The background of the war, followed by a detailed examination of the conflict between 1861 and 1865. I to the present. A study of the development of the American foreign political system in the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed upon American emergence as a world power and its role of alliance leadership in the nuclear age. A study of the history of the modern Middle East, with some attention to the historical background and to adjacent areas.
Special attention is given to the twentieth century.
Approval of chairperson of department. Independent reading and reports arranged by the instructor according to the individual student's preparation, background, and needs. Subject matter varies. See the International Studies section of the catalog for details. A time-concentrated study of a special topic.