This seminar examines the expansion of United States empire starting at 1898. The course begins with the Spanish American War and the U.S. tumultuous acquisition of island colonies under the Spanish control, and how this imperial transition impacted the making of a U.S. empire as well as people and communities living in and emigrating from these islands, specifically islands of the Pacific and in Asia, including Hawai'i, the Philippines, Guam, and Samoa. Through a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approach, the course will explore the building of imperial power and key themes such as race, indigeneity, ideology, cultures of imperialism, policy, militarism, labor, immigration, and nationalism.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 15

Prerequisites: One course in AMST or by permission of the

Distribution Requirements: HS - Historical Studies

Typical Periods Offered: Fall

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Not Offered