HR-32103 credit hours

Human Rights Institutions

Human Rights · 3 hrs Lecture

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HR-3210 prerequisites

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HR-2100International Human Rights Law in Context
HR-2200History of Human Rights in Canada
HRGS-2101not in the 2026-27 calendar
POL-2101not in the 2026-27 calendar

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Where HR-3210 counts

Required by 2 programs:

  • HR 3-YEAR BA
  • HR 4-YEAR BA

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Description

This course analyzes the role of specialized Canadian and international human rights institutions, such as human rights commissions and tribunals. The course provides an understanding of the legislative frameworks for select institutions and procedures for accessing selected human rights institutions, and assesses the societal impact of such commissions and tribunals through their educational functions as well as case decisions.

Requisite courses

HR-2100 or HR-2200 or HRGS-2101 or POL-2101 [prerequisite(s)].

Lecture

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