Studies in Film, Media, and Visual Culture (305-0-1)

Topic

Representations of the Holocaust in Literature and

Instructors

Guy Ehrlich
Crowe, 5-163
Office Hours: Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-319: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

Representations of the Holocaust in Literature and Film

This course explores literary and cinematic representations of the Holocaust across languages, cultures, and genres. Through fiction, memoirs, diaries, and film (all in translation), we will examine how writers and filmmakers have grappled with the challenges of representing trauma, memory, and survival. Readings and screenings will include works by survivors and postwar artists, and we will consider questions of testimony, ethics, aesthetics, and the role of narrative in shaping Holocaust memory. The literary works and films will be discussed alongside academic articles and theoretical texts. All literary texts and films will be read and viewed in English translation.

Registration Requirements

Course is meant for any student Freshman - Senior despite the 300 level number.

Learning Objectives

Explore the Holocaust through its diverse artistic representations

Examine and interpret literary texts using practices of both close reading and comparative reading

Critically evaluate and analyze literary, cultural, and theoretical texts

Identify and analyze key themes and trends in Holocaust literature and film

Draw connections and correlations between and across literary texts/films

Develop writing, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills

Teaching Method

Class participation

Discussion

Films/Videos

Lecture

Evaluation Method

Attendance & Class participation: 10%
Final paper: 40%
4 Short Response Papers: 20%
Long Response Paper: 30%

Class Materials (Required)

Materials will be provided by instructor.

Class Attributes

Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area