International Human Rights

Subject	Course No.	Credit Value
Sociology	SOCI 3605	Three (3) credit hours

The course explores the main themes and tensions in the field of international human rights. The topics discussed include the meaning, evolution, and typology of human rights, the universality of human rights, international human rights law and organizations, torture and genocide, gender-based repression, children’s rights, globalization, and the war on terror.

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Instructor: Dr. Ahmad Rahmanian
Prerequisite: None

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

• Appreciate the complexity and applicability of the field of international human rights.
• Examine human rights as related to specific categories of vulnerable groups.
• Think critically and develop reasonable views about some basic international human rights issues.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• 8 x Assignments (88%)
• 8 x Discussion activities (12%)

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about our payment options.

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