SOCI 280 - Genocide and Political Violence

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: SOCI 102 or SOCI 103 or SOCI 104 or consent of instructor
This course explores the perplexing and disturbing reality of widespread genocide and political violence throughout the world, particularly during the course of the 20th century and into the new millennium. We will explore the causes of genocide, what constitutes genocide, how genocide is rationalized and allowed to continue and what ends genocide. Case studies covered may include the Holocaust, Armenia, Rwanda, Burma, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Argentina, East Timor, Chiapas, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Sudan, Bangladesh, Tibet and Congo. Offered alternate spring semesters.