History
349-0-01: History of the Holocaust

Instructor: Peter F. Hayes
Office address: 2-359 Kresge Hall Evanston Campus
Phone: 491-3108
E-mail: p-hayes@northwestern.edu
Office Hours:
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Expected Enrollment: 225

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an intensive examination of the origins, course, and aftermath of the Nazi onslaught against the Jews of Europe from 1933 to 1945. Following a survey of the history of antisemitism in its various forms, the course focuses on German decisions and policies, but also considers the roles of other European nationalities and of American policy-makers in shaping events.

PREREQUISITES: None

TEACHING METHOD: Lectures and discussion sections.

EVALUATION METHOD: Grades will be based on performance on an in-class midterm and a take home final exam and participation in the discussion sections.

READING: Peter Hayes (ed.), Lessons and Legacies;
Donald Niewyk (ed.), The Holocaust (3rd ed.);
David Engel, The Holocaust;
Yitzhak Arad et al. (eds.), Documents on the Holocaust;
Christopher Browning, Nazi Policy, Jewish Workers, German Killers;
Robert Abzug, America Views the Holocaust

NOTE: AREA OF CONCENTRATION: Europe. No P/N option (ANC grading only). Attendance at first class is mandatory. Discussion Section registration is required.

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