SEC 6320

Human Rights and National Security

6320 Human Rights and National Security (3-0). This course gives students a clear understanding of what constitutes human rights. The course also explores why human rights and human security have become such major players in policy, as well as important aspects of the work that NGOs and other non-state actors conduct. Of particular importance to this course is conducting an analysis of the role of civil society (human rights NGOs, church groups, and grassroots groups). The course features important writings by practitioners and experts in the field.

Units: 3.0