
Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present Course - Yad Vashem
Online Israel
DURATION
6 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
USD 49 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
Join 50 leading scholars in exploring antisemitism, from its roots to its contemporary forms.
Trace the history of antisemitism - from antiquity to the present
In this course, 50 leading scholars from all over the world will explore questions and issues relating to antisemitism including what is antisemitism? How has it changed throughout history? Why can it be found among so many diverse cultures, and even among opposing ideologies? What happened to antisemitism after the Holocaust? How is antisemitism expressed today, and what are the main spheres in which it can be found?
We will examine different periods and societies, exploring the development of antisemitism as well as its changing nature over time, place, and culture.
Syllabus
- Week 1: What is Antisemitism? Definitions and Origins
- Week 2: The Changing Face of Antisemitism
- Week 3: Genocidal Antisemitism: From World War I to the Holocaust
- Week 4: Contemporary Antisemitism
- Week 5: The Islamic and Arab World
- Week 6: Addressing Antisemitism
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Discuss what antisemitism is and what is unique about it.
- Explain the historical and ideological roots of antisemitism and how it has developed.
- Discuss the characteristics of antisemitism today.
- Identify antisemitic language and actions in the past and in the present.
- Identify different types of antisemitism presented in the course and explain the differences, commonalities, and dynamics between them.
- Distinguish between antisemitism and legitimate criticism of the State of Israel.
Who is the course for?
This course, designed by Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, is for anyone with an interest in history, social dynamics and human nature, and the phenomenon of antisemitism.
Who will you learn with?
Yossi Kugler Yossi Kugler is a Ph.D. candidate at Tel-Aviv University. He is a project manager, content developer, and educator Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies. | Dafna Dolinko Dafna Dolinko completed her graduate studies in Jewish History. She is a content developer and educator at the E-Learning Department at Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies. | Dmitry Kolotilenko Dmitry Kolotilenko completed his graduate studies in History. He is a content developer and educator at the E-Learning Department at Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies. |
Who developed the course?
Yad Vashem
As the Jewish people’s living memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem safeguards the memory of the past and imparts its meaning for future generations.
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