POL 3480 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS
This course explores the philosophical background of human rights and the contemporary practice of promoting human rights across the globe. It examines international law and war crimes tribunals, looks at different institutions and NGOs that address human rights abuses, and assesses the criteria for judging humanitarian intervention. Case studies utilized may include poverty, global warming, torture, female mutilation and genocide.
Course Types
Advanced Studies; Peace & Conflict Studies Elective; International Business, Global Politics and Society Course; IGS: Global Studies, Global Justice and Human Rights Area, Global Culture and Society Area, Global Politics and History Area
Offered
Offered every other year.