Genocide in the Modern World (HIST 322)

Term: 2012-2013 Spring Term

Faculty

Lorraine A. CoonsShow MyInfo popup for Lorraine A. Coons

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Schedule

Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:50 PM (1/14/2013 - 2/8/2013) Location: MAIN MH 318
Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:50 PM (1/14/2013 - 5/8/2013) Location: MAIN MH 318

Description

Concentrates on the nature of genocide in the 20th century. Students examine the definition and meaning of genocide in the modern world, focusing on five case studies: Armenia (1915-23), the Nazi Holocaust (1933-45), Cambodia (1975-79), Rwanda (1994), and Bosnia (1992-95). It will look at the historical forces and trends at work leading to each genocide and its long-range impact on the victim population. Course is Writing Intensive. Core: History requirement. Prerequisite: ENGL-101. Officially verified Core-to-Core transfer students and IDHP participants do not have a prerequisite.