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HRTS 201Foundations and Critiques of Human Rights

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Human Rights

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

A historical and cross-cultural overview and critique of the bases for human rights. This course will allow students to explore key questions related to justice, dignity, liberty, equality, solidarity, and morality. Students will be introduced to a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives through which they will develop an understanding of philosophical and political critiques of human rights.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed the following:
    • HRTS101 - Introduction to Human Rights (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001753913 / 25MW 10:00–11:20

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