Courses

Exploration of the diverse architectural traditions of the world’s major religions with an emphasis on issues of place-making, representation, ritual, identity, and culture, past and present.

A study of World War I, to include its origins, its military aspects, and the social, economic, political, and intellectual consequences of the conflict. The focus is on Europe and the United States. Concurrent with 4060.

The war to end all wars," from the European crises culminating at Sarajevo in 1914 to peacemaking at Versailles in 1919, with emphasis on the western and eastern fronts and on the war at sea. PW: Global Engagement

Students examine World War I from its European origins to its emergence as military alliances; emerging role of the state; role of industrial economies in the Eastern and Western Fronts; war at sea; the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, process.

A study of World War II, to include its origins, its military aspects, and the social, economic, political, and intellectual consequences of the conflict. The focus is on Europe, the United States, and Asia. Concurrent with 4070.

This course explores the Second World War in its global context from its origins to its conclusion. We will examine the causes, conduct, and consequences of the war, the personalities involved, and the influence the war has had on the modern world. Both the European and Pacific Theatres will be examined, as will the home front. Emphasis will be placed on the political, military, and social developments during the war.

The global conflict, or series of conflicts, from Manchukuo in 1931 to Tokyo Bay in 1945, with emphasis on battles on land and sea and in the air, life on the home fronts and in enemy-occupied areas, and the legacy of the war to future generations. Writing proficiency within this discipline is required for a passing grade in this course. PW: Global Engagement

Origins; military campaigns in Europe, North Africa, Asia, and the Pacific; European, Japanese, Asian, and American home fronts; collapse of Germany; atomic warfare; legacies.

Students examine various aspects of the Second World War (1939-1945). Topics social history of the war, politics and strategy, technological developments, around the topic.

Students examine the inter-war and World War II era from 1919 to 1945, emphasizing the major battles and campaigns in the European theatre, and the aftermath leading to the outbreak of war in Asia and the Pacific, and the major battles Equivalents: HIST 3387 .