300-400 level courses are on special topics and are more advanced. They often presuppose some basic knowledge in the field and should be more difficult courses than courses at the 1-199 levels. The department is trying to insure that some 400 level courses, although substantially more difficult, are also small in size; they thus may be suitable for graduate students.
HIST 331 U.S. Diplomatic History since 1776
Taught as schedule allows (consult the Course Directory)
U.S. Diplomatic History since 1776 is a survey course examining the evolution of American foreign policy from the birth of our nation to the end of the Cold War. The lectures, textbook, and supplementary readings trace the origins and effects of the 8 great traditions in U.S. foreign policy over America's two century transformation from struggling new nation to world power. Two essay assignments plus a bluebook final exam.
Course Syllabus (PDF)
