Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a course titled "Socialret - børn og unges sociale rettigheder" (Children's and Young Person's Social Rights and Welfare Rights). This course is part of the university's law program and focuses on the social rights of children and young people.

Course Description

The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the principles and legal rules that regulate the rights of children and young people, including their right to a safe and secure upbringing. The course covers various topics, including:

• The social organization and task structure related to children's rights
• Social legal principles and values that have significance for children's social rights
• The development of children's rights in a national and international context
• Identification of child-related legal issues and their connection to social law
• Analysis of complex child-related legal issues and making well-founded assessments of legal arguments

Course Objectives

The course objectives include:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of children's social rights and welfare rights
• To enable students to analyze and evaluate legal arguments related to children's rights
• To develop students' critical thinking skills in relation to child-related legal issues
• To provide students with the ability to communicate their knowledge and arguments in a clear and structured manner

Course Materials

The course materials include:

• Kirsten Ketscher: Socialret, 4. udgave, Karnov Group, 2014
• A collection of court decisions and rulings (available on Absalon)
• A collection of regulations (available on Absalon)
• A collection of texts (available on Absalon)

Teaching Methods

The course is taught through a combination of lectures, group discussions, and group presentations. The course is not suitable for self-study.

Workload

The estimated workload for the course is 412.5 hours, including:

• Preparation: 356.5 hours
• Seminar: 56 hours

Feedback

Feedback is provided through:

• Written feedback
• Oral feedback
• Individual feedback
• Collective feedback
• Peer feedback

Enrollment

Students can enroll in the course through:

• Self-service on KUnet (for students enrolled in the law program)
• Merit students (for students enrolled in other faculties or universities with prior approval from their study board)
• Single-course students (with payment of a course fee)

Examination

The course is examined through a:

• 15 ECTS point written assignment
• The assignment is based on one of the court decisions or rulings covered in the course
• All aids are allowed
• The examination is graded on a 7-point scale
• There is no external censorship

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: JJUA55212U
• Points: 15 ECTS
• Level: Master's
• Duration: 1 semester
• Placement: Autumn
• Schedule: See the schedule for teaching time
• The course is also offered as a continuing education course

Study Board

• The study board for the law program is responsible for the course

Department

• The Department of Law is responsible for the course

Faculty

• The Faculty of Law is responsible for the course

Course Responsible

• Stine Jørgensen is the course responsible

Timetable

• The timetable for the course is available on the university's website

University Information

• The University of Copenhagen is a public research university located in Copenhagen, Denmark
• The university offers a range of academic programs, including law, medicine, and social sciences
• The university has a strong focus on research and has produced many notable alumni

Contact

• The university can be contacted through its website or by visiting its campus

Services

• The university offers a range of services, including IT support, libraries, and career counseling

Job and Career

• The university has a job portal and offers career counseling services to its students and alumni

Emergencies

• The university has an emergency response plan in place in case of emergencies

Web

• The university's website provides information on its academic programs, research, and services
• The website also includes information on the university's history, mission, and values

Connect with UCPH

• The university can be connected with through its social media channels or by visiting its campus.