Deadline– 1 March 2012
The European System of Human Rights Protection and Promotion has come up with Course 9E12. It is an e-learning course. This e-learning course will provide participants with practical guidance on how to protect human rights through the European human rights system, and specifically the institutions and treaties of the Council of Europe. Participants will be introduced to the main European human rights conventions and jurisprudence, primarily as developed through the European Court of Human Rights. The course addresses European human rights standards as they apply to civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights.
This course is designed for advanced (under)graduate students of (international) law or social and political sciences; civic education and history teachers; and NGO staff members from Council of Europe member states.
The course duration is 40 hours and the language command of the course is English. It is comprised of reading, on-line working groups, interaction among students and instructor, webinars and quizzes, and is offered over a 6-week period beginning on 14 March 2012. This course will integrate active and participatory learning approaches within activities and assignments, with an emphasis on reflective and collaborative learning. Participants will do the required reading, and participate in group discussions and webinars.
The maximum number of course participants is 25. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation. It is also possible to audit the course.
Eligibility-
- Participant should be a students, teachers and NGO staff members of human rights/social justice organizations from Council of Europe member states
- Participants should have a good written command of English.
- Participant should have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use.
- Participant should have a regular access to e-mail and the Internet.
Course outline
Week 1. History and institutional structure of the Council of Europe and other European human rights mechanisms: European Union and OSCE
Week 2. The European Court of Human Rights
Week 3. Civil and political rights: The European Convention for th e Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Week 4. Economic, social and cultural rights: The European Social Charter
Week 5. Role of the Council of Europe High Commissioner for Human Rights
Week 6. Role of NGOs in the protection and promotion of human rights
Level: professional, post-graduate graduate, undergraduate
Tuition, fee, and lodging: The course tuition fee is US$ 435 (tuition for auditors is US$ 165). There are no discounted tuition rates or scholarships available for this course
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