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3.00 Credits
(3) An examination of the "waning of the Middle Ages" and the "Dawn of a new era" in the light of recent historical research. The physical and psychological impact of the Black Death, the fascination with the classical past, the religious revolution and the possibility of individual creativity will be considered in the context of the scientific, social, and political assumptions of Europeans from the 14th through the 16th centuries.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the effects of the combined forces of nationalism, revolution and the Industrial Revolution upon the fabric of European political, social, and economic institutions. Special consideration will be given to drives for national unity in Italy and Germany, and their effects upon the European balance of power prior to World War I.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of Europe's efforts to recover from the first World War, to work out the self-determination policy of the Versailles Treaty to survive the great depression, and to resolve the conflicts which precipitated World War II. The course will also examine the post-war problems of the United Nations, the Cold War, the end of Imperialism, the common market, and new regional pacts.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the origins and development of several of the world's main civilization from pre-history to hemispheric unification in the 16th century. Examines religious, cultural, political, economic and intellectual evolution of the global community, with an emphasis on intercultural contracts.
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3.00 Credits
This course uses primary sources, biography, short novels, and film to engage students in learning and discussion about the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Topics include the historical method, Arab-Islamic civilization, imperialism and colonialism; Africa's "triple heritage" indigenous customs, Islam, and interaction with the West; women's movements) and Buddhism. Themes include social, political, and economic organization, religion, gender, resistance movements, globalization and comparative analysis.
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3.00 Credits
This course will deal with the upheaval that effectively destroyed the age-old European hierarchical society and laid the foundation for modern political systems. The problem of the impact of ideas, the role of economic dislocation and political dysfunction as portents of revolution will be considered. Use will be made of the newer research into demography and crowd psychology as well as of the traditional literary and historical sources.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of Russian civilization from its origins to the mid-nineteenth century. Major themes include: the rise of autocracy, serfdom, and empire, as well as the nature and achievements of Russian culture.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of modern Russian civilization since 1881. Major themes include: the origins and consequences of the Russian revolutions, the nature of the Soviet system, the achievements of Russian and Soviet culture, and the US-USSR contest for a world empire.
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3.00 Credits
Will provide the student with knowledge of the continuing evolution of the American welfare state, federal fiscal crises, the impact of technology upon the rural and urban environment, and the impact of science and technology on social and economic conditions. Prerequisite: HIST 0130, HIST 131, or HIST 0132.
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3.00 Credits
Focus on presidential administrations from Theodore Roosevelt's to the current administration. Topics may include presidential leadership, presidential character, presidents and the press, presidential scandals, presidential actions during the first year in office, presidential action or inaction on civil rights, and presidents and public opinion polls. Prerequisite: HIST 0132.
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