Summer Course: Comparative Human Rights: Europe, the United States and Latin America
This course offers a comparative analysis of human rights in Europe, Latin America and the United States. It explores how international norms, despite their supposed universality, are interpreted and applied differently according to cultural and historical contexts. Through the study of the jurisprudence of the US Supreme Court, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights, it addresses issues such as freedom of expression, religion, reproductive rights, discrimination, torture and migration. In addition, a special section is dedicated to the comparative analysis of migration policies and their alignment with international law .
Dates: June, 9 to July, 4 2025.
Why study this course?
This course will enable you to deepen your understanding of the global dynamics of human rights, highlighting the differences and similarities in their application and current challenges. You will learn to critically analyse the jurisprudence of international and national courts, reflecting on contemporary issues, such as migration, from an informed and multidimensional perspective. The comparative approach and active dialogue foster enriching learning that is relevant to the challenges of today's world.
A diploma will be awarded by the University!
Course description
- Duration: 4 weeks (50 hours).
- Credits: 5 ECTS.
- Language: English
- Place: C/Alberto Aguilera, 23, Madrid.
- Requirements: students who are studying a degree, preferably between the second and third year. If the course is taught in English, a minimum B2 certificate in this language will be required.
- Enrolment: to carry out this procedure, please contact(comillas.internacional@comillas.edu)
- Enrolment deadline: until 15 May. Check availability after the enrolment date at comillas.internacional@comillas.edu
- Price: 1,000 euros.
- Early Bird! 20% discount for registrations made before 15 April.
Accommodation
Comillas Pontifical University does not have its own accommodation, but offers alternative accommodation options for university students.
Comillas International
Monday to Thursday: from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 17:00h. Friday: from 9:00 to 13:30h.
Monday to Friday: from 9:00 to 13:30h., during the months of June, July and August.