Learn From the Past to Protect the Future: Why does genocide happen, and how can societies prevent it? In this course, you’ll explore some of the most significant tragedies of the 20th century, including the Holocaust and the Armenian, Cambodian, and Rwandan genocides. You’ll analyze the role of the international community in responding to and preventing further genocide, with a focus on the Nuremberg Tribunals, as well as investigate ongoing human rights crises around the globe. Through engaging discussions, brief papers, and documentaries, you will gain a deeper understanding of global issues related to justice and humanity.
Why Take This Course? You will engage in meaningful projects, such as developing strategies to address human rights violations in your community, and build the skills to analyze, reflect on, and contribute to solutions for these critical global issues. Perfect for students passionate about history, justice, and activism, this course will empower you to make a difference in shaping a more just and humane world.
Prerequisite: This course contains content that may not be appropriate for students younger than 15 years old.
Students in GOA courses will need reliable access to a computer with webcam/microphone connections, an email address (preferably school-based), a Web-conferencing app (GOA courses use Zoom), and a Word processing app (GOA courses use Google’s G Suite). When necessary, alternative arrangements may be made. Some courses require additional materials which can be found here.
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