Courses

A survey of the political, economic, cultural, and social history of the modern Middle East during the "long nineteenth century" of the Ottoman Empire.

Social, political, and cultural developments of post-World War II South, including urbanization, civil rights, political party transformations, ethnic diversification, and federal public policy.

The social geography of the modern city and urban environment with a focus on city spaces and urban lifestyle and culture, and how they are influenced by the development of neighborhoods, residential distribution, and regional change.

This lecture/discussion course examines the growth of the American West during the 20th century as both the embodiment of modernity and, as mythic imagination, an escape from the very modernity it represents. Sciences courses or permission of instructor.

Examination of the origins, development, and legacies of the largest contiguous empire in history; exploration of the environmental context, notable rulers, Mongol warfare, imperial governance and administration, interactions between the Mongols and rival nomadic groups, trade, gender and the role of women, religious and ideological policies, and long-term impacts.

Business aspects of music industry.

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Overview of the history of the music industry in the United States. The course examines music technology, economics, industry structures, marketing, audiences, and artistic innovations and trends.

Overview of the history of the music industry in the United States. The course examines music technology, economics, industry structures, marketing, audiences, and artistic innovations and trends.

History of Ireland from the creation of the United Kingdom through the end of the twentieth century; British-Irish relations; agrarian unrest and violence; famine; political, cultural, and religious developments.