A study of the tragic events surrounding the Holocaust during World War II. The first half of the course will focus on learning about Jewish culture, Anti-Semitism, stereotypes and prejudices, and how Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany. The second half of the course will be dedicated to learning how the Nazi government systematically worked to discriminate against the Jews and eventually eliminate the Jews. Time will be spent examining historical documents, reading both fiction and fact related to the Holocaust, and viewing both documentaries and film. A conclusion project in the course will be based on the War Crimes Trials.
|