Topic: Globalization and Human Rights
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-4:00pm | W | Tarbutton Hall 113C | Davis III, David. | 4 | 3443 | TBA. |
August 29, 2012- December 11, 2012
Catalog Description: Open only to senior and junior majors and others by permission of instructor. Selected topics in political science.
Semester Details: This seminar examines the influence of globalization on the realization of human rights. The course begins by exploring the many facets of globalization; including, the free flow of goods and capital, the rise of global institutions, and the movement of people and ideas across borders. The second section of the course examines globalization’s impact on human rights including, development, international labor and safety standards, environmental sustainability, the preservation of cultural identity, social welfare and democratization. We will examine the influence of a variety of actors on the intersection of globalization and human rights, including, the IMF/World bank, the WTO, Transnational Corporations, NGOs, and states. The course concludes with an examination of strategies and mechanisms for governing globalization. This course assumes the student is familiar with the origins, evolution and functions of the global human rights system, including the processes of standards setting, adjudication, implementation and enforcement.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Collection of articles on electronic reserve.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Series of three analytical essays | TBA | 90% |
| Class Participation | NA | 10% |
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