| Unit name | The Holocaust - History and Legacy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | POLI30016 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Michel |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The unit provides an in-depth analysis of the various stages, policies and consequences of the genocidal policies of Nazi Germany. The unit explores the rise of a biocratic system in which the intersection of political, social and economic factors drove the persecution of various victim groups during the 12 year reign of the Nazi regime. Starting with the persecution of political opponents and the T4 euthanasia programme, the unit centres on the escalating policies targeting the Jewish population in Europe. It uses socio-psychological, sociological and strategic approaches to investigate the motivations and intentions of different perpetrator groups.
In the second part, the unit discusses the legacies of the Holocaust specifically for international politics. Themes will include an evaluation of the legal regime against genocide in the aftermath of WWII and the question of prevention and intervention in cases of extreme political violence.
The unit will also include a visit at the Wiener Library in London including a 2h workshop.
The unit specifically aims at:
On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
The unit will be taught through blended learning methods, including a mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching activities
1500 word essay (25%) - assesses all ILOs
3000 word essay (75%) - assesses all ILOs
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
