Course - Children's Rights in a Global Perspective - BARN2001
BARN2001 - Children's Rights in a Global Perspective
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
This course offers a critical examination of children's rights in an international context, focusing on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989. The course presents a historical overview of the development of children's rights and discusses the principles of the current Convention, such as the principle of the 'best interest of the child' and children's rights to provision, protection and participation. The course addresses local and global values of children's rights and highlights some of the current problems in policies and practices relating to children, applying it to a range of children's issues.
Learning outcome
The main objectives of the course are to provide students with knowledge of:
- The historical background of children's rights.
- The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC); articles, principles and practices.
- Global perspectives and regional conventions on children's rights (e.g. the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child).
- Contemporary issues related to children's rights (e.g. education, child labour, migration, child protection, health services, media, etc.)
Learning methods and activities
Total lecture hours: approximately 20 hours.
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARN2004 | 4.0 | AUTUMN 2024 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Childhood Studies
- Education
- Social Sciences
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written exam 100/100 2024-12-11 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"