A study of the European powers during the period 1815-1914. Concepts such as liberalism, nationalism, conservatism, democracy, and socialism are critically examined. The course concludes with an examination of the origins of World War I. History 479 Senior Paper Offered each semester. Prerequisite HS 379 Writing and editing the senior paper, an original piece of historical prose. Public presentation of the resulting work.
Emphasis is placed on analysis of major issues of current or recent historical interest.
A combination of lecture, discussion, and group projects is employed. Linked to the national Great Decisions forum. May be available for Honors Program credit. Students, representing one member state, develop and introduce resolutions to the Model conference, held in a different American nation each year, and negotiate their acceptance by the conference. The nation to be represented is determined annually.