El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad from Coursera

El curso "El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad" enriquecerá la comprensión de los participantes sobre la historia del Holocausto a través de testimonios de sobrevivientes y de la participación de expertos de habla hispana de Israel, España, América Latina y los Estados Unidos. Además, los educadores expertos de Yad Vashem comparten sus enfoques pedagógicos de vanguardia para la educación sobre el Holocausto y presentan talleres listos para aplicar en el aula.

El curso, basado en videos, el primero de su tipo completamente en español, expone a los participantes paso a paso la ideología y los desarrollos que llevaron al asesinato masivo sistemático de aproximadamente 6,000,000 de judíos; hombres, mujeres y niños. Asimismo, incluye materiales de archivo, visuales y filmaciones, líneas de tiempo, mapas, obras de arte y materiales especialmente desarrollados, todo lo cual ayuda a la comprensión de los principales conceptos históricos y figuras del Holocausto.

Además, el curso analiza el impacto del Holocausto en los países de habla hispana, tanto durante como después del Holocausto: los procesos migratorios de los sobrevivientes; cómo fueron recibidos en diferentes países por los gobiernos y la sociedad; su adaptación a sus nuevos hogares; y la conmemoración del Holocausto en el mundo de habla hispana.

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La vida judía antes del Holocausto y el ascenso del partido nazi al poder

En esta primera semana presentaremos la historia del pueblo judío antes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, obtendremos algunos conocimientos esenciales sobre el fenómeno del antisemitismo moderno y su lugar en la ideología nazi. Además exploraremos el ascenso al poder del partido nazi presidido por Adolf Hitler en Alemania y presentaremos algunos de los sucesos relacionados en particular con el mundo de habla hispana que ocurrieron a medida que las persecuciones contra el pueblo judío se iniciaron y se intensificaron.

El estallido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la guetoización

En esta semana, hablaremos acerca del desencadenamiento de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la ocupación nazi en Polonia, Dinamarca, Noruega, Países Bajos, Bélgica, Luxemburgo, Francia, Yugoslavia y Grecia, con sus respectivas poblaciones judías. Debatiremos acerca de varias políticas y medidas antijudías introducidas por el régimen nazi, entre otras, la señal de oprobio y el confinamiento en guetos de los judíos, así como los intentos de resistencia por parte de los judíos.

La "Solucion final" y el fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial

En esta semana cubriremos el período de guerra desde junio de 1941 hasta el final de la guerra en 1945. Veremos de qué modo en la segunda mitad de 1941, tras la invasión alemana de la Unión Soviética y su expansión hacia el Este, a otras regiones ampliamente pobladas por judíos, rodeados por población local no judía, los nazis comenzaron a aplicar la “Solución final a la cuestión judía” - un plan concebido para la destrucción total y sistemática de todas las comunidades judías europeas en fosas de fusilamiento comunes y en campos de exterminio.

América Latina y el Holocausto

Durante esta semana nos dedicaremos específicamente al escenario de los países de habla hispana. Presentaremos las respuestas del mundo occidental, incluidos los países latinoamericanos, la inmigración de los judíos sobrevivientes a América Latina, las manifestaciones e influencias antisemitas contemporáneas y la negación del Holocausto en esta parte del mundo. También hablaremos sobre la memoria y la conmemoración en América Latina y España.

Enseñando el Holocausto

La quinta y última semana estará dedicada exclusivamente a los aspectos educativos donde presentaremos talleres con planes de lección que podrán ser aplicados para la enseñanza del Holocausto en diversos temas trabajados en este curso. Estas propuestas de trabajo están adecuadas a las diferentes edades de los alumnos, teniendo en cuenta su capacidad cognitiva y emocional.

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Explores the history of the Holocaust through survivors' testimonies and the participation of Spanish-speaking experts from Israel, Spain, Latin America, and the United States

Expert educators from Yad Vashem share their cutting-edge pedagogical approaches to Holocaust education and present ready-to-use classroom workshops

Provides a comprehensive study of the Holocaust, including the ideologies, developments, and events that led to the systematic mass murder of approximately 6,000,000 Jews

Utilizes a variety of multimedia resources, including videos, archival materials, visuals, films, timelines, maps, artworks, and specially developed materials, to enhance understanding

Focuses specifically on the impact of the Holocaust on Spanish-speaking countries, both during and after the Holocaust, including immigration processes, reception of survivors, adaptation, and commemoration

Provides educators with practical, hands-on resources, such as lesson plans and ready-to-use classroom materials, to facilitate teaching about the Holocaust

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad with these activities:

Revise the History of Europe

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Revising the history of Europe will help you build a stronger foundation for understanding the Holocaust and its context.

