COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Prof. Sara A. Dillon,

2 credits day; 2 credits evening.

This course will examine the legal structure for the protection of children's rights across a wide range of subject areas. The topics covered will include children and the global economy (child labor); children and war (child soldiers); children and the global sex industry (sex tourism and child trafficking); children without families (including the plight of street children and inter- country adoption); and the children's movement in developed countries (with a focus on corporal punishment). In each case, the relevant treaty law and national responses will be analyzed. The course will attempt to situate children's rights in the larger context of international human rights, especially with regard to weaknesses in mechanisms of enforcement. Class participation will be an important component of this course. Students may choose to substitute a paper for the final take home examination. Will be offered 2012-2013.

Elective Course

Meets International Law Concentration Requirements

May Fulfill Legal Writing Requirement

Take Home Exam or Paper Required

International Criminal Activity