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Crimes of the Powerful: States, Corporations, and Human Rights
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Program
London, England
Dates: 1/22/22 - 6/4/22
Crimes of the Powerful: States, Corporations, and Human Rights
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: London South Bank University
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Sociology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: DSS_6_COP
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Introduction to Sociology
DESCRIPTION
This module explores the phenomena of state crime, corporate crime and the involvement of powerful social forces in human rights abuses. We'll examine the problems involved in conceptualising state crimes and human rights and looks at contemporary crimes against humanity, including in the area of environmental rights. We'll also explore the problems involved in regulating and controlling state crime and human rights atrocities in which states and state officials play a key role. The critical engagement with globalization provides a you with a framework to explore significant contemporary debates and developments.
Assessment: 500-word annotated bibliography (20%) and 2,500-word case study (80%).
Assessment: 500-word annotated bibliography (20%) and 2,500-word case study (80%).