VS24VP024 Lidská práva ve veřejné správě a sociální politice

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
20/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Ondřej Pavelek, Ph.D.
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Ing. Lucie Kamrádová, Ph.D.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the institution of fundamental rights and freedoms in a democratic state and to master the basic components of its content. In the context of the origin and development of human and civil rights, including their expression in international documents/treaties, students will be introduced to the constitutional concept of this institution as contained in the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, which is part of the Czech constitutional order. Special attention will be given to the position of political rights in public administration, as well as to the position of economic, social, and cultural rights as part of the state's social policy. Students will also grasp the essence and importance of personal rights belonging to individuals in society and will become acquainted with the rights of national minorities and ethnic groups in the Czech Republic. The final part of the course will be devoted to the protection of human rights in the Czech context through the institution of the Ombudsman and general courts. Special attention will be focused on the protection of fundamental rights before the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic.
Learning outcomes
Subject Knowledge: By the end of this course, the student will be able to understand the basic issues of human rights protection in relation to public administration. They will be able to use fundamental terms and will be familiar with the principles that are significant for human rights and their protection. By the end of this course, the student will be able to apply basic knowledge in practice in connection with their field of study. The student will gain knowledge about the importance of human rights in public administration, including the international and European context.
Syllabus
  • The Origin and Development of Human and Civil Rights Human and Civil Rights in International Documents/Treaties The Constitutional Concept of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in the Czech Republic / Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms / I. – Adoption and Significance of the Charter, Natural Law and Positive Law Approaches to Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Possibilities of Limiting Them The Constitutional Concept of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in the Czech Republic / Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms / II. – Subjects, Classification, and Realization/Accessibility of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Personal Rights and Freedoms – The Life of an Individual in Society, Citizens in the State Political Rights in Public Administration with a Focus on Voting Rights and Direct Forms of Citizen Participation in State Governance Political Rights in Public Administration, Other Constitutional Rights in This Area Economic and Cultural Rights and the Social Policy of the State Social Rights and the Social Policy of the State Rights of National Minorities and Ethnic Groups in the Czech Republic Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms by the Ombudsman Judicial Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, General Courts Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms before the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic
Literature
    required literature
  • HUSSEINI, Faisal. Listina základních práv a svobod: komentář. V Praze: C.H. Beck, 2021. Beckova edice komentované zákony. ISBN 978-80-7400-812-2.
    recommended literature
  • HANÁK, David. Koncept lidských práv a jeho dopad na výkon práva v demokracii. Ostrava: Key Publishing, 2020. ISBN 978-80-7418-342-3.
Teaching methods
Lectures, presentations
Assessment methods
Credit • Active participation in lectures • Writing an essay on a chosen topic The essay will be written by a group of students, with a maximum of 5 members. The topic of the group work must be based on at least one academic article from abroad (excluding Slovakia) that relates to the course's subject. Please prioritize the Web of Science or Scopus databases. The essay should be 4 standard pages long. Procedure: Students form groups. They agree on an article that will serve as the basis for their essay. Based on the selected article, they formulate a research problem and supplement it with their practical experience. They submit the essay to the submission folder in the IS (information system). The essay will be presented in the final lecture. The presentation will last 10 minutes + discussion. The essay and presentation can earn a maximum of 15 points. Evaluation criteria: Relevance of the topic: Choose a topic that is current and provides insights useful for contemporary society. Ability to engage with provocative theses: Find a topic that is interesting to others and sparks interest in the issue. Practical impact: Develop a topic that is practical and useful to others. Presentation Use of AI in writing the essay: AI may be used, but this must be mentioned in the essay. Please note that AI is not omniscient and can make significant errors. Information from AI must therefore be properly verified. Exam • The exam consists of 15 open-ended questions. • Each question is worth 1 point. • The exam is written. • All study materials in printed form can be used during the exam. Overall Assessment: Essay – max. 15 points Exam – max. 15 points A – 27–30 points B – 23–26 points C – 20–22 points D – 17–19 points E – 13–16 points F – 12 points or fewer
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Contact teaching is conducted through a system of discussion-based consultations on selected topics, covering a total of 12 hours. The combined part of the study is carried out within the e-learning course environment on the e-portal http://elearning.fvp.slu.cz/, where individual tutorials are conducted according to the overview of the material being covered and under the guidance of the instructor. This environment also provides students with individual consultations on selected problem areas while working on the topics and objectives of their thesis. An electronic study aid is published here for the course.
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