Discrimination and diversity law

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module MREC20100 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Daniël Cuypers Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties The final competences of Third Bachelor Law. *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) - A good understanding of the basic concepts of discrimination law. - To be able to solve a case with the help of international, European and national sources of discrimination law. 3. Course content The course introduces students to the general principles of European and Belgian discrimination law. The introductionary lecture considers the historical and philosophical background of the antidiscrimination legislation. Following that, the most important conceptual tools are discussed: the principle of proportionality, the notions of direct and indirect discrimination, positive action, etc. Next, the focus shifts to the right to non-discrimination in the international human rights conventions and the Belgian Constitution. We then consider the principle of equality in EU law (the treaties, the directives and the case law of the ECJ). The final part concerns the federalized legislation on combating discrimination.    4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Tutorials Personal work: Assignments - individual 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Open book Open questions Continuous assessment: Exercises Assignments 6. Compulsory reading – study material - power point presentation - documentation map 7. Recommended reading - study material - D. Schiek, L. Waddington, M. Bell (eds.), Supranational and International Non-Discrimination Law (Oxford, Hart Publishing, 2007). 8. Tutoring - personal coaching on appointment. laatste aanpassing: last update: 11/01/2011 15:54 daniel.cuypers