HI 241 - History of World War II

Credit Hours: 3

A study of World War II: the broad historical background, the military, diplomatic, technological, social, and cultural history, and its enduring impact on the societies of the world.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

explain the causes and consequences of World War II;
identify the major leaders in countries participating in or affected by World War II;
identify the major campaigns and battles of the war;
explain the reasons for victory and/or defeat of countries participating in or affected by WW II;
analyze and explain the reasons for the Holocaust, noting collaborators, victims, and rescuers; and
formulate historical arguments based on primary sources and place them in a historiographical context.

F/S (C, N, S)