History of the Holocaust: Representations, Memory Studies and History Cultures

<p>How has the memory of the Holocaust been shaped since 1945? Which actors have influenced how we interpret this history? In this course, you will reflect on complex questions of historical culture and theories of collective memory.</p><p>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.</p><p>You will examine how filmmakers, musicians and photographers have represented the Holocaust and reflect on its effects based on theories of memory formation.</p>