HTY 487 - The First World War

The course examines the history of World War I (1914-1918). It investigates a struggle that tore Europe apart, helped to re-order world politics, and accounted for the death of millions. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the reasons for the war’s outbreak; explore different dimensions of the experience of war (including both combat and the home front); examine civil-military relations and the development of the welfare state; and, analyze the peace treaties as well as the efforts of survivors of the war to remember the dead and come to terms with their losses.

General Education Requirements: Western Cultural Traditions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives

Prerequisites: Three credits of History or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Variable

Credits: 3