International Human Rights
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Course Description
This course examines the idea of human rights and its historical, philosophical, and legal origins. It explores the notion of universal rights and examines the relativity debate. It will introduce students to guaranteed human rights, and selective substantive rights will be examined including civil and political rights; and economic, social, and cultural rights. Other considerations include national, regional, and international institutions created to supervise the implementation of and compliance with those rights. It will also consider the rights of indigenous persons and persons with disabilities; and the role of corporations and other non-State actors, including non-governmental organizations and activists who seek to enforce human rights.
Prerequisites
FAIR 203a or instructor permission. |
Materials Fee
Required Texts
International Human Rights Law, by Smith, Rhona K. M. (2022) (ISBN: 9780192845382)
Credit/Evaluation
S/NX grading; narrative evaluation
Attendance (required); preparation for class; respectful, critically engaged participation in class, evidence of critical reading, the quality of short reactions, and two assignments. No more than two (2) missed classes during the quarter