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About Michael FitzGerald
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I am an expert in German history between 1918 and 1945, particularly with regard to the Nazi era. I am also very knowledgeable about most areas of philosophy (I have an honours degree in the subject) and am able to answer questions on that subject too. In addition, I am very knowledgeable about poetry. One of my hobbies is also politics, mainly British and European though I follow the US political scene as well. Another one is the history of crime and punishment and British social history (the two often overlap!) I am willing to answer questions on all the above issues.
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Author of two published works, 'Storm Troopers of Satan,' an account of the lunatic fringes of Nazi ideology, and 'Adolf Hitler: A Portrait,' a biography of the German dictator. 'Adolf Hitler' was published in July 2006 by the top history publisher Spellmount and was named historical biography of the month by the Good Book Guide. I correspond with Ian Kershaw, Peter Stachura, Jeremy Noakes, Roger Moorhouse and Stan Lauryssens. I have undertaken research for radio, television, newspapers and magazines
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Society of Authors
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I have an Honours degree in philosophy.
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LT prize for poetry
Historical Biography of the month, Good Book Guide
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You are here: Experts > Homework Help > 20th Century History > 20th Century History > Weimar Republic
Expert: Michael FitzGerald
Date: 9/14/2007
Subject: Weimar Republic
Question
hey i was just wondering about the life of teachers during the Weimar republic and possibly the subject matter they taught?
Answer
Dear Paige,
Thank you for your interesting question. Under Weimar, the curriculum was largely based on practical rather than academic subjects. The teaching of religious education or even 'civics' or 'citizenship' was discouraged and largely took place in church schools rather than the state system.
On the other hand, the teaching of all subjects from a Marxist perspective was positively encouraged. The position was even more marked in the universities, where non-Marxist lecturers were dismissed, physically attacked by students, and heckled during their lessons.
The sad and almost incredible fact is that education in Germany actually IMPROVED under the Nazis. In particular the type of education that women received improved quite dramatically. On the other hand, Nazi propaganda had to be taught instead of Marxist propaganda, although on the whole, incredibly, there was LESS direct indoctrination of students under the Nazis than under Weimar.
If you need more help please let me know.
Kind regards
Mike FitzGerald
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