PHL-210

Human Rights and Democracy in Domestic and International Contexts-GR - WR

This course introduces students to (i) the general conceptual and normative claims of democracy and the modern human rights movement and (ii) specific problems of democracy and human rights. General issues include the role and limits of national sovereignty and the moral and legal bases of human rights. Specific problems are drawn from among the following: genocide and humanitarian intervention, global poverty, religious liberty and religious tolerance, feminism and the roles of women, cultural differences in conceptions of democracy and human rights. We study both conceptual and practical issues in democracy and human rights. Three class hours.

PHL-210 Sections for Spring 2019

With the following scheduling option(s)

2 Sections Offered

PHL-210, Section 001

CRN #32028
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Robert Muhlnickel

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 06, Room 425
Jan 22nd, 2019 – May 25th, 2019Monday, Wednesday
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 06, Room 425
Date(s) Jan 22nd, 2019 – May 25th, 2019
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm

PHL-210, Section HC1

CRN #33550
HON-Hum Rights & Democ-GR - WR
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Robert Muhlnickel

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 06, Room 425
Jan 22nd, 2019 – May 25th, 2019Monday, Wednesday
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 06, Room 425
Date(s) Jan 22nd, 2019 – May 25th, 2019
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm

***Honors-eligible students can earn Honors credit for this course by completing a project consisting of Honors-level work. Interested Honors-eligible students should contact the instructor for information.***