Fall 2025
Universal Human Rights: Ideas and Challenges
Dates: September 15, 2025 - December 13, 2025Day/Time: Monday 9:10 PM - 12:00 AM EDT
Level: 200-Level
Certificate: Human Rights
Instructor: Chiahao Hsu, National Sun Yat-sen University
The concept of human rights is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been the subject of debate and discussion over the years. One of the key questions that arises when discussing human rights is whether they are natural and universal, or whether they are socially constructed and context-dependent. By studying the history, practice and challenges of human rights, students gain a deeper understanding of the importance of human rights in contemporary society.
Credits: 3 US / 6 ECTS