HIST 1803 The American Pacific
This course explores the United States' role in constructing and perpetuating an 'American Pacific.' How have Americans imagined, understood and interacted with the people and nations in and around the Pacific Ocean? How have relations with those people and nations influenced Americans' view of themselves? How has the U.S. become an imperialist power in this region through its economic, cultural and military activities? We will examine the American Pacific as a cultural, gendered, racial, military and political project, and explore themes such as empire, migration, race, sex and war.
Course overview
- Department
- History
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- History II,Cultural Diversity
Requirements fulfilled
- History: History Core class, History I or II (one course; required for the Class of 2029 and after, or a 4 or 5 on the European or World History AP exam) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
- University Core: History II (All undergraduates)