CHIST 3328 - America Since World War II

Institution:

Lesley University

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Description:

3 credits This course will highlight the people, ideas, events, and developments that shaped the history of America since World War II. Sources of disquiet at home, e.g., the McCarthy Era; the Civil Rights Movement; Sixties Radicalism; the revived Women's Movement; the Reagan "Revolution;" the post-industrial economy; persistininequality; and increasing voter apathy will be explored along with important challenges that the United States has faced abroad, e.g., the Cold War; the conflict in Vietnam; the collapse of Communist regimes in Russia and Eastern Europe; the global economy; genocide and ethnic cleansing; crises in the Middle East; and the threat of international terrorism. Prerequisite: CLITR 1100, OR one 1000- or 2000-level CHIST or CHUMS course, OR A 4 or 5 on the AP History test, OR permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lesley.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 868-9600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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