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Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus
(name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)
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Dr. Heliona Miço hmico@epoka.edu.al
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Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address
and signature) and Office Hours:
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Dr. Heliona Miço hmico@epoka.edu.al
, Tuesday 10.30-12.30
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Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email
address and signature) and Office Hours:
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| Language: |
English
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| Compulsory/Elective: |
Elective
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| Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) |
Integrated second cycle study program in Law
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| Classroom and Meeting Time: |
Tuesday 12.40-16.30
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| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: |
Katerina Çela
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| Code of Ethics: |
Code of Ethics of EPOKA University
Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
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| Attendance Requirement: |
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| Course Description: |
The course will explore the historical development of the right to education as a fundamental human right, as enshrined in the international legal framework, beginning with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and notably the UN Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. We will delve into key international instruments that influence the right to education, including the Convention against Discrimination in Education and the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Additionally, we will examine regional conventions, with a focus on those adopted by the Council of Europe and the European Union.
By studying these international instruments, students will gain insights into the global scope of the right to education and its implementation at the national level, particularly concerning the entitlements of individuals who have the right to claim its realization. The course will also analyze the evolution of the right to education within Albanian legislation, from its historical context to its characteristics across different historical periods.
Topics covered will include the entitlement of individuals to education, the responsibilities of the state, and the various elements crucial for the realization of this right. Furthermore, we will explore the interconnectedness of the right to education with other human rights and its implications for vulnerable groups, both internationally and within Albania.
The course will examine the right to education in both pre-university and higher education settings. Additionally, we will discuss related topics such as the role of teachers in ensuring access to education and the intersection of this right with contemporary issues like discrimination and digitalization. The cases of the European Court of Human Rights and national ones will make the implementation and understanding of the right to education very concrete.
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| Course Objectives: |
The objective of the course is to give the students a complete overview of the right to education and education legislation with special reference to the Albanian legal framework.
The students will acquire knowledge about:
International human rights standards on the right to education;
The international legal framework on the protection of the right to education;
The national legal framework on the protection and the right to education.
The students will gain skills in:
Identifying obligations of states and recognizing violations of the right to education;
Monitoring the right to education through international, regional, and national mechanisms: the use of right-based indicators and budget analysis;
Developing strategies for advocating the right to education.
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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The right to education is a fundamental human right recognized by the United Nations and many national constitutions and legal systems around the world. It encompasses the belief that everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics, should have access to education on an equal basis.
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A teacher is an individual who facilitates learning by imparting knowledge, skills, and values to students or learners. Teachers play a crucial role in the educational process by designing and delivering instructional materials, assessing student progress, providing feedback, and creating a supportive learning environment. They may work in various educational settings, including schools, colleges, universities, or other formal and informal learning environments.
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Inclusive education is an approach to schooling and education that aims to ensure all students, regardless of their background, abilities, or disabilities, are provided with meaningful opportunities to learn and participate in all aspects of school life. It promotes diversity, equity, and respect for the rights of all individuals, and it seeks to remove barriers to learning and create supportive environments where every student feels valued and included.
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A student is a person who is engaged in learning, typically within a formal educational setting such as a school, college, university, or other learning institution. Students can range from young children in primary school to adults pursuing higher education or professional development.
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Basic education also known as primary education or elementary education in some contexts, refers to the foundational level of education that children typically receive during their early years of schooling. It is considered essential for laying the groundwork for further learning and development throughout a person's life.
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Higher education refers to tertiary education beyond the secondary level, typically provided by universities, colleges, and other institutions that offer academic degrees and advanced learning opportunities. It encompasses a wide range of programs and courses designed to provide students with specialized knowledge, skills, and qualifications for various career paths and professional fields.
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Educational freedom, also known as academic freedom or educational autonomy, refers to the principle that educational institutions, educators, students, and parents should have the freedom to pursue and participate in education without undue interference or restriction from external authorities.
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Parental Rights: The freedom of parents to make educational choices and decisions on behalf of their children, including the ability to choose the type of education (e.g., public, private, homeschooling) that best aligns with their values, beliefs, and preferences.
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Curricular Freedom: The freedom of educational institutions and educators to design and implement curricula that reflect their educational philosophies, values, and goals. This includes the ability to select course content, teaching methods, and instructional materials that are relevant and appropriate for their students.
