The reading list below is common for HUMR1120 - Bachelor's level (10 credits), and HUMR4120 - Master’s level (10 credits). The corresponding master's course HUMR5120 (15 credits) has its own reading list.
Note that there are different achievement requirements for courses at bachelor's and master's level:
- Master’s level: (HUMR5120 - 15 credits, and HUMR4120 - 10 credits): A good understanding is required
- Bachelor’s level (HUMR1120 - 10 credits): A general understanding is required
Achievement requirements
Achievement requirements for master’s level (HUMR4120 -10 credits):
This course should enable you to address competently many contemporary national and international problems from the standpoint of international human rights law. You are required to have a good understanding of the content of the selected rights taught in this course on the basis of contemporary practice in international monitoring organs. You should also have a good understanding of differences and similarities between the practice within European and UN systems for protection of human rights.
Achievement requirements for bachelor's level (HUMR1120 - 10 credits):
This course should enable you to address competently many contemporary national and international problems from the standpoint of international human rights law. You are required to have a general understanding of the content of the selected rights taught in this course on the basis of contemporary practice in international monitoring organs. You should also have a general understanding of differences and similarities between the practice within European and UN systems for protection of human rights.
Reading list for HUMR1120 and HUMR4120
Required reading
EIDE, Asbj?rn, et. al. (eds.), Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: A Textbook. The Hague: Kluwer Law International, 2nd ed. (2001). ISBN 90-411-1613-3. Pp., 133-168, 289-302, 353-388,407-421, 563-595 (158 pages)
NOWAK, Manfred, U.N. Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: CCPR Commentary. Kehl, Germany: N.P. Engel (2005). ISBN 3-88357-106-7. Pp. 27-110 (83 pages).
OVEY, Clare and WHITE , Robin C.A, The European Convention on Human Rights. Oxford University Press, 3rd ed. (2006). ISBN 0-19-876580-0. Pp. 18-34, 56-73, 218-344, 376-399, 412-458 (231 pages)
SMITH, Rhona K.M., Textbook on International Human Rights. Oxford University Press (2005). ISBN 1-84-174301-1. Pp. 205-295, 310-338 (118 pages).
Recommended reading
EIDE, Asbj?rn, et. al. (eds.), Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: A Textbook. The Hague: Kluwer Law International, 2nd ed. (2001). ISBN 90-411-1613-3. Pp. 3-54, 85-109, 389-405
STEINER, Henry J. and ALSTON, Philip: International Human Rights in a Context. Law, Politics, Morals. Text and Materials,, 2nd ed, 2000. Oxford: University Press., pp. 136-305.
MALMGREN, Otto (ed.), International Human Rights Documents: A Compilation of United Nations Conventions, Optional Protocols, General Comments and General Recommendations. Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, 3rd ed. (2004).
Reference Texts
Likely allowed to be used during the examination so long as it contains no substantive notes (cross references only).
Basic Documents on Public International Law. University of Oslo Unipub (2006).
BROWNLIE, IAN and GUY S. GOODWIN-GILL (eds.), Basic Documents on Human Rights. Oxford University Press (6th ed., 2008).