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4.00 Credits
Political, social and economic forces that have shaped American life since 1950. Subjects included are the Red Scare, suburbanization, the civil rights movement, the Great Society, the politics and culture of protest, recasting the welfare state, and de-industrialization. Emphasis on racial, ethnic and gender issues in the collapse of the American Consensus. 3 lectures and research project. Prerequisite: HIST 303; junior standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
History of American foreign policy from 1900 to the present. Emergence of the United States as a world power early in the century, the retreat follow-ing the Great War, Franklin Roosevelt's diplomacy leading to and through the Second World War, atomic diplomacy and the Cold War, four decades of Containment and the search for a new post-Cold War strategy. 3 lectures and research project. Prerequisite: HIST 303, junior standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of the American presidency with emphasis on its role in American society since the beginning of the twentieth century. From the era of congressional government through the Imperial Presidency of the post-World War II period, and beyond, using presidential biography as a historical source. 3 lectures and research project. Prerequisite: HIST 303, junior standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
History of China's last dynasty, the Qing (1644-1912). Origins of Manchus, High Qing era of expansion and prosperity, creation of uniquely Manchu dynasty, new contact with Western imperialism, internal rebellions, modern reform policies, and revolution. 3 lectures and research project. Prerequisite: HIST 303; junior standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Japan's development as a modern state (1800-2000 CE). Themes include Japan's engagement with modernity and nationalism, the emperor system, Japanese imperialist expansion, and postwar reconstruction of Japanese society. 3 lectures and research project. Prerequisite: HIST 303; junior standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Chinese history in the twentieth century: the fall of the Qing Dynasty and founding of Republic of China in 1912, problems of imperialism and modernity, Chinese Communist Party and People's Republic of China since 1949. 3 lectures and research project. Prerequisite: HIST 303; junior standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of 20th century Chinese history through the use of Chinese feature films. Films (with English subtitles) serve as main texts for understanding the tremendous changes in modern Chinese history, and the evolving relationships between film and Chinese society. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: HIST 303; junior standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Modern history of mainland and maritime Southeast Asia, focusing on the development of political institutions and changing political and cultural identities. Early empires, expansion of capitalism, colonial rule and wars through era of independence. 3 lectures and research project. Prerequisite: HIST 303, junior standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
History of modern South Asia from the beginnings of British colonization to independence. Themes include relations between religious groups, the economic impact of British colonialism, political development, the role of indigenous nationalist movements, and the shape of independence. 3 lectures and research project. Prerequisite: HIST 303, junior standing or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Organization, selection, presentation, application, and interpretation of subject matter in history in secondary schools. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program or valid teaching credential.
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