HGNS130 Gender and Genocide
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: History
- I. Course Number and Title
- HGNS130 Gender and Genocide
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is a thematic study of 20th century genocides using gender as a tool of analysis.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Examine cases of genocide and mass atrocity using gender as a tool of analysis;
- Identify patterns, antecedents and effects of gendercide and gendered violence; and
- Apply an understanding of gender and genocide to current events.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Theories of Gender and Genocide
- Women as Survivors and Witnesses
- Rape and Sexual Violence
- Maternity and Reproductive Violence
- Power Paradigms and Sexual Barter
- Female Perpetrators
- Child Victims
- Impact of Genocide on Family Structures
- Male Bonding and Mass Murder
- Genocidal Masculinities
- LGBTQ+ Victims of Genocide
- Representing and Remembering Gender-based Violence
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of short essays, research/multi-media projects, and formative assessment through participation in classroom/online discussions and quizzes. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus for additional information.
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Approved 5/24/2024