Spring 2027

The Second World War

Covers the background and history of World War II, including the rise of Fascism, National Socialism, and Japanese imperialism, breaking the peace, and problems of peacemaking.

offering recorded3–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Kathryn Ciancia4.1/5

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.54 GPA, 81.5% A/AB (n=65 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.36 GPA, 67.2% A/AB (n=67 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.76 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=70 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify and explain the major political, social, and cultural developments of World War II and provide an overall synthesis of its key events and lasting legacies.

  • Analyze and interpret primary source documents by placing these in their historical context and understanding their historical significance.

  • Examine connections between historical themes and contemporary issues of war and genocide, demonstrating an understanding of the relevance of history to the present.

  • Assess significant work in the historiography of World War II.

Source: UW Guide

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HISTORY 357

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Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 720
DIS 301Classroom Instruction0 / 180
DIS 302Classroom Instruction0 / 180
DIS 303Classroom Instruction0 / 180
DIS 304Classroom Instruction0 / 180

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.54 GPA, 81.5% A/AB (n=65 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.36 GPA, 67.2% A/AB (n=67 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.76 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=70 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Background and history of World War II
  • Peacemaking and international organizations
  • Rise of Fascism, National Socialism, and Japanese imperialism
  • Breaking the peace

Skills

  • Analyze and interpret primary source documents in historical context
  • Synthesize key events and lasting legacies of World War II
  • Examine connections between WWII themes and contemporary issues of war and genocide
  • Assess significant work in the historiography of World War II

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HISTORY 357 · Spring 2027

The Second World War

Recorded 2026-10-14
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