This class is conducted in English and does not require any knowledge of the French language or culture. These credits may go towards any major or minor in French as your one and only course allowed to be taught in English. This course surveys the history of Poland and it's shared history with Germany, Hungary, and the Ukraine, among others. It covers the formation of the medieval kingdom, Christianization, 16th century constitutionalism, and the development of national pluralism and multiculturalism. This course is comprised of weekly discussion and lecture.
Readings draw on primary and secondary literature.
American Utopian Movements Americans believe they are a practical and pragmatic people. They imagine themselves to be men and women more concerned with the job at hand than with starry-eyed speculation about grand schemes for improvement. Yet, from Plymouth Plantation to the Hippie commune, Americans have sought to create the perfect world. This seminar will investigate a wide variety of utopian experiences, both real and imagined, that have challenged and shaped America's perception of itself from early colonial period to the end of the 19th century. These courses increase your confidence and self discipline by presenting challenges like white water rafting, rappelling and wilderness survival.