War and Society: Antiquity to Modernity
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Course Information
Subject code
HIST
Subject Code Description
History
Course Number
3660
Catalog Title
War and Society: Antiquity to Modernity
Course Description
War has existed since the first hominids organized socially and, unfortunately, will likely endure as long as our species survives. HIST 3660 helps us to understand the horrible nature of war and to identify the commonalities and differences between ancient and contemporary warfare. This course examines the history of warfare from antiquity to contemporary times, while exploring the fundamental relationship between war and society. We will learn about the evolution of warfare globally, and its cultural and economic underpinnings. Course themes may include civil-military relations, ethical and moral issues, coalition warfighting, total war, regional strife, insurgency and counterinsurgency. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any WC&IL II course or HON 1000
Credit Hours Min
3
Restricted to the following student level(s)
UG - Undergraduate
Repeat Status
N - Course May Not Be Repeated