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Seminar: Strategic and Military Theory

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Subject code

HIST

Subject Code Description

History

Course Number

6680

Course Title

Seminar: Strategic and Military Theory

Catalog Subject and Course Number

HIST 6680

Catalog Title

Seminar: Strategic and Military Theory

Course Description (Combined)

Course Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Military Studies program, Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Global Security program, Master of Arts in Sustainability program, Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Security Studies program, or Graduate Certificate in National Security & Strategic Studies program. Restricted to Graduate students.

A seminar that examines the role of military and strategic theorists throughout history and their impact both on the military and political establishments. Some of the theorists who may be considered include Sun Tze, Machiavelli, Clausewitz, Jomini, and Mahan; and their impact on both strategy and policy is discussed. Particular focus will be given to contemporary Revolutionary War and counterinsurgency theory.

Credit: 3

No Prerequisites and Corequisites