International Studies 345 - Advanced Themes in Human Rights

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Macalester College

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This course closely investigates critical issues facing today's human rights movement. Using a case-study approach, it explores the cultural, historical, and political context of human rights violations, and the philosophical and practical dilemmas involved in constructing responses. We first focus on broadly contested rights, and then examine reasons for and responses to massive human rights tragedies. Every spring. Prior coursework on human rights, or instructor's permission, required. Next offered Fall 2008. (4 credits)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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