LAW 540A - Introduction to Human Rights Law
Instructor:
Mark Blair
August 24
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October 14
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Fall 2020
Section
101/201
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3
units • Graded • Fully Online
In this survey course on human rights law, students will gain a foundation in sources of law, enforcement mechanisms, and fundamental human rights derived from international law. Using case studies, decisions and commentary by governmental and non-governmental bodies, scholarly writings, and policy work and featuring human rights advocates and experts, this course will provide students with a basic understanding of human rights legal principles and processes to enable them to apply these concepts to current events and human rights abuses occurring globally.
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