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FAIR 334C: International Human Rights

Fairhaven · 5 credits · Fairhaven College

This course examines the idea of human rights, its historical, philosophical and legal origins. It explores the notion of universal rights and examines the relativity debate. It will introduce students to rights that are guaranteed and selective substantive rights will be examined - civil and political rights; economic, social and cultural rights, and other classes of rights. Other considerations include national, regional and international institutions created to supervise implementation of and compliance with those rights. It will also consider the role of non-governmental organizations and activists who seek to enforce human rights. S/U grading.

Offered in 7 of the 26 listed terms (Fall 2021 to Fall 2026).

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Prerequisites

FAIR 203A (minimum grade S)

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (4)

FAIR 334B, GLBL 340, HGST 334, INTL 340

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Every offering in the listed terms (7 sections)