KN
5.0Reviewed Jun 19, 2016
Dark and disturbing though the course material is, this course is an absolute must for all who are interested in the Shoah and the depths of mans' inhumanity.
The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry
The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry is an adaptation of an on-campus course that has been co-taught by Murray Baumgarten, Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature (Literature Department), and Peter Kenez, Professor Emeritus (History Department), for over 20 years at UC Santa Cruz. In this course, you will explore the Holocaust from the overlapping perspectives of literature and history—through memoirs, historical documents, poetry, documentary footage, filmic representations, and novels. You will expand your knowledge of the literature of the Holocaust, Eastern and Western European Jewish communities, the origins and development of antisemitism, the establishment of labor and extermination camps, resistance movements, and the Holocaust as a problem for world history. There is more than one way to take this course: You can complete all of the activities (and earn a Verified Certificate) or only the activities that are most interesting to you. Whatever you choose to do, we encourage you to find a havruta (a study partner) in your community or in the Coursera community so that you can experience the course in a more interactive and meaningful way.
BeginnerCourse33 hours
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RK
5.0Reviewed Sep 22, 2015
This was an excellent historical account of the Holocaust. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and personal accounts of this event.
JB
5.0Reviewed Mar 4, 2017
Took this course for job purposes. It is great for everyone, although I believe that people with some background in comparative literature will benefit from it the most,
RK
5.0Reviewed Nov 8, 2015
I want to say how much I especially enjoyed Dr Kenez and his very clear and concise lectures on the historical aspects of the subject matter. Thank you very much. Richard Kilgore
BB
5.0Reviewed Nov 5, 2015
The presentations raise vital questions , dis-aggregates historical experience and has generated interest in me to study the issues further . Many thanks to the Professors.
LR
5.0Reviewed Jul 19, 2017
Absolutely adored this class and the instructors!! So much valuable information and first-hand experience, delightfully delivered in these special lectures.
PG
5.0Reviewed Jun 26, 2020
Provided quite an insight into what was actually the scenario during the Holocaust.
GW
5.0Reviewed Oct 27, 2015
I found this course extremely informative. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a detailed history on the Holocaust.
SB
5.0Reviewed Aug 27, 2019
Lots of work, only 3 short papers, but lots of reading. Very interesting and enjoyable. Really went into depth with lots of history and literature discussed. Informative lectures.
JF
4.0Reviewed Oct 17, 2015
Fascinating historical, sociological, cultural, and literary journey through the Holocaust and the years preceding and following.
SM
5.0Reviewed Nov 25, 2015
This was very interesting, I had to keep listening, it made it so personal. (I had relatives who perished in Minsk) Excellent course and fascinating tutors.
JD
5.0Reviewed Oct 27, 2015
I love the course, love the professors. Great course! Thank you!