Course Offerings in History: HI 200 to HI 421, Study notes of History

Download Course Offerings in History: HI 200 to HI 421 and more Study notes History in PDF only on Docsity! History (HI) 1 HISTORY (HI) HI 200 The Making of Our Contemporary World     (3 credits) This course is designed to provide a broad conceptual grasp of the modern world by examining the major developments and events of the past century. Two world wars, a cold war, decolonization and ethnic conflicts have made the 20th century one of the most tumultuous in world history. The growth of the global economy has produced fundamental changes in lifestyles and in the types of issues that confront us. Rapid urbanization, the changing roles of women, the communications revolution and the spread of consumer societies have created conditions unknown to earlier generations. But not all cultures have created conditions unknown to earlier generations. Not all have benefited equally, and this has created tensions between the "haves" and "have nots." The world's different societies share the globe uneasily, but know they must coexist. The challenge is to make that happen. HI 217 Arts and Society     (3 credits) Presents the formal aspects of creative works by man, including the terminology and techniques by which the great periods have been categorized. Developmental aspects of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture) and of music are emphasized, including some chronology and stylistics. Direct experience with the lively arts constitutes a basic part of the course HI 236 History of Ireland: From St. Patrick to "The Troubles"     (3 credits) This course traces the history of Ireland from the days of St. Patrick to today's "troubles" in Northern Ireland. It will consider the experience of the Irish people, their lives, religion and political plight as they struggled for independence, stability and respect. It will also focus on the rich and lively culture they created over the centuries and their impact on the larger world community. HI 241 Minutemen and their World     (3 credits) This course investigates colonial history with particular emphasis on three nearby communities Concord, Lexington and Lincoln that played a decisive role in the opening battle of the American Revolution. The class will not only study traditional accounts but also learn how historians, archaeologists and architects are uncovering that history. Students will have the opportunity to handle original source materials and discuss with experts the policy debates about the preservation of this 18th-century heritage and its presentation to the 20th-century public HI 244 Constitutional History of the United States     (3 credits) Focuses on America at the time of the break with England. Looks at Constitutional documents their sources and their inclusions. Includes the development of Constitutional aspects of order in the United States as the country grew from an agrarian and simple commercial republic to an urban and industrialized world power, and from a homogeneous to a widely diversified people HI 261 Latin America (1800-present)     (3 credits) Introduces the major currents of Latin American history from 1492 to the 20th century. Topics will include the Iberian and Amerindian background, the social and economic structures of the colonial period, slavery and race relations, the Wars of Independence, the continuing legacy of the colonial period, the integration of Latin America into the world economy, 20th- century revolutions, and the history of U.S. relations with Latin America HI 264 History of China: Before Confucius, After Mao     (3 credits) Introduces the civilization of China. Examines the intellectual, political, social and economic patterns of the civilization. Discusses the roles of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Traces the growth of Chinese culture, including thought, art and life, dynastic cycles, inner Asian barbarians, and Confucian civilization at its height. Examines the coming of the West and the traumatic consequences of that encounter for China. Traces the struggle to resist, adapt and respond to the Western challenge. Emphasizes the revolutionary nature of the entire process for China. Examines the 20th-century blend of traditional Chinese and modern Western techniques that have combined to create contemporary China HI 265 History of Japan: Samurai and Salarymen     (3 credits) Introduces the civilization of Japan. Examines the intellectual, political, social and economic patterns of the civilization. Discusses the warrior society of early Japan and its response to Chinese culture. Traces the development of a distinctive Japanese civilization in early Heian society, the resurgence of the warriors, and the development of feudalism. The course examines Japanese aesthetics and the influence of zen in noh plays, gardens and paintings. Discusses the long civil war and the reasons for closing the country in the early 17th century. Examines the growth of pre-modern society and economy during the long Tokugawa era. Treats the coming of the West and Japan's sprint to modernize during the Meiji period, the decisions that led to the China and Pacific wars, the American Occupation, and the growth of a dynamic global economy in contemporary Japan HI 266 Middle East: Islamic and Contemporary     (3 credits) Studies geography and peoples of the Middle East today. Examines Muhammad's teachings, Arab conquests, the formation of Islamic civilization, dominions of the Turks and Mongols, Latin Crusades, Ottoman Empire and Safavid Iran. World War I and European mandates, emergence of modern Turkey and Egypt, Israel's birth and struggle for existence, plight of the Palestinian refugees, Arab conservatism versus socialism, and other issues are explored. HI 267 The Past and