POLITICS 356

Ethno-political violence from hate crimes to genocide


Please note: this is archived course information from 2021 for POLITICS 356.

Description

Examines the causes and prevention of ethno-political violence. Forms of violence examined include: hate crimes; ethnic and religious conflict; revolution, insurgency and civil war; mass killings and genocide.

Students will become familiar with the main theories and explanations of this violence, numerous case studies and policies for their prevention.

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Availability 2021

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Chris Wilson

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

POLITICS 356: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights