Unit of Study: GOVT6117 - International Politics of Human Rights
This unit introduces students to the notion of human rights, outlines international human rights enforcement mechanisms and the application of human rights standards globally. Throughout the course we consider the evolution of human rights and consider questions about the adequacy of existing human rights machinery. We examine criticisms by a range of commentators of the UN and other international rights institutions and discuss alternatives for protecting international human rights. We also look at the role played by Non-Government Organisations in advancing and protecting human rights throughout the world.
Classes: Block mode
Assessment: Literature review; research project; in-class assignments/tests
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This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Graduate Certificate in Cultural Studies
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Graduate Certificate in Development Studies
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Graduate Certificate in Human Rights
Graduate Certificate in Human Rights.
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Graduate Certificate in International Studies
Graduate Certificate in International Studies.
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Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy.
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Graduate Diploma in Commerce
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Graduate Diploma in Cultural Studies
Graduate Diploma in Cultural Studies.
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Graduate Diploma in Development Studies
The core of the Development Studies program provides a critical and multidisciplinary perspective on the global, national and local level of the development process. Professionals in the field of development face unprecedented challenges in managing change towards ethnically, environmentally and politically sustainable ends.
more...
Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
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Graduate Diploma in International Studies
Graduate Diploma in International Studies.
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