HIST 433 - World War Two in Europe

Description:
A detailed examination of the military, political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of World War Two. Specific events are analyzed and the causes and consequences within and beyond Europe are discussed. HIST 433 and HIST 533 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Analyze significant issues, trends and developments in the history of World War Two.
Demonstrate knowledge that history is not simply the recitation of names and dates, but is a fluid subject where interpretations are constantly changing as a result of different methods or patterns of analysis.
Analyze and synthesize primary and secondary sources in order to put forward well-supported arguments.
Make a-clearly-written and clearly-presented argument, including a thesis and sufficient and well-used supporting evidence.
Identify differing explanations of historical change and the connections between cause and effect in the discipline of history.
Identify different patterns of interpretation and different methodologies used in assessing or explaining World War Two.
Analyze how interpretations of World War Two have shifted significantly over the course of the 20th century.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/20/2020

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg