The history of American foreign relations matters today because we live with its consequences — at home and abroad. Back by popular demand, this online course offers a fresh perspective on America’s place in the world from its entry into World War II to the events of 9/11 and the subsequent war on terror.
From March 11 to May 6, 2008, join UW history professor Jeremi Suri for an online course that offers:
Intrigue. Explore the interactions between states, peoples and cultures in the 20th century — war and peace, cooperation and conflict.
Insight. Get a thought-provoking look at one of the most influential and controversial political figures of the last century, Henry Kissinger.
Interaction. You don’t have to come to campus to learn from great professors. This innovative course gives you access to UW faculty expertise online, whenever and wherever you wish.
Lecture topics include: The Atomic Revolution and the Origins of the Cold War
The American Occupation of Japan
The Failure in Vietnam
The Global Disruption of 1968
Nixon, Kissinger and the limits of Détente
Ronald Reagan and the Collapse of Communism
Globalization and the Post-Cold War Landscape
And new information not included in the previous class!
See how it works!
View a sample course lecture here.