Topic: Anne Frank: Her Diary in Perspective
9:30a-10:45a	TR	WT D029B
Above section meets with GER N350 and WEUR W605
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Above section carries Culture Studies credit

Taught in English; no prerequisites. Course open to graduates and
undergraduates. In the first part of the course, we will briefly
look at The Netherlands, the Dutch, their mentality and culture in
particular, the city of Amsterdam, the Holocaust and the Second
World War in general in Europe. The second part of this course will
deal with the history of Anne Frank in The Netherlands, her hiding
and arrest, her famous diary, its popularity, and the attacks on its
authenticity. Special attention will be given to the different diary
versions, the reception of Anne Frank in the world and the image of
Anne Frank in film. All literature will be read in English and the
course will be conducted in English. Requirements are summaries of
the chapters in the book, three papers, a group presentation, a
final exam, regular class attendance, and participation in class
discussions.

Texts:  The Diary of Anne Frank, The diary of a young girl: the
	definitive edition	
H.A. Enzen, Anne Frank. Reflections on her Life and Legacy