HTY 325 - The History of Human Rights

3 CR

This course will trace the evolution of human rights from ancient religious and secular traditions to their influence on the struggle for human rights and social justice today. Students will explore the historical events, ideas, and legal developments that contributed to our modern understanding of universal human rights. (This course is cross-listed with HGH 325).

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101, HTY 103 and HTY 104 or HTY 105 and HTY 106, or permission of instructor.