Models of Transitional Justice

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines transitional justice, the processes by which societies deal with the legacy of widespread human rights abuses after a period of oppression or violent conflict in order to achieve the transition to a just and stable society. The course investigates a variety of transitional justice mechanisms, such as reparations, truth commissions, reconciliation activities, and criminal tribunals. Cross-listed: CRS-3410(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and CRS-3410. Requisite Courses: HR-2100 and HR-2200, or the former HRGS-2101, or the former POL-2101 [prerequisite(s)].