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4.00 Credits
This is a survey course which introduces the foundation and development of modern East Asia from the 19th century to present. It emphasizes the historical events, the transformation of political and economic institutions, and the social and cultural trends of modern China, Japan and Korea. It intends to compare and contrast the parallel processes of modernization of the three countries. It will deal with the issues of feudalism, imperialism, militarism, warlordism, nationalism, and communism. 4 SH. Core: Perspectives on the World, History.
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4.00 Credits
Survey of key developments in early African history from the Agricultural Revolution to the advent of trade with Western Europe. This course covers the topics of technology, economy, politics, constructions of gender, and religious institutions between circa 16,000 B.C.E. up to 1,400 C.E. 4 SH. Core: Perspectives on the World, History.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the processes of change that have led to modern political, economic, and social institutions in Africa. Topics include the analysis of the historical development of urbanization, state formation, the slave trade, monetary systems, and leisure culture. This course focuses on issues of continuity and change between 1400 and the present. The central question addressed is how have African communities viewed modernity and how have different people endeavored to create a modern Africa? 4 SH. Core: Perspectives on the World, History.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to independence. Traces developments fundamental to the establishment of colonial rule, the formation of colonial society, and the origins of the independence movements in Spanish America and Brazil. Topics include the assimilation and resistance of indigenous and African peoples, the role of the church, colonial government and economic systems, and the wars for independence. 4 SH. Core: Perspectives on the World, History.
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4.00 Credits
Surveys the Civil War as an event of great significance in the American experience, placing military conflict in economic, political, and cultural contexts. Focuses on the war as a human struggle with roots in racial, class, gender, and regional identities. Also considers historians' debates about causes and consequences. Prerequisite: 100-level history course or instructor's permission . 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
Analyzes the United States in the Cold War, Civil Rights era, war in Vietnam, period of deindustrialization, and into the 1980s and 1990s. Focus on social/cultural history and the theories with which historians explain the past. Prerequisite: 100-level history course or instructor's permission. 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
This course looks at Russian and Soviet politics and foreign policy beginning with the development of the Russian empire. The Soviet Union is examined, with particular emphasis on the policies of Gorbachev and the 1991 disintegration of the USSR. The post-Soviet period is also studied, especially the ramifications of attempting (and not attempting) democratization and of moving (or not moving) toward a market economy. While primary attention is paid to the situation in Russia, issues in other former Soviet republics and Eastern Europe will be discussed. Same as POLI:226. 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of post-World War II Europe from its division, reconstruction, and reduction to democratization and the end of Communism. Compares life in both East and West. Pays attention to cultural diversity in the new Europe. Explores the role of memory in shaping European identities. Prerequisite: 100-level history course or instructor's permission. 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
A history of China from the fall of the last imperial dynasty to the People's Republic. The political disintegration and reintegration of Chinese society after the Qing dynasty, through the Republic and the rise of Chinese Communism under Mao and the striving for moderization will be considered. Imperialism, nationalism, revolution, communism, totalitarianism, reform and democracy are issues covered in this course. The impact of these factors on the lives of ordinary Chinese is viewed through films and other artistic expressions. Prerequisite: 100-level history course or instructor's permission. 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the research methods employed by historians: searching for sources with electronic and published retrieval systems, annotated bibliographies, methods of citation. A consideration of epistemological issues, such as fact, truth, inference, synthesis. Completion of a historiographical essay, a short research project and other writing in order to build and refine skills. Brief exploration of historiography. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. 4 SH.
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