Description

Holocaust Studies has emerged as a central field of scholarship in the Humanities and Social sciences as Holocaust memory has become a global phenomenon. The Multidisciplinary M.A. Program in Holocaust Studies at the University of Haifa is dedicated to the creation and nurturing of a new generation of Holocaust researchers. Its aim is to provide a well-rounded curriculum from a wide variety of disciplines and subjects, diverse methodologies and essential languages.

The Academic Program
The year-long program, taught over three semesters, offers courses in the history of World War II and Nazi Germany; Nazi policy of extermination and the Final Solution; Polish Jewry in the interwar period; social history of the family, women and children in the Holocaust period; psychological aspects of Holocaust trauma; anthropology of memory, trauma and commemoration; international law and genocide; representations of the Holocaust in the European novel and in European cinema and more. Students will be trained in relevant Eastern European languages, essential for conducting research on the Holocaust period; and will participate in workshops and seminars that will teach research techniques such as interview, testimony, photography, and video analysis techniques as well as guided work in archives.

A unique aspect of the program is cooperation with museums and archives in Israel and abroad, such as Yad Vashem and the Ghetto Fighter's House museum in Israel, the Fritz Bauer Institute in Germany and the Polish Academy in Warsaw to facilitate research based on primary sources.

Admission Prerequisites
- An undergraduate degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences from a recognized university in Israel or abroad with a minimum final grade of 80% (Israeli system) or 3.0 GPA.
- Two letters of recommendation and a declaration of intent.
- Personal interview.
- Candidates who have not previously studied at an institution of higher education where the language of instruction is English, must submit official TOEL scores or equivalent (minimum TOEFL score required 750 - paper, 230 -computer test, 89 -web test).
- Students who do not have a background in the study of History, will be requested to take relevant courses in Modern European history. Each case will be considered by its own right.
Fees: See Faculty website for details. Financial aid and scholarships are available.

Highlights

A unique aspect of the program is cooperation with museums and archives in Israel and abroad, such as Yad Vashem and the Ghetto Fighter's House museum in Israel, the Fritz Bauer Institute in Germany and the Polish Academy. Student research at these institutes will be based mainly on primary sources and will develop the skills necessary for writing academic research papers.

During the program, students will travel to Germany and Poland to visit historical sites related to Jewish life before and during the Second World War. The visits will involve seminars with local students and leading German and Polish scholars.

International Cooperation

The program is offered in collaboration with the Strochlitz Institute for Holocaust Studies at the University of Haifa. The program is directed by Professor Arieh J. Kochavi, Head of the Strochlitz Institute, a prolific and prominent scholar of World War II, diplomatic history of the 20th century, refugees and displaced persons in Europe, refugee organizations, prisoners of war, the Holocaust and anti-Semitism. For more information about the institute, please visit our website.

Ph.D. candidacy will be considered for students who complete the program with honors.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

• Anthropology
• German
• History
• Jewish Studies
• Law
• Psychology

Cost in US$:

10000

Program Fees Include:

Tuition
Health Insurance

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network