Focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries, the course first places technological change within developments in American business. From that basis, the course then moves on to deal with the impact of technology in American social institutions, business and culture. This course examines the origins and development of the United States as a great world power from the SpanishAmerican War to the post Cold War era. Focusing on the connections between international and domestic events, the course evaluates the role of the US as a global power over the past century. This course provides an historical study of the evolution of Russian society from the Age of Kiev to the present including the era of the tsars and the Soviet period.
Special attention is given to the contemporary situation in Russia.
This course consists of an historical study of the ideas and institutions of the countries of East Asia with primary focus on developments in China in ancient times and in the modern era since 1800. Contemporary problems are also discussed. This course provides background for an analysis of some of the major problems of contemporary African life. Topics include the ancient culture of Africa, the slave trade, colonialism, African nationalism, and current political, economic and social trends in Africa. This course covers in depth a major period, issue, or theme in history.