HIST4292 · History
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Genocide has been one of the most tragic and disturbing global phenomena of the twentieth century. It has been truly global in scope, striking Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. In this course, we will explore the history of genocide and its relationship to war in global perspective, from the colonial genocides of the 19th century, the Armenian genocide in WW I, the Holocaust in WWII and the postcolonial genocides since 1945. We will also ask what might be done on an international level to combat genocide - either through military intervention or through legal prosecution.
Course experience
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4.6 / 5
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Challenge
4.7 / 5
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Attendance
4.5 / 5
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Assignments
4.5 / 5
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Weekly effort
~6
hours per week
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Spring 2025
1 sectionFall 2021
1 section