Historians have long tried to understand how modern Germany could descend, in the space of a few years, into brutal terror, racial warfare and genocide. This course explores the rise and development of Nazi rule, from the seemingly inauspicious Nazi movement's early years after the First World War to the Holocaust and to the Third Reich's final collapse in 1945. The course will help you to develop a deeper understanding of state and society in Nazi Germany. It will explore the development of the Third Reich from different perspectives. It will also familiarise you with the state of historical research in this area. 

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the history of Nazi Germany
2. Have an appreciation of the role of key interpretations of Nazi Germany’s social, cultural and political history
3. Consolidate their strong research, writing and analytical skills in preparation for their graduate theses
4. Be able to reflect critically on literature and arguments developed in key historical and theoretical materials.
5. Develop further oral presentation skills
6. Develop skills in project design and independent research

One major essay (6,000 words), on a topic designed by the student in consultation with the course convenor (90%). Assesses Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6.

Tutorial participation (10%). Assesses Learning Outcomes 1-6.

One 90 minute lecture and one tutorial per week. Students will be expected to spend an average of seven hours per week outside these contact hours to prepare for tutorials, research and write their long research essays.

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Tutorial readings will be made available to students via WATTLE

Powerpoint facilities and Wattle