Examines the origins of World War I; the military, social, and cultural character of the conflict; and its enduring impact in the post-1918 world. By thinking about the war as both a military undertaking and an experience that affected domestic and global politics, the course will explore why World War I constituted an event of major importance to Europe and the twentieth-century world. Prereq., HIST 1020 or 1040. HIST 4422 is restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. HIST 4422 and 5422 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.