HST-1035 - History of American Warfare* (H) (3)

Prerequisite: Reading Placement or RDG-0800 or take one of the following: IRW-0900A IRW-0900B IRW-0900C
Students survey the American way of war, American attitudes toward warfare, and the American experience in warfare from colonial times to the present. Students explore the development of the armed forces, causes and consequences of war, military strategy, and the political, social, and economic impacts of warfare.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Identify key events, military strategy, and political and social issues related to the wars in which Americans have fought.

CO2 - Describe the historical context for American wars.

CO3 - Describe the historical context and evolution of Americans’ attitudes toward war.

CO4 - Analyze the Constitutional responsibilities of the Executive and Legislative branches regarding involvement in conflict and war.

CO5 - Describe the development of the American military establishment.

CO6 - Evaluate the impact and historical context of war on American society, culture, and economy.