Military Theory and History

Overview

Subject area

HIST

Catalog Number

706

Course Title

Military Theory and History

Department(s)

Description

Focuses on how military theory has evolved from the ancients until the current day. We will examine various military thinkers and their ideas on how to effectively wage war, the human costs of war and how at times theory and reality clash. We shall also consider the major threads of historiography of military history and the ethics of war.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule