IMPORTANT: Due to low enrollments in the live classes, I encourage you to consider taking the “flex” version of this class. It contains the same content and can be taken on a flexible schedule. What’s more, I offer a “pay what you can” discount for all flex classes! Just sign up for the class and then send a message requesting your preferred discount. Here’s a link to the flex version of this course:

https://outschool.com/classes/flex-class-world-war-ii-and-the-wizard-world-PP9y5Ppx


▬▬▬▬▬▬  COURSE SUMMARY  ▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this course, we'll analyze how the Harry Potter franchise has been influenced by the historical events surrounding World War II. We'll learn about Adolf Hitler and compare his actions to Voldemort and Gellert Grindelwald. We'll also explore the timeline of World War II, the horrors of the Holocaust, and the Nazi regime, and discuss the parallel events that occurred in the popular book and movie franchise. The comparison of fictional events to nonfictional ones will help them process and acquire a deeper understanding of both topics. 

Students do not need to read all the books beforehand in order to enjoy this class, but a lot of what we will discuss in this class comes from the final book. I will try my best to avoid major spoilers (especially the deaths of characters) but can't control student comments.


▬▬▬▬▬▬   COURSE OUTLINE   ▬▬▬▬▬▬

Week 1: 
• World War II basics
• Adolf Hitler and Gellert Grindelwald: parallels in early life
• The Origins of Discrimination (in real life and Harry Potter)
• The Future of Discrimination  (in real life and Harry Potter)
• Antisemitism and the Holocaust 

Week 2:
• Four tools that Hitler, Grindelwald, and Voldemort all used to secure power:
• Charisma
• Belief 
• Propaganda
• Fear

Week 3:
• Reluctance/Denial when facing the threat of Hitler and Voldemort
• Underground Movements (in real life and Harry Potter)
• World War II and the Global Wizard War 
• After the end
• Conclusions and takeaways


▬▬▬▬▬▬  SCHEDULE REQUESTS ▬▬▬▬▬▬

I create my entire teaching schedule based on schedule requests, so if you don't see a time that works for you, please put in a request! However, I can only teach live classes from 9 AM to 4 PM Arizona time. If you need to watch the class outside that time period, you can enroll in the “flex” version of this class and watch the recordings at your leisure! Here is the link:

https://outschool.com/classes/world-war-ii-and-the-wizard-world-PP9y5Ppx#uscBKeyeSs


▬▬▬▬▬▬   MORE WIZARD CLASSES  ▬▬▬▬▬▬

Are you interested in more classes involving the wizard world? Check out this list of all of the related classes I offer!

𝐖𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 
Live: https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-taxonomy-magical-beasts-and-how-to-classify-them-yz92E2cs#uscBKeyeSs
Flex: https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-taxonomy-magical-beasts-and-how-to-classify-them-FiyM9ZJE#uscBKeyeSs

𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Live: https://outschool.com/classes/divination-for-wizard-students-1ydGBjvM#uscBKeyeSs
Flex: https://outschool.com/classes/divination-for-wizard-students-R1snK5Ra#uscBKeyeSs

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲, 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝
Live: https://outschool.com/classes/astronomy-astrology-and-greek-mythology-in-the-wizard-world-I6ASpogH#uscBKeyeSs
Flex: 
https://outschool.com/classes/astronomy-astrology-and-greek-mythology-in-the-wizard-world-rXaLKRaI#uscBKeyeSs

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
Live: https://outschool.com/classes/christmas-traditions-for-british-wizards-ynMStaxW#uscBKeyeSs
Flex:
https://outschool.com/classes/christmas-traditions-for-british-wizards-EX235MUj#uscBKeyeSs

𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 (𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲)
https://outschool.com/classes/geology-of-the-british-isles-for-wizards-ZFP9pyHl#uscBKeyeSs

𝐖𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐯𝐬. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 (𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲)
https://outschool.com/classes/wizard-world-vs-star-wars-common-literary-themes-zjkOdBhu#uscBKeyeSs