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GEN 211 Ethics and Human Rights

Pharos University in Alexandria Faculty of Dentistry. GEN 211 Ethics and Human Rights. Dr. Walid Fahmy. Ethics and Human Rights 2[2-0-0].

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GEN 211 Ethics and Human Rights

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  1. Pharos University in Alexandria Faculty of Dentistry GEN 211 Ethics and Human Rights Dr. Walid Fahmy

  2. Ethics and Human Rights 2[2-0-0] • The general theory of human rights, definitions of human rights, Egyptian and international laws, Islamic legislature, nature of human rights, recognition of human rights. Resource of human rights, types of human rights, freedom of bodies, freedom of ideas, economical rights, social rights, protection of human rights: legal protection, administration protection, syndicate protection. Constitutional and administrational legacy. HU141_Lect 1

  3. References • Universal Human Rights: Theory and Practice, Jack Donnelly, Cornel University Press, 2002 • Dental Ethics at chairside: Professional Principles and practical applications, David T& David.J.Sokol,2Th Edition, Georgetown University Press Washington, DC • Ethics (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy)http://www.iep.utm.edu/ethics/ • Human Rights Resource Centerhttp://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/edumat/presentations/presentations.htm HU141_Lect 1

  4. Topics • Introduction to Ethics and Human Rights • Ethics and Social Responsibility • Dental Ethics • Historical Evolution and General Theory of Human Rights • Definition and Classification of Human Rights • Universal Declaration of Human Rights • Egyptian Law and International Law • Societal Human Rights (apartheid) HU141_Lect 1

  5. Interactive Learning • A word about the course (Ethics and Human Rights) • Learning Pyramid HU141_Lect 1

  6. This Course • This course provides a theoretical and historical introduction to human rights, on the premise that a sound understanding of contemporary practice and debates requires grounding in their historical and theoretical roots and foundations. • Through lectures and class discussions, the course aims to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, prevent, and alleviate the human suffering caused by human rights violations. HU141_Lect 1

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  8. Interactive Learning Assignments • At the beginning of each lecture, each student shall submit one page containing: • Student Name ID Number Date • Main Issues • Question (s) /Comments • Use of other sources including the internet is encourages • Each assignment shall be graded based on: • Clarity • Objectivity and relevance • Comments and Questions shall be the focus of in-class discussions. • Copying (from one another) may be treated as plagiarism HU141_Lect 1

  9. Grading • Assignments&participation 40 points • Quiz 20 points • Mid Term Exam 1 40 points • Final 100 points HU141_Lect 1

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