LAWS C265 - International Human Rights

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

LAWS - Law School

Description:

This course will examine various aspects of the development and application today of international human rights. In particular, we will consider the extent to which domestic and international law proper have been affected by the rapid maturity of human rights law, both in a historical context and in present day conflicts and situations. The influence and application of international human rights law on U.S. legislation, case law and jurisprudence, including refugee asylum law, trade law and foreign conflicts also will form a segment of the course. In addition, the course will examine the International Bill of Human Rights and other human rights treaties adopted as part of the United Nations system and the European, Inter-American and African systems, including the treaties implementation through the courts, commissions and/or committees empowered thereunder.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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