Holocaust

About this course

Semester: ½ Credit (Elective)

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None  

This course will first study the topic of hatred and specifically the “Longest Hatred” of Jews.  A thousand years of stereotyping, scapegoating, prejudice, discrimination and persecution.  This leads to the changes German Jews dealt with in the 1920’s and 1930’s.  Well entrenched into German society, the lives of Jews changed as neighbors were now enemies, the anti-semitic propaganda expanded, and the push for the “perfect” German race started.  From prejudice to discrimination and movement into ghettos to the concentration camps, the Nazi lie machine was put into full force to accomplish the “Final Solution” for Jews and other groups identified as undesirable.  Instruction will explore a very personal look at the conditions these groups endured during World War II.  Students will embark on a deeply psychological look at the motivation of intimidation, submissiveness, apathy and compassion.  There is a final study on the limits and possibilities of forgiveness.  Ultimately, the course will study how this is a story of hope for humanity.  History, geography, psychology and sociology are the Social Sciences covered in this comprehensive look at the shocking events we call the Holocaust.