May 02, 2026  
2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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GOVT 4334 - International Human Rights


Credit(s): 3

Studies the sources of human rights and the evolution of an international human rights norm. Investigates the struggle between international human rights and state sovereignty, the question of universalism versus cultural relativism, and the motivations for state-sponsored torture and its effectiveness. Analyzes first-hand accounts of torture. 
Prerequisite(s): GOVT 2301  and GOVT 2302  



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