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3.00 Credits
The Renaissance Through the Present As a continuation of the introductory course, Hp206, Western Civilization II will further investigate of this study will be the growth of the modern state. Topics for discussion may include the rise of nations like Great Britain and France, the Age of "Discovery," the Reformation andImperialism. The use of warfare as a facet of foreign policy may also be covered. Students will spend a great deal of time analyzing and separating historical data from historical mythology.
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3.00 Credits
The Colonial Era Through Reconstruction An introductory study of the origins and development of the United States, this course will include discussions of numerous topics such as the European "discovery" and colonizationof the New World, conditions that brought about the War for Independence, Early National Period and the coming of the Civil War. This course will stress the role of critical analysis in historical interpretation.
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3.00 Credits
Through the Present An introductory study of American life since the Reconstruction Era, topics for discussion may include such areas as the Westward Expansion, Progressive Era, Imperialism, Great Depression, World at War and Cold War. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of critical analysis in interpreting historical data.
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3.00 Credits
Through this introductory survey, students investigate U.S. history since 1945. The first section of this class will encompass the immediate postwar period. Topics for discussion will include the ramifications of World War II, early Cold War and Korean Conflict. The second section will focus on the late Cold War years and American society since the fall of the Soviet Union. Topics addressed will include the Civil Rights movement, Vietnam and end of the Cold War.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the field of international politics and relations. With the end of the Cold War, the emergence of the European Union, the waging of the so-called "war on terrorism," the consolidation of the United States as a hegemonic power and all the regional and national challenges that characterize this historical period, there is much to consider. The course will focus on both continuity and change in international affairs.
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3.00 Credits
Through the use of film and historical texts, students investigate the importance of movies in the historical process. Since its early development, film has been influential in teaching Americans about the past, but as students will find, this has not always been a fortuitous relationship. Students discover what Hollywood has been teaching us and how this information measures up with the historical reality.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to some of the major developments in the Middle East region since World War II. Special focus will be given to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the rise of militant Islam, the role of oil in the region and some of the broader social and cultural challenges that confront such a rich and diverse region. The course will also pay attention to the role that the Middle East plays in global politics.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to some of the major developments in Asia in the post-World War II period. The course will focus on China and Japan as the dominant powers in the region. The culture, history and politics of these two countries will be explored. The course will also investigate broader regional issues as they relate to security, economics and social movements.
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3.00 Credits
The course will focus on post-colonial history in the postwar period. We will review the ancient history of Africa to begin our studies, and then quickly move on to the form and impact of colonialism on the continent. The course will focus on Africa south of the Sahara and emphasize developments in the countries with some of the most acute problems. South Africa, Rwanda, Sudan and Nigeria will all receive special attention. The course will focus on the political, economic and social challenges that confront a vast area that includes over 50 countries. We will also explore Africa's relations with the rest of the world.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus primarily on historical, social and political developments in Latin America since 1945. Pre-colonial as well as colonial Latin American history will be reviewed with special attention to the social and cultural norms that helped shape Latin American political culture. The course will distinguish between the various regions in Latin America, including Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. The course will conclude by providing a framework for understanding contemporary political, economic and social challenges that confront the region today.
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