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Vicente L. Rafael
HIST 494
Seattle Campus

Colloquium in Historiography

Advanced seminar examining central issues in historiography. Emphasizes reading, discussion, and writing.

Class description

The topic for this quarter is The US Empire in Comparative Perspective.

Student learning goals

To understand the historical roots and effects of US power in the world.

To understand the world's capacities to limit and transform US power.

General method of instruction

Weekly seminar.

Recommended preparation

None

Class assignments and grading

TBA

Weekly readings, short papers, research paper

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Vicente L. Rafael
Date: 10/14/2011