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This course will encourage the student to reflect upon the social, political, and economic dimensions of the post-World War Two period with a special emphasis on the Cold War and the United States' role in the world. Because the active participation of each student is required in a seminar, attendance at all class meetings and other activities is mandatory.

COURSE MATERIALS

The following materials will be used extensively in the course and are available at the bookstore.

Maddox, R. American History, Volume II
Blackburn, G. The West and the World Since 1945
New York Times (daily)

GRADING

Your final grade will be computed on the following basis:

Test I 20%
Test II 40%
Project 10%
Participation 25%
Discretionary 5%

Note: All assignments and exercises must be satisfactorily completed to pass the course.

COURSE SCHEDULE

June 23
Introduction to Course

Early 20th Century U.S.

Required Readings: Maddox, start

June 24
The Significance of World War Two

Film: The Grapes of Wrath

Required Readings: Maddox, continue

June 25
Group A

Required Readings: Maddox, continue

June 26
Film: Judgment at Nuremberg

Required Readings: Maddox, continue

June 27
Group B

June 30
Film: 12 Angry Men

Required Readings: Maddox, finish

July 1
Group C

Required Readings: Blackburn, start

July 2
Test I

Required Readings: Blackburn, continue

July 3
Film: Seven Days in May

Required Readings: Blackburn, continue

July 7
Group D

Required Readings: Blackburn, continue

July 8
Film: Failsafe

Required Readings: Blackburn, continue

July 9
Group E

July 10
Films: Dr. Strangelove

Required Readings: Blackburn, finish

July 11 Review; Test II