Special emphasis is placed on the cultural, economic, social and political contributions of European culture to modern societies. Emphasis is on transformation from a world of divided regions to one of worldwide economic, political and cultural systems. This is an introduction to the nature and philosophy of history, the role it plays in peoples' lives and in the larger society and its potential as a liberating force. The past still is with us. This is a survey of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to an era of independence.
Emphasis is placed on the continuum of Latin as well as native cultures.
This course surveys Latin America from the era of independence to the present. Emphasis is on contemporary issues of dependency, revolution and cultural identity. This course addresses historical and cultural evolution of the dominant religious civilizations of the Middle East. This course covers the fundamentals of American history from exploration and colonizations to the present with emphasis on historical, political, social and economic events. Instructor's approval Under the instructor's supervision, students develop and follow an individualized curriculum.