JS 171 - Human Rights and Justice

3 units
Interdisciplinary exploration of human rights instruments, institutions, and notable human rights campaigns. The historical development of human rights and contemporary threats to the realization of fundamental dignity for humans and non-humans will also be explored. GE Area: V.

Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understanding.

Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A / LLD 100A with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Grading: Graded

Note(s): Must achieve a grade of “C” or better to fulfill Justice Studies major requirements. All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.

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