Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente from Coursera

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¿QUÉ ES EL ANTISEMITISMO? DEFINICIONES Y ORIGENES

Esta semana comenzaremos nuestra exploración del fenómeno del antisemitismo. Discutiremos la naturaleza del odio, las características únicas del antisemitismo, así como la etimología del término. A continuación, pasaremos a las raíces históricas y al desarrollo inicial del fenómeno, desde el período grecorromano hasta la Edad Media.

LA CARA CAMBIANTE DEL ANTISEMITISMO

Pasaremos a la Era Moderna, examinando cómo las actitudes hacia los judíos fueron afectadas por los principales movimientos religiosos, sociales y políticos que estaban moldeando Europa y el mundo durante ese tiempo.

ANTISEMITISMO GENOCIDA: DESDE LA PRIMERA GUERRA MUNDIAL AL HOLOCAUSTO

Esta semana profundizaremos en el siglo XX y veremos cómo las nociones y percepciones antisemitas modernas continuaron desarrollándose y expresándose, alcanzando una cima mortífera con el evento catastrófico del Holocausto

ANTISEMITISMO CONTEMPORÁNEO

Esta semana volveremos al mundo contemporáneo analizando primero cómo se expresa el antisemitismo en dos de los ámbitos principales en los que se puede encontrar hoy en día: la extrema derecha y la extrema izquierda

EL MUNDO ISLÁMICO Y ÁRABE

Esta semana continuaremos con nuestro análisis sobre el antisemitismo en el mundo contemporáneo, enfocándonos en el pasado y el presente de un ámbito que hasta ahora no se ha discutido en el curso: el mundo árabe e islámico

ABORDANDO EL ANTISEMITISMO

Durante esta última semana del curso, intentaremos mejorar nuestra comprensión del antisemitismo contemporáneo. También exploraremos el odio en línea y examinaremos las formas en que el antisemitismo es enfrentado y abordado en varios ámbitos hoy en día.

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Explores antisemitism, a persistent phenomenon across cultures and ideologies, revealing its nature, historical roots, and contemporary manifestations

Taught by esteemed scholars and experts in the field, providing valuable insights and perspectives on antisemitism

Covers a wide range of topics related to antisemitism, from its origins to its contemporary expressions, providing a comprehensive understanding

Examines the complexities of antisemitism, including its historical and social contexts, shedding light on its evolution and relevance today

Explores the various forms and manifestations of antisemitism, equipping learners with a nuanced understanding of its impact across different spheres

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Lee 'El antisemitismo: una breve historia'

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Este libro proporciona una visión integral de la historia del antisemitismo y te ayudará a comprender mejor sus raíces y desarrollo.

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Lee el libro completo o secciones específicas relacionadas con los temas del curso.
Toma notas y subraya los puntos clave.
Resume los conceptos y teorías principales presentadas en el libro.

Participa en un debate grupal sobre el antisemitismo y los derechos humanos

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Participar en debates te desafiará a pensar críticamente sobre el antisemitismo y su impacto en los derechos humanos.

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Prepara puntos de discusión basados en las lecturas y discusiones del curso.
Participa activamente en el debate, presentando tus ideas y respondiendo a las de los demás.
Escucha y aprende de las perspectivas de tus compañeros de clase.

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Rabbi

Rabbis are Jewish religious leaders who provide spiritual guidance to their communities. They lead services, teach classes, and provide counseling. This course would be helpful for Rabbis by providing them with a deep understanding of the history and evolution of antisemitism. This knowledge would help them to better understand the challenges faced by their communities and to provide more effective leadership.

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Human Rights Advocate

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Historian

Historians research, analyze, and write about the past. They use primary and secondary sources to reconstruct events and interpret their meaning. This course would be helpful for Historians by providing them with a comprehensive overview of the history of antisemitism. This knowledge would help them to better understand the causes and consequences of antisemitism and to write more informed and nuanced histories.

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Professor

Professors teach and conduct research at colleges and universities. They use their expertise to educate students and advance knowledge in their field. This course would be helpful for Professors by providing them with a deep understanding of the history and evolution of antisemitism. This knowledge would help them to better teach their students about this important topic and to conduct research that contributes to our understanding of antisemitism.

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Museum curator

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Social Worker

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Journalist

Journalists report on current events and investigate important issues. They use interviews, research, and analysis to inform the public. This course would be helpful for Journalists by providing them with a deep understanding of the history and evolution of antisemitism. This knowledge would help them to better understand the challenges faced by Jewish communities around the world and to report on antisemitism in a more accurate and informed way.

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Sociologist

Sociologists study society and human behavior. They use a variety of methods to collect and analyze data, including surveys, interviews, and observation. This course would be helpful for Sociologists by providing them with a deep understanding of the history and evolution of antisemitism. This knowledge would help them to better understand the causes and consequences of antisemitism and to develop more effective policies to combat it.

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Museum Educator

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Nonprofit Manager

Nonprofit Managers oversee the operations of nonprofit organizations. They are responsible for developing and implementing programs, fundraising, and managing staff. This course would be helpful for Nonprofit Managers by providing them with a deep understanding of the history and evolution of antisemitism. This knowledge would help them to better understand the challenges faced by Jewish communities around the world and to develop more effective programs and services to support them.

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Writer

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Lawyer

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Political Scientist

Political Scientists study politics and government. They use a variety of methods to analyze political systems, including history, economics, and sociology. This course would be helpful for Political Scientists by providing them with a deep understanding of the history and evolution of antisemitism. This knowledge would help them to better understand the causes and consequences of antisemitism and to develop more effective policies to combat it.

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Teacher

Teachers educate students at all levels, from elementary school to college. They develop lesson plans, teach classes, and assess student learning. This course would be helpful for Teachers by providing them with a deep understanding of the history and evolution of antisemitism. This knowledge would help them to better teach their students about this important topic and to create more inclusive and welcoming classrooms.

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Diplomat

Diplomats are responsible for representing their country's interests abroad. They work to build relationships with other countries and promote peace and cooperation. This course would be helpful for Diplomats by providing them with a deep understanding of the history and evolution of antisemitism. This knowledge would help them to better understand the challenges faced by Jewish communities around the world and to develop more effective policies to combat antisemitism.

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