Models of Imperialism and Globalization
HIST 389
Fall 2009 not offered
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| Certificates: International Relations |
This course investigates the ways in which scholars have attempted to construct thematic understandings of world history, with particular emphasis on accounts of Western imperialism and Western domination of the non-West. The course will focus first on Marxist writers and their critics but will move on to consider views of neoconservatives, liberals, world historians, postmodernists, postcolonialists, and globalization theorists. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing
The course emphasizes argumentative writing and oral debate. Each student will be responsible for an extended class presentation
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
A.G. Frank, "The Development of Underdevelopment"
J.A. Hobson, IMPERIALISM
V.I. Lenin, IMPERIALISM: THE HIGHEST STAGE OF CAPITALISM
W. McNeill, PLAGUES AND PEOPLES
A. Nandy, HISTORY'S FORGOTTEN DOUBLES
R. Robinson and J.D. Gallagher, AFRICA AND THE VICTORIANS
I. Wallerstein, THE MODERN WORLD SYSTEM
M. Watters, GLOBALIZATION
M. Weber, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM
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Examinations and Assignments:
At least six short papers (2 pages) and one long paper (20+ pages). All papers are theoretical. No examinations. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a permission of instructor course. No late papers, no incompletes. |
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