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Freedom of Expression in the Age of Globalization
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- 6 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Starts on October 11, 2016
- Ends on November 8, 2016
Course details
Syllabus
- The principles behind the protection of freedom of expression and information
- The international standards that define and protect freedom of expression and the bodies responsible for enforcing them
- The norms and tests governing the legitimate restriction to freedom of expression
- The impact of Internet on freedom of expression
- The current violations to freedom of expression, and the challenges its protection is confronting, including those related to national security, religion and privacy
Prerequisite
Instructors
- Dr. Agnès Callamard
- Dr. Hawley Johnson
- Bach Avezdjanov
- CTL
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