Holocaust Literature

General

Prefix

ENGL

Course Number

302

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Literature of the Jewish Holocaust and its historical context; examines nonfiction writing such as journals and other first-hand accounts as well as fiction, poetry, and essays.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify various genres of literature related to, and explain the ways in which they contribute to our understanding of the Jewish Holocaust.

Outcome

Explain how Jews were the primary victim group of the Holocaust, both in terms of their suffering and their resistance.

Outcome

Demonstrate an appreciation for the resilience and richness of Jewish life, culture, and religion.

Outcome

Describe basic historical context of the Jewish Holocaust.

Outcome

Apply lessons from the Holocaust to current realities and moral decision making.

Dependencies

Programs

ENGL302 is a completion requirement for: