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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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COLL 155 001 (CRN: 26920)
VOICES OF THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE
Long Title: VOICES OF THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE (WIESS)
Department: College Courses
Instructors:
Meeting: 6:00PM - 6:50PM M (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 8:01AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course will survey topics surrounding the Rwandan genocide using lectures and literary analysis with a focus on in-class discussions. This course will cover topics related to the nation's history, the genocide, and its outcomes. Topics will include Rwandan colonial history, divisions among Hutus and Tutsis, perspectives on the genocide from victims, perpetrators, and global peacekeepers. The course will also cover the process of national healing and reconciliation with the difficulties of national casualties. Students taking this course will walk away with an understanding of the underlying factors regarding the Rwandan genocide and with independently derived opinions. Progress will be evaluated through discussions and presentations