Course Description
A historical survey of human rights as a concept and political cause in international law, transnational movements, and global events from the 18th century to the present.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts or information.
Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.
Evaluate key concepts, principles, arguments, and contexts in founding documents of the American republic, including the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and a representative selection of the Federalist Papers; and,
Evaluate key milestones in progress and challenges in the effort to form a more perfect Union, including the arguments and contexts surrounding the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Letter from Birmingham Jail, as well as other texts that reflect the breadth of American experiences.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Class Participation | 70 points |
Film reflection | 50 points |
Quizzes and Discussion Board Posts | 100 points |
Film Sources and Topic | 80 points |
Midterm Exam | 100 points |
Final Exam | 100 points |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
465-500 points | A |
450-464 points | A- |
435-449 points | B+ |
415-434 points | B |
400-414 points | B- |
385-399 points | C+ |
365-384 points | C |
350-364 points | C- |
335-349 points | D+ |
315-334 points | D |
300-314 points | D- |
0-299 points | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance is required for this class. There are no excused or unexcused absences (please no doctor's notes). Every student has 3 "sick days" to cover emergencies of any kind. After missing 3 classes, each additional missed class will impact the student's participation grade by deducting 15 points off their participation points for the class. Students should use their 3 unpenalized absences wisely and save them for true necessities so that excessive absences do not accrue and impact their final grade.
Leaving class early or arriving to class late may also result in -5 penalties against participation. Being on your phone in class, or behaving in a manner that is distracting to the instructor or classmates may also result in -5 penalties against participation.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.