- Docente: Cindy Lynn Skach
- Credits: 8
- SSD: SPS/04
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
International Relations (cod. 9084)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in International Relations (cod. 8782)
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Politics Administration and Organization (cod. 9085)
Learning outcomes
The course aims at analyzing the growth of a European public sphere. At the end of the course, students will be able to recognize the development of rights, as well as to assess the degree to which these have become common throughout different national systems, and to develop arguments relating to controversial rights.
Course contents
Why is it that democracies differ so dramatically when it comes to protecting rights? Some democracies, such as France, are fiercely secular; while others, such as the UK, have an established church and teach religion in state schools. Some allow abortion, others restrict it. This course explores and compares these rights across democracies, with a focus on Europe.
Readings/Bibliography
Readings are drawn mainly from court cases on controversial rights, such as the right to a legal abortion, the right to human dignity, etc; and supported with academic literature on these cases. A full list will be posted soon.
Teaching methods
This is in seminar format, students will be expected to prepare the readings and discuss them in seminar.
Assessment methods
A final exam.
Office hours
See the website of Cindy Lynn Skach