The Holocaust through the Perspective of Primary Sources

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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The Holocaust through the Perspective of Primary Sources

About this course

In this new online video course produced by EHRI, the European Holocaust Research Infrastructure, we will explore diaries, photographs, official Nazi documents, postwar survivor testimonies and much more - all together with leading scholars in the field. We will become acquainted with original documents and gain hands-on experience in using them while learning about their importance, and the unique perspectives they provide us into this cataclysmic event. Yad Vashem is one of EHRI's 26 partners, tasked with creating and operating the course.

What you'll learn

  • analyzing primary sources
  • interpreting survivor testimonies
  • understanding the historical context of the Holocaust

Course objectives

  • gain hands-on experience with original documents
  • appreciate the significance of diverse perspectives
  • learn how to critically engage with historical narratives

Skills you'll gain

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