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Academic Year 2003/2004
Models of World History
HIST 389 SP
This course investigates the ways in which scholars have attempted to construct thematic understandings of world history, with particular emphasis on accounts of Western imperialism and Western domination of the
non-West.
The course will focus first on Marxist writers and their critics but will move on to consider views of neo-conservatives, liberals, world historians, postmodernists, postcolonialists, and globalization theorists.
MAJOR READINGS
A.G. Frank, "The Development of Underdevelopment"
J.A. Hobson, IMPERIALISM
V.I. Lenin, IMPERIALISM: THE HIGHEST STAGE OF CAPITALISM
W. McNeill, PLAGUES AND PEOPLES
A. Nandy, HISTORY'S FORGOTTEN
DOUBLES
R. Robinson and J.D.
Gallagher, AFRICA AND THE VICTORIANS
T. Von Laue, THE WORLD REVOLUTION OF WESTERNIZATION
I. Wallerstein, THE MODERN WORLD SYSTEM
M. Watters, GLOBALIZATION
M. Weber, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE
SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
At least six short papers (1-2 pages) and one long paper (20+ pages). All papers are theoretical. No examinations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
No late papers, no incompletes. Students wishing to put their names on the course waiting list should drop a note to the professor; they should NOT use voicemail or e-mail.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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