PSCI 3802
Globalization and Human Rights
An examination of the various dimensions and meanings of globalization and its relationship with human rights. The main emphasis will be on the implications of the emerging global economy for economic, social, political and cultural rights.
2026
Topics
- Human Rights in World Politics: International Bill of Human Rights
- The Rise of Corporation and Economic Globalization
- The Globalization of Poverty: Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs)
- Economic Shock Therapy: Disaster Capitalism from Chile to Haiti
Readings
- Leilani Farha. “Report of the Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing as a Component of the Right to an Adequate Standard of Living, and on the Right to Non-Discrimination in This
- Context” Note by the Secretariat. Human Rights Council. Geneva: UN, 18 Jan. 2017.
Prerequisites & course information
Also listed as SOCI 3027 , ANTH 3027 . Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing and one of: PSCI 2601 , PSCI 2602 , LAWS 2105 , PHIL 2103 or ( ANTH 1001 and ANTH 1002 ), or ( SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002 ). Lectures three hours a week.