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HISTORY 5C

Human Trafficking: Historical, Legal, and Medical Perspectives (CSRE 5C, FEMGEN 5C, INTNLREL 5C)

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-SI

(Same as History HISTORY 105C. 5C is 3 units; HISTORY 105C is 5 units.) Interdisciplinary approach to understanding the extent and complexity of the global phenomenon of human trafficking, especially for forced prostitution, labor exploitation, and organ trade, focusing on human rights violations and remedies. Provides a historical context for the development and spread of human trafficking. Analyzes the current international and domestic legal and policy frameworks to combat trafficking and evaluates their practical implementation. Examines the medical, psychological, and public health issues involved. Uses problem-based learning. Required weekly HISTORY 50-min. discussion section, time TBD. Students interested in service learning should consult with the instructor and will enroll in an additional course.

Syllabus for selected term:
View Autumn 2026 Syllabus

Sections

2 Terms
Lecture 1Open
ID: 28161
0 / 70 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
LOCATION:380-380X
INSTRUCTOR:
Jolluck, Katherine
3units

HISTORY 5C: Human Trafficking: Historical, Legal, and Medical Perspectives (CSRE 5C, FEMGEN 5C, INTNLREL 5C)

3 units · Letter (ABCD/NP) · GER: WAY-SI

(Same as History 105C. 5C is 3 units; 105C is 5 units.) Interdisciplinary approach to understanding the extent and complexity of the global phenomenon of human trafficking, especially for forced prostitution, labor exploitation, and organ trade, focusing on human rights violations and remedies. Provides a historical context for the development and spread of human trafficking. Analyzes the current international and domestic legal and policy frameworks to combat trafficking and evaluates their practical implementation. Examines the medical, psychological, and public health issues involved. Uses problem-based learning. Required weekly 50-min. discussion section, time TBD. Students interested in service learning should consult with the instructor and will enroll in an additional course.

Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lecture — Monday Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM — 380-380X — Jolluck, Katherine (Undergrad)

Winter 2027 sections

  • Discussion — TBA TBA (Undergrad)
  • Lecture — TBA TBA (Undergrad)

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