Descriptif
Human Rights - Issues, Activism, Advocacy and Change
Suhasini Vincent
‘All Human Beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights’ (Art 1. UDHR), but are these fundamental rights norms, universal and binding for all the world’s states? In this course, we shall explore critical issues concerning human rights – right to life (euthanasia), liberty of expression, gender equality, unfair trials, freedom of movement, sexual harassment, child soldiers in armed conflict, discrimination … to name a few! Individual and Group Assessment during the course will challenge students to discover more about non-governmental organisations: Amnesty International’s advocacy, lobbying, campaigns and action; Oxfam’s vision of creating a fairer world without poverty; Greenpeace’s manifesto for individual and collection action. Enroll in this course to give a human rights pitch.
Objectifs pédagogiques
This course aims at nurturing more Food for Thought and kindling open debate on issues that affect the world at large.
effectifs minimal / maximal:
/15Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
Parcours de rattachement
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Titre d’Ingénieur diplômé de l’École polytechnique
B2C1
Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Pour les étudiants du diplôme Echanges PEI
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Titre d’Ingénieur diplômé de l’École polytechnique
L'UE est acquise si Note finale >= 8- Crédits ECTS acquis : 0 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Programme détaillé
Human Rights - Issues, Activism, Advocacy and Change
Suhasini Vincent
Plan for Semester 2 – 2018-19 – Ecole Polytechnique – Human Rights (LAN483hANG01 - MA3 - Human Rights - B2C1)
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Date |
Theme |
Language Skill |
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1 |
5-3-19 (13h-15h) |
The 72-year story of Human Rights |
Networking |
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2 |
12-3-19 (13h-15h) |
Human Rights Issues |
Breaking News Snapshot |
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3 |
19-3-19 (13h-15h) |
Amnesty International/Oxfam/GreenPeace |
Group interpretation of a topic/article – |
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4 |
26-3-19 (13h-15h) |
Freedom of Speech |
TV Documentary - Analysis |
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5 |
9-4-19 (13h-15h) |
Human Rights Pitch |
Written Comprehension - Report Writing |
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6 |
16-4-19 (13h-15h) |
Debate - UN Model Panel |
Language of Debating |
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7 |
23-4-19 (13h-15h) |
World Finance Snapshots |
Group Interpretation of Press Reports |
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8 |
14-5-19 (13h-15h) |
Oral Comprehension |
Sharpening Listening Skills |
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9 |
21-5-19 (13h-15h) |
Micro Finance & Muhammed Yunus – Solution to World Poverty |
Written Expression – Creative Writing |
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10 |
28-5-19 (13h-15h) |
Group Presentations |
Presentation Skills – signposting, Interaction - Oral Expression |
