Module I — Constitutionalism and ICCAL Foundations
Lesson 1 – What is ICCAL? Introduction to the School
Lesson 2 – ICCAL as a Reading of Transformative Constitutionalism
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Armin von Bogdandy explains how ICCAL frames Latin American constitutionalism as transformative, highlighting the convergence between domestic constitutions and Inter-American human rights law.
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This class addresses the concept of ICCAL as an approach to understanding and studying new constitutional legal developments in Latin America.
Prof. Armin von Bogdandy.
Lesson 3 — ICCAL: Analytical Dimension
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Manuel Góngora presents the analytical dimension of ICCAL, addressing methods, comparative approaches, and interpretative frameworks that guide constitutional law in the region.
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This class addresses ICCAL as an ontological framework to study the constitutional phenomenon that occurred in Latin America, in most cases, after the fall of authoritarian regimes.
Prof. Manuel Góngora
Lesson 4 – ICCAL in the Theory of International Law
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René Urueña situates ICCAL within the theory of international law, highlighting its relevance for constitutional reform and the development of human rights standards.
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This class explains the scope and contents of the theory of international law and its relationship with ICCAL. Specifically, it will analyze the intellectual work that is being developed and that enables this link between ICCAL and International Law.
Prof. René Urueña.
Lesson 5 – Potential of Transformative Constitutionalism
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Manuel Cepeda analyzes the transformative potential of constitutionalism in Latin America, focusing on democratic reforms, human rights protection, and institutional change.
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This class analyzes the potential of transformative constitutionalism in the region in relation to issues such as interpretation, legislative changes, and the transformative impact of human rights.
Prof. Manuel José Cepeda
Introduction to the ICCAL project, its objectives, and the Virtual School. Provides a first overview of transformative constitutionalism and the dialogue between domestic and international law.
In this class, ICCAL is approached in a general way, explaining the context, its construction process, and the fundamental elements and principles.
Prof. Mariela Morales Antoniazzi and Prof. Rene Urueña