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HIS-356 War and American Society

War and American Society focuses on the various ways in which America has dealt with war and the changes that have taken place in American society as a result of war. The course considers the following wars: the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the War on Terror. A major emphasis is placed on the humanities approach, addressing war and American society from historical, literary, artistic, and philosophical perspectives.


Study Methods:

Guided Study (HIS-356-GS):
Sep 2019,  Oct 2019,  Nov 2019,  Dec 2019
Online Courses (HIS-356-OL):
Sep 2019,  Oct 2019,  Nov 2019,  Dec 2019

Semester Hours: 6

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