Winter Quarter 2025

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HMR 130: “Human Rights and the Revolutionary Left”

This course delves into the complex and often contentious relationship between revolutionary leftist movements and human rights struggles, with a focus on case studies from Latin America (tentatively Montoneros, the Shining Path, and the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement). Students will explore the historical context of leftist movements and revolutionary guerrillas in Latin America, and investigate the theoretical underpinnings and ideological frameworks of revolutionary leftist groups and their impact on human rights discourse. In the course, students will also learn how to analyze primary sources and conduct original research in the Digital National Security Archive. The class structure will combine both lecture and group discussions to consider the ethical and practical dilemmas faced by activists and policymakers when navigating the tension between revolutionary ideals and human rights protections. For more information you can contact Professor Luna-Victoria, lunavictoria@ucdavis.edu.