The Holocaust: Historical, Philosophical, and Literary Aspects
COL 286
Fall 2010 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
PHIL 285 |
| Certificates: Jewish and Israel Studies |
This course is the study and analysis of the historical background and evolution of the Holocaust and then of the structure of the event itself. Philosophical issues considered include the concept of genocide, specific ethical decisions confronted by victims and bystanders as well as perpetrators, and historiographic questions on explaining the Holocaust. The uses and abuses of literary representations of the Holocaust are also considered. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA COL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Marrus, THE HOLOCAUST IN HISTORY
Lang, ART AND IDEA IN THE NAZI GERMANY
Browning, ORDINARY MEN
Arendt, EICHMANN IN JERUSALEM
Borowski, THIS WAY FOR THE GAS...
Levi, SURVIVAL IN AUSCHWITZ
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Examinations and Assignments:
Journal, two papers, final. |
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