GERM 2203 Representing the Holocaust
This course examines representations of the Holocaust from different national contexts around the world. Students will engage with a wide range of representational sources, including cinematic, literary, and memorialization efforts. Class time will also introduce historical debates around the Holocaust. There will be a field excursion to Boston's local Holocaust monument.
Course overview
- Department
- German Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Fall
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Cultural Diversity,Arts
Requirements fulfilled
- German Studies: German Studies electives (five courses, 15 credits; may be taught in English and may include elementary and intermediate language courses) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.12 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.14 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Nicholas Block | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 20 |
| Fall 2021 | Nicholas Block | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 29 of 37 |