LGS 138 - International Law and Human Rights

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Introduces students to the scope and sources of international law, jurisdiction and dispute mechanism in the international community. Students will explore fundamental human rights, focusing on genocide, civil rights, and war crimes. Students will also discuss arms control and the laws of war. Lab fee $10.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Note: Credit is not given for LGS 138 and also CJS 138.

Course Outcomes:

Describe subjects of international law
Explain the role of the United Nations and international organizations in making, enforcing and adjudicating international law
Define the scope of international law and its enforceability
Explain the process of negotiating, ratifying, observing and terminating treaties
Compare and contrast principles of international jurisdiction
Define fundamental human rights
Compare and contrast regional systems of preserving human rights
Explain the role of the United Nations in preserving human rights
Explain the role of the United Nations and states in peacekeeping
Explain the rights of states to use force
Apply international legal principles relevant to current issues and events in global politics
Prepare legal brief on current issues in global politics, focusing on legal principles, rather than political, economic or policy concerns