POLS 307 - Perspectives on the Holocaust and Genocide

Unit(s): 4

This course is a weekly lecture series on the Holocaust, selected genocides and human rights. Guest lecturers and SSU faculty provide a variety of political and interdisciplinary perspectives on the topics. The course explores the intellectual, emotional, and ethical aspects of the Holocaust and genocides and seeks to deepen students’ understanding of organized society, political leadership, democratic participation and human nature. Students also attend a weekly discussion group to explore and synthesize information presented in the weekly lectures.

Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
GE Category: Satisfies upper-division GE, Category D5, (Contemporary International Perspectives.)
Typically Offered Spring Only
Teaching Mode: Face-to-Face Grading: Graded