Ilana Offenberger

A survey of the growth of European civilization from ancient times to the end of the Middle Ages, including economic, social, political, and intellectual developments.

A survey of the growth of European civilization from ancient times to the end of the Middle Ages, including economic, social, political, and intellectual developments.

Continuation of History of Western Civilization; the study of European civilization from the end of the Middle Ages to the present, emphasizing the origins and development of 20th-century societies and issues.

Continuation of History of Western Civilization; the study of European civilization from the end of the Middle Ages to the present, emphasizing the origins and development of 20th-century societies and issues.

Continuation of History of Western Civilization; the study of European civilization from the end of the Middle Ages to the present, emphasizing the origins and development of 20th-century societies and issues.

A critical analysis of selected topics or issues in European history which are not otherwise offered in the standard catalog courses.

A study of Germany from Hitler to the present day. Topics to be considered in depth include: the career and personality of Hitler; the growth of the Nazi Movement; the nature of the Nazi state; the origins of World War II; Germany's post-war recovery; and the government, society and roles of the (West) German Federal Republic and the (East) German Democratic Republic and reunification.

An examination of the Holocaust, including the psychosocial aspects of prejudice; the history of anti-Semitism from Biblical times; the historical, political, racist, economic, social, psychological, literary, legal, theological, and moral aspects of the Holocaust. Cross-listed as JST 356.

An examination of the Holocaust, including the psychosocial aspects of prejudice; the history of anti-Semitism from Biblical times; the historical, political, racist, economic, social, psychological, literary, legal, theological, and moral aspects of the Holocaust. Cross-listed as JST 356.

Seminars will be offered variously in topics in European History. The writing of a substantial paper will be required. Content will vary with instructor; may be repeated with change of content. Cross-listed for JST and WMS when the content is appropriate.