UNSW Handbook Course - Holocaust and Genocide in Historical Perspective

Holocaust and Genocide in Historical Perspective - HIST2074


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of History and Philosophy
	Course Outline: See below
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
	Equivalent: JWST2101
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Introduces students to the field of genocide and Holocaust studies, beginning with competing definitions of genocide and moving to a detailed treatment of various cases of mass death in world history. The Holocaust as a paradigm case of genocide and the legal prosecution of genocide will be considered.

Learning Outcomes

It is expected that by the end of this course, students will:

Have a good knowledge of the major genocides perpetrated over the course of the twentieth century
Have gained insight into the ways in which world leaders and organisations have defined and responded to genocide, and of the reasons for this
Have learned to communicate ideas to others in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in written form, to approach intellectual questions in a rigorous and academic manner, employing analytical skills and independent and reflective thinking and to critically assess scholarly material.

Assessment

Research essay (2500 words) - 40%
Reflective essay (2500 words) - 40%
Tutorial presentation and participation - 20%

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