HOLO 232 INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM
The course provides an overview to 2000 years of development in both Judaism and Jewish history. Students will be introduced to the writings that anchor Judaism, the pillars upon which Jews define the world, the calendar of Jewish holidays, and the origins and attributes of the Jewish movements that formed in the wake of the Enlightenment. Spring.

HOLO 251 LITERATURE OF THE HOLOCAUST
Examines the culture of European Jews before the Holocaust and the literature that explores the destruction of that culture in World War II. Uses texts by such authors as Ida Fink, Elie Wiesel, Primo Levi, Nelly Sachs, and Jurek Becker. Prerequisite: Equivalent ITW. Cross-listed with ENG 251. Spring.

HOLO 252 THE HOLOCAUST
Examines the genocide and mass murder committed by the Nazi regime during 1939-45. Also surveys long- and short-term factors, including World War I and Germany’s failed postwar democratic experiment, that help explain the consolidation of a racially based totalitarian regime. Cross-listed with HIST 252. Spring.

HOLO 254 WOMEN AND THE HOLOCAUST
Explores gender in Central Europe in the 1930s and ’40s and women’s experiences under Nazi rule – in ghettos, camps, and antifascist resistance – and as Holocaust survivors. Examines connections between the Holocaust and present-day manifestations of anti-Semitism, sexism, homophobia, nationalism, masculinity, and feminism. Prerequisite: HOLO 252 or HIST 252 or IIWS 101. Spring.

HOLO 290 SPECIAL TOPICS
Exploration of a specific issue or theme applying interdisciplinary methods to readings and analysis. Builds on foundations acquired in HIST 142 or HOLO 252/HIST 252, the two introductory courses. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: HIST 142 or HOLO 252/HIST 252. Occasionally.

HOLO 313 PHILOSOPHY AND THE HOLOCAUST
This course examines ethical, philosophical, and theological issues relating to the experience of the Holocaust and the broader human concerns of evil and suffering. Topics include the uniqueness and universality of the Holocaust as well as questions of justice. Cross-listed with PHIL 313. Occasionally.

HOLO 326 SOCIOLOGY OF THE HOLOCAUST
Analyzes the Holocaust from a comparative, sociological perspective, applying relevant theories and concepts. Emphasis is on social and cultural forces that led to the Holocaust, including stereotyping, discrimination, anti-Semitism, institutional changes, and social/political indifference. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or HOLO 252/HIST 252. Cross-listed with SOC 326. Fall.

HOLO 353 NAZI GERMANY AND THE HOLOCAUST
Examines the Nazi rise to power during the Weimar Republic, the consolidation of totalitarian rule, the transformation of racial ideology into policy, Hitler’s foreign policy as prelude to war, World War II, and the Holocaust. Prerequisite: HIST 142. Cross-listed with HIST 353. Spring, even years.

HOLO 490 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS
Advanced interdisciplinary study of a specific issue or theme not covered in depth by the regular curriculum. Content and prerequisites vary. Prerequisites: HIST 142, HOLO 252/HIST 252, and one 300-level or higher HOLO depth course. Occasionally.

HOLO 495 SEMINAR
Small-group exploration and discussion of problems and issues in Holocaust Studies. May be repeated as topics change to a total of six credits. Prerequisites: HIST 142, HOLO 252/HIST 252, and one 300-level or higher HOLO depth course, or permission of instructor. Occasionally.

HOLO 497 INTERNSHIP
1-6 credits
Focus is on a student researching, organizing, and writing about Holocaust-based topics in cooperation with the Cohen Center for Holocaust Studies or some other society, resource center, museum, or foundation dedicated to Holocaust Studies. May be repeated to a total of 6 credits. Prerequisites: HOLO 252/HIST 252 and permission of instructor. Occasionally.

HOLO 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-6 credits
In-depth study of a topic or problem selected and pursued in consultation with faculty member. Design will be at faculty member’s discretion. May be repeated to a total of six credits. Prerequisites: HIST 142, HOLO 252/HIST 252, and one 300-level or higher HOLO course, or permission of instructor. Occasionally.