Follows the timeline of World War I events as they happened. Using the tools of political science, engages modern, cutting edge theories and evidence about the origins and conduct of war to address why "the seminal tragedy of modern times" occurred when it did, and what we can learn from it in the present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Government 355M (Topic: World War I in Real Time) and 355N may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.