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Academic Year 2004/2005

The United States and the World, 1898-Present
HIST 233 SP

Crosslistings: AMST 247

As a history of U.S. foreign relations from the Spanish-American war to the present, this survey examines the many ways in which America has projected its power and influence abroad, with attention given not only to American political and military efforts in the international arena, but also to America's economic and cultural expansion as well. The focus of lectures and in-class discussion will be on U.S. policies and actions around the world, foreign responses to the American presence in and influence over the affairs of other nations, and the effects that both these foreign critiques and the domestic consequences (Sometimes unanticipated) of American involvement in the international arena, have had on American culture, self-perception, and policy-making. Special--although not exclusive--emphasis will be placed on interactions between the United States and its hemispheric neighbors. Students should gain from the course not simply a solid grasp of the essential narrative of twentieth century American foreign relations, but also an understanding of the cultural contests played out in the international and national context, and some appreciation for contending perspectives among historians on the major issues in the study of U. S. diplomacy.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Nelson,Claire Nee   

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: PAC002;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: 5   Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 5   SO: 10   FR: 0

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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