Present in Africa     (3 credits) Examines a variety of African cultures as background for understanding recent African history. Introduces the basic institutions of African societies and the ways in which these resemble or differ from those of the West. Historical topics include slavery and the slave trade, colonial conquest and rule, African religions, Islam and Christianity, the rise of nationalism, independence, and the crisis in southern Africa HI 279 Modern South Asia     (3 credits) This course provides a general overview of Modern South Asian history for students with no prior background in the study of the subcontinent or its history. After a brief introduction to ancient and pre-modern India, the course will address the rise and decline of the Mughal empire; the advent of British colonial rule and subsequent cultural and social change under the British Raj; race, gender and caste during the colonial period; the emergence of nationalism and the freedom struggle, with particular emphasis on Gandhi; Independence, Partition and decolonization; the colonial and postcolonial economic history of the region; and popular perceptions of South Asia by western and diasporic communities. It will engage with the larger processes of social change in South Asia by focusing on the interrelated themes of politics, economics, religion, race and gender. 2 History (HI) HI 280 The Caribbean: Past, Present, Future     (3 credits) This course will build an understanding of the insular Caribbean using traditional historical sources as well as fiction, film, and the Internet. The focus will be on the societies of the Greater Antilles- Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Jamaica-although the smaller islands will also be considered. About two-thirds of the semester will highlight historical events that have shaped the modern Caribbean-slavery, the plantation system, the transition to free labor, independence movements and relations with the United States, to name a few. The last month of the course will examine current trends, including democratization, the growth of tourism, free trade zones, drug trafficking, and migration, as well as attempts at regional integration. Those discussions will help us forecast what the future of a small, poor, underdeveloped region like the Caribbean might be HI 287 Contemporary Japan     (3 credits) In 1945, Japan was a devastated and defeated nation, its cities in ashes, its economy a shambles. Today, Japan is one of the world's leading industrial powers and a major force in the global economy. It is the first non-Western nation to become a mature post-industrial society. This course examines contemporary Japan in light of its recent history; it attempts to highlight some of the reasons for Japan's very real success and the costs of that success to the Japanese. Issues include the American Occupation, the Cold War, the relationship between government and business, the "income doubling" decision, the role of economic nationalism, and domestic and international political relationships. Living and working conditions, the education system and "examination hell," and the emergence of new outlooks and values among young Japanese are examined. Several videos highlight these changes HI 298 Experimental Course in History     (3 credits) Experimental courses explore curriculum development, with specific content intended for evolution into a permanent course. A topic may be offered twice before it becomes a permanent course. Students may repeat experimental courses with a different topic for credit HI 299 Experimental Course in History     (3 credits) Experimental courses explore curriculum development, with specific content intended for evolution into a permanent course. A topic may be offered twice before it becomes a permanent course. Students may repeat experimental courses with a different topic for credit. HI 304 History of Espionage     (3 credits) This course surveys the world of espionage from ancient times to the present. Students will study historically important spies, spymasters and organizations and their methods and motivations. In the final analysis students will attempt to understand the role espionage has played in shaping international relations, the modern state, military operations and more recently, the corporate world. To that end, the course will attempt to understand the kinds of motivations for spying, the evolution of and professionalization of espionage organizations, how the spy is regarded in society at large. Additional themes to be explored include the differences between the realities of espionage and how it is portrayed in fiction and film, and ethical questions surrounding both corporate and state espionage HI 305 Arts and Society     (3 credits) This course examines the interaction of art, politics, economics and culture during the last six centuries, starting with the Renaissance. Particular attention will be paid to three different countries in three very different centuries. Holland in the 17th century, the Age of Rembrandt and the Dutch East India Company; France in the 19th century, the Age of Impressionism and the Industrial Revolution; America in the second half of the 20th century, the Age of Abstract Expressionism and American Empire. This course will provide an introduction to the history of art and the art of history for the beginner. (Course requires students to meet at Boston museums at least 3 times which each count as a class.) HI 306 War and Society     (3 credits) War has had a decisive impact on past civilizations and is a preoccupation in our own. This course explores a community's hopes, pretenses and fears; its social structure and level of technology; and its sense of honor and capacity for sacrifice. The course examines the place and practice of war in five