HST300.3 : America: A Foreign Perspective
Description:
"What you learn depends greatly upon where in the the world you learn it.." Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, it became commonplace to discuss America’s role in the world and its relations with other nations. This module studies the rationale behind the ideals that influence the United States’ dealings with the world. Rather than simply regurgitating facts and figures, however, the course considers US actions from a British perspective, allowing American students to reconsider their nation’s history and its place in the world. This course goes beyond providing students with a strong understanding of international events (including the Suez Crisis, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the election of President Obama) to consider the way in which American actions in these events were viewed by the global community. The course also provides students with an insight into the difference between European and American perspectives on social and cultural issues as well as global events and the rationale for these differences. Meets with PSC 300.3.
Available Locations:
England
Semester(s) Offered:
Offered: Spring, Fall
Credits:
3
Department:
History
