HSY2440

The rise and fall of Nazi Germany

Eleanor Hancock

8 points
* Two one hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prohibited for students who completed HSY2520 in 1995 or earlier and HSY2510 in 1993

Objectives Students will be expected to acquaint themselves with the considerable body of knowledge on the changes in the political, economic and social systems of the German states from 1918 to 1945, particularly focusing on National Socialism; develop a knowledge of, and reflect on, the changing historical interpretations of developments in German history from 1918 to 1945; and continue the acquisition of the critical and analytical skills necessary for the advanced study of history. In addition, third year students will be expected to develop a historical topic of their own to research and write.

Synopsis The subject examines the course of German history from 1918 to 1945, focusing on the development, policies, course and implications of the National Socialist dictatorship in Germany from 1933 to 1945. This includes the development, nature and decline of the Weimar republic, intellectual origins and rise of National Socialism, the development, course and nature of Nationalist Socialist domination, National Socialist policies of extermination and genocide, support for and opposition to National Socialism, the impact and consequences of National Socialism for Germany and the world.

Assessment Short reading reports (total 1500 words): 15%
* Tutorial essay (2500 words): 35%
* Examination (2 hours): 40%
* Tutorial participation: 10%

Preliminary reading

Fulbrook M A concise history of Germany 1991

Recommended texts

Carr W A History of Germany 1815-1990 1991
Frei N National Socialist role in Germany 1993
Kershaw I The Nazi dictatorship 3rd edn, 1993