GOVT 3887

GOVT 3887

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

This course will introduce students to the law, theory, and practice of international human rights. Students will think critically about the effectiveness of the international human rights system by examining its successes, failures, and dilemmas in preventing and responding to human rights abuse. Topics covered will include the origins and foundations of international human rights; the role of international, regional, and domestic institutions and actors in enforcing human rights; critiques of the human rights movement; and the relationship of the United States to the international system for the protection of human rights. The course will also explore issues such as the death penalty, women's human rights, migration, climate change, global poverty, racism and xenophobia, and responses to mass atrocities. During in-class activities, students will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of a human rights advocate and work with their classmates to address simulated human rights problems.

When Offered Summer.

Breadth Requirement (GB)
Distribution Category (SBA-AS)
Course Subfield (IR)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Three Week - Second.  Combined with: LAW 3887

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1518 GOVT 3887   LEC 001

    • MTWRF Online Meeting
    • Jun 21 - Jul 8, 2022
    • Brundige, E

    • TWF Online Meeting
    • Jun 21 - Jul 8, 2022
  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=3227