IS 502 - Peace, Conflict and Human Rights

Prerequisite, graduate standing. The course analyzes theories of international and inter-group conflict and practices of resolution in the context of Human Rights, discusses Human Rights concepts have evolved since the beginning of the 20th century and traces the evolution of concepts and the institutional development required to restore and maintain Rights and, examines policy options at the international, the state, the organizational and the local level. (Offered every year.) 3 credits