HIST 343 - Reserch Seminar: War, the Military and the American Nation

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS, WADV

This course is about, and how to do, American military history. It explores American history through the perspective of its wars and military, their role in the development of society, politics, economy, and culture. Students will pursue an individual historical research project using primary and secondary sources. Project proposal, progress, and results will be shared with the class for discussion concerning historical interpretation tied to sources, methodology, and historiography. Wide latitude is given for topic selection. Students should have tentative topics in mind at the start of the course.

Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: J. Kim

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes: Demonstrated proficiency in U.S. history since the early 18th century.