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CRJS 4150: Capstone: International Justice and Human Rights
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Course Credit Hours
5 hours
Walden University assigns credit hours based on the number and type of assignments that enable students to achieve the course learning objectives. In general, each semester credit equals about 42 hours of total student work and each quarter credit equals about 28 hours of total student work. This time requirement represents an approximate average for undergraduate work and the minimum expectations for graduate work. The number and kind of activities estimated to ful�ll time requirements will vary by degree level and student learning style, and by student familiarity with the delivery method and course content.
Course Description
In this capstone course, students have the opportunity to discover new concepts and synthesize existing knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program, keeping in mind the end goal of future positive social change. They �rst focus their attention on the basic rights of all human beings and the rule of law in the international arena—topics of increasing global importance. Students also investigate real-world examples of human rights violations, both domestic and international, and they assess responses and resolutions to such violations. Finally, students develop a project or paper that integrates and applies the concepts of international justice, rule of law, and/or human rights in their area of concentration. (Prerequisites: CRJS 1001.)
Course Prerequisites
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Analyze how human rights and the rule of law applies to international justice
Analyze causes and consequences of human rights violations
Analyze responses and solutions to human rights violations
Apply concepts of human rights, rule of law, and international justice to a Capstone Project
CRJS 1001
Course Outcomes
As a result of successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
Required Course Text(s) and Other Materials to Be Furnished by the Student
Please visit the university bookstore via your Walden student portal to ensure you are obtaining the correct version of any course texts and/or materials noted in the following section. When you receive your materials, make sure that all required items are included.
Textbooks
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Donnelly, J. (2013). Universal human rights in theory and practice (3rd. ed.). Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.
Note: If the print edition of this book is referenced here, electronic versions also may be available and may be acceptable for use in this course. If an electronic version is listed, no print version is available.
Other readings (journal articles, websites, book excerpts, etc.) are assigned throughout the course and may be found within each week.
Media
Walden University, LLC. (2010). Map of international human rights violations around the world. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Docherty, N. (Producer). (2007). On our watch: The �rst genocide of the 21st century [Documentary �lm]. In Frontline. Boston, MA: PBS. Available from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/darfur/view/
Articles
Ameh, R. K. (2006). Doing justice after con�ict: The case for Ghana's National Reconciliation Commission. Canadian Journal of Law and Society/Revue Canadienne Droit et Societe, 21(1), 85–1 09.
Amnesty International USA. (2008). USA: Investigation, prosecution, remedy, accountability for human rights violations in the 'war on terror'. Retrieved from http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/AMR51/151/2008/en/5c2ed6d8- c218-11dd-96cb-158126a8c809/amr511512008en.html
Amnesty International USA. (n.d.). Human rights in the United States. Retrieved from http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/countries/americas/usa
Buergenthal, T. (2009). The contemporary signi�cance of international human rights law. Leiden Journal of International Law, 22(2), 217–223.
Human Rights Watch. (2010). Human rights watch topics. Retrieved from http://www.hrw.org/en/topics
International Center for Transitional Justice. (2009). E�ective remedies to human rights violations. Retrieved from http://ictj.org/sites/default/�les/ICTJ-Global-Rights-Remedies-2009-English.pdf
O�ce of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (2005). Basic principles and guidelines on the right to a remedy and reparation for victims of gross violations of international human rights law and serious violations
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of international humanitarian law. Retrieved from http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/RemedyAndReparation.aspx
Sche�er, D. J. (2003). Beyond occupation law. The American Journal of International Law, 97(4), 842–860.
United Nations. (1948). The universal declaration of human rights. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/
United Nations. (n.d.). United Nations and the rule of law. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/ruleo�aw/
Verdeja, E. (2008). A critical theory of reparative justice. Constellations: An International Journal of Critical and Democratic Theory, 15(2), 208–222.
