Political Science 244 - The Politics of Memory

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Allegheny College

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An examination of how newly democratic nations come to grips with periods of political violence. Since the end of the Cold War, dozens of nations around the world (e.g., Argentina, South Africa, Rwanda, Serbia) have struggled with the question of whether to forgive perpetrators of violence or seek justice for victims. Through novels, films, individual testimonies, case studies, and truth commission reports, we examine the moral, legal, and political consequences of remembering and forgetting.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegheny.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 332-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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