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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the history of the United States from the beginning of the European colonization of North America to the end of the Civil War. It is also an introduction to the ways historians look at the past and think about evidence. There are two main themes: one is to understand the origin of the "groups" we call European-Americans, Native-Americans, and African-Americans; the second, is to understand how democratic political institutions emerged in the United States in this period in the context of an economy that depended on slave labor and violent land acquisition.
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2.00 Credits
Sophomore seminars are small interactive courses offered by faculty members in departments all across the campus. Sophomore seminars offer opportunity for close, regular intellectual contact between faculty members and students in the crucial second year. The topics vary from department to department and semester to semester. Enrollment limited to 15 sophomores.
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2.00 Credits
Lectures and small group discussion focusing on topics of interest that vary from semester to semester. Grading based on discussion and written work.
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4.00 Credits
A required class for students in the human rights minor (but open to others), this course examines the development of human rights. More than a history of origins, it explores the relationships between human rights and other crucial themes in the history of the modern era. As a history of international trends and an examination of specific practices, it will ask students to make comparisons across space and time and to reflect upon the evolution of human rights in both thought and action. Also listed as Letters and Science C140V.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Organized group study on topics selected by Health and Medical Sciences Program graduate students under the sponsorship and direction of a member of the faculty.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Organized group study on topics selected by Health and Medical Sciences faculty for freshman/sophomore students.
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4.00 Credits
Required prerequisite for all students intending to enroll in Development Studies H195 and Political Economy of Industrial Societies H195. Introduction to interdisciplinary research strategies for the collection, interpretation, and analysis of data. Course integrates the study of the fundamental theories of social science with the practical techniques of social science research methods.
Description: Required prerequisite for all students intending to enroll in Development Studies H195, Latin American Studies H195, Political Economy of Industrial Societies H195, and Peace and Conflict Studies H195. Course provides an introduction to interdisciplinary research strategies for the collection, interpretation, and analysis of data. Course integrates the study of the fundamental theories of social science with the practical techniques of social science research methods.
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4.00 Credits
This course is intended to provide students with the necessary background and knowledge to undertake projects and work experience of a global scope. Students will be exposed to a diversity of methodological frameworks, introduced to the basic skills needed to effectively participate in organizations, and to understand the ethics of global service and practice. Each student will be required to complete a major project beginning with the conceptualization of the problem to field research to forming partnerships and communicating with local organizations and communities to the dissemination of project results.
Description: This course is intended to provide students with the background and knowledge to undertake projects/work experience of a global scope. Students will be exposed to a diversity of methodological frameworks, introduced to the basic skills needed to effectively participate in organizations, and to understand the ethics of global service and practice. Each student will be required to complete a major project beginning with the conceptualization of the problem through dissemination of project results.
Description: This course is intended to provide students with the background and knowledge to undertake projects/work experience of a global scope. Students will be exposed to a diversity of methodological frameworks, introduced to the basic skills needed to effectively participate in organizations, and to understand the ethics of global service and practice. Each student will be required to complete a major project beginning with the conceptualization of the problem through dissemination of project results.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed as a comprehensive overview of intermediate microeconomic theory. It covers a number of topics including consumer and demand theory, firm, production and cost theory, competitive market theory, imperfect competition, welfare economics, choice under uncertainty and information. All analysis conducted in the course relies on graphical and algebraic techniques. Outside readings and discussion sections will demonstrate the applicability of the models covered in class to topics with an international dimension, such as the setting of tariffs, cartel behavior, and international trade.
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3.00 Credits
Interdisciplinary study of selected topics in international and area studies. Each offering focuses on problems and issues of international concern in greater depth than can be accomplished in a general topic lecture course. Through the use of lectures, discussions, and multimedia presentations, students will explore a variety of perspectives relating to the subject matter of the course. Students will be expected to successfully complete various writing assignments or short projects, and written exams. Instructor and topic vary from term to term.
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