Walden University Writing Center. (2009). APA style. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm
Walden University Writing Center. (2009). Prewriting. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/325.htm
Walden University Writing Center. (2009). Topic sentences. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/666.htm
Documents
Writing an Annotated Bibliography
Optional Resources
Additional resources to support and enhance your learning of a topic are listed in each Learning Resources area.
Grammar and Plagiarism Checking
The Center for Student Success (CSS) at Walden University has partnered with service providers to provide free, automated grammar instruction and plagiarism detection to all students. These services are available via links along the left column of the Writing Center home page (http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/).
Tutoring Services
Walden o�ers a variety of online tutoring services for undergraduate students. Visit the Writing Center's Tutoring page (http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/Tutoring.htm) to access online tutoring services in writing, mathematics, statistics, and additional subjects.
Walden's team of professional writing consultants is available for questions and tutoring on writing issues such as scholarly voice, grammar, and idea development. The Student User Guide here (http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/285.htm) provides information on how to use the Writing Center's services.
Each Learning Resources area lists additional resources to support and enhance your learning of a topic. Not every week will have optional resources.
Course Requirements
In order to successfully complete this course, you need to:
1. Complete all 6 weeks in a systematic, comprehensive, and timely manner.
2. Complete all reading assignments.
3. Actively participate and submit thoughtful posts and responses in online Discussions.
4. Complete all written Application Assignments.
5. Complete the Capstone Project.
Course Schedule
A complete course schedule with due dates is located at the end of this Syllabus.
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Course Calendar
A printable course calendar is located in the Term Calendar area.
Evaluation and Grading Scale
Course grades, as shown below, will be based on participation and completion of assignments. For a passing grade, students must obtain 60% or higher. (Note: Although a grade of D is a passing grade for this course, students receiving �nancial aid need to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to remain in good standing.)
Grade Points Percent
A 900–1000 90–100
B 800–899 80–89
C 700–799 70–79
D 600–699 60–69
F Below 600 below 60
Grades will be determined by a percentage of total points earned on all assignments. Grades will be posted in the My Grades area, and will be updated frequently throughout the term. Speci�c evaluation criteria for each type of assignment are located in the Course Info area.
Assignment Total Points Possible
Discussion* 350
Application** 500
Capstone Project*** 150
Total 1,000
* Discussion participation is graded on a scale of 50 points, based on 25 points for the Discussion Post and 25 points for the Discussion Response each week (50 points total) for 6 weeks. (Week 6 has two Discussions.) For more information, see the Discussion Posting and Response Rubric, located in the Course Info area.
** Each Application Assignment is graded on a scale of 125 points. For more information, see the Application Assignment and Writing Rubric, located in the Course Info area.
*** The Capstone Project is graded on a scale of 150 points. For more information, see the Capstone Project and Writing Rubric, located in the Course Info area.
Note: Skipping or waiving assignments is never an option in any Walden University course. If you do not complete one or more of the course assignments, the Instructor has the right to lower the �nal grade.
Walden's Grading Policy
Additional information on Walden's grading policies can be located at http://catalog.waldenu.edu/
Course Delivery Method
The online BS in Criminal Justice courses at Walden University are delivered via distance learning using an established online platform. As a result, you will be able to complete academic work in a �exible manner. Instructors interact with students throughout the course and assess all assignments.
Course Format and Weekly Elements
The course consists of 6 weeks, and each week contains activities and assignments designed to increase understanding and application of a given topic. Each week includes some or all of the following elements:
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Introduction and Learning Objectives
The Introduction presents an overview of the week's topic. The Learning Objectives indicate what you should know or be able to do by the end of the week and what demonstrates your mastery of the Learning Objectives. This information can be found by clicking on each week's button on the left side of your course screen.
Learning Resources
The Learning Resources for each week may include readings from the course text(s), journal articles, online readings, links to websites, digital and media resources, and PowerPoint slides or presentations. You will need to complete the readings in order to complete the week's assignments.
