IAF U360 - Human Rights in the Middle East

Institution:

Northeastern University

Subject:

Description:

Focuses on human rights in the Middle East. Emphasizes civil and political rights. Explores the development of human rights and briefly reviews basic definitions, concepts, legal texts, as well as mechanisms for enforcement and remedies. Offers students an opportunity to learn about human rights issues in the Middle East from a thematic and comparative perspective, examining issues of torture, extrajudicial and similar killings, liberty and security of persons, the right to vote, free speech, and freedom of the press. Explores current topics pertinent to international affairs such as counterterrorism/terrorism; democratization; and issues of interdependence with economic, social, and cultural rights.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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