HIST 263 War in the Twentieth Century: Myths and Reality Units: 3.00
A blended online/classroom course that will introduce students to armed forces in modern history, and how they relate to the societies they function within and against.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.
Learning Hours: 120 (12 Lecture, 24 Group Learning, 12 Online Activity, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss their knowledge of the historical evolution of armed forces in the modern world, focusing on changes in their vocabularies, their terminologies, and their fundamental concepts such as military organization, discipline, leadership, and the laws of armed conflict during that century.
- Demonstrate understanding of why and how military forces have been employed since the beginning of the twentieth century.
- Evaluate and apply knowledge of armed forces to in-class simulations and roleplaying activities, based upon historical case studies.
- In small group sections, integrate team- and task-oriented collaboration, communication, and leadership skills applicable to different simulation and written activities within the course.