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  • HIST 363: Modern Latin Amer.

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Exposes students to the history of Latin America from the Wars of Independence to the present. Students will analyze the 19th century quest for economic development and political stability; the causes and outcomes of 20th century revolutionary movements; the development of authoritarian regimes and recent democratic transitions. In addition, the region s historical relationship with the United States will be examined, particularly within the context of American expansionism of the 19th century and the Cold War.
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  • HIST 371: Colonial America

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Studies the history of North America from the earliest beginnings to the reorganization of the British imperial administration in the 1760's, with a particular emphasis on the Spanish, French, and British empires. Through assigned readings, lectures, audiovisual materials, and primary source documents, students will explore colonization, settlement, religious diversity, political developments, labor systems, imperial conflicts, and immigration policies.
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  • HIST 372: Revol Amer 1763-1789

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Tackles the history of the American Revolution from the end of the French and Indian War through the ratification of the United States Constitution. Particular attention will be paid to the social, military, economic, and political aspects of the conflict. Through readings, lectures, films, and primary sources, students will explore the causes of the conflict; the divide between patriots and loyalists; the experiences of soldiers, Native Americans, women, and slaves; and the consequences of the Revolution.
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  • HIST 374: Civil War and Recon

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the causes, conduct, and aftermath of the American Civil War. Lectures and discussions will balance the military, social, political, and economic history of the Civil War era. The course addresses persistent myths and debates about the Civil War period, including why the war occurred, why soldiers fought, who freed the slaves, how the North won, and what the war means to Americans today.
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  • HIST 375: American Frontier

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the meaning and experience of the constantly shifting "frontier" in American history. Lectures and discussion will address social, political, economic, and military aspects of westward expansion and settlement. Key themes include interaction and conflict with native peoples, the exploitation of natural resources, as well as issues of ecology, transformation, and the culture and legacy of the "frontier."
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  • HIST 377: American Woman

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the history of women in the United States from the early seventeenth century to the late twentieth century. During that time, conditions for American women have changed repeatedly and dramatically. We will discuss these changes as well as what has remained the same, focusing on social expectations, law, religion, the family, education, ethnicity, race, and work. Whenever possible, we will base our study on the records the women themselves left behind.
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  • HIST 381: Africa to 1800

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    An examination of selected topics in precolonial African history, with the aim of introducing students not only to important personages, events and themes, but also to historical interpretation and method. It will be divided into six units ranging from prehistory to the eighteenth century, specifically: food and society, ancient civilizations, human migration, state formation, Islamic society, and the transatlantic slave trade.
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  • HIST 382: Africa since 1800

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    An examination of Africa during the modern era, this course will analyze contemporary themes from an historical perspective. Topics will include rural prosperity and poverty, environmental change, urbanization, popular culture, nationalism and globalization.
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  • HIST 385: US Hist 1945-Present

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the tremendous changes in political, social, cultural, environmental, military, diplomatic, and economic developments in recent America 1945 up to our contemporary society. Students will explore major reform movements (such as New Deal, Civil Rights, Great Society, Feminist, Environment, New Left, and Right-Wing Movements) and the long political debate concerning the government s role in economic and social issues. Students will also explore the major impact of the Cold War on domestic society and foreign policies. In addition, students will study aspects of the Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Prerequisite: U.S. History Since 1877 or Permission of Professor.
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  • HIST 386: Topics European Hist

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines in depth a theme in ancient, medieval, early modern, or modern European history. The theme will be determined by the instructors and vary.
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