HIST 451 - History of the Holocaust

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Virginia Wesleyan University

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Description:

Examines the Holocaust from a variety of perspectives based on the General Studies Frames of Reference. Investigating the history of anti-Semitism, the emergence of racial ideologies at the end of the 19th century, the conditions that contributed to the rise of the Nazi Party, and the memory of the Holocaust, this course seeks to situate the Holocaust in a broad historical context. It also considers the Holocaust from aesthetic and ethical perspectives. The course revolves around an all-class project that commemorates Kristalnacht on November 9, which develops students' historical knowledge, communication skills, and aesthetic sensibilities. Prerequisite: senior status or consent. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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