Community Action for Social and Economic Rights
Spring term, Block M
M 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Professor Lucie White
3 classroom credits LAW-32370A
2, 3 or 4 optional clinical credits Spring
and/or 2 optional clinical credits Winter
This course will address theories and methods for promoting social and economic rights through community-based advocacy. It will include hands-on training in grassroots advocacy methods, such as human rights education and strategic action planning. We will situate these practices within theoretical debates about development, democracy, race, community, and power. Course requirements include weekly reflection memos, a case study, and facilitating a class session.
Both the course and clinical are well suited for foreign students without a US law degree.
Students are encouraged to consider a Winter and/or Spring Term clinical. Students who would like to participate in the optional clinical must enroll through clinical registration. Please refer to the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs (www.law.harvard.edu/academics/clinical) for clinical course registration dates and early add/drop deadlines.