International Human Rights Law WP-PR-MON-IHRL

The course develops students’ ability to use English in international human rights law, with particular emphasis on specialised legal and political science terminology. Students develop the skills needed to understand, analyse, and interpret English-language legal instruments, international documents, case law, and academic literature on human rights protection.
The course enables students to improve their ability to formulate oral and written statements in English on issues related to international human rights protection, the functioning of international institutions, and contemporary challenges to human rights, including terrorism, transnational organised crime, corruption and international migration. Students also develop the ability to prepare presentations, engage in discussions and participate in academic debates in English, using appropriate legal reasoning and specialised terminology.
Upon completion of the course, students will have the competences necessary for effective communication in English in academic and professional settings in the field of international human rights protection.

Term 2025/26_Z:

The course programme for 2025-2026 covers the following topics:

L-1: IHRL as an international framework for protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals worldwide.
L-2 Contemporary threats to human rights
L-2.1: ORGANIZED CRIME
L.1.1. Definitions of Organised Crime
L.1.1. United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime and Related International Instruments

L-2.2: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS and SMUGGLING OF MIGRANTS
L.2.1. Protection of the Rights of Smuggled Migrants
L.2.2. A Human Rights-Based Approach to Trafficking in Persons

L-2.3 CORRUPTION
L.3.1. Overview of the corruption–human rights nexus
L.3.2. Impact of corruption on specific human rights

L-2.4 CYBERCRIME
L.4.1. International human rights and cybercrime law
L.4.2. Links between Cybercrime, Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants.

(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się

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(in Polish) E-Learning

(in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy

(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych

(in Polish) nie dotyczy

Course coordinators

Elżbieta Morawska

(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS

Term 2022/23_Z:

8 ECTS - 25h*8 ECTS=200h - class participation: 30h - preparation for classes: 30h - individual analysis of additional materials: 40h - preparation of the essay: 100h

Term 2024/25_Z:

ECTS: 4 POINTS Lecture attendance: 15 h. Preparation for credit: 5 hrs Independent analysis of source materials: 5 hrs Consultations: 10 hrs SUM OF HOURS: 35 = 2 ECTS, including face-to-face contact with the academic teacher - 25 hrs (1ECTS) DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF ECTS POINTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATIONS

Term 2025/26_Z:

Term 2026/27_Z:

ECTS: 4 CREDITS Lecture attendance: 15 hours Preparation for assessment: 5 hours Independent analysis of source materials: 5 hours Consultation hours: 10 hours TOTAL HOURS: 35 = 2 ECTS credits, of which 25 hours are spent in direct contact with the academic tutor (1 ECTS) DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS DUE TO THE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SEMINAR

Subject level

elementary

Learning outcome code/codes

(in Polish) PR_U10

Type of subject

obligatory

Preliminary Requirements

A basic understanding of international law, including areas such as treaty law and the law of international organisations. A basic understanding of the mandates of the United Nations and the Council of Europe. A command of English sufficient to participate in a seminar.

Learning outcomes

PR_U10 –
EP 1: The student uses specialist terminology relating to international human rights law and the activities of international organisations and institutions;
EP 2: The student analyses and interprets legal instruments, international documents, international case law and academic literature concerning the international protection of human rights;
EP 3: The student is able to prepare and present oral and written papers on issues relating to the international protection of human rights and contemporary challenges in this field;
EP 4: Students participate in academic discussions and debates conducted in English, presenting and justifying their own position using their knowledge of international human rights law;
EP 5: Students prepare and present, in English, papers and presentations on human rights issues, using appropriate terminology and reasoning;

Assessment criteria

Learning outcome: PR_U10
The student can use English at CEFR level B2+, employing specialist terminology in international human rights law.
Assessment criteria:
3.0 – The student uses basic terminology and formulates simple statements relating to the subject matter.
3.5 – The student correctly uses basic specialist terminology and understands the main content of English-language materials.
4.0 – The student independently analyses English-language sources and produces accurate oral and written statements using appropriate terminology.
4.5 – The student uses specialist terminology proficiently, formulates coherent arguments and actively participates in discussions and presentations.
5.0 – The student uses English fluently and precisely, critically analyses sources and prepares professional presentations and papers on the subject matter.

Practical placement

not applicable

Additional information

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

Description of WP-PR-MON-IHRL in USOSweb