PCS 195-01 - Introductory Special Topic: Holocaust Refugees in Ireland

1 credits (Spring)

This short course will examine Ireland as place of refuge for Jewish people fleeing the Holocaust. Even though Ireland remained a difficult destination for people fleeing Nazi occupied Europe, the testimony of survivors who made it to the Irish free state in the 30’s and 40’s provides compelling evidence of Irish ttitudes at that time. Taking the personal story of Sabina Wisniak, who fled Berlin and made it to Ireland, remaining in Dublin without legal status through the war years, students will be offered a view into the complex historical and social context under conditions of neutrality in the newly independent Irish state.

Prerequisite: None.
Note: Dates: April 2 to April 16. Short course deadlines apply.
Instructor: Staff