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Topics |
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Understanding the right to education. General Analysis of the Protection of the Right to Education by International Law; History and Nature of the Right to Education. Understand human rights treaties that contain the right to education (Beiter, K. (2006). The Protection of the Right to Education by International Law Including a Systematic Analysis of Article 13 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers Leiden / Boston. ISBN 90-04-14704-7. pp 11-47; Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 1-7) |
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The Protection of the Right to Education by International Legal Instruments; The Protection of the Right to Education by Regional Legal Instruments (Beiter, K. (2006). The Protection of the Right to Education by International Law Including a Systematic Analysis of Article 13 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers Leiden / Boston. ISBN 90-04-14704-7.pp 85-155; Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 44- 70) |
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The features of the right to education. Making Education Available, Accessible, Acceptable and Adaptable (Beiter, K. (2006). The Protection of the Right to Education by International Law Including a Systematic Analysis of Article 13 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers Leiden / Boston. ISBN 90-04-14704-7. pp 476-510; Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 74-87; Tomasevski, K. (2001). Human rights obligations: making education available, accessible, acceptable and adaptable, pp 8-27) |
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The development of the right to education in Albania from 1912-1939 and its features and from 1944-1991 (Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 7-44). |
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The development of the right to education in Albania after ’90. Constitutional guarantees for the right to education; The right to receive basic and compulsory education; The right to receive secondary and professional education. (Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 87-111 |
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The right to higher education, academic freedom, and autonomy in higher education; Freedom in the right to education. (Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 111-149; Beiter, K., Karran, T., Appiagyei-Atua, K. “Measuring” the Erosion of the Academic Freedom as an International Human Right: A Report on the Legal Protection of Academic Freedom in Europe. Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, Vol. 49: 597, pp. 601-634) |
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Available and accessible education as reflected features of the right to education in the Albanian legal framework (Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 149-174) |
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Legislation on acceptable and adaptive education; state obligations for realizing the right to education (Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 174-202) |
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Midterm Exam |
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Inclusive education. The elements that make the right to inclusive education. Analysis of international standards in the Albanian legal framework. Cases from the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights. (H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 122-141; Lauwers, G. Lumani (Zaçellari), M. Miço, H. (Eds.) “Introductory textbook On Law and Rights for Students in Teacher Training and Educational Sciences (Tekst Udhëzues për Legjislacionin dhe të Drejtat për Studentët e Mësuesisë dhe Shkencave të Edukimit)”, Mileniumi i Ri, 2019, Durres, Shqipëri, ISBN 978-9928-174-65-9. pp 57-87) |
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The right to education of refugees. Instruments Addressing the Rights of Refugee and Stateless Persons, of Internally Displaced Persons, and of Persons Caught Up in Armed Conflict; Instruments on the Right to Education of the Migrant Workers; Instruments on the Rights of Disabled Persons (Beiter, K. (2006). The Protection of the Right to Education by International Law Including a Systematic Analysis of Article 13 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers Leiden / Boston. ISBN 90-04-14704-7. pp 123-138; Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 122-141). |
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The right to education and the instruments on the rights of detained persons; Instruments on the rights of minorities; (Beiter, K. (2006). The Protection of the Right to Education by International Law Including a Systematic Analysis of Article 13 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers Leiden / Boston. ISBN 90-04-14704-7. pp 140-149; Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 122-141) |
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The status of teachers as a regulated profession, for offering the right to education (7-16 Monteiro, A. (2015). The Teaching Profession Present and Future. Springer. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-12130-7. pp 7-16; Lauwers, G. Lumani (Zaçellari), M. Miço, H. (Eds.) “Introductory textbook On Law and Rights for Students in Teacher Training and Educational Sciences (Tekst Udhëzues për Legjislacionin dhe të Drejtat për Studentët e Mësuesisë dhe Shkencave të Edukimit)”, Mileniumi i Ri, 2019, Durres, Shqipëri, ISBN 978-9928-174-65-919-53 pp. 19-27; Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards. pp 154-160) |
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Contemporary issues in the right to education; the right to participation, discrimination as a hindrance to the realization of the right to education; digitalization and the right to education. (Lauwers, G. Lumani (Zaçellari), M. Miço, H. (Eds.) “Introductory textbook On Law and Rights for Students in Teacher Training and Educational Sciences (Tekst Udhëzues për Legjislacionin dhe të Drejtat për Studentët e Mësuesisë dhe Shkencave të Edukimit)”, Mileniumi i Ri, 2019, Durres, Shqipëri, ISBN 978-9928-174-65-919-53 181-195; UN General Assembly. (2022). Impact of the digitalization of education on the right to education Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Koumbou Boly Barry). |
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Textbook(s):
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1- Beiter, K. (2006). The Protection of the Right to Education by International Law Including a Systematic Analysis of Article 13 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers Leiden / Boston. ISBN 90-04-14704-7.
