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2015-2016 University Catalog

SOCW 110 - Global Perspectives on Human Rights

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Explores awareness about human rights issues around the world. Students will become familiar with current debates about human rights, especially whether rights should be culturally determined. The role of the United Nations, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, including social service organizations will be presented. Emerging issues including the rights of children; the rights to food, shelter, and health care; and racial and economic equality will be emphasized.

Notes: Open to social work and nonsocial work majors; does not count toward the social work degree requirements.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0