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HST 2240 A (CRN: 12894)

History: World War II

3 Credit Hours

About HST 2240 A

Causes, conduct, and consequences of global war from 1931 to 1945, including social, economic, political, and diplomatic as well as military aspects. Prerequisite: Three hours of History.

Notes

Prereq: 3 hours History PACE students with permission and override

Section Description

This course will examine the history of World War II from the standpoint of world history, discussing the ways in which a series of regional struggles merged over time into a truly global conflict. Amongst other topics, we will look at the origins of the wars in Europe and in Asia; the place and weight of the war between the Axis powers and the Soviet Union; and the impact of war on colonial Africa, British-ruled India, and Latin America. We will also discuss the ways in which the war shaped the postwar world; think about the global war as a "total" war; and talk about the place and meaning of the Holocaust.

Evaluation

Students will write four analytical essays during the semester. There are no in-class exams or pop-up quizzes etc.

Important Dates

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