Human rights and military interventions for humanitarian reasons Field of study: National and International Security
Programme code: W3-S1BM19.2024

Module name: Human rights and military interventions for humanitarian reasons
Module code: W3-BM-S1-PCIZWH
Programme code: W3-S1BM19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to teach students about armed interventions for humanitarian reasons and the dilemmas associated with them as a mechanism for enforcing human rights. Within the module, the student will learn about the theoretical aspects of armed interventions for humanitarian reasons, their evolution over the years, instrumentalities, and doubts about interpreting the current norms of international law. Emphasizing the practical dimension of the laboratory, selected elements of the issue are discussed based on examples of implementing the mechanism of armed interventions for humanitarian reasons. The student learns about the mechanism of armed intervention for humanitarian reasons by analyzing the literature on the subject and participating in various forms of activation during the class.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Is ready to participate in the preparation of projects in the field of human rights and armed interventions for humanitarian reasons. [K01]
 BM_1_K02 [3/5]
Is ready to actively participate in public life in analyzing and identifying challenges to human rights and humanitarian interventions. [K02]
 BM_1_K03 [3/5]
Is able to correctly recognize and properly understand the determinants of armed interventions for humanitarian reasons and identify their specific features. [U01]
 BM_1_U07 [4/5]
Is able to conduct an in-depth analysis of the issues regarding armed interventions for humanitarian reasons as a mechanism for enforcing human rights and to debate the issue in a professional and ethical manner. [U02]
 BM_1_U03 [3/5]
Knows and understands the complexity of armed intervention for humanitarian reasons. [W01]
 BM_1_W07 [4/5]
Demonstrates knowledge of human rights, dilemmas, and consequences of implementing armed interventions for humanitarian reasons as a mechanism for enforcing human rights. [W02]
 BM_1_W02 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [PCIZWH_fs_1] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Simulation [e07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 K02 U01 U02 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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