授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding basic knowledge of international human rights law and to discuss specific problems/situations of human rights around the world from legal and political perspectives.
International protection of human rights has largely developed under the auspices of the United Nations. This course will focus on the status of implementation of UN human rights treaties nincluding Convention against Torture. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | The goals of this course are to
(1) Obtain basic knowledge about history and legal frameworks of international human rights protection.
(2) Analize and criticize the status of implementation of UN human rights treaties with empirical approaches.
(3) Assess the effectiveness of the present system and propose solutions for challenges of human rights situation over the world. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | Contents:
1. Introduction
2. History of international human rights law
3. Framework of UN human rights treaties and implementation system
4. UN Convention against Torture: scope and obligation
5. Mandates of the Committee against Torture
6. Guidance of research and possible topics of presentations
7. – 14. Presentations
15. Final review |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | Basic knowledge of public international law is required. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Your overall grade in the class will be decided based on the following:
(1) Class attendance and attitude in class 20%
(2) Presentation 30%
(3) Final report 50% |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | The course uses a combination of relevant book chapters and official documents from the United Nations. Reading lists and compilations of documents for each class will be circulated on the first day. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | Additional references other than reading lists, if necessary, will be announced during classes. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Students are expected to read distributed materials and handouts prior to each class and to be prepared for discussions. And every student needs to make a presentation on an assigned topic at least once during the course. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | Classes will be held in a combination of face-to-face, online and rescheduled format. Please follow the instructions on TACT. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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