Voices from the Holocaust II: Advanced Holocaust Studies

This class will focus on a more in-depth study of the history of the Holocaust, examining the different roles of victims and perpetrators, and the social hierarchies that developed in each setting. We will dissect primary source photos and text, while continuing to hone our critical thinking skills regarding the major themes of the Holocaust – words, choices and personal responsibility.

Session I: The Ghettos
Session II: The War in Eastern Europe and the Final Solution
Session III: The Concentration Camps
Session IV: Women and the Holocaust
Session V: America and the Holocaust