Overview
In Antisemitism - From Its Origins to the Present at Yad Vashem by FutureLearn, 50 leading scholars from all over the world will explore questions and issues relating to antisemitism including: what is antisemitism? How has it changed throughout history? Why can it be found among so many diverse cultures, and even among opposing ideologies? What happened to antisemitism after the Holocaust? How is antisemitism expressed today, and what are the main spheres in which it can be found?
Key facts:
We will examine different periods and societies, exploring the development of antisemitism as well as its changing nature over time, place and culture.Programme Structure
Topics:
The nature of hate
The perception of the “other” in the Greco-Roman world
The advent of Christianity and its effect on the history of antisemitism
The Middle Ages and anti-Jewish discourse, libels and violence
The ideologies and revolutions of the Modern Period and their impact on the development of antisemitism
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History Modern History View 77 other Short Courses in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course, designed by Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, is for anyone with an interest in history, in social dynamics and human nature, and in the phenomenon of antisemitism.
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Funding
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