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About the Course

The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry is an adaptation of an on-campus course that has been co-taught by Murray Baumgarten, Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature (Literature Department), and Peter Kenez, Professor Emeritus (History Department), for over 20 years at UC Santa Cruz. In this course, you will explore the Holocaust from the overlapping perspectives of literature and history—through memoirs, historical documents, poetry, documentary footage, filmic representations, and novels. You will expand your knowledge of the literature of the Holocaust, Eastern and Western European Jewish communities, the origins and development of antisemitism, the establishment of labor and extermination camps, resistance movements, and the Holocaust as a problem for world history. There is more than one way to take this course: You can complete all of the activities (and earn a Verified Certificate) or only the activities that are most interesting to you. Whatever you choose to do, we encourage you to find a havruta (a study partner) in your community or in the Coursera community so that you can experience the course in a more interactive and meaningful way....

Top reviews

SB

Aug 27, 2019

Lots of work, only 3 short papers, but lots of reading. Very interesting and enjoyable. Really went into depth with lots of history and literature discussed. Informative lectures.

ES

Sep 28, 2015

i have took before courses about the holocaut but this was remarkably different and so very interesting!

professors are both incredible and i loved how they expose the subject

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By Julia B

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Mar 4, 2017

Took this course for job purposes. It is great for everyone, although I believe that people with some background in comparative literature will benefit from it the most,

By Kim N

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Jun 20, 2016

Dark and disturbing though the course material is, this course is an absolute must for all who are interested in the Shoah and the depths of mans' inhumanity.

By Lisa R

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Jul 20, 2017

Absolutely adored this class and the instructors!! So much valuable information and first-hand experience, delightfully delivered in these special lectures.

By Sarah M

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Nov 26, 2015

This was very interesting, I had to keep listening, it made it so personal. (I had relatives who perished in Minsk) Excellent course and fascinating tutors.

By Laura D G

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Oct 16, 2015

Thank you! Wonderful course, marvellous teachers. Everybody should study european history has much as we did during these lectures. I'll miss it.

By Rochelle K

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Sep 22, 2015

This was an excellent historical account of the Holocaust. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and personal accounts of this event.

By Gemma W

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Oct 28, 2015

I found this course extremely informative. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a detailed history on the Holocaust.

By Jesús M G F

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Oct 12, 2015

Great course. I have learn a lot. Thank you a lot to Professors Kenez and Baumgarten and all the staff from Coursera

By wong p m

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Aug 4, 2020

A very informative course. I like it very much and learn a lot in the course. Thank you very much !

By Francisco J V P

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Jul 10, 2020

Magnífico, muy interesante ver la historia y la repercusión artística del fenómeno del HOLOCAUSTO

By Paras G

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Jun 27, 2020

Provided quite an insight into what was actually the scenario during the Holocaust.

By Jill D

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Oct 27, 2015

I love the course, love the professors. Great course! Thank you!

By Ioannis Z

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Feb 24, 2018

very good professors and very intresting course!

By Ronnie P

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Dec 6, 2015

An absolute must for every social human being.

By Maria I R E

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May 27, 2016

second time I take this course!!!!!!

By Alan A

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Oct 1, 2020

It was a wonderful experience.

By Carolyn M

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Jun 15, 2016

I learned a lot in this class.

By Celia M

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Aug 11, 2016

Fascinating insights!

By Elisa K R

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Mar 21, 2016

I love the classes!

By nuria

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Mar 13, 2016

wonderful¡¡¡

By BehnamM.H

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Aug 19, 2015

very usefull

By Marty C

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Mar 9, 2016

Excelente

By SUSAN S H

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Dec 21, 2015

Wow

By Angela T

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Jul 25, 2017

A really interesting course which was packed with information. The focus on the Eastern European Jewry was particularly useful as it is not usually foregrounded on other courses. The session with Dora Sorrell was really fascinating and she is a wonderful speaker.

By Dasa M

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May 22, 2016

Good historical overview. I especially liked the 'case studies' of the various European countries during the 40s. The literature part included some very good reading and interesting movies. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in the topic o