Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

School

Politic Sc & Internat Studies

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour

Incompatible

GO229

Recommended prerequisite

Assessment methods

Tutorial participation, policy recommendation writing, essay and exam.

Course enquiries

Dr J-L. Durand

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

The course examines the theory and practice of human rights in world politics. It covers the philosophical foundations of human rights, the development of human rights norms and the efforts, or lack thereof, of enforcing these norms. Attention will be focussed not only on major human rights violations such as genocide, torture, and political repression, but also on claims for non-poverty as a human right, and on the defence of the human rights of women, of refugees, and of indigenous peoples.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) External External Course Profile