History 158 - History of American Foreign Relations

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University of California-Irvine

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158A U.S. as a Global Power (4). Examines post-World War II cultural, economic, and strategic patterns that have shaped U.S. relations with the world. Presents diverse perspectives on issues such as nationalism, anticommunism, secrecy and covert action, economic influences, the media's role, and race, gender, and class-related stratifications. ( VIII) 158B Rise of U.S. Empire (4). Examines growth of U.S. empire from the eighteenth century to World War II. Considers settler colonialism; acquisition of colonies, protectorates, and dependencies; and "market empire."Emphasizes imperial justifications, techniques, and interactions, as well as the recurring domestic debates over imperial projects. ( VIII) LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uci.edu/

Phone Number:

(949) 824-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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