Description
This course examines the international relationships and the domestic political, economic, and social development of the United States and the U.S.S.R. Topics will include: The Russian Revolution of 1917 and the establishment of a communist state, the consolidation of authoritarian control under Joseph Stalin and subsequent Soviet leaders, the origins of the Cold War in 1945, and the major proxy wars that were waged during the Cold War, including Korea and Afghanistan. In addition, to focusing on the global interconnectedness and dependency of third-world nations within the Cold War, students will also be exposed to the diverse cultures of both the Soviet Union and America during the period under investigation. For majors, this will be categorized under the World concentration.
Prerequisite: EN 110 or EN 111
Offered: As Needed
(Three credit hours)