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3.00 Credits
Examines the world wars within the context of regional conflict in East Asia. Topics include the Japanese invasion of China, the emergence of General Tojo, "Comfort Women," the "Rape of Nanjing," Hiroshima, and the rise of Chinese Communists. Discusses global issues including colonization and industrialization of the Pacific Rim, Pan-Asianism, and Asian alliances with Allied and Axis powers. (Fall/Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
The revolutionary transformation of China since 1949; selected topics in culture and civilization. Liberal arts. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
An investigation into the nation's major historic sites with particular meaning. While assessing their relationship to major historical issues--including race, class, gender and imperialism--the course examines such sites as Jamestown, Williamsburg, Little Big Horn, Gettysburg, Pearl Harbor and Ellis Island. (Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: three credits of U.S. history.
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3.00 Credits
The development and styles of America's built environment, the growth of the historic preservation movement, the philosophies of preservation, contemporary preservation work, on-site activities, and opportunities in the field. (Fall/Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the focus, methods, and debates of the social sciences and strategies for teaching these topics in social studies; emphasizes the issues of multiculturalism, international conflict and negotiation, and human development. (Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: HIS285.
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3.00 Credits
Traces the social and cultural development of U.S. history museums from the "cabinets of curiosities," to patriotic houses and re-created villages, to today's diverse organizations. Examples include Colonial Williamsburg, Seneca Falls, New York's Tenement Museum, New Bedford's Whaling Museum, and Elvis's Graceland. Topics encompass the changing definition of historic, the conflicting uses of the past, and controversies over inclusion, representation, and contemporary politics. (Every Fourth or Fifth Semester). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: HIS101 or HIS102 or POI.
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1.00 - 15.00 Credits
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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3.00 Credits
Using an analytical approach and seminar structure, special topics are chosen by the instructors in their area of specialty for indepth study. (Fall/Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: three credits in topic area.
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3.00 Credits
Connects ideas of Scottishness to the myth and reality of the Scottish past. Covers Scottish history from the 13th century Wars of Independence through the creation of the Devolved Scottish Parliament in 1999. Throughout there is an emphasis on distinctive Scottish identity in contrast to and in concert with England and Britain. (Summer). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: HIS121 or HIS122 and ENG101 or satisfaction of Written Expression requirement or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Examines major themes, events, and trends in North American Indian history. Focuses on the historical experiences of Native Americans and their struggles to retain their cultures while adapting to the challenges posed by catastrophic population decline, expansion and conquest by colonizing powers, and the "Indian policies" adopted by the United States. Liberal arts. (Every Other Fall). Prerequisites: HIS101 or HIS102 or ANT102.
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