Bachelor and master students with a documented interest in the course topic, for instance
• students in pedagogy and didactics of history or
• students of the German “Lehramt” programs in history or
• Polish students of similar study programs in humanities or social sciences
are invited to apply. The summer school will be held in English.
The summer school will focus on the history and theories of antisemitism before and after 1945, antisemitism in the context of the Middle East conflict, and memory culture. It will also provide knowledge and tools to address the topics of antisemitism and xenophobia in the classroom. Its main objectives are:
a. To provide knowledge on the theory and history of antisemitism
b. To develop tools to address these topics in the classroom together
c. To engage in dialogue on these topics with pupils (during lessons and out- of-school activities)
d. To provide concepts and approaches on how to teach these topics to different age groups (for instance, educational concepts of teaching the Holocaust/ antisemitism through biographical approach, testimonies, art, and audio-visual approaches)
e. To discuss how to react on manifestations of antisemitism and xenophobia in the classroom
The summer school will cover lodging costs and participation fees. Successful participation amounts to 5 ECTS points.
This is a non-profit Summer School. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2024.
Please send your applications (CV and a letter of interest in English) to Odeta Rudling (odeta.rudlinghist.luse).
For further questions, please contact:
Germany – Cordelia Heß (cordelia.hessuni-greifswaldde)
Sweden – Henrik Rosengren (henrik.rosengrenhist.luse)
Poland – Jörg Hackmann (jorg.hackmannusz.edupl)