUCHI Karima