Discussion
Online Discussion is an important activity based on the underlying belief that students learn from one another. For each required Discussion question, you are required to craft a post to the prompt and to respond to at least one of your colleagues' postings. Note that you are welcome (and encouraged) to respond to more than one colleague. If there is more than one Discussion question for the week, complete the questions in the order they are listed unless otherwise instructed.
Application
An Application Assignment is often a written assignment submitted to the Instructor for evaluation. Complete assignment directions are in the Application area, including how and where to submit the assignment, and the due date. If there is more than one Application for the week, click on each Application link to access each one. Please note that you should keep a copy of your Application Assignments on your computer in case of any technical di�culties.
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project is due by Day 7 of Week 5.
Course Policies
It is expected that all course assignments, including Discussion postings and responses, will be submitted by the designated due date. Your Instructor may clarify the calendar due date for your assignments.
Assignments within each week are cumulative and reinforcing. Thus, all course assignments are to be completed and submitted.
When e-mailing the Instructor, please include the following heading in your e-mail subject line so that your Instructor will recognize and read your e-mail: last name, �rst initial, and course number. For example, an e-mail sent by student Sally Ride for this course would include in the subject line RideSCRJS4150.
Preferred Methods for Delivering Assignments
All Discussion postings and responses need to be made in each week's Discussion area of the course. Please do not e-mail postings to the Instructor or other students.
Be sure that all documents are saved and submitted as a ".doc" or ".rtf" �le unless otherwise indicated in the assignment directions.
All technical questions should be directed to the Student Support Team. The team's contact information is in the Student support area.
All assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) on the day assigned (which is 1:59 a.m. Eastern Time (ET)). The time stamp in the classroom will re�ect Eastern Time (ET), regardless of your time zone. As long as your submission time stamp is not later than 1:59 a.m. ET, you have submitted on time.
Feedback Schedule
Feedback will be provided regularly by your Instructor. Each Instructor has a unique way of providing feedback. If you believe you are not getting enough feedback, you are strongly encouraged to contact your Instructor and ask for more. For more information on Instructor feedback, go to the Faculty members' accessibility area of Student policy excerpts, located in the Guidelines and Policies area.
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Late Discussion postings may be considered for partial credit if they are posted to the Discussion area up until Day 2 of the following week in which they were assigned. After Day 2 of the following week, zero points will be awarded for late postings.
Late Assignments may be submitted up until the end of the week following the due date for partial credit, after which zero points will be awarded.
The Instructor will log on to the course Discussion areas 3–5 days a week to evaluate and respond to Discussions. Please note that the Instructor will not respond to every posting/response.
Written assignments will be returned no later than one week after the assignment due date. Most Instructors will send feedback when a written assignment is returned.
Policies on Late Assignments
Timeliness and good time management are critical skills for success both in school and in life. Should you encounter an unanticipated and uncontrollable life event that may prevent you from meeting an assignment deadline, contact the Instructor immediately to request an extension. Any request for repeated or longer extensions will be at the Instructor's discretion. Chronic late submission of work will adversely a�ect your grade.
Examples of unanticipated and uncontrollable life events include: a health crisis for you or an immediate family member for whom you are a caregiver; extended and extraordinarily severe weather events that disrupt communications; or being called to military duty. Poor time management, other work commitments, vacations, not reading or following the course Syllabus, or failure to obtain the appropriate books or computer equipment are not events that warrant special consideration.
Along with the above policy, these guidelines are in e�ect:
Resubmitting Assignments
Resubmission of revised work may be requested by either the Instructor or the student for signi�cant instructional purposes only, i.e., including previously omitted work or revising substandard writing. The Instructor will determine the due date for submitting revised work. The �nal grade will be the average of the original grade and the grade awarded to the resubmitted work. (Because of the intensive, fast pace of these courses, it will not be possible for students to resubmit work in order to correct surface errors or gain a few additional points.)
