Undergraduate - UnitATS2600 - The Holocaust

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2014 (Day) Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Daniella Doron

Notes

Previously coded HSY2580

Synopsis

This unit examines the Holocaust and its place in the broader phenomenon of genocide and mass killing in history. Major topics covered include antisemitism, the Nazi state, ghettos and death camps, responses of victims, and the role of perpetrators and bystanders. The course will reflect on the Holocaust as a symbol of the modern condition, its uniqueness and relationship to other forms of violence and genocide. Other themes studied are the reconstruction of Jewish communities in Europe, the memory of the Holocaust and its meaning in the immediate postwar world, and trauma and testimony.

Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be expected to possess:

a knowledge of events leading to the Holocaust, its course and aftermath
an understanding of Jewish responses to the Holocaust across Europe
an understanding of the responses of perpetrators and bystanders across Europe
an understanding of the issues involved in representations of the Holocaust, including testimony, museums, and memorials.

Assessment

Participation in class: 20%
Short essay (1000 words): 20%
Long essay (2500 words): 40%
Exam (1000 words equivalent): 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Daniella Doron

Workload requirements

2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 hour tutorial per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Human rights
Religion and theology
Jewish studies
History
Holocaust and genocide studies

Prerequisites

Two gateway units in History or permission.

Prohibitions

ATS3600