Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Course Title:
Global Perspectives on Human Rights in Action
Course Number:
LNDN PSCI 3355
Course Description:
This intensive seminar provides a multi-disciplinary introduction to human rights, a topic central to today?s global politics. Students will explore the theoretical foundations and history of human rights concepts and issues from global, local, and regional perspectives, and the philosophies underpinning them; develop an understanding of the frameworks of human rights law; critically examine the politics of human rights, their contentious nature, and uneven global implementation; analyze a variety of case studies and related practical issues; and evaluate key debates about the politics and morality of human rights.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GOVT 445
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