Selected Topics

Three credits · Undergraduate

The topic for 2026-2027 is Reckoning with Memory: The Causes and Consequences of the Holocaust. The Holocaust has been described as the largest crime in history; it has left an indelible mark on its perpetrators and victims alike; it has shaped the Jewish community and global politics. This course explores its causes and consequences. In addition to lectures, participants will travel to Poland and Germany (funded) for 10 days between exams and convocation. Funding is limited. A secondary application will be announced. Prerequisites: 6 credits in any arts subject and third or fourth year standing. Three credits.