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A studio, seminar, and lecture course to investigate the history, cultural differences, writing, designing, and production of books. Students will create books in a variety of bindings. At least one book will be entirely the student’s own creation, including the written text. The course will include a field trip. Prerequisite: Honors Program.
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Individualized program of review and study culminating in oral History Exam. Required of all History majors.
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Provides an overview of how the physical features of the earth have influenced the development of society. Fall
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A history of American protest in the 19th and 20th centuries; an evaluation of how dissent and protest are channeled from their radical roots and assimilated into the mainstream of American history. Some examples include the abolition crusade against slavery, the Civil Rights movement, and anti-war protests.
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What does it mean to be a “baby boomer” or “yuppie?” Explores social and cultural change the United States since 1945. Includes family life, popular music from Presley to the Pixies, the suburban experience, women’s and civil rights movements, and life in a consumer society.
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Presents an individualized look at several of the “great tyrants” in history. The roles they playedin changing their societies and empires will be featured. Concepts of tyranny and the role of the individual in history will both be addressed, with references to how these change over the centuries. Culminates with 20th century modern totalitarianism. Among figures to be discussed are Caesar, Caligula, Stalin and Hitler.
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Explores the impact that film has had both on the study of history and on actual historical developments in the 20th century. Emphasis is on documentary, propaganda, feature films, and an examination of film as historical evidence for practicing historians.
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Terrorism in its modern incarnation will be looked at from an historical perspective. We will consider individual and state sponsored terrorism. Emphasis will be on the period from the late 18th century to the present day. Among the areas of the world to be addressed will be France, Russia, India, Algeria, and the Middle East.
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Studies the ways in which medical theories interacted with social and cultural values in the U.S. and western Europe from 1850-1920. Focuses on the development of germ theory, eugenics, and public health initiatives. Topics for discussion will include state enforcement of quarantines for infectious diseases, popular protest against mandatory vaccination laws, and proposals for state and individual control of reproduction based on eugenic theories.
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A survey of the political and social development of the United States from colonial origins to the second war for independence against Great Britain. Topics include Puritan Massachusetts, relations with Native Americans, origins of slavery, independence and the Constitution, and the early Republic.
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