Government 345 - SEM:INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Topics course. An exploration of the relationships between war and the political views of soldiers and other participants. This course surveys several conflicts from the last century through the eyes of combatants, considering both national and individual motives for going to war, and evaluating the effects of fighting on the personal politics of soldiers. Core readings include scholarship on political socialization, nationalism, military culture, faith and trauma, as well as accounts of war written by soldiers. Prerequisite: at least one course in international politics. Some knowledge of military culture and history will also be helpful.

Topic: Poltics and the Experience of War. Instructor permission. Limited to GOV majors Not open to first-years, sophomores