Course

Overview

You will study how the memory of the Holocaust has developed in a global context from the post-war period to the present day. You will use analytical tools such as collective memory, cultural memory and historical culture. You will learn to work with concepts such as testimonies and the different phases of Holocaust memory to understand how genocide is discussed at both institutional and individual levels.

You will examine how filmmakers, musicians and photographers have represented the Holocaust and reflect on its effects based on theories of memory formation.

Teaching and learning

Teaching consists of seminars with elements of lectures and group work. You will read advanced course literature independently. You are expected to write texts and participate in a project where relevant course concepts are applied to a chosen case study.

The course is open to students from various academic backgrounds and does not require previous studies in Holocaust studies. The formal entry requirements are at least 90 credits at undergraduate level in History, History of Ideas and Sciences or another historically oriented subject. The course can be taken as an independent advanced-level course or as part of the Master’s Programme in Historical Studies.

Students in the Master’s Programme in Historical Studies and exchange students have priority for admission.

All teaching is in English.

After the course

The course can be included in a general bachelor’s or master’s degree (one year or two). Historical studies provide you with highly sought-after skills: you will learn to analyse and compile information, think critically and communicate clearly. You will also gain tools to interpret different cultures across time and space. This competence is valuable in areas such as cultural administration, public opinion work, adult education, investigative work, public administration and the media.