Fundamental Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of Europe (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The purpose of the study unit is for the student to
1. To become acquainted with the content of European Economic, Social, and Cultural (ESC) rights
2. To understand the interdependence and nature of ESC norms.
3. To improve the student’s ability to act as an expert and attorney in international legal proceedings.

Sisältö

The study unit focuses on fundamental European ESC rights, the central legal sources of which are the following:
- European Convention of Human Rights
- European Social Charter
- Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

The study unit provides lessons on the following topics:
- The general features of ESC rights
- Education & employment
- Conditions of employment
- Collective labour relations
- Thematic social rights
- Rights of vulnerable groups
- Access to justice

Esitietovaatimukset

The student must have completed ONPOOL3 and have the sufficient amount of ECTS required for Master level studies to sign up for the course.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Passing the exam requires scoring at least 50 % points on the final exam.

Oppimateriaalit

The learning materials are provided on the learning platform. The materials consist of texts, graphs, and expert interviews. All lectures also include online exercises with feedback, which is helpful in preparing students for final exam.

Please note that the pre-reading materials and the pre-exam have their own section on top of the lessons.

Toteutustavat

The study unit requires the student to
1. Familiarize oneself with the pre-reading material.
2. Complete the pre-exam based on the pre-reading.
3. Complete the substantive, topical lessons.
4. Complete the final exam based on the lessons.

Please see the Implementation on exact guidance.

Suoritustavat

The study unit is organized as an online learning platform. This is the only way to complete the study unit.