American Military History

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. CONTENT. The evolution of American military history from the colonial period to the present, examining the causes, conduct and consequences of war and the armed forces’ relationship to society, politics and culture. Themes include but are not limited to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, world wars, Cold War conflicts and 21st-century operations. Emphasis on political and military leadership, soldiers' experiences with war and the changing character of warfare in shaping the United States’ military institutions and national identity. Course content is selected to align with the course description and the current state of scholarship in the field. The presentation of course content fosters critical thinking in the context of scholarly consensus and debate, rather than instructors’ views, values or beliefs. Instructors may assign different readings and/or topics that fit within the course description and meet the learning objectives. BENEFITS. History teaches evaluation and synthesis of evidence, development of persuasive arguments in written and oral form, expansion of understandings of historical contexts that have contributed to human complexity past and present, including but not limited to the formation of group and individual identities, social and political dynamics, and debates about values and rights. Applying this knowledge produces more informed citizens, who are proficient in the abilities required by today’s workforce. Also taught at Qatar campus.