Rise and fall of the Russian Empire. Topics include Marxism, Communism, Stalinism, Cold War. Japan in transition under Western influence, forces leading to the Meiji Restoration, the modernization of Japan, Japan's rise as a world power, war, and postwar developments. Motivation and process of European expansion to Africa and Asia from 1415-1800. The definition, philosophy and evolution of public history as well as the current literature and debates within the field.
Public history is the application of historical knowledge and methodology beyond academe.
May be repeated for credit. Examines the field of historic preservation via a worldwide approach to its problems, methods and development. Students participate in resource survey field work. Individual projects analyze local preservation activities. Supervised practical experience in the field of public history.