Schedule of Classes
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| 2 April | Introduction to the problem: how do regimes undermine the constitution and create an effective totalitarian government? What devices are used? To what extent is there consent? or intimidation? Consideration of examples past and present. Randall Heath from the Knight Library will come to class about 4pm to discuss what she can offer to help with the research. |
| 9 April | Augustus: Read the Res Gestae (="Achievements of..."; his autobiography) including the introduction and chapters 1-9 including the notes on each chapter. Use the Penguin Atlas as needed. Protocol: |
| 16 April | |
| 23 April | Res Gestae, chapters 26 - appendix. Protocol: |
| 30 April | Protocol; Conclusions on Augustus; discussion of paper topics; introduction to Hitler. Use the Penguin Atlas for background. Protocol |
| 7 May | Hitler: the rise to power (in packet). Protocol from 7 May |
| 14 May | Hitler: consolidation of power //// Protocol for 14 May |
| 21 May | Hitler: undermining institutions, conclusions; Protocol |
| 28 May | Presentation of Papers: What is the problem? What is the argument? Additonal notes on presentations. |
| 4 June | Presentation of Papers // Protocol from last week |
| 11 June | Papers due at noon |