Human rights and their protection systems Field of study: Law
Programme code: W5-SMPR19.2025

Module name: Human rights and their protection systems
Module code: K1_pr_człow_sys 04
Programme code: W5-SMPR19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to familiarize the participant with the possibilities of protecting human rights, which are provided by global and European mechanisms. It is assumed that after the course, the student should be able to move around the universal and European space in the field of human rights and independently cope with the pursuit of rights before international institutions (at least at the introductory stage). The subject will develop issues signaled only as part of the course on public international law. Particular emphasis will be placed on universal and European mechanisms, i.e. the most important ones for a Polish lawyer. During the lecture, the following issues are discussed: 1. The concept of human rights 2. Sources of protection/sources of law 3. National and international protection 4. The status of a citizen and a foreigner 5. Human rights institutions 6. Human rights control mechanisms 7. Complaint to the ECtHR 8. Notification to human rights treaty bodies 9. Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council and the role of NGOs 10. Human rights in the EU 11. Special protection of sensitive groups (selection according to students’ suggestions)
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]
Identifies the sources of human rights and has an expanded knowledge of international sources of human rights, with particular with a particular reference to on the most important international conventions, as well as legal terminology in this area. [pr_człow_01]
 K_W03 [3/5] K_W07 [3/5]
Is familiar with human rights institutions and development trends in contemporary human rights protection, as well as human rights protection authorities. [pr_człow_02]
 K_W06 [1/5] K_W08 [2/5]
Is familiar with the control mechanisms of international human rights protection, as well as the organisational and control assumptions of the human rights protection system. [pr_człow_03]
 K_W05 [2/5] K_W10 [1/5]
Is able to identify and assess human rights violations in the world and use transnational human rights protection mechanisms in practice. [pr_człow_04]
 K_U05 [3/5] K_U12 [1/5]
Is able to find the relevant legal regulation concerning human rights and liberties, to draw conclusions related to their application, and to resolve professional dilemmas related to human rights in an ethical manner. [pr_człow_05]
 K_U04 [2/5] K_U13 [4/5]
Is prepared to evaluate legislative processes relating to rights and liberties, to critically assess information provided by the media and, when necessary, to consult experts when solving legal problems. [pr_człow_06]
 K_K02 [1/5] K_K08 [2/5]
Is ready to resolve ethical dilemmas with respect for human rights and in a professional manner. [pr_człow_07]
 K_K07 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [K1_pr_człow_sys 1] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02]  course work pr_człow_01 pr_człow_02 pr_człow_03 pr_człow_04 pr_człow_05 pr_człow_06 pr_człow_07
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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