| Code: | SS2210222 | Acronym: | DH | |
| Predominant Scientific Areas: | Law | |||
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study plan | Curriculum Years | ECTS | Contact hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSS1 | 64 | Viso nº 16918/2022 de 30 de Agosto | 2º | 2,5 ECTS |
| Teóricas: | 45,00 |
| Orientação Tutorial: | 0,00 |
| Forms: | 0,00 |
Teaching - Hours
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To provide students with knowledge of the essential concepts of fundamental rights. Issues relating to the historical and conceptual evolution of human rights, the nature of rights, freedoms and guarantees in the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, the theoretical foundations underlying fundamental rights, and national, regional and international protection systems are considered relevant.
I - INTRODUCTION: THE STATE, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND THEIR EVOLUTION 1. the state and fundamental rights 2. the evolution of fundamental rights 3. the distinction between fundamental rights and related concepts II - THE SENSE AND VALUE OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN PORTUGAL 1. the system of fundamental rights in the 1976 Portuguese Constitution 2. the classification of fundamental rights: the systematic division between rights, freedoms and guarantees and economic, social and cultural rights 3. the general regime of fundamental rights 4. the specific regime of economic, social and cultural rights 5. the specific regime of fundamental rights 6. the restriction and suspension of rights The general system of fundamental rights 4. the specific system of rights, freedoms and guarantees 5. the specific system of economic, social and cultural rights 6. the restriction and suspension of rights III - THE NATIONAL MECHANISMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS 1. jurisdictional means of defence 2. non-jurisdictional means of defence IV- THE INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL MECHANISMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS 1. international protection of human rights 2. regional protection of human rights
The programme includes modules covering the fundamental concepts of human rights, including the history of human rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the main international treaties and conventions. This enables students to acquire a solid understanding of the essential principles and concepts. The syllabus is structured to challenge students to critically analyse complex issues such as human rights conflicts, ethical dilemmas and contemporary challenges.
| José de Melo Alexandrino;Direitos Fundamentais - Introdução , Principia, 2011 |
| Cristina Queiroz;;Direitos Fundamentais Sociais, Coimbra Editora, 2006 |
| Organização das Nações Unidas;Direitos Humanos e Serviço Social, 1999 |
| Jorge Miranda;Manual de Direito Constitucional - tomo iv - Direitos Fundamentais, Coimbra Editora, 2012 |
| Manuel Couret Branco;Economia Política dos Direitos Humanos,, Edições Sílabo, 2012 |
Theoretical exposition, followed, where appropriate, by discussion of practical cases and case law
Avaliação distribuída com exame final
| Description | Type | Time (hours) | Conclusion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance (estimated) | Lessons | 51 | |
| Total: | 51 |
Assessment methods:
- Distributed assessment (50% weighting for written group work and its presentation and 50% for the final exam).
- final exam (100%)
Lectures and classroom discussions are used to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge about the fundamental concepts of human rights. Oral presentations and debates encourage students to develop effective communication skills, helping them to express their opinions and ideas clearly and persuasively.
