Theory of Law and Sociology of Law

General aims of the subject Theory and History of Human Rights 1.- Essential knowledge in the field of reflection on the problems of the justice of Law and the legitimacy of power, in general, and in particular on the rights-based theories. 2.- Ability to take a position on the concept of rights and their role in the constitutional order. 3 .- Knowledge of the techniques that ensure rights in the Spanish¿s constitutional culture 5.- Facilitating analysis and debate and ethical valuation of current legal problems and possible solutions. 6.- Appreciation of the need to understand and evaluate human rights from an intellectual, critical and rigorous view. Specific aspects on which the student will be assessed 1.- Knowledge and understanding of the various topics covered in the program 2.- Analytical capacity and critical perspective 3.- Relating human rights problems to other aspects of society. 4.- Rigorous approach to different questions and academic effort

K2: To know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change. K4: To know the importance of fundamental rights and public freedoms, as well as their scope and content. K5: To know and integrate the principles and values of the culture of peace. K11: Understand the Spanish legal system in relation to European and international law. K12: Understand the ethical dimension of law and the need to act responsibly in the defence of fundamental rights and social justice. S4: Apply organizational skills and critical management of legal knowledge. S7: Apply knowledge to identify social processes and possible solutions with rigor, precision and scientific objectivity S8: Apply social, economic and environmental sensitivity to conflict resolution. C3: Select and interpret legal and conventional regulations, jurisprudence and judicial doctrine applicable to different legal systems.

First lecture. Human rights and theories of justice 1.1. Some theories of justice 1.2. The rights based theories of justice Second lecture.- What are the rights and why they must be protected? 2.1. Conceptual approach 2.2. Historical approach: the processes of development rights 2.3. Human dignity 2.4. The values of rights: liberty, equality, solidarity and legal certainty Third lecture .- What are the rights? 3.1. Individual and civil rights 3.2. Political rights 3.3. Economic, social and cultural rights 3.4. New rights Fourth lecture .- Who are the holders of rights? 4.1. The holders of rights. The 'borders' of rights 4.2. The owners of the duties. Rights and powers

PRACTICAL WORK AND PRACTICE MARK a) Practice sessions The students work and participation, including presentations, in these sessions will be assessed. The students can also do texts commentaries or an original essay as practice work. The assessment of this Practice work accounting for 50% of the Final mark. b) Theoretical work and Theory mark For the assessment of the Theory sessions there will be the Final exam. The assessment of this Theoretical part accounting for 50% of the Final mark.