The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution
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Tel Aviv University
Yad Vashem
The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution
Tel Aviv University
À propos de ce cours
4.8
239 ratings
The Holocaust was an inconceivable historical event, which forever robbed Western culture of its innocence. As civilized human beings, we fail to understand how events of such horror could have taken place, and how an idea so inhumanly warped could have spread like wildfire through an entire continent, instigating the systematic annihilation of millions of Jews.
This free online course was produced jointly by Tel Aviv University and Yad Vashem – the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. This course is the second of the two courses and covers three themes in its three weeks:
Week 1: The Final Solution
We’ll look at the cultural and mental processes that paved the way to the comprehensive and systematic mass murder of Jews in Europe – that is, the Final Solution. As part of this hard lesson we will discuss the various characteristics of the murder sites and death camps, and reveal selected aspects of the horror that occurred in them.
Week 2: Jewish and Non-Jewish Responses to the Holocaust
We will try to explore questions regarding knowledge about the application of the Final Solution, as well as a variety of responses and annihilation of victims, local populations and perpetrators.
Week 3: The End of the War
We will dedicate this lesson to the events that occurred in the last years of the Holocaust, as well as questions of memory, commemoration and future research.
We strongly recommend that you register for "The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World" as well. Taking both parts of the course would enable you to obtain a fuller and more comprehensive knowledge about The Holocaust.
This online course is offered in an innovative, multi-level format, comprising:
Comprehensive lectures by leading researchers from Tel Aviv University and Yad Vashem.
A wealth of voices and viewpoints presented by guest lecturers
Numerous documents, photos, testimonies and works of art from the time of the Holocaust.
Novel learning experience: Crowdsourcing – involving the learners themselves in the act of collecting and shaping information, via unique, exciting online assignments.
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
1
Section
The Final Solution and the Drive for Eliminating All Jews and All Perceived Jewish "Influences"
This lesson will be devoted to the cultural and mental processes which paved the way to the comprehensive and systematic mass murder of Jews. We will deal with the specific decision-making process regarding the murder of the entire European Jewry, the implementation of the initial murder, the broadening circle of killing, and the early Jewish reactions to the "Final Solution".
7 vidéos (Total 79 min), 2 lectures
7 vidéos
Course trailer1 min
Introduction10 min
Early “solutions” of the Jewish problem10 min
The final solution: who decided, when and how?11 min
Killing Sites15 min
Camp Universe11 min
Last Unit16 min
2 lectures
Ian Kershaw, “Hitler’s Role in the ‘Final Solution’”10 min
Christopher Browning, "Initiating the Final Solution: The Fateful Months of September-October 1941"10 min
2
Section
Jewish and Non-Jewish Responses to the Holocaust
We will look at a broad spectrum of questions, including: "As Lambs to the Slaughter"? Choiceless choices? Did the world remain silent? Why were Auschwitz and Birkenau not bombed? And more. Discussion of the various issues and frameworks will challenge the existing definitions regarding resistance and rescue, and examine patterns of cooperation with persecutors alongside rebellious acts by Jews and non-Jews alike. As part of this important discussion, we will return to our previous examination of the Jewish leadership and re-evaluate the responses of various Jewish leaders to the annihilation campaign, while pointing out the complexities of the subject matter.
6 vidéos (Total 66 min), 4 lectures, 1 quiz
6 vidéos
Jewish Reactions in the face of death - Leadership11 min
Jewish Reactions in the face of death - Resistance10 min
Jewish Reactions in the face of death - Rescue10 min
Reactions of non Jews to the Holocaust11 min
How was it humanly possible?11 min
4 lectures
Nechama Tec, "Jewish Resistance: Facts, Omissions and Distortions"10 min
Jan Grabowski, “Rural Society and the Jews in Hiding: Elders, Night Watches, Firefighters, Hostages and Manhunts”10 min
Jan Grabowski, "Rescue for Money: Paid Helpers in Poland, 1939-1945"10 min
Alina Skibińska and Jakub Petelewicz, “The Participation of Poles in Crimes against Jews in the Świętokrzyskie Region”10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Mid-course quiz10 min
3
Section
The Free World, the last months, the Aftermath and the Implications
This lesson will describe the steps taken by Nazi Germany, with the Allied advance across Europe, to increase efforts to exterminate the Jews and to destroy all evidence of their crimes. We will deal with questions of memory and commemoration, examine the significance of the Holocaust for different audiences, and present the latest research in the field of Holocaust studies.
6 vidéos (Total 72 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz
6 vidéos
The End: Year 194414 min
The Anguish of Liberation10 min
Memory, commemoration and long term effects10 min
Holocaust research - what is still unknown + facing the future11 min
The Holocaust - An Introduction8 min
2 lectures
David Silberklang, " The Allies and the Holocaust: A Reappraisal"10 min
David Bankier, "The Germans and The Holocaust: What Did They Know?"10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
What have you learnt in this course?14 min
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Meilleurs avis
par EM•Apr 6th 2016
Thank you for bringing such an extremely difficult subject to us in a knowledgeable and dignified way. I learned so much about a time in history that I did not really understand.
par LZ•Mar 25th 2018
Excellent course. Really well taught. Encourages participation and thought by the student. Wide range of very good resources in both part 1 and part 2. Thank you very much!
Enseignants
Professor Havi Dreifuss, PhD
ProfessorHavi Dreifuss is a historian of the Holocaust in Eastern Europe; senior lecturer in the Department of Jewish History at TAU; heads the Center for Research of Holocaust History in Poland, Yad Vashem.
Dr Na'ama Bela Shik, PhD
Director, Educational Technology Department, The International School for Holocaust Studies, Yad VashemThe International School for Holocaust Studies, Yad Vashem
À propos de Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University (TAU) is Israel's largest institution of higher learning – with over 30,000 students and more than 125 schools and departments in nine faculties. Global in outlook and impact, it is consistently ranked among the world's top 100 universities, as well as the top 20 institutions in terms of scientific citations. A spirit of openness and innovation is evident in all of TAU's teaching and research activities, breaking down barriers between disciplines, and boldly striving to address the twenty-first century's most pressing challenges.
À propos de Yad Vashem
Yad Vashem, the world Holocaust remembrance center, stands resolute in its dedication to Holocaust education, remembrance, documentation and research. Located on the Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem, Yad Vashem continues to develop advanced educational tools and utilize cutting-edge technology in order to bring its world-class research facilities, flourishing archives, groundbreaking educational initiatives and steadfast commitment to Shoah remembrance to an ever-growing global audience.
Foire Aux Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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