LAW 6058 is also offered in Spring 2024
LAW 6058 is also offered in Spring 2022
Spring 2024 | LAW 6058 Section 001: Human Rights Advocacy (60162)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Class Attributes:
Law Lottery Attribute
- Meets With:
GLOS 5403 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 30
- Enrollment Status:
Closed (5 of 5 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will study the histories, philosophies and activities of human rights activists and organizations. The course examines the theoretical basis of the human rights movement, the principles underlying key organizations in the human rights field, as well as their strategies, tactics, and programs. The class will use case studies and other active methods to understand and to evaluate the work of human rights activists. Topics to be considered include fact-finding and documentation, campaigns on human rights issues, cultural relativism, economic rights, and corporate responsibility for human rights. Students will consider the basic organizational structure and fundraising needs of NGOs. Students will design and present a research project based on their selection of in-class topics. Readings include material on the history of NGOs; roots and development of the human rights movement; analysis of key NGOs; advocacy within international institutions; and reports and publications from NGOs working in the field.
- Class Notes:
- https://www.law.umn.edu/course/6058/human-rights-advocacy
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/60162/1243
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