This course will explore the history, memories and representations of the Holocaust, the attempted annihilation of European Jews and Gypsies, and the persecution of other racial and political opponents by the Third Reich in Germany, 1933-1945. We will discuss the perspectives of survivors, perpetrators, witnesses, historians, and ourselves as students, while seeking to understand the nature of this event and its significance. They are also available in a course packet for sale at the bookstore. See Table of Contents for book titles on reserve. To assist preparation for discussion, students will regularly write one-page reading responses.
Responses are limited to one typed page.
Students also have the option to contribute to an electronic discussion listserv. Participation is voluntary. All written work is due in class on the assigned date and will not be accepted later without prior permission of the instructor.