Examines major themes and events in the history of East-Central Europe from the late 1700s to the present. Themes include the impacts of nationalism, fascism, liberal democracy, and communism in shaping the history of the region. Topics include World War I, World War II and the Holocaust, the Cold War, the fall of Communism, the Ukrainian revolution, and more. Same as HIST 1626. Approved for GT-SS3. Approved for arts and sciences core requirement: historical context.
Encourages a historical and critical investigation into the formative influences on what is often called Western culture, including religious, political, social and economic factors, and contemporary interpretations and critiques of these developments and concepts. Designed as the foundation course for the Center for Western Civilization. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values.
Offers in-depth consideration of one or more foundational traditions in Western civilization. Focus changes from semester to semester, but possible topics include the Hebrew Bible, classical Greece, Islam, early Christianity, Persia, and North Africa. Designed as a senior seminar for the certificate in Western Civilization. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
