Turning Points in Modern History Introductory seminars emphasizing the development of writing, research, and analytical skills through the intensive examination of selected topics in modern history. 24.101 History of Western Civilization Major events, ideas and movements that have shaped western civilization from the fall of Rome to the twentieth century. Lectures two hours a week, discussion groups one hour a week. An introduction to some of the major ideological, political, diplomatic, military, social, cultural and economic developments that have shaped contemporary Europe. Lectures three hours a week.
Special attention is paid to social themes.
Lectures three hours a week. Lectures three hours a week. A survey of significant political and social developments in England from the mid-fifteenth to the early twentieth century. Lectures three hours a week. 24.259 History of Germany A history of the German-speaking peoples from the rise of the Holy Roman Empire to the present.