HIST 30136 - The World in 1900

Course Credit: 1
Maximum Credit: 0

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THE WORLD IN 1900 A reading-intensive seminar, focusing on a particular historical problem or field. Normally, this course is only open to Juniors and Seniors. Primarily for juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: one course in History or permission of instructor. This course is an upper-level seminar on the history of the world at the turn of the twentieth century, a period of profound transformations in politics, the economy, society, culture and ideas. Topics include: international relations, changes in everyday life, mass politics, consumer society, scientific innovations, new cultural movements, imperialism, and more. A heavy reading load (roughly a book a week) will include important new scholarship, classic historical accounts, and powerful primary sources. The class will be run as a seminar. Requirements will include four short papers and class presentations. Prerequisite(s): 1 course in History or permission of instructor. This course is normally open to Juniors or Seniors. [HSS]