2010 Spring HISTORY 188A-01
Bulletin Course Description Focus on four cases in which soldiers have launched murderous attacks against civilians: Turks against Armenians, Nazis against Jews and other racial enemies, Khmer Rouge against their Cambodian enemies, and "ethnic cleansing" in Yugoslavia. Examines responsibility of both perpetrators and bystanders. Instructor: Koonz
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Title GENOCIDE IN 20TH CENTURY Department HISTORY Course Number 2010 Spring 188A Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Koonz,Claudia Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
After a brief survey of pre-modern genocides in settler colonies, we will concentrate on state-sponsored mass murder in World War I Turkey (the Armenian genocide), Nazi Germany, Pol Pot’s Cambodia, anti-Communist Guatemala, former Yugoslavia, and Rwanda. Throughout the semester we will follow the events in the Sudan/ Darfur and East Congo. The core readings will be by or about victims and by historians of comparative genocides.
Exams
An in-class mid-term exam.
A take home final exam due on the date for the final exam.
Term Papers
In five short (4-7 page) research essays students will develop skill in recognizing claims in the material we read, structuring an argument, searching efficiently, managing a data base, and writing clearly.
Grade to be based on
Short essays 30%
Mid-term 30%
Class discussion 10%
Final 30%
Additional Information
AREA: EUR, AMEA, USC, LAC
THEMES: Military Women & Gender
PRE-1800: No
This early-bird course will feature lively discussions – despite the lecture format.
