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HISTORY 269

WAR, RACE, AND RELIGION IN EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES, FROM THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA TO TODAY

3-4 credits.

Investigates the complex history of European and American violence and war-making through the lens of race and religion. Taking a comparative approach, analyzes several major conflicts of the twentieth century, from World War I to the wars of decolonization, and from the genocide of the Herero peoples to the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, and beyond. Key topics include the genealogy of the modern idea of "race" in Europe and the U.S.; the drive towards a world of more homogeneous nation-states after World War I; and the emergence of transnational protest movements opposed to racism, imperialism, antisemitism, and Islamophobia. Drawing on a range of texts, songs, and films, investigates new connections between Europe and the United States. Take an international look at concepts like race and nation, and try to make sense of extreme violence, war-making, and the pre-requisites of peace.

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Requisites: Sophomore standing or 3 credits in HISTORY Course Designation: Core GenEd - Civics & Perspectives Ethnic St - Ethnic Studies Breadth - Humanities or Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2024 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe and explain the history of race and racism in Europe and the United States since the late 18th century and the impact of this history on the present. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Formulate arguments about change over time. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Determine what constitutes reliable and valid evidence for making historical arguments. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Interpret, compare, and contrast primary sources. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze critically how narratives about the past are constructed. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Describe and explain current debates around race and racism. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe and explain the history of race and racism in Europe and the United States since the late 18th century and the impact of this history on the present. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Formulate arguments about change over time. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Determine what constitutes reliable and valid evidence for making historical arguments. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Interpret, compare, and contrast primary sources. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze critically how narratives about the past are constructed. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Describe and explain current debates around race and racism. Audience: Undergraduate

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