ENG 262W - Literature of the Holocaust

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

Introduces Holocaust studies. Covers the years 1933 to 1945, focusing on the role of perpetrators, victims, bystanders, and those involved in resistance and rescue. Discusses the causes, history, and impact of the Holocaust through a variety of literature. Credit may be earned in either ENG 262W or LIT 260W, but not both.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or ENG 111A with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: Humanities
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Analyze literature in the subject area.
1. Interpret the meanings of literary works using various theoretical approaches.
2. Identify various literary genres.
3. Demonstrate analytical understanding through writing.
4. Analyze Holocaust works for dominant themes and motifs.
5. Connect symbols and metaphors with theme or main ideas.
Participate in writing to learn activities
1. Perform writing tasks to promote learning.
2. Write effectively for a specific audience and purpose.
3. Demonstrate the learning of concepts through writing.
Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural and historical context for this body of literature.
1. Apply significant historical terms/concepts as related to the Holocaust.