International Institutions and Human Rights
Module: Humanities
Matter: Human and cultural development
Main language of instruction: Spanish
Head instructor
Lda. Maria del Camino QUIROGA - cquiroga@uic.es
Office hours
Appointment by previous e mail to the teacher.
This subject is structured in two large blocks: the first focuses on the analysis of international institutions and the second on the study of Human Rights.
The main objective of this course is that the student is able to identify and understand how the international community is organized, distinguish the institutional structures that exist in an increasingly globalized world, where this type of organizations take on a growing role and affect all the territorial levels. Likewise, it is also a main objective that the student knows what Human Rights we have, their conceptualization, historical trajectory and interpretation.
Finally, the subject will incorporate a theoretical framework that will be combined with practical work of cases extracted from reality.
The main objectives are summarized in the following points:
1. Deepen the structure and institutionalization of the international community
2. Be able to identify and classify the various types of international organizations
3. Study relevant and concrete examples of international organizations, such as the United Nations and regional organizations, such as the European Union
4. Discuss and work on case studies related to the organizations under study
5. Analyze the background and historical evolution of Human Rights
6. Understand the concept of Human Rights and the difference with Fundamental Rights
7. Examine the international and regional regulations on Human Rights and know their legal effects
8. Solve practical cases, using the regulations studied
Fulfill the objectives indicated in both parts of the subject
Final Exam: 70%
Attendance and Participation: 15%
Practical cases: 15%
The exam must be passed in order to take into consideration the continuous assessment.