- Oxford Academia at:
- 2025 Sessions:
July 13–July 25
- Eligibility:
Completing grades 9–12
Motivated rising 9th graders will also be considered
- Typical Seminar Size:
In this interdisciplinary seminar, explore the complex interplay between political systems and the universal principles of human rights. Through analysis of case studies, international treaties, and key documents, grapple with issues ranging from the ethical dilemmas of humanitarian intervention to the challenges of balancing national security with individual liberties. Leveraging Yale’s proximity to organizations like the Yale Law School, the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, and the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, students will have access to resources that enhance their understanding of the political and legal dimensions of human rights. By fostering critical thinking and promoting constructive dialogue, this seminar empowers students to address critical global issues and work toward a more just and equitable world.
FEATURED FACULTY
Brown University, B.A. Ethnic Studies; B.A. Education Studies
Hector is a PhD candidate in the American Studies program within Yale’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Broadly, Hector’s research, writing, and teaching is focused on better understanding how ideas of race and ethnicity shape U.S. history; the history and culture of the U.S.-Mexico border region; and racial geographies in southern California. As an interdisciplinary scholar of race and ethnicity, Hector is committed to uplifting grassroots community-led education initiatives aimed at expanding access to, and enhancing the quality of, public schools, historical memory, and civic engagement. In his free time, Hector enjoys playing volleyball, taking dance classes, and taking care of Oiku, his German Shepherd dog. Hector is fluent in Spanish and English, and proficient in French. This fall, Hector will return to the county where he was born to begin a job as a visiting assistant professor at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley.