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HIS 348: The History of Ancient Rome

3.00 Credits

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

This course examines Ancient Roman society, religion, and government, looking at the development of religious, social, and political changes throughout Roman history. Emphasis will be placed on social, religious, and political institutions that have had the longest-term impact. Prerequisite: HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

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HIS 349: History of Latin America

3.00 Credits

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Surveys the history of Latin America from the pre-Columbian civilization to the present with emphasis on the social, cultural, political, and economic themes that explain the present problems and potentials of the continent. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

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HIS 350: History of Modern Japan

3.00 Credits

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Deals with the evolution of traditional Japanese social, economic, and political institutions. Impact of rapid modernization on these institutions and the transformation of Japan into a world power will be the major themes of this course. Japan's re-emergence as an economic and political force in Asia since World War II examined. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

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HIS 351: World History since 1945

3.00 Credits

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Examines the major events and key developments that have occurred since World War II. Course is global in scope and particular emphasis is placed on the interrelationships that have come to characterize the entire world's events and institutions since 1945. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

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HIS 352: The US and Vietnam

3.00 Credits

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Begins with an overview of pre-colonial Vietnam, examines the motives and consequences of 19th and 20th century French colonialism to 1954, and finally analyzes the American war in Vietnam and its impact on both Vietnam and the United States. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

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HIS 353: Modern Southeast Asia

3.00 Credits

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Provides an understanding of modern Southeast Asian history from the early 1500s through the post-colonial period. After a brief introduction to Southeast Asia's early history, the main themes explored are nature and impact European colonization, growth of nationalist resistance movements and the subsequent emergence of modern nation states. Concludes by addressing the main issues confronting post-colonial Southeast Asia. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

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HIS 354: Traditional China

3.00 Credits

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Surveys China's history from ancient to early modern times (ca. 1600) by investigating major developments in Chinese society, political systems, economy, and culture. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

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HIS 355: History of Modern China

3.00 Credits

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Concerned with the evolution of traditional Chinese institutions and philosophies. Decline of the imperial system examined from the point of view of internal disintegration and external aggression. Course then traces development of nationalist movements in China since 1911 and describe the impact of the KMT-CCP Civil War to 1950. China's emergence as a world power examined. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

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HIS 356: History of 19th Century Europe

3.00 Credits

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Examines the major political, social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped Europe during the "long" 19th century between 1789 (the French Revolution) and 1914 (the outbreak of WWI). Particular emphasis is placed on the causes and effects of the French and Industrial Revolutions. Traces new movements and ideologies such as liberalism, nationalism, socialism, Darwinism, feminism, imperialism, and militarism. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

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HIS 357: History of Holocaust

3.00 Credits

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Examines the background, perpetration, and memory of the systematic destruction of Europe's Jews and other minorities during the Second World War, commonly known as the Holocaust. Particular emphasis is placed on the history of Antisemitism in Europe, Social Darwinism, the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany, Nazi ideology, the carrying out of the murder of Europe's Jews, and the legacy of the Holocaust. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: HIS 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 122 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

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