HIST 387: Topics in Global History

HIST 387-002: Peace in World History
(Fall 2015)

01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M

Buchanan Hall D003

Section Information for Fall 2015

The course focuses on patterns of peace and ideas and policies concerning peace through world history, with emphasis on recent issues and developments. Key questions to be explored include: human nature—is humankind naturally warlike and what’s the evidence from early history? What is the relationship between major religions and peace, and are there key differences? Why are some regions more peaceful than others? Is there an “American” approach to peace, and should it be revisited? Are there contemporary reasons to think that war might decline? The course will emphasize discussion and several student projects, including some group work and presentations, and a paper that combines some research with interpretation.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3-6

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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