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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