Europe and World War One' examines the progress of the war, but its emphasis is not on military history but rather on the social and cultural effects of the first total war of our century. Required texts Marc Ferro, The Great War 1914-1918. Ruth B. Henig, Versailles and After, 1919-1933. Women Writers of World War One. The requirements for this course include several aspects.
Informed discussion is integral to the course.
Please arrive prepared to speak to the issues at hand. Grading of essays and papers will emphasise structure, conceptual framework, and the application of materials and evidence to an issue. Clarity of style and grammatical correctness are required. Plagiarism or cheating will result in automatic failure for the course. Disciplinary action, following the procedures outlined in the Student Handbook, will also ensue.