Apr 25, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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HIST 177A - Special Topics in American History

Semester Hours: 3


Periodically

Studies in periods, countries, or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.

Current Special Topics

History 177A: Re-thinking 9-11 and its Aftermath                                          

On the 20th Anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the inception of the “war on terrorism,” we can consider these dramatic events with the advantage of hindsight. In this class, we will analyze the attack itself, the impact on New York City, and the important decisions made by the Bush Administration.  How did a “terrorist attack” become a reason for unending war? The class will see films, consult oral histories and memoirs,  and read major secondary works on these events.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 177, Special Studies in History.).





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