HIST 303
Studies in Military History (EU, GL) (WI)
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HIST 303
Studies in Military History (EU, GL) (WI)
Three hours lecture: (3)
Prerequisite: Three hours of History at the 100 level.
In-depth study of a particular aspect of military history. Study may include such
topics as leadership, World War II, causes of war. May be taken for credit more than
once when topics differ.
Note(s): Humanistic or Artistic Expression designated course.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
1. Causes of the War
2. The War Against Germany and Italy
a. German Victories
b. The African-Mediterranean War
c. The Russian War
d. Allied Victories in Western Europe
e. The Sea War
f. Air War
3. The War Against Japan
a. Japanese Victories
b. Carrier Warfare
c. Submarine Warfare
d. Allied Victories in the Pacific
e. The Air War
4. The Other War
a. Scientists at War
b. Intelligence in the War
c. Industry in the War
5. The Results of the War
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Student discussion will be the emphasis of the course along with individualized research
projects.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
1. Students will practice thinking critically and analytically about historical issues,
acquire a broader knowledge and deeper understanding of pertinent historical events
and processes, and cultivate a familiarity with the concepts of historical argument
and interpretation.
2. Students will develop disciplinary research skills by designing strategies to locate
and analyze primary and secondary source evidence, processing and organizing the resultant
data, and composing proper citation and bibliographical entries.
3. Students will apply their critical thinking, research, and compositional skills
to the creation and presentation of thesis driven essays that discuss, for example,
historical social, economic, political, and/or cultural developments and that address
issues such as the causes and consequences of historical change and continuity.
4. Students will be able to gain a balanced and detailed treatment of a major topic
in military history.
Assessment Measures
Knowledge and understanding of the material covered in this course will be measured
using an array of assessment tools that may include, among other things, class attendance
and participation, written examinations, formal writing assignments of various types,
and informal writing assignments. All exercises are designed to expand the student's
ability to evaluate historical events and to develop his or her ability to compose
persuasive arguments.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
Date Action Reviewed by
October 2010 Reviewed and Approved by Sharon Roger Hepburn
04/2011
March 01, 2021