Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy (HGHRS Courses)

International Human Rights: Applying Human Rights in Africa

CAS PO 378/CAS IR 352 (4 Credits)

TR 2:00-3:15 PM

Studies the growing international influence on politics of human rights principles, documents, and organizations, drawing especially on African cases such as Congo, Zimbabwe, and Sudan. The class explores the relationship between civil and political rights and economic, social, and culture rights. We consider debates over claims of universality vs. cultural relativism, individual vs. group rights, and ways to improve human rights enforcement well respecting local cultures. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Ethical Reasoning, Teamwork/Collaboration.

Instructor: Professor Timothy P. Longman