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Oct 23, 2026
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HIST 1110 - World War II
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course is a historical introduction to WWII including analysis of such topics as the causes of war and peace; strategy, tactics, and technologies in the major theatres; political and military leadership; and war crimes.
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: One year of U.S. or world history in high school
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 05C: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 08: Global Perspective
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Describe and discuss major areas of World War II course content, demonstrating historical knowledge and understanding.
- Critically evaluate factual accuracy, evidentiary sources, strategy options and outcomes, interpretive viewpoints, personality/character issues, worldview differences/diversity/integrity.
- Describe and discuss the sociopolitical and socioeconomic aspects of belligerent states in the WWII era, demonstrating historical knowledge and understanding from informed perspectives, while demonstrating appropriate appreciation and tolerance of diversity.
- Participate actively in discussion on core WWII issues - problems, peoples, historic forces, patterns of global interdependence, WWII era political, economic and social issues, and problems of cross-cultural differences that block real understanding.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Causes, course and consequences of WWII
- The major theatres, battles, and generals of the war
- Strategy, tactics, and technologies
- Wartime diplomacy
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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