Human rights, pluralism and cultural diversity in Europe 1300-OG-HR-FS

The discussion seminar covers the following points:
1. Introduction. What is pluralism, and why is it important for human rights? Sources of diversity in Europe - 2 hours
2. Migration and refugee law - 2 hours
4. Minorities - definitions, protection of national and ethnic minorities in Europe; right to self-determination v. territorial integrity and sovereignty - 3 hours
5. Religions and human rights - 2 hours
6. Tradition and human rights - 2 hours
7. Discrimination, equality, and hate speech - 2 hours
8. Cultural diversity and pluralism management - challenges and good practices - 2 h

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: - participation in lectures - 15 hrs - consultations- 5 hrs Self-study hours: - preparation for lectures and discussions - 10 hrs - writing essays/ papers/ projects- 10 hrs - reading literature- 10 hrs Altogether: 50 hrs ( 2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

K_W03 - student acquires detailed knowledge about specific relations between international and domestic legal systems; K_W04 - student acquires in-dept knowledge of legal langue, as well as the knowledge of specific legal concepts of human rights law (especially with regard to relations between democracy, human rights and their evolving interpretations); K_W05 - student acquires detailed knowledge about subjects/actors of legal relations, how these relations are shaped; a deepened knowledge about human beings as subjects of these relations.

Learning outcomes - skills

K_U01 - student is able to analyze and interpret different phenomenons in the domain of juridical sciences (specifically, a student is able to use acquired knowledge to critically analyze and present opinion concerning specific legal problems emerging from cultural diversity); K_U03 - student is able to analyze methods of dealing with specific problems and case-studies; K_U05- student is able to identify, interpret and apply legal norms (both international human rights standards, and domestic provisions) in order to resolve specific cases.

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K_K01 - student is aware of his/her own knowledge and competences; student is able to continue self-study and deepen his/her knowledge using interdisciplinary and comparative tools, in order to improve future professional career;

Teaching methods

1. Elements of a conventional lecture (presentation given by the lecturer) 2. Discussion (brainstorming, pair and group discussion, panel discussion) 3. Case-study and moot court 5. Assessment of project work

Expository teaching methods

- participatory lecture
- problem-based lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- presentation of a paper
- brainstorming
- case study
- project work

Prerequisites

None

Course coordinators

Term 2025/26Z:

Jagoda Jaskulska
Julia Kapelańska-Pręgowska

Term 2022/23Z:

Julia Kapelańska-Pręgowska

Term 2023/24Z:

Julia Kapelańska-Pręgowska

Term 2024/25Z:

Jagoda Jaskulska
Julia Kapelańska-Pręgowska

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
Quizes (oral) – W1, W2, W3, W4
Project presentations – U1, U2, U3, W4, U4
Active participation (discussion, moot-court performance) – U1, U2, K1, K2, U3, K4

Assessment criteria:
For all assessment methods points will be given and marks accordingly.
10-7 points – very good
6-5 points – good plus
4-3 points – good
3-2 points – satisfactory plus
1 point – satisfactory
0 points - fail

Notes

Term 2022/23Z:

On-line

Term 2023/24Z:

On-line

Term 2024/25Z:

On-line

Term 2025/26Z:

On-line

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1300-OG-HR-FS in USOSweb