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Dec 22, 2024
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GS 109 - (CC, IS) Globalization and Human RightsSemester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course deals with a broad range of issues and conflicts that can be understood within the framework of human rights in an increasingly globalized world, including the following: education; immigration; housing; the environment; and the protection of women, children, and minorities or marginalized peoples from discrimination, torture, and disenfranchisement. The course examines the definitions, history, and evolution of human rights as well as the major international agreements and legal mechanisms and organizations that are employed to monitor human rights around the world. In addition to lectures, readings, and debate, the course includes guest speakers from international agencies.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Credit given either for this course or SOC 153 , not both.
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