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Create a timeline of key events in European history.
Read books and articles about European history.
Watch documentaries about European history.

Organizar y revisar notas, materiales del curso y recursos relacionados con el Holocausto

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Mejorar la comprensión y retención del material del curso mediante el repaso y la consolidación

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Recopilar y organizar notas, materiales del curso y recursos sobre el Holocausto
Revisar y resumir los materiales

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Career center

Learners who complete El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Teacher

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity can help build a foundation for a Teacher who specializes in Holocaust education. The course provides educators with expert-led pedagogical approaches for teaching about the Holocaust, which would give a Teacher the tools needed to bring this material to life in their own classroom.

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Political Scientist

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity can help build a foundation for a Political Scientist. The course looks in-depth at how the Nazis came to power, the ideology that drove them, and the consequences of their actions. This course can provide a deep understanding of the dangers of prejudice, discrimination, and the importance of fighting for human rights.

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Archivist

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity can help build a foundation for an Archivist. The course looks at the history of the Holocaust, how the Nazis attempted to destroy evidence of their crimes, and how people have risked their lives to preserve it. Much of an Archivist's work involves preserving historic documents that provide evidence of past events.

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Historian

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity can help build a foundation for a Historian who specializes in European history during the World War II era. The course gives a detailed examination of one of the darkest chapters of human history, with a particular focus on the impact it had on Spanish-speaking countries.

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Journalist

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity can help build a foundation for a Journalist who covers international relations or history. The course provides a roadmap of how one of the most horrific events in human history was planned and carried out. It would give a Journalist a deeper understanding of today's geopolitical landscape.

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Theologian

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity can help build a foundation for a Theologian. This course explores some of the theological questions that arise from the Holocaust. Through this course, a Theologian can gain a deeper understanding of the nature of God and the problem of evil.

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Museum Director

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity may be useful for someone looking to become a Museum Director. The course looks at the history of the Holocaust and its impact on Spanish-speaking countries. This course can provide a candidate with the background and understanding of the subject matter that many museums demand. Museum Directors typically have a Master's degree in Museum Studies.

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Museum curator

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity may be useful for someone looking to become a Museum Director. The course looks at the history of the Holocaust and its impact on Spanish-speaking countries. This course can provide a candidate with the background and understanding of the subject matter that many museums demand. Museum Curators typically have a Master's degree in Museum Studies.

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Librarian

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity may be useful for someone looking to become a Librarian. The course provides a thorough examination of the Holocaust, with a particular focus on the impact it had on Spanish-speaking countries. This course offers Librarians valuable insight into how to address the many different perspectives on this historic event.

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Records Manager

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity may be useful for someone looking to become a Records Manager. The course examines the history of the Holocaust, how the Nazis attempted to destroy evidence of their crimes, and how people have risked their lives to preserve it. Records Managers are responsible for developing and implementing records retention policies.

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Nonprofit Program Manager

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity may be useful for someone looking to become a Nonprofit Program Manager. The course analyzes the impact of the Holocaust on Spanish-speaking countries, including the processes of migration, reception, and adaptation of Holocaust survivors. This course would help a Nonprofit Program Manager to better serve this community.

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Philosopher

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity may be useful for someone looking to become a Philosopher. This course examines the philosophical questions that arise from the Holocaust. A Philosopher can gain a deeper understanding of the nature of good and evil, the meaning of life, and the limits of human reason through this course.

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Social Worker

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity may be useful for someone looking to become a Social Worker. The course examines the history of the Holocaust and its impact on the survivors, their families, and their communities. A Social Worker would be better able to assist and support individuals and families who have been affected by trauma through a better understanding of what can happen when hatred is left unchecked.

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Psychologist

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity may be useful for someone looking to become a Psychologist. The course examines the psychological impact of the Holocaust on the survivors and their families. A Psychologist would gain a deeper understanding of the effects of trauma and be better equipped to help their clients process and heal.

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Lawyer

The Holocaust: The Abyss of Humanity may be useful for someone looking to become a Lawyer. The course examines the legal framework that allowed the Nazis to carry out the Holocaust. A Lawyer would gain a deeper understanding of the importance of the rule of law and the need to protect human rights.

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