In 1994, Rwanda was the site of one of the most atrocious
genocides in contemporary human history. In the span of 100
days, about 1,000,00 people were killed, resulting in a broken
and devastated country. Since 1994, Rwanda's peacebuilding
process has been successful in restoring trust in state
institutions, engaging Rwandans in the reconstruction of
sustainable reconciliation and in overcoming ethnic divisions.
During the semester program, students will be based in Kigali,
Rwanda's capital city, a medium-sized modern city which reflects
signs of both successful recovery from the genocide and enduring
poverty. Students will study post-genocide restoration and
peacebuilding, the Kinyarwanda language, and conduct an
independent study project.