History 591AE - S-The American Empire

Writing Seminar. Through common readings and films this course explores the modern history of U.S. global power. How might we understand and define America's empire? What were the causes, costs, and consequences of the quest for supremacy? What were the relationships between various forms of power? - military, economic, political, and cultural?

Open to Seniors and Juniors in History, Middle East and Judaic majors only. Fulfills the junior year writing requirement for History majors.