MAHG5013 Genocide in Latin America

Explores the contested definitions of genocide and their applicability to Latin America.  Examines genocide from the conquest to the modern age. Emphasis on National case studies, including examples such as the Tainos of the Caribbean, the Mayan of Guatemala, the Araucanians of Argentina and various indigenous communities of the Amazon such as the Yanomami.  Phenomena, often wrongly identified as genocide, are addressed.  Concepts as ecocide, politicide and mass political killings will also be explored.