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3.00 Credits
Fall. This course examines the social-cultural, political and economic transformation that occurred in Africa in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Themes such as precolonial African traditional institutions, the slave trade, societies and revolutions, legitimate commerce, European imperialism, colonial rule, nationalism, decolonization and neo-colonialism will be considered. Credit allowed only for one of HIST 402, ETHN 402.
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3.00 Credits
Spring. This course focuses on selected themes and case studies in contemporary African affairs from 1960 when most African countries gained their independence to the present. Themes to be examined include the nature of freedom which African countries regained from their European colonizers; ethnicity and the task of nation-building; and social, economic and political changes since independence. Credit allowed only for one of HIST 403, ETHN 403. Approved for Distance Ed.
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3.00 Credits
Spring. This course examines how both domestic and international issues impinge on Africa. Selected themes and case studies to be considered include the slave trade, European exploration and political aggression, World Wars and implications, Cold War and its aftermath, and South Africa and apartheid; case studies such as the crises in Rwanda, Liberia, Somalia, Sierra Leone and their international implications will be examined. Credit allowed only for one of HIST 404, ETHN 404.
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3.00 Credits
On demand. Late Ch'ing (Qing) reforms, the Nationalist and Communist revolutions, and China's struggle for modernization. Development of Chinese culturalism, nationalism and socialism.
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3.00 Credits
On demand. History of Japan from earliest recorded civilization to the Tokugawa Period (1600-1868); origins of Japan, influence of Chinese and Korean civilizations, socio-economic development, high culture, trends in intellectual history, development of feudalism, samurai, and foundations of modern nation state.
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3.00 Credits
Spring. Major political, economic, and social developments from the mid-19th century to the present; transformation from feudalism to modern nation state, political parties, industrialization and economic development, science and technology, cultural change, imperialism and militarism, the Pacific War, post-war economic growth, and U.S. - Japanese relations.
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3.00 Credits
Fall. Analysis of the first Latin-American state to experience political, social and economic revolution in the 20th century; causes of the revolution, leaders and institutions produced; emergence of Mexico as a relatively stable and progressive state. Applicable to the BG Perspective (general education) social sciences and international perspective requirements.
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3.00 Credits
On demand. Political, economic and social development of Greater Antilles and Spanish Main from 17th to 20th centuries; war and trade, slavery, revolution, caudillism and communism in the Caribbean.
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3.00 Credits
Spring. European colonial rivalry, problems of European-settled colonies, emergence of colonial self-government, confederation movement, search for national identity, nature of commonwealth nation, role as mediator in Anglo-American relations, importance as independent neighbor.
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3.00 Credits
On demand. Political, economic and social development of Iberian peninsula from invasion of Moors to 20th century dictators; reconquest, reign of Hapsburgs, Spanish Civil Wars, regimes of Franco and Salazar.
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