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Academic Year 2005/2006


Models of Imperialism and Globalization
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

Wallerstein, THE MODERN WORLD SYSTEM
Pomper, et. al., WORLD HISTORY
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
F. Fukuyama, THE END OF HISTORY AND THE LAST MAN
M. Weber, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC
S. Huntington, THE CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS
M. Waters, GLOBALIZATION

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.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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