The Theory and Practice of International Human Rights Law
Faculty
TERAYA, Koji
Credit / Semester / Schedule
2 Credits / Summer Semester / Monday Period: 6
Description
Human rights have become more deeply entrenched in our contemporary
world, but the debate continues as to how these ideals might be
realized. In this class, we attempt to examine this problem from both a
theoretical and a practical viewpoint.
This class consists of three parts:
1) Reading: Extracts from
Michael Ignatieff, Human Rights as Politics and Idolatry, 2001
S. Shute and S. Hurley (ed.), On Human Rights: The Oxford Amnesty
Lectures 1993, 1994
These materials may be added to, depending on the participants’
interests and preferences.
2) Lecture: Lectures will be given on human rights in Japan, followed by
discussion.
3) Presentation by the participants: The participants are expected to
state their own particular area of interest at the first class. No
detailed plan is required.
The purpose of the class is to enable the participants to argue the
issues from a more theoretical perspective, to consider more deeply
Japan’s situation in respect of the issues, and to develop more rigorous
arguments on the issues of particular interest to themselves.
The schedule of the class depends on the number of participants, and
will be decided at the first session.
Students with a great deal of personality are especially welcome.
Course materials
Refer to the statement above.
Grading
Class participation