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

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

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.

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.

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

Aika ja paikka

The study unit is organized as a 24/7 LearnDash learning platform at https://blogi.eoppimispalvelut.fi/escrightsofeurope/courses/fundamental-esc-rights-of-europe/

Please select Login to Enroll and Register an Account in case you have not yet done so. You should choose a user name that corresponds with the one you have for your Ulapland account. NOTE, however, that your Ulapland account does NOT work automatically on the LearnDash platform.

The exam is taken on the Open Moodle platform, to which a link is provided on the LearnDash platform. Your grades will be registered in 3 WEEKS from the day you have completed the exam.

The study unit is managed by Jaana Kovalainen (jaana.kovalainen@ulapland.fi). Please contact Jaana if you have questions concerning exam results or registration.

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.

Opetusmenetelmät

The study unit is a self-study online course that uses the following teaching methods:
- Studying legal materials
- Watching expert interviews
- Completing exercises

Kansainvälisyys

The study unit is also offered to students from other educational institutions.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

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

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.

Lisätiedot

The study unit is managed by Jaana Kovalainen (jaana.kovalainen@ulapland.fi).
Please contact Jaana if you have questions concerning exam results or registration.

The platform is technically managed by Sakari Rousu (sakari.rousu@ulapland.fi).
Please contact Sakari if you have technical issues with the platform.

The content of the study unit has been authored by Matti Mikkola (matti.mikkola@helsinki.fi).
Please contact Matti for comments on the content.