The primary focus of this course is to trace the history of human rights since 1990. We will trace the international history of the international human rights movement after the end of the Cold War. Our purpose will be to understand the politics and intellectual history of human rights “after the end of history.” We will examine the transformations that occurred in the 1990s by first tracing the deep roots of abuses prior to 1990, and then analyze what changed in the 1990s. By the end of the course students will have made significant improvements in their understanding of how to study and write the history of human rights. Students will be able to think critically about human rights history and its relevance for the modern world. Students will also see their ability to use and manipulate academic English significantly improved.
- Teacher: Dr. Felix Jimenez
- Teacher: Nanami Momiki