Coexistence and Violence in Europe: Jews, Muslims, Roma and their Neighbors
HIST 305
Spring 2021
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From the end of the 18th to the beginning of the 21st century, the territories of Central and Eastern Europe were transformed from imperial borderlands with religiously and ethnically diverse populations into homogenous nation-states. This course will examine the processes that remade these borderlands, along with the changing relations between the various ethnic and religious communities that dwelled within them. Students will consider examples of both peaceful coexistence and violent conflict among these populations, as well as the impact of the modern state, its institutions, and ideologies such as nationalism, liberalism, socialism, and fascism on these regions. Throughout the course, students will consider especially the history of Jewish, Muslim, and Romani minorities in light of major themes. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (HIST-MN)(HIST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Omer Bartov and Eric D. Weitz (eds.), SHATTERZONE OF EMPIRES: COEXISTENCE AND VIOLENCE IN THE GERMAN, HABSBURG, RUSSIAN, AND OTTOMAN BORDERLANDS (Indiana University Press, 2013)
Jan Gross, NEIGHBORS: THE DESTRUCTION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN JEDWABNE, POLAND (Penguin, 2002)
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Examinations and Assignments:
One reading response paper, one primary source analysis paper, one film review or creative writing assignment, and a final research paper |
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| Instructor(s): Merritt,Harry Times: ..T.R.. 01:00PM-02:20PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 3 | FR: X |
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