Hitler's Germany

Subject 671-379 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial
Total Time Commitment: 2.5 contact hours/week , 6 additional hours/week. Total of 8.5 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Usually 12.5 points of second-year history.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Steven Welch

Contact

Steven Welch

s.welch@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: 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.
Objectives:
  • be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of the culture, society and political history of Germany between 1914 and 1945;
  • understand the causes, character, and consequences of the Nazi movement;
  • demonstrate familiarity with the major historiographical debates and the variety if interpretive perspectives concerning Nazism.
Assessment: A primary source document analysis of 1200 words 25% (due mid-semester), a research essay of 2800 words 65% (due at the end of semester) and tutorial participation 10%. Hurdle requirement: students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to be pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:
A subject reader will be available at beginning of semeste
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

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Generic Skills:
  • demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;
  • show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument;
  • demonstrate written communication and attention to detail, through essay preparation and writing.
Notes: Formerly available as 131-243/343. Students who have completed 131-243 or 131-343 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Hebrew
History
History Major
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies Major

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