RS 272The Holocaust and Film

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Religious Studies
Cross-listed: JS 233, GER 283

Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An examination of the Holocaust as portrayed in feature films and documentaries. Do cinematic attempts capture the horror of the Holocaust faithfully, or trivialize it? The background to anti-semitism, use of religious imagery in propaganda films, and what counts as success or failure in cinematic representations are discussed.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention RS 272, September 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2020

Oct 23, 2020 Advice on RS272: The Holocaust and Film 2 points, 3 comments

u/DolphinsKissMe: “Hey everyone! I'm currently choosing my final elective for 4B and was hoping to take RS272. Has anyone taken it, and if so, what was it like? Is there a lot of readings, how hard do they mark, etc?... Any advice would be appreciated.”

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Fall 2017

Sep 27, 2017 PSA: Course selection has started 47 points, 45 comments

“Course selection is open from now until next Tuesday. For first years: this is NOT first come first serve. Take the time to look through and consider what you want to take. …”

u/LazyGamerATN: “CS 451, CS 458, CO 487, ENGL 208B, RS 272 Considering taking CS 343 (concurrency) over CO 487 (crypto), but scared of the work load since I struggled with 350. Any advice from those who have taken it?”