Description
This course investigates the history of Germany, its domestic policies, and its relationships with its neighbors just before and during World War II. Its purpose is to understand how and why a great nation of good people followed a dictator down the path of racist nationalism and worldwide conquest to become responsible for mass destruction and the deaths of millions of innocent people. In addition to learning the historical facts and evaluating what happened and why, students will determine what lessons can be learned from Nazi Germany and the Holocaust and how these lessons can be applied today; to the students themselves in their private lives and relationships with others, to the United States as a leading member of the international community, and to the world community at large. This course satisfies the Liberal Studies Requirement for Personal Awareness. Prerequisite: ENGL120 (or equivalent).