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INR461Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Human Rights

This course exposes students to the nitty-gritty of human rights, including historical and political backgrounds, the emergence of the modern state, and man's position within it. It covers basic principles, the three generations of human rights, regional human rights, and promotion and protection by the UN. Topics include refugees, populations, human rights and development, and human rights and foreign policy. The course aims to provide an inclusive understanding of human rights and global efforts to protect and promote them.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Human RightsInternational LawRefugee RightsHuman Rights ProtectionDevelopment

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Evolution of Human Rights

2

Basic Principles of Human Rights

3

Generations of Human Rights

4

UN and Human Rights

5

Regional Human Rights Protection

6

Human Rights and Refugees

7

Human Rights and Population

8

Human Rights and Development

9

Human Rights and Foreign Policy

10

Human Rights in Africa

11

Human Rights in Nigeria

Total Topics11 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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International Relations Specialist

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Policy Analyst

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Advocacy Coordinator

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Social Worker

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introduction/ Background to Human Rights

3h

Unit 1: Introduction, Concepts, Theories and Sources of Human Rights

3 study hours

•Read the introduction to human rights.
•Understand the concepts, theories, and sources of human rights.
•Review the contributions of Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the French Declaration, and the US Constitution.

Week

2

Module 1: Introduction/ Background to Human Rights

6h

Unit 2: Basic Principles of Human Right

3 study hours

•Study the basic principles of human rights: universality, inalienability, indivisibility, and non-discrimination.
•Reflect on the importance of these principles in contemporary society.

Unit 3: The Philosophers: Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau and their thesis on Human Rights

3 study hours

•Examine the thesis of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau on Human Rights.
•Analyze the influence of these philosophers on the development of human rights theory.

Week

3

Module 1: Introduction/ Background to Human Rights

4h

Unit 4: The need for Human Rights and Human Rights Protection

4 study hours

•Explore the need for human rights and human rights protection.
•Consider the role of the state in safeguarding human rights.
•Discuss the challenges in implementing human rights protections.

Week

4

Module 2: Human Rights and the World

4h

Unit 1: The Generations of Human Rights

4 study hours

•Study the generations of human rights: civil and political, economic, social, and cultural.
•Understand the differences and interdependencies between these generations.

Week

5

Module 2: Human Rights and the World

4h

Unit 2: Human Rights Promotion and Protection by the United Nation

4 study hours

•Examine the role of the United Nations in promoting and protecting human rights.
•Focus on the UN's work related to women's rights and children's rights.
•Understand the roles of ILO, NGOs, and Amnesty International.

Week

6

Module 2: Human Rights and the World

4h

Unit 3: Regional Human Rights Protection

4 study hours

•Explore regional human rights protection mechanisms.
•Focus on the European, American, and African systems.
•Understand the roles of regional courts and sub-regional organizations like ECOWAS.

Week

7

Module 3: Human Rights and Challenges

4h

Unit 1: Controversies on the Universality of Human Rights

4 study hours

•Study the controversies surrounding the universality of human rights.
•Consider cultural relativism and its impact on human rights implementation.

Week

8

Module 3: Human Rights and Challenges

4h

Unit 2: Human Rights and Refugees: International (Multilateral) Instruments on Refugees- Charters, Convention and Agreements

4 study hours

•Examine the human rights of refugees and the international instruments for their protection.
•Understand the roles of UNHCR and other organizations in assisting refugees.

Week

9

Module 3: Human Rights and Challenges

8h

Unit 3: Human Rights and Population

4 study hours

•Explore the relationship between human rights and population issues.
•Understand the international instruments related to population and development.

Unit 4: International (Multilateral) Instruments on Population: Charters, Convention and Agreements

4 study hours

•Study the International Instruments on Population: Charters, Convention and Agreements

Week

10

Module 4: Successes of Human Rights

4h

Unit 1: Human rights and Development

4 study hours

•Examine the relationship between human rights and development.
•Understand the human rights-based approach to development.

Week

11

Module 4: Successes of Human Rights

4h

Unit 2: Scope and Dimension of Human Rights and Development

4 study hours

•Explore the scope and dimension of human rights and development.
•Analyze the successes and challenges in integrating human rights into development initiatives.

Week

12

Module 4: Successes of Human Rights

4h

Unit 3: Human Rights and Foreign policy

4 study hours

•Study the relationship between human rights and foreign policy.
•Understand how human rights considerations influence international relations.

Week

13

Module 4: Successes of Human Rights

8h

Unit 4: Human Right in Africa

4 study hours

•Examine the state of human rights in Africa.
•Understand the challenges and successes in promoting human rights on the continent.

Unit 5: Human Right in Nigeria

4 study hours

•Study the state of human rights in Nigeria.
•Understand the challenges and successes in promoting human rights in the country.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review all study units and focus on key concepts and definitions.

2

Create summaries of each module, highlighting the main arguments and principles.

3

Practice answering past examination questions to improve time management and understanding of question types.

4

Pay special attention to the international instruments and conventions discussed in the course.

5

Prepare case studies illustrating human rights violations and their remedies.

6

Create flashcards for key terms and concepts for quick recall.

7

Participate in online forums or study groups to discuss challenging topics and clarify doubts.

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