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An introduction to the history of modern Europe. Students examine the major intellectual, political, economic and social developments of this era, including the rise of the nation-state, the Industrial Revolution, the emergence of mass culture, and the impact of two world wars. Pre: WRI 1100 or WRI 1150.
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A course survey of the origins, development, and decline of the Russian Empire. Special attention is given to intellectual, religious, social, literary, and cultural history. The origin and consequences of the 1917 Russian Revolution are explored. Additional coverage is given to contemporary Russian culture. Pre: WRI 1100 or WRI 1150.
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3.00 Credits
The objective of the course is to introduce essential features of the traditions of selected Asian civilizations, settingthem in historical contexts that make them both comprehensible and revealing of human experience. We will explore the exchange among these civilizations and the influence of that exchange on their historical development. As we shall see, that exchange was not limited to Asia. Given the diversity of these cultures and the length of their histories, comprehensive surveys will not be possible. Selected in-depth topics will provide the interested student with a lasting grasp of both the common and the uncommon features of these Asian civilizations. Pre: WRI 1100 or WRI 1150
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An introductory exploration of the society, ideas, political institutions, economy, culture, language, literature, and other characteristic features of traditional China in a historical and contemporary context. Pre: WRI 1200.
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3.00 Credits
Japanese history from its prehistoric origins to contemporary developments. Focuses on significant themes: art, political institutions, literature, and socio-economic structures. Pre: WRI 1200.
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A study of the discovery and colonization of America, the Revolution, the forming of the government, and internal and foreign affairs down through Reconstruction. Pre: WRI 1100 or WRI 1150.
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The Civil War and its aftermath, industrialization, external expansion, two world wars, and domestic affairs from 1865 to the present. Pre: WRI 1100 or WRI 1150.
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A study of Spanish and Portuguese settlement of Latin America from the European conquest to the present. Topics include Iberian and Native American institutions, economy, social structure, politics, and cultural evolution in Latin America. Pre: WRI 1100 or WRI 1150.
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This course is designed to introduce major themes in the history of science and technology since the Sixteenth Century. It will introduce the major trends in science since the Scientific Revolution. It will discuss the origins of the Scientific Method and explore great scientific minds and events in science. We will cover the evolution of math, biology, physics, as well as quantum theory and mechanics. In addition, we will discuss the corresponding technologiHawai ? ? Pacific University /387 cal advances of science applied to technology including (but not limited to) celestial mechanics, evolutionary theory, atomic power, and the personal computer. Pre: WRI 1100 or WRI 1150.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to reading, research, and interpretation in history. It will focus on a specific topic or theme from a comparative perspective and on the global connections and broad implications of that issue. The course will include guest lectures by history faculty. Pre: Any 2000-level HIST course or STSS 2601 or concurrent enrollment in one of those coursses.
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