International human rights law established the norms, jurisprudence and legal infrastructure necessary to promote the implementation of international human rights standards. This course introduces key substantive and institutional issues and explores the establishment of standards, international human rights treaties, their implementation mechanisms and the expanding body of jurisprudence that make up this discipline at the crossroads of law and development.

Code
LW3041
Name
INTERNAT'L HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
College Level=Junior OR PO1011GE110 OR PO1012 OR PO1011CCR
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
LW (Law)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4080
Last update with CAMS
The course provides a clear understanding of the significance and limitations of international human rights law
The course familiarizes students with the specific treaties that make up the body of international human rights law.
The course familiarizes students with key components of international humanitarian law.
The course provides an opportunity for succinct, well-organized oral expression during in-class discussion and the moot court.
The course encourages reflective, well-structured written work with citations from assigned reading.