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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2015-2016
HON 493 Honors Project (½ or 1)
An independent study in general education in preparation or completion
of the Honors Independent Project. All Honors projects require approval
by the Harrison Honors Committee. Typically, the Honors Project is begun
the spring of the junior year and completed the fall of the senior year. HON
493 may be repeated with consent. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
HRC - Human Rights and Conflict Studies
HRC 200 Introduction to Human Rights (1)
A critical examination of human rights concepts and their practical
applications from the perspective of a variety of disciplines in the
humanities and social sciences. A Leadership Studies designated course.
Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing.
HRC 300 Colloquium on Human Rights (¼)
A capstone experience for the minor in human rights and conflict studies.
For this project, students in the minor come together, under the guidance
of a faculty member (or members) to share their various perspectives on
human rights and create (individually or communally) a final product,
which can take several possible forms, such as an integrative essay,
performance, or community action plan. Prerequisite: completion of the
area requirements for the minor; the fifth course may be taken concurrently.
HRC 434 Introduction to International Human Rights Law (1)
A seminar course on international law with an emphasis on human
rights. Concepts and principles, functions and processes associated with
international law are applied to general categories of human rights. Special
attention is paid to the International Criminal Court, war crimes, genocide,
children’s rights, human trafficking, modern slavery, workers’ rights,
gender and health issues, the environment, indigenous rights, torture, and
punishment. Student engagement with a human rights institution is a
requirement. Prerequisite: at least junior standing. Spring of odd numbered
years.