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Presentation
Presentation
The curricular unit Human Rights, Citizenship and Empowerment aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the historical, social, political and conceptual foundations of human rights, linking them to the concepts of citizenship, social participation and empowerment. Different conceptions of citizenship are explored, including active citizenship, citizenship education, inclusion and new forms of citizenship, as well as the main theoretical and practical approaches to political, social and cultural empowerment. The course also seeks to understand the links between mediation, human rights, citizenship and empowerment in diverse social contexts. Teaching favours participatory methodologies, critical discussion, text and case analysis, forums, group work and research activities, promoting autonomy, critical thinking and the application of knowledge to real situations.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP7155-27455
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
PC1. Human rights 1.1. Historical contextualization of Human Rights and contemporary challenges 1.2. Human Rights in the Western tradition, in the legal tradition, in the context of human needs and social processes 1.3. Political and social initiatives and movements for the identification and protection of human rights PC2. Citizenship and social participation 2.1. Theories, foundations and evolution of Citizenship 2.2. Political participation and active participation in society 2.3. Citizenship, education and inclusion 2.4. New Citizenships PC3. Empowerment 3.1. Theoretical matrices of empowerment 3.2. Political, social and cultural empowerment 3.3. Empowerment processes and practices PC4. Mediation, Human Rights, Citizenship and Empowerment: theoretical-practical connections.
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Objectives
Objectives
Learning Objective (LO)1. Develop an advanced understanding of fundamental human rights concepts. Teaching Method (TM): Synchronous lecture, text analysis, discussion groups (in small groups and large groups) and discussion forums. LO2. Understand Citizenship(s) and the importance of active citizenship and participation in society, through involvement in public issues and civic responsibility. TM: Synchronous lectures, group work and discussion forums. LO3. Develop an in-depth reflection on historical and contemporary theories and approaches to empowerment. TM: Synchronous lectures, (in small groups and large groups) and discussion forums, case studies. LO4. Understand the articulation between Mediation, Human Rights, Citizenship and Empowerment in different social contexts. TM: Group work, flipped classroom, discussion forums, case studies.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
Using the teaching-learning pedagogical model as a reference, methodologies are used to promote students' active participation in the construction of theoretical and practical knowledge. TM1. Synchronous lectures and critical text analysis introduce concepts, theories and approaches related to Human Rights, Citizenship and Empowerment, promoting a solid theoretical foundation and student autonomy. TM2. Small- and large-group discussions and forums foster dialogue, critical reflection, communication and analytical skills. TM3. Case studies and the analysis of real situations connect theory and practice, developing problem-solving and analytical skills. TM4. Research exercises and flipped-classroom activities promote autonomy, flexibility and deeper scientific inquiry. TM5. Continuous feedback on activities, debates and assignments supports learning and educational success.
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References
References
Bracons, H. & Pinto, P. (2023). Direitos humanos e interculturalidade. Humanismo e Desafios de Cidadania. J. Serrão (coord.), M. Gonçalves, J. Brás, H. Bracons, A. Cabral. Edições Universitárias Lusófonas, pp. 56-63 Bracons, H. (2020). Direitos Humanos: expressões de cultura numa sociedade em mudança. EHQUIDAD (14), 75-94 Carmo, T. 2022). Comunicação Digital, Educação e Cidadania Global. Ancora Chowdhury, R. (2019). Transformation and Empowerment through Education. Routledge Griffin, J. (2009). On Human Rights. Oxford University Press Kochenov, D. (2019). Citizenship. Mit Press. Laruffa, F., & Hearne, R. (2023). Towards a post-neoliberal social policy: capabilities, human rights and social empowerment. Critical Policy Studies, 1-20 Moreira, V. & Gomes, C. (2013), Compreender os Direitos Humanos: Manual de Educação para os Direitos Humanos (Ebook), Centro de Direitos Humanos FDUC Moyn, S. (2014). Human Rights and the uses of history. Verso
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Assessment
Assessment
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Participação nas atividades práticas - participação ativa nas sessões síncronas e assíncronas, incluindo debates, análise de textos, estudos de caso, exercícios e trabalhos desenvolvidos em pequenos e grandes grupos.
Ao longo do semestre
20%
Fóruns de discussão - participação fundamentada nos fóruns disponibilizados no Moodle, demonstrando compreensão e capacidade de mobilização dos conceitos teórico-conceptuais da UC.
Ao longo do semestre, de acordo com o calendário definido no Moodle
20%
Trabalho de grupo - desenvolvimento de um tema específico, a acordar previamente com a docente, relacionado com os conteúdos da UC, com apresentação e discussão em sessão síncrona.
Trabalho individual - trabalho sobre um dos conteúdos programáticos da UC, integrando conhecimentos relativos a Direitos Humanos, Cidadania, Empoderamento e, quando pertinente, a sua articulação com a Mediação.
Avaliação por exame final - elaboração de novo trabalho escrito e respetiva defesa oral em sessão síncrona. Aplicável aos estudantes que realizem avaliação por exame.
Semana 14 - data concreta a definir
Semana 15 - data concreta a definir
De acordo com o calendário oficial de exames
30%
30%
100%: trabalho escrito 80% + defesa oral 20%
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Mobility
Mobility
No
