| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50552:[2025 Fall]Foundation Course to Policy Science Ⅴ (P) | 2025 | Fall | Tue1 | College Of Policy Science | ARIE DIANA | 2 |
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Course Outline and Method
The main objective of this course is to provide an overview of international human rights law with a focus on the rights of the child. The course will explore the various geographical, cultural, and historical issues that each region faces through the circumstances of children and the challenges they face.
Student Attainment Objectives
(1) Students will be able to understand the basic principles of international human rights law.
(2) Students will be able to explain the differences in human rights systems in each region.
(3) Students will be able to logically discuss international issues from a human rights perspective.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Course Guidance |
Overview of the course, course requirements
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| 2 | The Rights of the Child |
Development of human rights in the international legal system, the development of children's rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child |
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| 3 | Children and Armed Conflict |
Protection of human rights in armed conflict, children affected by armed conflict |
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| 4 | Child Soldiers |
Definition of child soldier, child recruitment, international legislation |
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| 5 | Children out-of-school |
The development of education, the right to education, educational issues by region |
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| 6 | Street Children |
Children in street situations, definition of poverty, poverty in the south and in the north |
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| 7 | Child Labor |
The development of right to work, children in child labor and in hazardous work, UN Global Compact |
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| 8 | Child Marriage |
Child marriage in the world, child brides, gender inequality |
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| 9 | Children who identify as sexual and/or gender minorities |
Sexual and/or gender minorities around the world, same-sex marriage |
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| 10 | Children with Disabilities |
The right of children with disabilities, reasonable accommodation, inclusive education |
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| 11 | Indigenous Children and Youth |
Indigenous children and indigenous boarding schools, the right of indigenous people |
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| 12 | Children and Religion |
The intersection of freedom of religion and other rights, child abuse related to religion |
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| 13 | Migration: Migrant Children in Vulnerable Situations |
The rights of migrant children, children in irregular situation |
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| 14 | Migration: Refugee Children |
“Refugee” in the international legal framework, young refugees |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
After the class, please read newspapers, related books and watch the news (on TV or internet) to deepen your understanding.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | 0 | |
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
0 | |
| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | 1. Communication Paper 45%
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
Course details will be given at the first class.
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/