Problems in Modern European History 311c. Prior course work in either modern Germany or Russian is strongly recommended, and students may focus their research project on either country, or a comparison of both. Politics and the Arts in Modern Europe. The class discusses historical studies that have explored parallels between the arts and politics, and each student undertakes a major research project that focuses on this subject within the context of a particular European national context. The History of Crime and Punishment in Modern Europe.
Students prepare an original research paper on the related topic of their choosing.
Problems in British History 321c. The Victorian Age. An interdisciplinary study of the Victorian era in England. Explores the changing political milieu, issues of industrial progress and poverty, the status of men and women in domains such as the home, work, health, education, and philanthropy. Emphasizes critical reading of primary and secondary sources, discussion, and research methods.