HGNS120 Comparative Genocide Studies
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: History
- I. Course Number and Title
- HGNS120 Comparative Genocide Studies
- 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 comparative study of historical and contemporary cases of genocide and mass atrocity.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Compare cases of genocide and mass atrocity;
- Analyze and compare methods and examples of propaganda and hate speech;
- Identify patterns, antecedents and stages of genocide; and
- Apply knowledge of the genocide continuum to the study of genocide prevention.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Defining and Conceptualizing Genocide
- Stages of Genocide
- Genocides of Indigenous Peoples
- The Armenian Genocide
- The Holodomor
- The Holocaust
- Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge
- Bosnia and Kosovo
- Rwanda
- Strategies of Intervention and Genocide Prevention
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of short essays, 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 5/20/2024