After South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice earlier this year, the term ‘genocide’ has been thrust back into the spotlight. But what exactly does genocide mean, and how rare are they?
In this course, Clive will look at genocides from recent history, and all the way back to the conception of the word itself, while also considering the international community’s response to them.
This course will consider the issues surrounding the concept of genocide and why it’s a really tricky issue, and also turn to the Holocaust to explore what, if anything, is distinctive about the Shoah and what we need to know about it.
Join us for another history-centred course with Clive that will also include a mix of current political affairs, and Clive's extensive experience as a Holocaust educator.
Clive was the first person to initiate Holocaust education at school level in the 1970s, and is now a leading educator on the March of the Living UK programme.
Week 1: The origins and definitions of the term. Was what happened to the Armenians a genocide?
Week 2: Pol Pot in Cambodia
Week 3: Bosnia and Darfur
Week 4: Other possible candidates to qualify as genocides.
Week 5: What, if anything, is distinctive about the Holocaust?
Week 6: Popular misconceptions about the Holocaust
Week 7: After so much Holocaust education, how come people can still be antisemitic?
Awarded an OBE for his contribution to the community Clive Lawton is a superb presenter, knowledgeable and charismatic. He is an educational consultant, a magistrate and a regular presenter around the world and at JW3 where his course subjects move between diverse subjects exploring literary, philosophical, historical and religious themes.
NB: This series will take place both in the building and online. To attend in person, click the "Book Now" button on this page. To attend online, click the button below.
