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4.00 Credits
The dispersion of Africans to the Americas during the slave trade and the subsequent history of people of African descent in the Western Hemisphere, with particular reference to cultural developments and to the pan-African movement. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
The emergence of the Islamic religion in 7th century Arabia, the development of Islamic institutions and civilization in Asia and Africa, and the significance of Islamic cultures in the history of sciences, arts, literature, technology and historiography. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
This course concentrates on 20th century China. It explores the social issues that led to the rise of Chinese Nationalism and Communism. It analyzes the current changes that are making China a world economic power. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
This course examines East Asian popular religious practices in their historical, social and economic contexts. We begin with theoretical works and introductory lectures on ritual, sacred space, pilgrimage, and various East Asian philosophical and religious traditions, including Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism and Shinto. We will then focus on specific East Asian pilgrimages, sacred sites, rituals and myths, progressing from ancient to modern periods. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
This class examines institutional and cultural developments in Japan from the development of a centralized state to the present. We will particularly focus on the Tokugawa period, Japans' reaction to Western encroachment, its meteoric rise as an imperial power, the post-WWII economic miracle and Japan's role in the contemporary world. In addition to political changes, we will also examine changing social and gender roles, religious developments and the importance of arts and crafts.Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course will examine a particular time and topic in Asian history. Course content will vary. Credits: 1 to 4 Repeatable: Repeatable up to a maximum of 12 credits, provided the topics are different.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of culture, society, politics, religion and gender in the historical development of medieval Europe using both primary and secondary written source material with reference to the art, music and philosophy of the period as well. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
Using the history of Europe from 1400 1600 as a framework, students of Renaissance Europe will consider the further development of western society through the examination of primary written source material with reference to the art, music and philosophy of the period as well. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the Russian past before the revolutions of 1917 in order to understand the events, personalities, ideas and key challenges of ruling the sprawling Russian Empire. Topics include Kievan Rus, the legacy of the Mongol invasion, and the rise and fall of the Romanov dynasty. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the Soviet Union seeking an understanding of why and how it arose, and ultimately collapsed, the nature of the state and society of the Soviet Union, and its relationship with the rest of the world. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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