2024 Fall PBHLTH 211 001 LEC 001

2024 Fall

PBHLTH 211 001 - LEC 001

Health and Human Rights

Eric Stover, Rohini Haar

Aug 19, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
Tu, Th
11:20 am - 12:35 pm
UC LAW 113
Class #:30505
Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through School of Public Health

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 6
Enrolled: 6
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 12
Waitlist Max: 12
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.

Other classes by Rohini Haar

Course Catalog Description

The course examines the origins of health and human rights concerns and outlines a conceptual basis for human rights among health professionals. It provides an overview of the epidemiology of human rights violations worldwide and an analysis of the psychology of abuse. The course considers the role of health professionals in (1) documenting the health and social consequences of human rights violations and war; (2) treating survivors of abuse; (3) addressing specific human rights concerns of women and children; (4) identifying the impact of health policy on human rights; and (5) participating in human rights education and advocacy. The course will also examine issues of universality of human rights and cultural relativism and the role of accountability for the past abuses in prevention.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

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