HI 318 - George C. Marshall and the American Century (M)

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

A methodologically intensive course designed to develop research and analytical skills through the intensive study of the career of General of the Army George C. Marshall, VMI Class of 1901. Class will focus on teaching students how to find, analyze, organize, and present primary and secondary sources material. In doing so, students will explore the manuscript collections at the VMI Archives and the George C. Marshall Research Library. The course will explore major trends in U.S. military history and foreign relations from the Spanish-American War (1898) to the Korean War (1950-1953). Region: United States. Note: Methodologically intensive. Prerequisite(s): HI majors must complete HI 200 with a minimum grade of C. Non-HI majors require permission of instructor