ANTH 0140 - After Violence: Truth, Justice And Social Repair

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Tufts University

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Exploration of how people and states repair lives, rebuild social communities, establish accountability, and promote justice and redness after mass violence and atrocities. Examination of transitional justice mechanisma ( truth commissions, tribunals, reparations, apologies) and local practices of redress and reconciliation from an anthropological perspective. Students communicate with and conduct research for the transitional justice organizations and programs in Africa and Asia. Course includes lectures, visits, oral presentations, research projects, web-based discussions, films. Prerequisites One sociocultural anthropology course or permission of instructor. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Social Sciences This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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