different settings; the medieval West, 17th-century England and the English Civil war, 18th-century France and the French revolutionary army, Western Europe and World War I, and America in the nuclear age. A variety of books, films and other materials are used to present a vivis and thoughtful account of each culture and its involvements with war HI 307 Through Children's Eyes: Crises of the Twentieth Century     (3 credits) This course examines selected crises in 20th-century history through literary, film and other recorded or remembered experiences of children. Emphasizing primarily the history of Europe, it also discusses other areas of the world deeply influenced by European ideas, imperialism and economic domination HI 308 Drugs Trades in World History     (3 credits) Drugs trades licit and illicit are often controversial. By examining the histories of trade in drugs both small, easily transported and large bulk commodities this course aims to explore the long history of the global economy and its relevance to contemporary problems of "globalization." HI 309 Genocide in Modern History     (3 credits) Mass killing has become one of the most troubling and permanent features of our modern world. The Holocaust under the Nazis prompted the United Nations to draft the 1948 Convention on the Prevention of Genocide, and yet the world continues to see mass killings that target specific ethnic or religious groups around the world. Why has genocide remained endemic in a world preoccupied with humanitarian causes and human rights? This course studies the historical causes of past genocides, and explores some recent cases of genocide in context. What do the perpetrators and victims tell us past and present? What makes genocide distinct from other mass killings, and what were the historical conditions and contexts that paved the path to genocide? Why are genocides so difficult to prevent? This course will examine four cases of genocide around the world in search of answers HI 310 Historic Approach to Modern Terrorism     (3 credits) This course traces three centuries of terror and terrorism, from the French Revolution of 1789 to the present day. The course will examine the specific socio-cultural contexts and ideologies that shaped terrorist actions in modern history. The course will study the ideologically and culturally diverse motives and goals that drove political radicalism: the overthrow of feudal monarchies, national liberation, anarchist ideals, and establishing a religious fundamentalist state, as with ISIS, are just some examples of modern terrorism History (HI) 5 HI 367 History and Culture of North Korea     (3 credits) In this seminar-style course, students will learn how to conduct research, evaluate sources and compile information on selected topics about North Korea, before writing up original research reports. Collectively, we aim to produce a “Bentley Guide to North Korea”, to be disseminated as an end-of-term binder for each student, and potentially also published on the internet. HI 370 History of American Sports     (3 credits) Sports occupy a central place in American life. But that was not always the case. Through the careful reading of old and new books, articles, and visual texts, this course will trace sports-related changes in the U.S. from the mid-19th century onward, addressing a series of socially and culturally revealing questions about how the U.S. developed its obsession with sports, and what it all means HI 371 Baseball as American History     (3 credits) This reading-intensive class will use professional baseball as a lens to explore American history from the mid-19th century to the present HI 372 History of Boston     (3 credits) This course will focus on the history of Boston, one of Americas oldest and most influential cities (as well as the birthplace of Bentley). The course will chart the transformation of Boston from a small Native American settlement into a major metropolis, and it will introduce students to the people, ideas, inventions and events that shaped the city HI 373 History on the Road: Exploring Massachusetts in Five Field Trips     (3 credits) Saturdays course: first orientation session on campus, followed by five full- day field excursions. A course fee applies. Bentley University is located in a small New England region that has exerted a disproportional influence upon the history and development of the United States. Following the first English settlement upon Massachusetts shores in 1620, important events in early American history occurred at places located just a few short miles from this campus. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, talented and energetic individuals established and developed political, social, economic, cultural and scientific innovations here that shaped a new nation. This field- based course will transport you to five of those places: Concord, Salem, Waltham, Cambridge and Plymouth. Upon arrival, local academics, experts and guides will impart their knowledge of places they know and love. There is an extra course fee to cover the costs of transportation and museum admission fees. HI 374 Topics in the History of Medicine     (3 credits) In this course, we examine themes of current interest in the history of medicine through historical lenses. Topics to be covered may vary, and currently include 1. Disease and imperialism, 2. The management of epidemics, 3. The epidemiological transition, and 4. Personal health management. HI 380 Modern East Asia     (3 credits) This course considers East Asia's response to Western penetraton from 1840 to the present. It Includes the collapse of traditional cultures in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam, and the building of new societies in these areas; the rise and fall of Japan as an imperial