Theory and Practice of Torture: From Middle Age to Modern Times
CHUM 312
Spring 2025
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| Crosslisting:
CGST 312 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory Certificate |
This course is centered around the analysis of the theory and practice of torture during wartime, in prisons, under political dictatorship, and in civil life. It includes examples from visual art, cinema, and literature around the world. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CHUM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ron, E. Hassner, THE ANATOMY OF TORTURE
Steve Jones, TORTURE PORN, POPULAR HORROR AFTER SAW
Mustafa Khalifa, THE SHELL
Hiba Dabbagh. JUST FIVE MINUTES, NINE YEARS IN THE PRISONS OF SYRIA
The Battle of Algiers (Film) Gillo Pontecorvo
Marjane Satrapi, PERSEPOLIS
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Examinations and Assignments:
Short and long essay, participation, discussion, presentation |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Almohammed,Hassan Times: ....R.. 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: CFH106; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 6 | JR non-major: 6 | SO: 3 | FR: 0 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 0 |
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