Human Rights
The courses in the human rights cluster encourage you to understand
- The philosophical and historical origins of the concept of human rights
- The evolution of the international human rights regime in the post-1945 period
- The ways in which "human right" has been used as a core frame by social movements and organizations−environmental, democratic, indigenous, labor, women, queer, etc.−on a national, regional, and international scale
- The responses of individuals, states, regions, and institutions to the international human rights regime
- The growing debate on diverse approaches to human rights in different cultural, religious, and historical contexts.
Courses
| Course | Title | Gen Ed |
|---|---|---|
| GLBL 560 | Human Rights, Ethics, and Global Issues (core course) | GL |
| AFAM 422 | Human Rights and Democracy in African Diaspora Communities | GL, SS |
| AFRI 416 | Human Rights and Social Justice Movements in Africa | SS |
| ENST 225 | Water Resource Management and Human Rights | -- |
| PHIL 282 | Human Rights: Philosophical Interrogations | PH |
| SOCI 490 | Human Rights | EE |
| WMST 610 | Feminism, Sexuality, and Human Rights | GL, SS |
Course Availability
Please consult ConnectCarolina for the most current information
- Fall 2012 (as of 2/16/2012): GLBL 560; AFAM 422; ENST 225
- Spring 2012: AFAM 422; AFRI 416; WMST 610
- Fall 2011: INTS 560
- Spring 2011: AFAM 422
- Fall 2010: AFRI 416, INTS 560, WMST 610