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ENG 217H - Holocaust Studies - Honors

3 credits

This course studies the Holocaust in particular and racism in general. It examines a number of major questions such as, “How could a ‘cultured’ people, the nation of Beethoven, commit such barbaric crimes?” Special attention is given to the roles of silence, complicity, and personal responsibility. Students complete a three-part project in which they investigate an aspect of the Holocaust. Guest speakers and films complement the material.

Prerequisites: ENG 101 - Writing and Research  and ENG 102 - Writing and Literature .