This interdisciplinary first time studies course focuses on selected themes in the cultural histories of three great world cities London, New York and Paris from the 1830s to 1930s. Each of these metropoles was the preeminent center of population, economic, and cultural life of its respective country, as well as an imperial entrepot for the exchange of ideas, goods and peoples from across the globe. The course uses four organizing themes space, work, play and sex to facilitate making connections across geographical borders and time periods. Recent research on the structure of American society, the American family, immigration, the worker, urban developments, and the reform movements of the Jacksonian era. Readings in, and discussion of the principal schools of interpretation and conceptual frameworks.
Chronological parameters vary each semester, but normally emphasis is on the modern period.
Arranged Independent supervised readings in history. Permission of history faculty member is Required. 3 S.H. CRN 029-440 Arranged Independent supervised readings in history. Permission of history faculty member is required. An introduction to the theoretical and applied aspects of historical records management.