Course ID
041481
Course Description
This course is the study of the role and responsibility of national, transnational and social media in promoting human rights and cultural understanding, and in documenting human rights violations at varying levels, such as government oppression, civil or political turmoil, armed conflict, ethnic cleansing, and genocide. Conversely, it will also examine the role of human rights instruments and monitoring in protecting media workers and rights to free expression. Through audio, visuals, readings, discussions and case studies, students will develop the skills needed to identify, understand and critically evaluate abusive situations and to analyze the character of media coverage of human rights challenges and the global impact of, and response to, the coverage.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Course Requisites
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
GLO455
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No