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Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust 3/4 (OT0014)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : DIV-3-ANTISEM

The aim of the course is to study the development of modern antisemitism from the 19th century onwards as well as the multiple factors that led to the Holocaust, the genocide of Jews in Europe. Further, the aim is to study responses to the Holocaust, both at the time of the unfolding events and in their aftermath. Thus the course splits into three distinct but interrelated parts. The first part will consider the development of modern antisemitism and introduce approaches to the study of antisemitism. The second part of the course will focus on historical approaches to the Holocaust, while the third part of the course introduces responses to the Holocaust in a variety of media (e.g. religious texts, literature, film, museums) and considers the significance of the Holocaust for the (religious) identities of contemporary Jews.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Judaism 2 recommended

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Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
26/09/2005 14:00 17:00 Baillie Room, New College Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 14:00 17:00 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Show understanding of different approaches to the study of modern antisemitism.
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of historiographical approaches to the Holocaust.
3. Outline a variety of responses to the Holocaust in their respective contexts.
4. Discuss the representation of the Holocaust in a variety of media.
5. Analyse the relevance of interpretations of the Holocaust for contemporary Jewish self-understanding(s).

Assessment Information

10% on seminar presentations and participation, 30% on an essay, 60% on degree examination.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Lynn Robertson
Tel : (0131 6)50 8921
Email : Lynn.Robertson@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Hannah Holtschneider
Tel : (0131 6)50 8925
Email : H.Holtschneider@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.div.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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