An introduction to the key theoretical frameworks and political debates in the study of genocide and other mass crimes of the state. The course provides a conceptual and historical overview, exploring cases of genocide and mass violence over the past century, their causes and consequences, and international responses.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2295F/G, Political Science 3394FG, if taken in 2017, 2018, Political Science 4426/G, History 3722F/G, MIT 3931F/G.

Pre-or Corequisite(s): 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 hours.