Asia will be examined as a distinct cultural and historical region and civilization. Key materials essential to research in the field will be explored. This seminar will explore a specific topic in the history and culture of Japan. Cultural, political, social, and economic themes will be developed using a wide variety of sources and materials to enable students to undertake research and integrate Japan into comparative frameworks. Analyzes the various aspects of Chinese civilization, with emphasis on philosophy and religion, political and social structure and economics.
Emphasis is placed upon contemporary aspects of Latin America society.
The impact of rapid population growth on existing needs for economic development, political stability and social change is stressed. An exploration, through interdisciplinary approaches of the social, psychological, cultural and historical impact of technology and technological change. By examining a broad history of technology and specific technologies, the course emphasizes the impact of technology and its interrelationships. A seminar on the history of science from Antiquity to Contemporary times. A systematic introduction to the study of military history.