Summer 2011 Course Schedule

Rghts of Disadv & Vulnerable Grps (LAW-989-001)
Cohen, Alfredsson

Meets: 02:30 PM - 04:20 PM (MTWTHF) - Room 500

Enrolled: 6 / Limit: 20

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Notices

Meets 5/31-6/17 *There are additional students enrolled that do not show on the summer course listing* •Exam•The exam for this course will be a take home exam. Students will have until July 13 (three weeks) after the completion of the Academy to do the exams. All exams will be done electronically. For details please visit the Academy website: www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy

Description

The course will examine how particular groups are weak and vulnerable and consequently require special protection. We will debate the situation of vulnerable groups such as people displaced from their homes as a consequence of government policies or economic hardships, indigenous peoples, disable people, gays and lesbians and how these groups are denied the most basic human rights.

Textbooks and Other Materials

The textbook information on this page was provided by the instructor. Students should use this information when considering purchases from the AU Campus Store or other vendors. Students may check to determine if books are currently available for purchase online.

All reading materials for this course will be distributed by the Academy on Human Rights during Orientation on Monday, May 30 at 5 pm. For more information please visit our website: www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy

First Class Readings

The syllabus and readings for the first two classes will be posted on our website by mid May: http://www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy/courses.cfm