Hst 387 American Economic History 4 credits Covers the economic development of the United States and the evolution of American economic institutions, from colonial times to the present. Attention is also given to folk tradition. Includes a brief treatment of communism in modern China and democracy in modern Japan. Hst 392 Modern East Asia 4 credits Examines political, social, and cultural developments in China and Japan, from 1800 to the present. Includes military, cultural, and diplomatic contacts with the West.
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Credit cannot be given for work completed prior to registration in Hst 410. As part of the practicum, enrollees participate in the organization and implementation of exhibits and programs. Special emphasis is on the role of interview methods in public or institutional history applications. Hst 415 Senior Seminar 4 credits History faculty alternate teaching this seminar each year. The faculty member chooses the topic.