Dr. Susan Gzesh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan Gzesh is an instructional professor at the University of Chicago specializing in human rights. Her academic focus includes human rights topics pertaining to migrants, refugees, and citizens. Gzesh has contributed to the understanding of human rights issues in Mexico, the prohibition of torture, the right to water, and the use of international human rights norms within the United States. She teaches courses that encourage deep engagement with these subjects and emphasizes the interplay between local and global human rights practices. Gzesh's expertise is widely recognized in her field, and she is dedicated to advocating for the rights of marginalized populations. She holds a JD from the University of Michigan, earned in 1977.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy