LAW3234 : Human Rights Law (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Elena Katselli
- Owning School: Newcastle Law School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aims and objectives of this module can be outlined as following:
- To provide comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human rights law in a historical and
contemporary context;
- To consider the evolution of human rights at an international, European and national level and the
interaction and co-relation of these different legal orders in the protection of human rights, with
specific focus on the UK legal order;
- To consider the role of the individual as the carrier of rights but also of obligations;
- To critically assess the mechanisms of implementation and enforcement of human rights and their
effectiveness;
- To discuss contemporary human rights issues and to evaluate the scope and content of selected
human rights;
- To enable students critically reflect on some of the most pressing global legal challenges concerning state power and individual rights and freedoms.
Outline Of Syllabus
- The historical and contemporary evolution of human rights
- Universality of human rights v cultural relativism
- The international legal system
- Implementation of international human rights norms in the domestic legal system – the UK 1998 Human Rights Act
- International and regional mechanisms of human rights protection
- The prohibition of torture
- Due process and fair trial
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 164 | 1:00 | 164:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures will require participation and advance preparation, as will the seminars. The rationale for this teaching method is to promote analytical, argumentative and critical skills essential for discourse. The learning methods will rely on directed self study for the contact teaching time and independent study for the preparation of assessed coursework which will bring together the knowledge, cognitive, research and the assessed key skills.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 135 | 1 | A | 67 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 33 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination provides an important incentive for students to establish a foundation of knowledge in the subject.
The unseen examination tests the demonstration of knowledge and understanding in the context of an application of skills that need to be developed over the whole module. The examination provides a means for testing students'
ability to analyse, synthesise, deploy critical judgement and evaluate alternative arguments. It also allows candidates to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a broad range of topics within the syllabus.
The assessed coursework will give students the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their research skills,
undertake critical analysis in the field of human rights, and present coherent arguments supported by appropriate legal basis and precedent.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LAW3234's Timetable