HIS-270 |
History of Nazism |
This course examines the period of Nazi control
3.00 in Europe and its impact on world history during the period 1933-45 . Topics include : the postwar circumstances that gave rise to Nazism ; the nature of National Socialism as an ideology and political movement ; the personality and role of Adolf Hitler as leader of Nazism and Nazi Germany ; German society under Nazism ; the Second World War ; and the Holocaust .
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HIS-272 |
Literature of War |
This course explores how political ideas have been expressed through a variety of literary forms from the Renaissance to the present day . Students analyze the historical context that underlay prominent works of political writing and the choices made by authors in composing them . |
HIS-299 |
Selected Topics in History |
This course offers a detailed study of a specialized subject area that will vary based on student / faculty interest . The topic , course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration . There are no prerequisites . |
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HIS-317 |
Latin America |
This course examines selected nations of Latin America from independence to the present , paying special attention to recent political and economic developments . |