PS 488

fall 2025

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International Human Rights Law

Credit: 3 hours.

International human rights are a fundamental yet contested norm in global politics. This course analyzes the post-WWII legal framework, central actors, mechanisms, and the effectiveness of the human rights regime. Topics include the causes of human rights violations, methods of assessment, and the roles of domestic politics, institutions, and civil society. The course also explores the influence of external forces, states, NGOs, and international institutions on human rights practices.

3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: PS 280 or PS 281 or PS 283, at least six hours of Political Science credit, or consent of the instructor.

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