Genocide in the Modern World (HIST 322)

Term: 2020-2021 Spring Term

Faculty

Lorraine A. CoonsShow MyInfo popup for Lorraine A. Coons

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Schedule

Wed, 11:00 AM - 1:50 PM (1/25/2021 - 5/7/2021) Location: W OLC NN

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.