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Course Outline

Holocaust & Resistance Studies

Contents

Cover Illustration by Dorinne Dorfman

Introduction by Beth Dutton

Course Objectives

Holocaust Time-Line

Phase One: Handouts; Discussion; Definitions

Phase Two: Journal writing and reflection; Any questions or discussion of what has gone before; Definitions to discuss; The history of anti-semitism

Phase Three: Journal writing and reflection; Discussion around readings; Discussion around last film seen; Examine "The German Policy and Steps Taken... which led to the destruction of the Jews"

Phase Four: Journal writing and reflection; Questions and discussion about what has gone before, including films; What was the rest of the world doing to help the Jews of Europe, to try to prevent the slaughter?

Three Major Historic Stages of Christian Anti-Semitism, Culminating in the Holocaust of the Jews

What Made the Holocaust Possible / German Policy

Ostracizing and Isolating the Jews

Symbols used to Ostracize and Isolate

Holocaust Glossary

Holocaust and Resistance: Recommended Reading, a partial list.


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