COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is divided into three sections: War, genocide and peace. The students will explore many topics related to war including the history and evolution of warfare, justifications for war, and universally accepted rules of engagement. In addition, students will investigate one of the darker sides of war - genocide. We will look specifically at the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, Cambodian, Bosnian and Rwandan genocides. We will consider efforts to create a lasting peace in the world and consider its possibility. The course will require critical thinking, cultural analysis and proficient writing skills. There are several extensive excerpts for the students to read. The students will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of one of humanity's most intriguing topics.
The course is divided into three sections: War, genocide and peace. The students will explore many topics related to war including the history and evolution of warfare, justifications for war, and universally accepted rules of engagement. In addition, students will investigate one of the darker sides of war - genocide. We will look specifically at the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, Cambodian, Bosnian and Rwandan genocides. We will consider efforts to create a lasting peace in the world and consider its possibility. The course will require critical thinking, cultural analysis and proficient writing skills. There are several extensive excerpts for the students to read. The students will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of one of humanity's most intriguing topics.