6.8 Chapter Assignment
Genocide Assignment
This chapter’s materials focused on four of the larger and more well-known genocides. For this assignment you are required to choose ONE of the following three genocides (not among the four focused on in this chapter) and write a short essay (1000 words in length, give or take 100 words) in which you answer a series of questions about that genocide (see below). The three genocides that students MUST choose from for this assignment are: The Herero Genocide (1904-1907); The Genocide in Bosnia & Herzegovina (1972); or The Cambodian Genocide (1975-1979).
It is important to: (1) complete all chapter materials (chapter content, including all embedded links to readings and videos, and the required course materials) prior to starting the assignment; and (2) cite relevant course material (from current and previous chapters) throughout your assignment to support your points, credit sources of concepts/ideas, and demonstrate completion of assigned course materials.
Assignment Formatting & Style for Written Report
- Assignments formatting requirements: Arial 12-point font; 1 inch/2.54 centimeter margins; single spaced; APA in-text citation style, reference section and cover page.
- Use proper essay/paragraph style.
- Use APA in-text citation style to support points, credit sources of concepts/ideas, demonstrate research completed for assignment and completion of assigned course materials.
- Paraphrase as opposed to relying on direct quotes.
- Proofread your submission to make sure it is clear, well written and intelligible.
Assignment Submissions Must Include
- Proper APA style cover page.
- Properly sourced, essay style written report addressing the questions below.
- Proper APA reference section that contains all the material cited in the assignment.
Steps to Completing the Assignment
- Choose ONE of the three genocides listed above as the focus on the assignment (i.e., The Herero Genocide 1904-1907; The Genocide in Bosnia & Herzegovina 1972; or The Cambodian Genocide 1975-1979).
- Research the identified genocide and find a minimumof 5 sources (in addition to the chapter materials) to help you to answer the assignment questions. No more than 2 of the sources can be media-type resources. At least 1 of your sources must be from academic, peer-reviewed sources (i.e., journal articles). The remainder can come from online reports from government and non-governmental organizations (i.e., NGOs).
- Write a 1000-word essay (give or take 100 words) on the genocide you have chosen that answers the questions below (ALL questions MUST be addressed in your essay).
- Support the points/arguments you make in your assignment with in-text citations that reference the materials you have found in your research AND those that are in the chapter and eBook. In-text citations to support your points/arguments are essential and required. Be sure to use a diverse range of course materials (from current and previous chapters) as opposed to relying heavily on one, or a few sources.
- Develop an APA style reference section for all material cited (only material cited in the body of the paper can be included in a reference section).
Assignment Questions
- What is the name of the genocide?
- When and where did the genocide occur?
- How long did it last?
- Who was targeted? How/in what way were they targeted?
- What occurred? For example, how were the victims stereotyped, scapegoated, blamed, targeted, discriminated against, dehumanized?
- Which social, economic, and political factors played a role in the genocide? How did they play a role/what role did they play?
- How many people were killed?
- How did the genocide end?
- How were the perpetrators brought to justice? If they were not, why not?
- Is this mass killing event officially classified as a genocide? How does it fit the United Nations criteria for genocide? How does it not? Be sure to use the material from Ch.6.1, especially the required viewing International Law in Action II – 1.3 Core Crimes Genocide to help answer this question.
