PSYC264
CULT/SOC PSYC OF GENOCIDES
- Department
- Psychology
- Terms offered
- 5
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Section information text: This seminar reviews social psychological theories on the psychology of genocide, addressing processes among victim, perpetrator, and bystander groups. Perspectives from cultural psychology that allow for a more contextualized understanding of the evolution of mass violence are also included. While most of the available literature has dealt with the Holocaust, we will also read and discuss the Armenian genocide; genocide in Cambodia, Rwanda, and Sudan; and other relevant contexts and events. In addition to discussing psychological processes and societal factors that enable the evolution of genocide, we will address topics such as rescuing behavior and resistance during genocide, propaganda and hate speech, and psychological reactions to extreme mass violence. The aftermath of genocide and questions of transnational justice will also be briefly touched on. Prerequisites for this course require a grade of C- or better This course fulfills the capstone requirement of the Psychology major.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2011–2021
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 12% chance, high confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2015 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2014 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2013 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2012 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2011 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Meeting times
Recent first- Thu, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM JC370 2012
- Wed, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM JC370 2007
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | Johanna Vollhardt | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 15 enrolled | 28406 |
| Fall 2015 | Johanna Vollhardt | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 15 enrolled | 24632 |
| Spring 2014 | Johanna Vollhardt | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 15 enrolled | 33222 |
| Spring 2012 | Johanna Vollhardt | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 15 enrolled | 31630 |
| Spring 2007 | Jaan Valsiner | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 15 enrolled | 35623 |