Students with Disabilities
Students in this course who have a disability that might prevent them from fully demonstrating their abilities should contact the director of disability services at [email protected] or at 1-800-925-3368, ext. 312-1205 and +1-612-925-3368 or https://www.waldenu.edu/contact for international toll-free numbers as soon as possible to initiate disability veri�cation and discuss accommodations that may be necessary to ensure full participation in the successful completion of course requirements.
Academic Integrity and Honesty
Walden University expects you to act with integrity and honesty in your academic courses. See the Guidelines and Policies area for more details.
Student Resources
Walden University wants you to succeed. See the Guidelines and Policies area for information about policies and resources that Walden has in place to help you achieve your personal, academic, and professional goals.
Classroom Participation
In accordance with US Department of Education guidance regarding class participation, Walden University requires that all students submit their required Week 1 assignments within each course(s) during the �rst 7 calendar days of class. The �rst calendar day of class is the o�cial start date of the course as posted on your myWalden academic page.
Assignments submitted prior to the o�cial start date will not count toward your participation.
Financial Aid cannot be released without class participation as de�ned above.
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Walden University, LLC. (2010). Map of international human rights violations around the world. Baltimore, MD: Author.
"Human Rights Violations"
Review Course Preview and read Course Introduction (located in the left navigation bar)
Course Text: Donnelly, J. (2013). Universal human rights in theory and practice(3rd. ed.). Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.
Chapter 1, "The Concept of Human Rights" Chapter 2, "The Universal Declaration Model" Chapter 3, "Equal Concern and Respect"
Article: Scheffer, D. J. (2003). Beyond occupation law. The American Journal of International Law,97(4), 842–8 60.
United Nations. (1948). The universal declaration of human rights. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/
United Nations. (n.d.). United Nations and the rule of law. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/en/ruleoflaw/
Students who have already taken, and successfully completed, at least one or more class(es) with Walden will be dropped ONLY from any class(es) in which they are not participating if they do not complete their assignments by the end of the 7th day.
Students who are taking their �rst class with Walden, and do not complete their assignments by the end of the 7th day, will be administratively withdrawn from the university.
If you have any questions about your assignments, or you are unable to complete your assignments, please contact your faculty member.
Weekly Course Schedule
The weekly course schedule below outlines the assignments and due dates for the course. For full assignment details and directions, see each corresponding weekly area.
A course term calendar is available in the Term Calendar area.
Week 1 Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Resources Media
Readings
Discussion Understanding Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Post due by Day 4 of Week 1
Response due by Day 6 of Week 1
Application Selecting a Topic
Assignment due by Day 7 of Week 1
Capstone Project The Capstone Project integrates and applies the concepts of human rights, the rule of law, or international justice with/to your area of concentration in the Criminal Justice Program. Your topic should relate to one of the three concepts: human rights, the rule of law, or international justice.
Although the Capstone Project is not to be submitted until Day 7 of Week 5, you should become familiar with the project requirements and have them in mind as you proceed through the course. Please see the Capstone Project Guidelines in Course Info, or in Week 1 or Week 5 Capstone Project area of the course for further information.
Week 2 Factors of Human Rights Violations
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Map of International Human Rights Violations Around the World "Causes"
Course Text: Publication manual of the American Psychological Association Chapter 8: "Works Credited in the Text" Chapter 9: "Reference List"
Course Text: Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice Chapter 11, "Democracy, Development, and Human Rights." Chapter 12, "Group Rights and Human Rights" Chapter 13, "Nondiscrimination for All: The Case of Sexual Minorities"
Article: Buergenthal, T. (2009). The contemporary significance of international human rights law. Leiden Journal of International Law, 22(2), 217–2 23.
