IHHGS 232 INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM
An exploration of Jewish rituals and traditions, including in-depth examination of holidays and life-cycle events utilizing historical and contemporary reli-gious and descriptive texts. Examined will be basic theological principles of Judaism, historical and contemporary diversity within Jewish religious practice, and belief and culture. Fall.
IHHGS 233 A HISTORY OF THE JEWS
Survey of the social, political, and cultural experience of the Jewish people throughout the world, beginning with the Roman expulsion from their homel-and in 70 C.E. and working forward to the events that led to the Holocaust and the formation of the State of Israel in the 20th century. Spring.
IHHGS 251 LITERATURE OF THE HOLOCAUST
Examines the culture of European Jews before the Holocaust and literature that reflects the destruction of that culture in World War II. Includes texts by such authors as Ida Fink, Elie Wiesel, Primo Levi, Nelly Sachs, Imre Kertesz, and Jurek Becker. Prerequisite: ITW 101. Cross-listed as IHENG 251. Spring.
IHHGS 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 post-war democratic experiment, which help explain the consolidation of a racially based totalitarian regime. Cross-listed as IHH-IST 252. Spring.
IIHGS 254 WOMEN IN THE HOLOCAUST
How did women's Holocaust experiences differ from those of men? An interdisciplinary exploration of gender in Central European families, ghettos, camps, and resistance, this course examines connections between the Holocaust and present-day manifestations of anti-Semitism, sexism, homophobia, and nationalism. Readings are drawn from history, women's studies, and Holocaust memoirs. Cross-listed as IIWS 254. Occasionally.
IIHGS 255 GENOCIDE
This course identifies and studies deliberate measures aimed at the annihilation of an economic, ethnic, political, religious, or cultural group before and after the term "genocide" was coined in 1944 by Raphael Lemkin. Students will undertake an interdisciplinary examination of the historical and political development of the concept of genocide. Fall.
IHHGS 256 RELIGION AND VIOLENCE
Probes the links between religion and violence in Eastern and Western religious traditions. Examines the Holocaust as a paradigmatic case for understand-ing the relationship between religion and violence while exploring other cases of religious violence to test the limits and implications of working within such a framework. Spring, even years.
HGS 289 TEACHING THE HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE
Examines the challenges of teaching the Holocaust and genocide in multiple settings, such as schools, homes, places of worship, community centers, or other public and private settings. Examines pedagogy, teaching methods, use of materials, curricula, as well as sensitivity to particular audience needs and questions, while exploring what's at stake. Prerequisite: IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252 or
IIHGS 255, or permission of instructor. Spring.
HGS 290 SPECIAL TOPICS
Exploration of a specific issue or theme applying interdisciplinary methods to readings and analysis related to Holocaust and/or genocide studies. Builds on foundations acquired in IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252 or IIHGS 255, the two introductory courses. May be repeated once for credit as topics change. Prere-quisite: IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252 or IIHGS 255, and permission of instructor. Occasionally.
HGS 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. Prerequisite: IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252, or per-mission of instructor. Cross-listed as PHIL 313. Fall.
HGS 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: IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252 or SOC 201. Cross-listed as SOC 326. Fall, odd years.
HGS 327 SOCIOLOGY OF GENOCIDE
Focusing on genocide after the Holocaust, this course evaluates theoretical debates on what constitutes genocide and why genocide takes place. It also comparatively analyzes genocide that has occurred in different nation-states from a sociological perspective. Prerequisite: IIHGS 255 or SOC 201. Cross-listed as SOC 327. Spring, even years.
HGS 340 FILM AND THE HOLOCAUST
Examines various filmic approaches taken to represent the attempt to destroy European Jewry in the first half of the 20th century. Documentary and narrative film are examined, together with the cultures and time periods within which the films were produced. Ethical issues will be considered alongside cultural and formal concerns. Prerequisites: IHHGS252/IHHIST 252 or permission of instructor. Spring, even years.
HGS 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, or permission of instructor. Cross-listed as HIST 353. Spring.
HGS 356 THE HOLOCAUST AND THE CHRISTIAN WORLD
Explores relationship between Christianity and Judaism with special attention to historic antipathies, their role in preparing European culture for the Ho-locaust, and mixed legacies of contempt and good will that distinguished Christian persecution, resistance, and rescue during the Third Reich. Analyzes responses to this difficult history and its ongoing impact. Prerequisite: IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252 or permission of instructor. Spring, odd years.
HGS 373 RACE, DISABILITY, AND EUGENICS
An examination of the history of the 19th- and 20th-century eugenics movement in the United States and Europe. Efforts to "improve" humanity by selectively controlling or eliminating individuals deemed socially undesirable because of race or disability will be investigated by exploring science, legislation, and popular culture. Cross-listed as HIST 373. Fall, odd years.
HGS 374 COMPARATIVE GENOCIDE
An investigation of two or more genocides by comparative method. Focus is on the situation and actions of the perpetrators, victims, resistance fighters, bystanders, and rescuers - all examined in order to find essential similarities as well as differences, and to derive explanations for specific cases of genocide. Prerequisite: IIHGS 255, or permission of instructor. Spring.
HGS 427 SOCIOLOGICAL TOPICS IN GENOCIDE
This course involves intensive, sociological study of a particular genocide. The genocide to be studied can change in any given semester. Topics include application of the term genocide, historical, social, and cultural background, theoretical explanations for the genocide, and the extent of intervention to stop it. Prerequisite: IIHGS 255 or SOC 305, or permission of instructor. Cross-listed as SOC 427. Occasionally.
HGS 490 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS
Advanced interdisciplinary exploration of a specific issue or theme not covered in depth by the regular curriculum. Content will vary, but builds on foun-dations acquired in prior study. Prerequisite: Either IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252 or IIHGS 255, and permission of instructor. Occasionally.
HGS 495 SEMINAR
Capstone course, taught by various instructors in the Holocaust and Genocide Studies program. Students will investigate both secondary and primary source material to provide an in-depth analysis of one or more key issues related to the Holocaust and select cases of genocide. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252 and IIHGS 255, and permission of instructor. Fall.
HGS 497 INTERNSHIP
1-8 credits
Focus is on a student researching, organizing, and writing about a Holocaust or genocide-based topic in cooperation with the Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies or some other society, resource center, museum, or foundation dedicated to Holocaust and/or genocide studies. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Prerequisites: IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252 or IIHGS 255, and permission of instructor. Occasionally.
HGS 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
4 credits
In-depth study of a topic or problem selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Design will be at the faculty member's discretion. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Prerequisites: IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252 or IIHGS 255 and one 300-level or higher HGS course, and permission of instructor. Occasionally.
HGS 499 SENIOR PROJECT
May be substituted for HGS 495 as a culminating course aimed at an original research or creative project in Holocaust and/or genocide studies. Under the guidance of a faculty sponsor, the student will develop, research, and publicly present an individualized project on a topic jointly selected with the sponsor. Prerequisites: Senior standing, IHHGS 252/IHHIST 252 and IIHGS 255, an overall 3.50 GPA, and approval of the Holocaust and Genocide Studies Council.
