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fascism, communism, the rise of the
dictators, and possibilities for this century.
Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of history.
(3 semester hours) SP/R
hi 217—history of South Africa
From its inception as a distinct cultural
region to the present day. Topics
studied will include the ramifcations of
colonialism and the clash of European and
African cultures, the interactions between
the British and native Afrikaners and the
development of the South African nationstate.
Special attention will be given to
the development and later repudiation of
apartheid. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours
of history. (3 semester hours) Spring
hi 219—Women in u.S. history
Introduces the history of women within
the western tradition with a focus on the
experience of women in the United States.
Places the female experience at the center
of our historical analysis, examining the
various intersections of women’s relations
with others: their families, society, and
the state. American history is viewed from
the perspective of the women who have
contributed to its growth and development
and who have made signifcant
contributions to the development of
society. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in
social science. (3 semester hours) Fall
Hi 220—History of the Arab-israeli
Confict
Explores the origins and development
of the Arab-Israeli confict, as well as
its implications presently. Examines
the complexities and dynamism of this
confict through a critical examination of
its origins, the actors involved, and the key
historical and political factors that have
shaped it. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours
of history, and EN 101 recommended. (3
semester hours) Spring
Hi 221—American Civil War
This course is an in-depth study of
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the events leading up to the American
Civil War and the military and political
history of the war. It will also include
a short look at the consequences of the
war. Students will examine military and
political objectives and strategies, evaluate
different versions of the same events, and
explore alternative resolutions to historical
issues. This course will require reading
of primary and secondary texts, critical
thinking, round table-type classroom
discussion, and persuasive writing.
NOTE: Repeat of HI 123 and HI 221H.
Prerequisite: HI 103 or HI 104, or a score
of 85 or above on the NYS Regents exam
in American History. (3 semester hours)
Spring
Hi 265—History of modern China
An exploration of the main political and
cultural themes in the history of modern
China from the late Ming Dynasty to the
present day. Topics will include exploring
the notion of modernity; the fall of the
Ming and Qing Dynasties; the Western
imperialist challenge; nationalism; the
development of communism; the Second
World War and Civil War; the Great Leap
Forward and the Cultural Revolution;
and, after Mao’s death, the economic
liberalization of the economy. Concludes
with an examination of China in the years
after Tiananmen Square. Prerequisite:
3 semester hours of history. (3 semester
hours) Fall
Hi 266—History of Japan
Undertakes a chronological survey of
political, economic, social, cultural,
religious and intellectual life in Japan
from the third century to the present day.
Emphasis is placed on both the origin
and development of traditional Japanese
civilization before the arrival of the
modernizing West and the subsequent
Japanese quest for international acceptance
thereafter. Provides a background against
which contemporary Japan might be better
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