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Academic Year 2005/2006

The Holocaust: Historical, Philosophical, Literary Aspects
COL 286 FA

The study and analysis of the historical background and evolution of the Holocaust and then of the structure of the event itself. Philosophical issues considered include the concept of genocide, specific ethical decisions confronted by victims and bystanders as well as perpetrators, and historiographic questions on "explaining" the Holocaust. The uses and abuses of literary representations of the Holocaust are also considered.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA COL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Lang,Berel    

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: BTFDA414;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 8   Jr. major: 8

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: 1   SO: 8   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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