power; nationalist and communist revolutions in China; decolonization and nationalism in East Asia; and the Cold War (Korea and Vietnam) and its aftermath HI 381 The Civil War     (3 credits) The Civil War was arguably the most cataclysmic event in American history. This course explores reasons for the war, the war itself, and the consequences of the war HI 382 World War I     (3 credits) This course traces the origins, progress and consequences of World War I. Consideration is given to politics, diplomacy and military developments. Original films of the fighting are included, as well as slides of the battlefields and monuments as they now appear. Major consideration is given to the literature inspired by the war. HI 383 World War II     (3 credits) This course deals with the rise of fascism and international tensions that led to World War II, the conflict itself in its many campaigns, and the results of the war on our present environment. Particular attention is devoted to the role of the leading military, political and diplomatic personalities of the period and their impact on the main events. Full use is made of film, and guest lecturers who experienced the war in various capacities visit the class HI 384 Nazi Germany     (3 credits) Nazi Germany was one of 20th century’s most horrific genocidal regimes. How did this regime come to power and topple Germany’s liberal democratic government? This class begins with the final years of the Austro-Hungarian empire as they shaped Adolf Hitler’s personal and political thinking. It examines the impact of World War I on Germany, the history of anti-Semitism in Europe, the Nazi occupation of Europe, its racial policies, economy, culture, and the Holocaust. We will also discussNazi Germany as a case study of fascism, and will debate fascism and neo-fascism conceptually and historically. HI 385 The Vietnam War     (3 credits) This course examines the origins, events and consequences of the wars in Vietnam from 1945 to 1979. Special emphasis will be given to the causes of American involvement and the reasons for the failures of U.S. policy. The events of the wars are placed in different contexts demonstrating how ideological, diplomatic, social, cultural and economic considerations influenced the conduct, duration and end of the war. Topics include: French colonialism and in Vietnam, the outbreak of the Cold War and America's road to Indochina, how the war was fought, the battlefield experience of American troops, the media and the war, the American anti-war movement, the impact of war on Vietnamese society, Ho Chi Minh and Vietnamese nationalism, the roles of the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union, the Khmer Rouge and Cambodia, the Sino-Vietnamese war, cinematic representations of the American War, and the Vietnam War's legacies in Southeast Asia and in the U.S. HI 388 Europe Reborn: Cold War to European Union     (3 credits) This course explores and analyzes post-World War II reconstruction, decolonization, the growth and development of consumer economies, contrasts in familial and societal roles of women, European economic integration and continuing sources of conflict HI 391 Selected Topics in American History     (3 credits) Explores a specific topic, location, period or theme in U.S. history, such as cultural/social, political, economic and intellectual history HI 392 Selected Topics in European History     (3 credits) Explores a specific topic, location, period or theme in U.S. history, such as cultural/social, political, economic and intellectual history HI 393 Selected Topics in Asian History     (3 credits) Explores a specific topic, location, period or theme in U.S. history, such as cultural/social, political, economic and intellectual history. HI 394 Selected Topics in Latin American/Caribbean History     (3 credits) This course explores a specific topic, location, period or theme in Latin American/Caribbean history, including cultural/social, political, economic and intellectual history 6 History (HI) HI 395 Selected Topics in World History     (3 credits) This course explores a specific topic, location, period or theme in world history HI 397 Experimental course in HI     (3 credits) Experimental courses explore curriculum development, with specific content intended for evolution into a permanent course. A topic may be offered twice before it becomes a permanent course. Students may repeat experimental courses with a different topic for credit HI 398 Experimental Course in HI     (3 credits) Experimental courses explore curriculum development, with specific content intended for evolution into a permanent course. A topic may be offered twice before it becomes a permanent course. Students may repeat experimental courses with a different topic for credit HI 399 Ten Ideas That Shook the World     (3 credits) Experimental courses explore curriculum development, with specific content intended for evolution into a permanent course. A topic may be offered twice before it becomes a permanent course. Students may repeat experimental courses with a different topic for credit HI 401 Directed Study in History     (3 credits) This course presents opportunity for superior students to engage in specialized study. (Allows repetition for credit.) HI 402 Seminar in History     (3 credits) This course gives opportunity to small groups for study of selected topics. (Allows repetition for credit.) HI 421 Internship in History     (3 credits) An internship provides students with an opportunity to gain on-the- job experience and apply principles and issues raised in the academic discipline to a work environment. Students are required to attend pre- internship workshops sponsored by the Center for Career Services, meet regularly with a faculty advisor, and develop a final paper or special project