Human Rights Studies

Course #:  04094011
Credit Type:  ELECTIVE
Credit:  0.5
Pre/Co Requisite:  No
College Credit:  No
College Hours Earned:  0
Grade Level:  10-12
Description:  Human Rights Studies will provide an overview of the history, central concepts, and practices within the field. It will study the foundations of the idea of human rights in various civilizations and cultures, evaluate its legacy within the world and world cultures, and examine its meaning and relevance in dealing with major issues in the contemporary world. It will address the evolution of international human rights, the various violations of human rights that occur around the world and the instruments designed for the protection of human rights.