Chevron Left
Back to The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World by Tel Aviv University

4.8
stars
1,388 ratings

About the Course

The Holocaust was an inconceivable historical event, which forever robbed Western culture of its innocence. As civilized human beings, we fail to understand how events of such horror could have taken place, and how an idea so inhumanly warped could have spread like wildfire through an entire continent, instigating the systematic annihilation of millions of Jews. This free online course was produced jointly by Tel Aviv University and Yad Vashem – the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. The course tracks the history of the Holocaust and has two parts. "The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World" is the first of the two courses and covers the following themes in its three weeks: Week 1: From Hatred to Core Ideology We will try to delve into Nazi ideology and the special place of Jews and Judaism in it. We will also discuss how the National Socialist Party converted the German Democracy of the Weimar Republic into a totalitarian regime within a short period of time, and its meaning for Jews and non-Jewish citizens. Week 2: The World and the Jews in World War II We will try to examine the broader contexts of the Holocaust and to place it, as part of World War 2. In this meeting we will also refer to the vital Jewish world to be found under various Nazi occupations and influences. Week 3: The Isolation Abyss - the Perspective of the Individual We will try to reveal different aspects of Jewish life in the face of the badge of shame, ghettos and segregation, as well as the formation of individual, societies’ and leader’s reactions in the face of a consistent policy of dispossession and discrimination. Once you’ve completed this course, you can continue your learning with The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution (https://www.coursera.org/learn/holocaust-introduction-2/home/welcome) This online course is offered in an innovative, multi-level format, comprising: * Comprehensive lectures by leading researchers from Tel Aviv University and Yad Vashem. * A wealth of voices and viewpoints presented by guest lecturers. * Numerous documents, photos, testimonies and works of art from the time of the Holocaust. * Novel learning experience: Crowd sourcing – involving the learners themselves in the act of collecting and shaping information, via unique, exciting online assignments. REQUIREMENTS: This course is designed for anyone with an interest in the Holocaust, including students, teachers, academics and policy-makers....

Top reviews

D

Mar 27, 2016

A fascinating personal account of the atrocity while the world watched! This class is for everyone there is so much more to learn, thank you for everything you went out of you way to help, God Bless

YA

Jul 21, 2019

It is an eye-opening and humbling course. I appreciate how the content was presented through an engaging narrative. It led me to think more deeply about the Holocaust and humanity, for that matter.

Filter by:

126 - 150 of 333 Reviews for The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

By Emily F

•

Sep 3, 2021

Very interesting course about something sometimes which derserves more attention than it often gets in history lessons.

By Alagammai

•

Aug 31, 2020

Thanks a lot i did learn a lot from this course and came to know there is so much more about the holocaust than we think

By PERSEFONI K

•

Jan 19, 2021

very interesting course, very good the instrustor, so many things to learn, i am really thankful for taking this course

By Leo C

•

May 11, 2019

WOW! Content is upsetting but delivered in an engaging and challenging way! Changes the way you think and see things.

By Deleted A

•

Dec 27, 2016

I'm really enjoying this course. It's teaching so much more information than I already owned about Nazism and WWII.

By Sharath R C

•

Jul 21, 2017

Must for everyone who wishes to understand the destructive capabilities of human mind and the bad old days.

By Sharon D

•

Sep 10, 2016

This course was well presented. The additional information provided is helpful in pursuing further studies.

By Gabi D

•

Aug 29, 2020

This course not only changed my view of the Holocaust, but also the way in which I will further study it!

By Anthony R

•

Aug 19, 2020

An excellent overview to the Holocaust that leaves learners looking to the next class for more knowledge.

By Gerald M

•

Sep 21, 2017

It was very informative and I told a Jesuit priest of my taking the course and he now is very interested.

By Richard J M

•

Aug 6, 2021

THANK YOU to the instructors, Coursera, and all involved in making this valuable course available. Rick

By Jan O

•

Jun 18, 2020

I'm thankfull for the clear and well compilated course I had the opportunity to follow.

Jan Oudenaarden

By Iryna

•

Jul 14, 2023

Very interesting and I believe very important for a lot of people to understand this part of history.

By Arlette A

•

Jun 1, 2020

This is a great course. I was able to reinforce my knowledge about the Holocaust. Thank you very much

By Alito C

•

Sep 17, 2019

It was a great course that I´ve learned and very interesting topics to read and discuss. Thank You!!!

By Moshe A

•

May 24, 2020

it was an amazing and highly interesting and inspiring course. Thank you to all the lecturers. Toda

By Laura G

•

Jun 11, 2019

Este curso estuvo excelente, de verdad lo recomiendo a quienes tengan algun interes por este tema.

By Andrea E S

•

Jun 29, 2016

A good compliment for the course of the modern jewish state. It cleared up many doubts. thank you

By Tatjana B

•

Jul 11, 2017

Thank you very much! A great course! Looking forward to learning even more through the Part two!

By Andrew G

•

Feb 9, 2016

Excellent course. Provided many insights I was not aware of in this harrowing period of history.

By Lillian T

•

Aug 14, 2020

Excellent course! Informative and interesting. Great presentations and I recommend this to all.

By María F O P

•

Jun 2, 2017

It was an excellent course, which helped me to get a better understanding about the Holocaust.

By Kathleen O

•

Mar 10, 2022

Professor Havi Dreifuss is very good. She is passionate and it comes through in her lectures.

By Aldo R

•

May 30, 2020

Really GREAT ! Thanks so much, i learned so many things that i didnt learn at my school age.

By Alan E

•

May 6, 2020

Excellent course with as excellent instructor from Tel Aviv University. Going on to Part II