Prerequisite:
GLAS2001. Research methods in Global and Area Studies
Co-requisite:
Nil
Description
Core Course
This course investigates key genocides and sheds light on the dynamics that enabled them. The course concentrates on the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide but also touches upon other instances of mass
violence from around the world. It illustrates the complex interlinkage of socio-economic, demographic, military and technological developments on the one hand, and the gradual emergence of dangerous racial, religious, ethnic and nationalist cleavages and hatreds on the other. The course first analyses the political, cultural and ideological currents that served as enabling factors for genocides. It then tracks the institutionalised mobilisation of resources for mass genocide. It finalises by examining the important political, legal, social and attitudinal repercussions and traumatic legacies of genocides on societies
where they occurred. Particular attention will be paid to the ‘politics of memory’ and its relevance. A highlight of the course is to study genocides through a methodology that focuses on primary sources
and the testimony of eyewitnesses and survivors.
Non-permissible combination: EUST3015"
Professor:
Coordinator:
Vogt, Roland
Associate Professor