131-048 Hitler's Germany

Formerly available as 131-243/343. Students who have completed 131-243 or 131-343 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Usually 25 points of first-year history, see Prerequisites, first-year European studies, see Prerequisites.

This subject explores German society, culture and politics from 1933 to 1945, with special emphasis on the origins, development and significance of the Nazi dictatorship. Topics include the post-WWI crisis, the rise of the Nazi movement, Nazi ideology, the collapse of the Weimar Republic, the seizure of power, Adolf Hitler as charismatic leader, the racist character of Nazi society and politics, the position of women, anti-Semitism, 'euthanasia,' the Holocaust, 'Hitler's' war and the nature of the Nazi empire. Students completing this subject should be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of the cultural, social and political history of Germany between 1933 and 1945; understand the causes, character and consequences of the Nazi movement; and demonstrate familiarity with the major historiographical debates concerning Nazism.

Class participation, and written work totalling 4000 words.

A subject reader will be available.