History
Race: A Global History
History
Race: A Global History
Scientists agree that there are few genetic differences between people of different races and ethnicities. Social scientists thus contend that racial distinctions are a product of society and culture rather than biology. At what point, then, did differences...
Roman History for Latin Students
History
Roman History for Latin Students
Similar in scope to HIS204, this course will be taken simultaneously with LAT220 and provides a deeper historical background to the authors that students will read in second-year Latin and beyond, namely Caesar, Cicero and Vergil. Readings for HIS314 will be...
U.S. History Colonial Origins to 1861
History
U.S. History Colonial Origins to 1861
This course introduces students to the formation of American values and institutions from the early English settlements of North America through the Revolution and Civil War. Emphasis is given to the cultural, economic and social diversity of early America,...
U.S. History 1861 – 1941
History
U.S. History 1861 – 1941
This course continues the survey of American history with the Civil War and follows with the attempt to rebuild the union during Reconstruction. Emphasis is given to economic and social changes of the late 19th century and the emergence of the United States...
U.S. History 1941 – Present
History
U.S. History 1941 – Present
This course begins with U.S. involvement in World War II. Emphasis is given to the Cold War and rising global involvement of the United States. Other topics include the Civil Rights movement, the social and political turmoil of the 1960s, the dual crises of...
Classical Rome
History
Classical Rome
This course surveys the rise and fall of the Roman Republic and the emergence of the Roman Empire. Central themes include Roman expansion, imperialism, politics and culture. To supplement the text, students will read numerous primary sources. The course...
The Medieval Worlds
History
The Medieval Worlds
In the wake of the fall of the Roman Empire, three distinct and dazzling civilizations emerged. This course examines the creation of the European, Byzantine and Islamic worlds from the end of antiquity to roughly 1350, exploring the political, cultural,...
History Through Food
History
History Through Food
From the Neolithic Revolution through the emergence of the global food markets of the 20th century, this course examines the changing relationship between humans and food. Through a combination of readings, tastings and hands-on cooking, we will examine how...
The World in the 20th Century
History
The World in the 20th Century
This course is an introduction to significant events in the 20th century. Students investigate cause, effect and change in places such as Europe, Africa and Asia (including the Middle East). One principal aim of the course is for students to develop a better...
Peoples and Cultures of the Modern World
History
Peoples and Cultures of the Modern World
This course examines people who live in the developing world and the impact of modernization and industrialization on their ways of life. Students gain a better understanding of the social, political and economic issues confronting many developing countries...