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HIST 313

Strategy in Peace and War

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

The modern evolution and contemporary development of grand strategies in peace and war, connecting success or failure with unintended consequences. Historical case studies extend from the Thirty Years' War to the Global War on Terrorism.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

Hist 200, 201, 202

Title

Historical knowledge of theories of diplomacy and warfare

Learning Outcome

Students will understand and be able to explain and analyze the forms, politics, theories, and legacy of diplomacy and warfare.

Title

Analysis of primary and secondary source texts

Learning Outcome

Students will understand how to use and will be able to analyze and interpret primary source documents and secondary historiographical works.

Title

Historical value

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze, interpret, and devate with their peers in a classroom setting the meanings and historical value of theory, primary source texts, agency, and historical context.

Title

Historiography

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze historical questions and place them in a historiographical context.