This is one of the UPCES courses (the Undergraduate Program in Central European Studies); comprehensive information is available at https://bakalar.fhs.cuni.cz/SHV-211.html. We will go through the rise and history of Christian anti-Judaism, its transformation into modern forms of anti-Semitism, we will discuss what is exceptional and what is normal about the Holocaust and define the role and responsibility of the individual in modern democracy. We will learn about the role of intellectuals during the Holocaust and discuss how good people can kill other people so easily. We will also try to understand the function of Nazi propaganda and its major themes. We will touch on the phenomenon of "denying the Holocaust", which is a modern form of anti-Semitism.

This is one of the UPCES courses (the Undergraduate Program in Central European Studies); comprehensive information is available at: http://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-350.html#2. We will go through the rise and history of Christian anti-Judaism, its transformation into modern forms of anti-Semitism, we will discuss what is exceptional and what is normal about the Holocaust and define the role and responsibility of the individual in modern democracy. We will learn about the role of intellectuals during the Holocaust and discuss how good people can kill other people so easily. We will also try to understand the function of Nazi propaganda and its major themes. We will touch on the phenomenon of "denying the Holocaust", which is a modern form of anti-Semitism.

The teaching period of the UPCES courses begins on February 19, 2024, according to the schedule of the particular course.

UPCES classes are held weekly regardless of national holidays as opposed to standard CU / FHS classes.

How to enroll in the course:

• Enroll in the SIS (registration in the SIS is required before attending the first class) & show up to the course within the first and/or second week (at the latest) of the teaching period according to the schedule of the course. 

• Students can register for up to 2 UPCES courses (YBAU code) per semester in total.
• Degree students can attend these courses from their second semester onwards.
• For students enrolled at other CU Faculties, the UPCES courses are available only if the course capacity allows (i.e. not all places are used by the Faculty of Humanities students), thus enrolment cannot be guaranteed in advance; availability to be checked in the SIS when the registration to courses opens.

Please note:

Organized in cooperation with a partner institution, the capacity of this course might be limited.

In order to allow other students to enroll, please, do not forget to deregister from all courses you decide not to take as soon as possible.

Please, be aware that regular class attendance is mandatory.

This is one of the UPCES courses (Undergraduate Program in Central European Studies) held in cooperation with partner institution CERGE-EI. It is designed for US students participating in the UPCES program while Czech and international students of the Faculty of Humanities are welcome to select single courses from the program.

This is one of the UPCES courses held in cooperation with our partner institution CERGE-EI, designed for US students and Czech and international students of the Faculty of Humanities.

These courses are scheduled either twice (2x90 min.) or once (1x180 min.) a week in the CERGE-EI classrooms (Politických vězňů 7, Praha 1).

Students are required to follow the instructions and requirements specified in the course syllabus available at

https://upces.cerge-ei.cz/academic-life/upces-courses-a-z Scroll for the UPCES Course List and click on the particular course for course description and syllabus.

Reading materials: the coordinators of the UPCES program will inform the enrolled students where to get them.

Students  are required  to follow the instructions and requirements specified in the course syllabus. 

Attendance is mandatory. Regular attendance is necessary in order to get credit and grade.

Exam dates:

Winter Semester: beginning of November (midterm exams); before the middle of December (final exams) according to the course syllabus

Summer Semester: end of March / the first half of April (midterm exams); the middle of May (final exams) according to the course syllabus