LAW 0583:
International Protection of Human Rights
Fall 2025 • Section 21
• CRN 9108
Course offerings for are still tentative. The information below is subject to change.
Course Description
The course provides an introduction to the idea, history and theory of human rights. It introduces the major principles, instruments and institutions of international human rights law, and gives an overview of current issues and critical debates in human rights law. By the end of the course, students will acquire sound knowledge of the main concepts, principles, doctrines and procedures of international human rights law, their historical development, and the substantive protections of human rights at the domestic, regional, and international level. The students will also gain the ability to analyze and apply the law of human rights to factual situations and critically assess the way human rights are operationalized in practice today.
Schedule
| Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|
| T/Th 1:10-2:25 PM | TBA |
Registration Info
Equivalent Courses
You may not register for this course if you are enrolled in or have already taken the following:
- LAW 0841 (International Protection of Human Rights)
Book List/Materials
Materials To Be Announced