The Holocaust through the Perspective of Primary Sources
Explore the Holocaust through diaries, photographs, documents, and survivor testimonies with leading scholars. Learn critical analysis of primary sources.
Explore the Holocaust through diaries, photographs, documents, and survivor testimonies with leading scholars. Learn critical analysis of primary sources.
This comprehensive course, produced by the European Holocaust Research Infrastructure (EHRI), offers a unique perspective on Holocaust studies through the analysis of primary sources. Students explore various historical documents including diaries from the Warsaw Ghetto, photographs from the Lodz Ghetto, Nazi bureaucratic records, post-liberation letters, and survivor testimonies. The course emphasizes critical analysis skills and provides hands-on experience working with original documents. Led by experts in Holocaust research, participants learn to interpret different types of historical sources while understanding their significance in documenting this tragic period. The curriculum combines academic rigor with practical experience in historical research methods.
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What you'll learn
Analyze and interpret Holocaust-era diaries as historical sources
Evaluate photographs as historical documentation
Interpret German bureaucratic documents
Analyze post-liberation personal letters
Assess early and later survivor testimonies
Develop critical analysis skills for primary sources
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This course includes:
5.35 Hours PreRecorded video
1 peer review, 2 discussion prompts
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers an in-depth exploration of Holocaust history through primary sources. Students learn to analyze various historical documents including diaries, photographs, official Nazi documents, and survivor testimonies. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis skills and provides practical experience in working with original historical materials. Each module focuses on different types of primary sources, teaching students how to interpret and contextualize historical evidence.
Introduction to the Course|Hours|1|4|Introduction to Holocaust research and study using primary sources, overview of EHRI and course structure|Historical research methods, Primary source analysis, Holocaust studies|4|0|4|0|0|0|0|0|2|0
Module 1
The Warsaw Ghetto Through the Lens of Diaries|Hours|1|13|Study of Holocaust diaries as historical sources, focusing on Adam Czerniakow and Emanuel Ringelblum's diaries from Warsaw Ghetto|Diary analysis, Historical documentation, Primary source interpretation|13|0|1|0|0|0|0|0|2|0
Module 2
The Lodz Ghetto through the Perspective of Photographs|Hours|1|6|Analysis of Holocaust photographs as historical sources, comparing Nazi and Jewish perspectives through Genevein and Grossman's works|Photographic analysis, Visual history, Historical interpretation|6|0|2|0|0|0|0|0|2|0
Module 3
The Lodz Ghetto through the Perspective of Photographs|Hours|1|6|Analysis of Holocaust photographs as historical sources, comparing Nazi and Jewish perspectives through Genevein and Grossman's works|Photographic analysis, Visual history, Historical interpretation|6|0|2|0|0|0|0|0|2|0
Module 4
Personal Letters Written Immediately After Liberation|Hours|1|8|Study of post-liberation letters, their significance in Holocaust research, and analysis of writers' motivations and themes|Letter analysis, Post-war documentation, Historical interpretation|8|0|2|0|0|0|0|0|1|0
Module 5
Testimonies of Survivors as Primary Sources|Hours|2|7|Analysis of early and later Holocaust survivor testimonies, their historical significance and use as primary sources|Testimony analysis, Oral history, Historical documentation|7|0|2|0|0|0|0|0|2|1
Module 6
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Instructor
Project Manager and Content Developer at Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies
Dr. Yossi Kugler is a project manager, content developer, and educator at Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies. With a focus on creating educational resources, he plays a vital role in developing programs that address key topics related to the Holocaust. His work includes managing various projects and contributing to online courses aimed at educating a global audience about the Holocaust and antisemitism. Through his efforts, Kugler helps ensure that the lessons of history are accessible and impactful for learners worldwide.
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