Brief Introduction
Explore personal accounts of the Holocaust through poetry and discover how poems can help you understand events of the past.Course Summary
Explore the powerful connection between poetry and the Holocaust in this FutureLearn course. Learn from experts in the field and gain a deeper understanding of the atrocities of the Holocaust through the lens of poetry.Key Learning Points
- Discover the important role that poetry played during the Holocaust
- Learn about the different types of poetry that emerged during this time period
- Explore the ways in which poetry can be used as a form of resistance
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $45,000 - $75,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $45,000 - $75,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $35,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 2,50,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- USA: $45,000 - $75,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $35,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 2,50,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- USA: $50,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 3,50,000 - INR 7,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €70,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust through the lens of poetry
- Learn about the different types of poetry that emerged during this time period
- Develop your critical thinking and analysis skills
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- An interest in poetry and the Holocaust
- A willingness to engage with difficult subject matter
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Reading assignments
- Discussion forums
Similar Courses
- The Holocaust: An Introduction
- The Holocaust and Antisemitism: An Introduction
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Elie Wiesel
- Primo Levi
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is designed for those interested in poetry as well as the history of WWII. The course will also be useful for history and literature teachers who’d like to use poetry as a way of teaching this subject.
Knowledge
- Introduction to the HolocaustIntroduction to poetryPoems written in the ghettoPoems written in concentration campsPoems written by Jewish and non-Jewish survivors
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the powerful role of poetry in the Holocaust with this online course. Explore poetry written by survivors, witness accounts and poetry written by those who perished. Learn about the history of the Holocaust and its aftermath. Many users found this course to be informative and eye-opening, providing a deep insight into the Holocaust through the lens of poetry.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
informative and eye-openingPros from User Reviews
- in-depth exploration of the role of poetry in the Holocaust
- access to survivor and witness accounts
- excellent resources and materials
- thought-provoking discussions
- engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Cons from User Reviews
- some users found the course emotionally challenging
- a few technical issues reported with the online platform
- not suitable for those looking for a general overview of the Holocaust
- some users found the course content to be too heavy and intense
- lack of interaction with other students
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