HGNS150 Literature and Art of the Holocaust
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: History
- I. Course Number and Title
- HGNS150 Literature and Art of the Holocaust
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is a survey of visual art, film and literature created during and in response to the Holocaust. Students engage a variety of genres and media to develop their understanding of the diversity of Holocaust experience, the representation of trauma and atrocity, and art and literature as acts of memory and resistance.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Develop an understanding of the variety of Holocaust narratives and experiences;
- Analyze works of art, film and literature made during and after the Holocaust; and
- Interpret the meanings and impact of these works.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Representing the Holocaust
- Art in the Ghettos and Camps
- Artists in Exile
- Testimony and Autofiction
- Graphic Narratives
- Poetry
- Film
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of short essays, multi-media projects, and formative assessment through participation in classroom/online discussions and quizzes. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus for additional information.
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Approved 5/24/2024