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HR 20000: Introduction to Human Rights at Hunter College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Introduction to Human Rights (HR 20000) at Hunter College has 5 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 5 sections has an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Catherine Tinker, Babatunde Olugboji, Malak Harb, and Raza Ahmad.

Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Catherine Tinker ranks chillest (Fair) and Babatunde Olugboji least chill (Busy).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

Requirements

Prerequisite: ENGL 12000 or non-Degree

About this course

This course introduces students to the study of human rights. It explores the historical, philosophical, and legal roots of human rights as a political idea and institutionalized practice. It also addressed the contested nature of human rights as an idea and practice in contemporary societies. In addition to providing an introduction to the subject, the course is a requirement for students minoring in Human Rights or pursuing a Human Rights Certificate.

Best professors for HR 20000 at Hunter, Fall 2026

Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works

HR 20000 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:33 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

5 of 5 sections · 1 open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

01-SEM Regular
Mon · 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Roosevelt 204
Babatunde OlugbojiChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 4.0(10)Difficulty 3.9/5 · 70% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonClosed
02-SEM Regular
Tue · 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Roosevelt 204
Malak HarbNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
03-SEM Regular
Wed · 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Roosevelt 304
Raza AhmadNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonOpen
04-SEM Regular
Thu · 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Roosevelt 304
Raza AhmadNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
05-SEM Regular
Fri · 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Online-Synchronous
Catherine TinkerChill Rank 3 of 5: Fairlimited data?★ 3.6(9)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 44% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
Online SynchronousClosed

Questions about HR 20000 at Hunter

Who teaches HR 20000 at Hunter in Fall 2026?
Catherine Tinker, Babatunde Olugboji, Malak Harb, and Raza Ahmad are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is HR 20000 at Hunter hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.5 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a HR 20000 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.