2- Mico, H. (2019). Një vështrim i përgjithshëm mbi të drejtën për arsim në Shqipëri. Ecuria e kësaj të drejte në përputhje me standardet ndërkombëtare dhe legjislacionin Evropian. An Overview of the Right to Education in Albania: Compliance with International and European Standards.
3- Lauwers, G. Lumani (Zaçellari), M. Miço, H. (Eds.). (2019). “Introductory textbook On Law and Rights for Students in Teacher Training and Educational Sciences (Tekst Udhëzues për Legjislacionin dhe të Drejtat për Studentët e Mësuesisë dhe Shkencave të Edukimit)”, Mileniumi i Ri, Durres, Shqipëri, ISBN 978-9928-174-65-9
4- Lectures prepared by the professor
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Additional Literature:
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1. Monteiro, A. (2015). The Teaching Profession Present and Future. Springer. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-12130-7.
2. UN General Assembly. (2022). Impact of the digitalization of education on the right to education Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Koumbou Boly Barry.
3. Campell and Cosans v. United Kingdom, Gjykim i 25 Shkurt 1982, Botim i Gjykatës Evropiane të të Drejtave të Njeriut, Seria A, Vol. 48.
4. CESCR General Comment No. 13: The right to education (Art. 13) Document E/C.12/1999/10, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
5. CESCR General Comment No. 3: The Nature of States Parties’ Obligations, (Art. 2, Para. 1, of the Covenant), Document E/1991/23.
6. Çështja gjuhësore belge, qëndrim paraprak me rezervë 9 shkurt i vitit 1967, vendimi 23 Korrik 1968, Botim i Gjykatës Evropiane të të Drejtave të Njeriut, Seria A, Vol. 6.
7. “Education, religion and philosophical convictions in the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights”, Information document prepared by the Registry of the European Court of Human Rights, Council of Europe, Strasbourg, 8 April 2008
8. Universal Declaration on Human Rights
9. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966.
10. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966
11. The Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989
12. The jurisprudence of European Court on Human Rights.
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| Laboratory Work: |
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| Computer Usage: |
Yes
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| Others: |
No
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Program Competencies |
Cont. |
| Integrated second cycle study program in Law Program |
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Fitimi dhe përdorimi i njohurive të avancuara në fushën e drejtësisë dhe jurisprudencës, mbështetur në tekstet mësimore, materialet dhe burimet e tjera shkencore. |
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Fitimi i njohurive rreth çështjeve dhe problematikave të fushës së drejtësisë, së bashku me analizën e aspekteve historike, shoqërore e politike. |
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Fitimi i njohurive rreth organizimit të shtetit. |
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Fitimi i njohurive rreth kapaciteteve të analizës lidhur me konceptet dhe ndarjet kryesore të degëve të së drejtës. |
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Përmirësimi i aftësive për të punuar së bashku me disiplinat kryesore të shkencave sociale dhe disiplinat e tjera të cilat janë të lidhura me drejtësinë. |
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Fitimi i njohurive rreth drejtësisë duke përthithur terminologjinë profesionale të fushës. |
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Përcaktimi i ngjarjeve dhe temave komplekse, nëpërmjet zhvillimit të diskutimeve dhe bërjes së sugjerimeve të reja në përputhje me hulumtimet e fushës. |
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Fitimi i aftësive në përdorimin e programeve kompjuterike dhe të teknologjisë së informacionit me qëllim arritjen e qasjes në dijen aktuale. |
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Përmirësimi i të menduarit kritik dhe aftësive në kryerjen e hulumtimit në mënyrë të pavarur. |
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Fitimi i njohurive për të folur në një gjuhë të huaj në një nivel të mjaftueshëm për të komunikuar me kolegët dhe për të kuptuar zhvillimet bashkëkohore në fushën e drejtësisë dhe të jurisprudencës. |
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Fitimi i aftësive për të respektuar vlerat shoqërore, shkencore dhe etike gjatë mbledhjes dhe interpretimit të të dhënave që kanë të bëjnë me zhvillimet shoqërore dhe atyre në drejtësi. |
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Ndërgjegjësimi në lidhje me rëndësinë e të drejtave të njeriut dhe mjedisit. |
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