Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HU 448 - World War II

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course provides a general survey of the history of the causes, course, and consequences of World War II. The course focuses upon the diplomatic, political, and military facets of the war and those ideological forces that gave rise to the war. Topics that will be covered include the final diplomatic settlement of World War I, the rise of communism and fascism in Europe, the march to war in Europe and Asia, the European and Pacific Theaters of Operation, the Holocaust, and the origins of the Cold War. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Have surveyed the history of World War II, the events that caused it, and the events that resulted from the war
  • Understand that the overarching theme of World War II is that it was really a clash between fascism and communism
  • Develop a psychological profile of Adolf Hitler
  • Examine how Hitler’s mental state and decision-making deteriorated during the war

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None 

Course Topics
  • No course topics appended

Coordinator
Patrick Jung



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