HIST 135 - America in the World: The History of U.S. Foreign Relations

Upper Division

Prerequisites
Students must have sophomore standing to enroll in upper-division courses.

An examination of the nation’s foreign relations, broadly defined, from commerce, wars, and imperialism in the 19th century through the challenges of war, hegemony, and global integration in the 20th century. The roots of U.S. policies are traced to domestic political, economic, and cultural influences as well as geopolitical considerations, and America’s growing impact abroad is examined and assessed.

Term Offered
Offered in alternate years.

Course credits: 1