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HUMAN RIGHTS IN LAW AND SOCIETY

LEGALST 409
Course Description

Introduction to the theory, the politics and the sociology of human rights. Main themes: international human rights legal regime, questions of why human rights have become "legalized," and what the consequences of this legalization are on the ground.

Prerequisties

LEGALST/SOC 131 , LEGALST/POLISCI 217 , or Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.5

5.43% from Historical

Completion Rate
92.86%

-3.67% from Historical

A Rate
64.29%

79.51% from Historical

Class Size
70

89.19% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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