Human Rights International Protection Systems

General characterization

Prerequisites

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Bibliography

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Teaching method

The class will be taught mainly on the basis of discussions on the mandatory readings given for each topic, and three webinars open to the public. Students will have the opportunity to engage in structured peer-group debates. The students will also have the possibility to engage with guest speakers and civil society actors to further deepen their knowledge of the main fundamental rights challenges in the EU.

Evaluation method

Structured participation in 'discussion panels' (individual grade): 30%. Reports (group work): 70%

Subject matter

1. Introduction to EU Fundamental Rights Law

2. Nationality Discrimination and Social Rights in the European Single Market

3. EU Anti-Discrimination Law Beyond Nationality 

4. EU Fundamental Rights in the Digital Era 

5. Climate Change and EU Fundamental Rights 

6. EU Fundamental Rights and EU External Action – 2 webinars 

7. EU Fundamental Rights, Civil Society and Legal Mobilization – 1 webinar

8. Concluding Remarks.

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: