The course examines the theoretical and methodological issues related to the topic of genocide and considers empirical cases of genocide and genocidal acts, such as "ethnic cleansing." The course begins by looking at the definition of genocide, then moves to discuss more recent cases of genocides and genocidal acts.

Antirequisite(s): History 3722F/G, MIT 3931F/G.

Prerequisite(s): Political Science 3588F/G, the former Political Science 3388E.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.