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HUman Rights Syllabus

The course BALA 203, titled 'Human Rights', is an interdisciplinary course offered in the third semester, worth 3 credits, focusing on the concept of human rights and the international mechanisms that protect them. It aims to provide students with knowledge, understanding, and application of human rights principles through various units covering historical foundations, UN evolution, promoting actors, and regional protections. Evaluation consists of internal and external assessments totaling 100 marks, with a mix of lectures, discussions, projects, and recommended readings to enhance learning.

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HUman Rights Syllabus

The course BALA 203, titled 'Human Rights', is an interdisciplinary course offered in the third semester, worth 3 credits, focusing on the concept of human rights and the international mechanisms that protect them. It aims to provide students with knowledge, understanding, and application of human rights principles through various units covering historical foundations, UN evolution, promoting actors, and regional protections. Evaluation consists of internal and external assessments totaling 100 marks, with a mix of lectures, discussions, projects, and recommended readings to enhance learning.

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Course Title: Human Rights

Course Code: BALA 203


Course Type: Interdisciplinary Course (IDC)
Semester: Third (III)
Credits: 3 (L2 T1)
Evaluation:
 Internal: 40 Marks
 External: 60 Marks
 Total: 100 Marks
Mode of Exam: UES (University Examination System)

Course Objective:
To introduce the concept of human rights, respect for human life and dignity, and to train students on
different international institutional and legal mechanisms safeguarding human rights.

Course Outcomes (CO):


 CO1 (Knowledge): Understand and conceptualize human rights and types in international
politics.
 CO2 (Understanding): Gain foundational understanding of human rights and safeguards at
international and regional levels.
 CO3 (Synthesis): Become familiar with international legal mechanisms and institutions for
human rights.
 CO4 (Application): Learn about various international and regional mechanisms that promote
and safeguard human rights.

Course Content:
Unit I: Human Rights – Historical Foundation and Conceptualisation
 a. Philosophical and Historical Foundation of Human Rights
 b. Three Generations of Rights
 c. The Concept of Human Rights
 d. Rule of Law and Human Rights
Unit II: Evolution of Human Rights in the UN System
 a. UN Charter and the Development of Human Rights
 b. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
 c. ICCPR and ICESCR (1966)
 d. UN System and Human Rights
Unit III: Promoting Human Rights – Actors and Institutions
 a. UN Bodies & Commissions for Vulnerable Groups (Women, Children, Disabled,
Minorities)
 b. IGOs and INGOs in Human Rights
Unit IV: Regional Protection of Human Rights – Instruments and Mechanisms
 a. European Convention on Human Rights (1950)
 b. Latin American Standards and Mechanisms
 c. African Standards and Mechanisms
 d. ASEAN Declaration of Human Rights

Pedagogy:
 Lectures
 Classroom Discussions/Interactions
 Projects & Assignments
 Documentaries/Movies
 Minor Tests

Text Books:
1. Aggarwal, H.O. A Concise Book on International Law and Human Rights (2023)
2. Human Rights: A Basic Handbook for UN Staffs
3. Shelton, Dinah (Ed.). The Oxford Handbook of International Human Rights Law (2013)
4. Sinha, Manoj Kumar. Handbook of Legal Instruments on International Human Rights and
Refugee Laws (2014)

Recommended Readings:
 Alston, Phillip (ed.). The United Nations and Human Rights: A Critical Appraisal
 Donnelly, Jack. Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice
 Brysk, Alison (ed.). Globalization and Human Rights
 Zehra F. Kabasakal Arat. Human Rights & Human Welfare
 Nickel, James. Making Sense of Human Rights
 UN Documents:
o ICCPR (1966)

o ICESCR (1966)

o UDHR (1948)

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