— Human Rights in Film & Television

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Human rights depictions in film and on television, including topics: genocide (Rwanda, Armenia, Indonesia), political persecution (Guatemala), carceral abuses (U.S.), human trafficking (Europe), persecution for sexual preference (Cuba). Documenting abuse as well as remedying it. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s), Film Viewing 2.5 hour(s), Term Paper. Cross Listing: HMR 165 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Oral Skills (OL); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s), Film Viewing 2.5 hour(s), Term Paper. Cross Listing: HMR 165 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Oral Skills (OL); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).