PLSC 342 - Human Rights in a Global Perspective

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of the philosophical, cultural and theoretical bases of human rights institutions, practices, problems, and problems at the international and domestic levels with special focus on the Third World. The course will define and analyze the causes of human rights violations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and assess the efficacy of such international and regional organizations as the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and the Organization of African Unity in protecting and promoting these rights. Offered when demand is sufficient.

Prerequisite(s): PLSC 140 or permission of the instructor.