Article: Human Rights Watch. (2010). Human rights watch topics. Retrieved from http://www.hrw.org/en/topics
Publication manual of the American Psychological AssociationChapter 8: "Works Credited in the Text"Chapter 9: "Reference List"
Course Text: Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice Chapter 5, "A Brief History of Human Rights" Chapter 14, "The West and Economic and Social Rights"
Article: Amnesty International USA. (2008). USA: Investigation, prosecution, remedy, accountability for human rights violations in the 'war on terror.' Retrieved from http://www.amnestyusa.org/news?id=ENGAMR511512008
Article: Amnesty International USA. (n.d.). Human rights in the United States. Retrieved from http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/countries/americas/usa?id=1011100
Article: Walden University Writing Center. (2009). APA style. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm
Writing an Annotated Bibliography
Resources Media
Discussion Human Rights Violations—Factors and Consequences
Post due by Day 4 of Week 2
Response due by Day 6 of Week 2
Application Reference Page
Assignment due by Day 7 of Week 2
Week 3 Human Rights Violations in the United States
Resources Readings
Document
Discussion U.S. Human Rights Violations
Post due by Day 4 of Week 3
Response due by Day 6 of Week 3
Application Outline and Annotated Bibliography
Assignment due by Day 7 of Week 3
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Map of International Human Rights Violations Around the World "Responses"
Video: Docherty, N. (Producer). (2007). On our watch: The �rst genocide of the 21st century [Documentary film]. In Frontline. Boston, MA: PBS. Available from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/darfur/view/
Chapter 6, " Seven More U.N. Resolutions are Passed" (3:55 minutes) Chapter 7, " Eight More U.N. Resolutions are Passed" (8:02 minutes) Chapter 8, "A Flicker of Hope, Finally" (10 minutes)
Course Text: Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice Chapter 11, "International Human Rights Regimes" Chapter 12, "Human Rights and Foreign Policy"
Article: Walden University Writing Center. (2009). Prewriting. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/325.htm
Article: Walden University Writing Center. (2009). Topic sentences. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/666.htm
Map of International Human Rights Violations Around the World "Remedies/Outcomes"
Article: Verdeja, E. (2008). A critical theory of reparative justice. Constellations: An International Journal of Critical and Democratic Theory, 15(2), 208–222. Article: International Center for Transitional Justice. (2009). E�ective remedies to human rights violations. Retrieved from http://ictj.org/sites/default/�les/ICTJ-Global- Rights-Remedies-2009-English.pdf Article: O�ce of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. (2005). Basic principles and guidelines on the right to a remedy and reparation for victims of gross violations of international human rights law and serious violations of international humanitarian law. Retrieved from http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/RemedyAndReparation.aspx Article: Ameh, R. K. (2006). Doing justice after con�ict: The case for Ghana's National Reconciliation Commission. Canadian Journal of Law and Society/Revue Canadienne Droit et Societe, 21(1), 85–109.
Week 4 Responses to Human Rights Violations
Resources Media
Readings
Discussion Responses to Human Rights Violations
Post due by Day 4 of Week 4
Response due by Day 6 of Week 4
Application Feedback on Draft
Assignment due by Day 7 of Week 4
Week 5 Remedies to Human Rights Violations
Resources Media
Readings
Discussion Remedies for Human Rights Violations
Post due by Day 4 of Week 5
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Course Text: Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice Chapter 15: "Genocide and Humanitarian Intervention"
Response due by Day 6 of Week 5
Application There is no Application Assignment this week.
Capstone Project The Capstone Project that was assigned at the beginning of the course is due by Day 7 this week. Please see the Capstone Project Guidelines in Course Info, or in Week 1 or Week 5 Capstone Project area of the course for further information.
Week 6 Re�ections
Resources Readings
Discussions Discussion 1: Understanding of Human Rights, the Rule of Law, and International Justice
Post due by Day 3 of Week 6
Response due by Day 5 of Week 6
Discussion 2: Final Thoughts on the Capstone Project
Post due by Day 4 of Week 6
Response due by Day 7 of Week 6
Application There is no Application Assignment this week.
Other Assignments
Course Evaluation due by Day 7 of Week 6
