人權與現代科技發展

課程目標與內容概述: 1.請說明本課程之性質(請簡要說明本課程內容在人類知識版圖中的位置,其與學生生活、人類普世價值的關聯性,以型塑與專業課程不同的格局涵養);2.請說明課程與通教育精神之關連性(見上列基本素養及核心能力,或備註:通識教育之願景與目標);3.請說明課程達成強化專業和基本素養、核心能力的方式。 *The course will be taught mostly online, with the last two classes held in person (Taipei campus). 本課程為視訊上課,但課程最後兩週需至台北校區實體上課。 This 2-credit course explores the relationship between human rights and modern technology from an international law and comparative law perspective. The course will be taught online, with the last two weeks held in person. Since the course is taught in English, students are expected to have a basic level of proficiency in English. The course is taught by James Lin, a US lawyer with extensive experience in human rights and international law. Professor Lin will teach with a combination of lecturing and socratic conversational methods, with a focus on the human rights issues arising from the development of modern technology. The course will cover the international human rights mechanism and explore human rights problems in the technology industry, as well as high-profile cases involving transnational technology enterprises. During the classes, students will have the opportunity to engage in interactive activities and group discussion to deepen their understanding of the course material. In the last two weeks, students are required to present a case study in person. Upon completion of this course, students will have a better understanding of the complex relationship between human rights and modern technology. They will be able to identify and analyze human rights issues in the tech industry, and understand how the international and domestic human rights mechanisms operate to address these issues. This course is designed to provide students with an introductory understanding of international standards applicable to the Corporate Responsibility to protect and respect international human rights and remedy violations. Students who participate actively will: (1) acquire substantive knowledge about the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (Ruggie Principles), which establish standards for corporations to prevent and address negative impacts on human rights linked to business activity; and (2) gain practical insight into the business and human rights issues and impacts of technology industry. Each class will be based on real-world case studies from Asia and worldwide.

Students are required to read English materials and interact with the teacher during classes.

本課程為視訊上課,但課程最後兩週需至台北校區實體上課。 The course is based on the Socratic teaching method, which requires student participation in class discussion. In addition to lectures and class discussions, this course utilises a wide range of experiential and participatory learning methods, including practical exercises, group work, simulations, and group presentations. All instruction, discussions, and assignments will be conducted in English.

Class participation is expected and evaluated. Students who take this course for credit should be well prepared for each class and participate in class discussion. The final grade will consist of class participation (50%) and final group presentation (50%).