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Global Perspectives on Human Rights in Action
Wrongful Convictions & Human Rights Program
London, England
Dates: 7/4/24 - 8/3/24
Global Perspectives on Human Rights in Action
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA London Center
Location: London, ENGLAND
Primary Subject Area: Political Science
Instruction in: English
Course Code: PSCI 3355/LNDN 3242
Transcript Source: University of Minnesota
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: None
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.