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Overview

Even decades after it took place, the Holocaust remains one of the most controversial events in the 20th century. This topic adopts a multi-disciplinary approach in attempting to come to terms with it. The focus will be primarily on the origins, the practice and the consequences of the persecution of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Impart to students a detailed knowledge of the events which constitute what is known as the Holocaust
  • Familiarize students with key definitional, methodological and theoretical issues
  • Develope students' awareness of the events leading to and constituting the Holocaust
  • Discuss critically a wide range of primary and secondary sources, printed and other, dealing with this theme
  • Encourage critical awareness of issues of uniqueness of comparability
  • Impart an advanced knowledge of Holocaust historiography
  • Develop existing skills in scholarly writing, research and oral presentation to an advanced level
  • Foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation that encourages students to both learn through collaborationand to become independent and critical thinkers

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Examine the events and circumstances leading to and constituting the Holocaust
2.
Appraise key historiographical debates and issues relating to the Holocaust
3.
Evaluate definitional and methodological issues relating to Holocaust history
4.
Analyse issues critical to an understanding of the Holocaust in both written and oral forms

Requisites information

Pre-requisites: