An examination of how the United States has shaped the politics, economics, culture and society of selected Latin American countries since 1898. Topics may include neo-colonialism, military intervention, foreign aid, cultural imperialism, missionaries, counter-revolution, mass media, underdevelopment and trade relations.

A history of the strategical, technological and intelligence aspects of World War II.

The course examines the impact of the Second World War away from the front lines of battle by concentrating on the role of civilians in the conflict. An attempt will be made to focus on the most controversial issues in the social, political, economic and diplomatic realms that arose in the decade from 1939 to 1948.

A comparative survey of the fascist movements of Europe from the end of the First World War through the Second World War. The course includes discussions of: the origins and nature of fascist thought; the ideologies, policies, organizations and social clienteles of the fascist movements; the behaviour of fascist leaders and parties in power; the Holocaust; and an assessment of the fascist legacy. (E)

A seminar course investigating the key problems in international relations from the origins of the First World War to the Suez Crisis. (E)†

A seminar course emphasizing topics selected from the eras of contact, the French and British regimes, and Confederation. Themes may include regional, social, economic, political and cultural problems.†