HISTORY 4G03 - Nation and Genocide in the Modern World

3 unit(s)

A thematic study of genocide and mass murder in the twentieth century from a human rights and humanitarian law perspective. The first part of the course covers the theoretical and legal aspects of genocide studies. The second part explores specific case studies of colonial massacres, the Holocaust, and the Cambodian and Rwanda genocides.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or IV of any Honours program in History, Global Peace and Social Justice, or Peace Studies
Antirequisite(s): PEACEST 4GG3
Cross-list(s): PEACJUST 4GG3
Departmental permission required.