Courses

An interdisciplinary study of U.S. society and cultures in an international perspective. The particular focus of the course will vary considerably from semester to semester, emphasizing cross-cultural analysis and/or theoretical work on U. S. society and culture in one or more of the following contexts: the Americas; colonialism and nationalism; contemporary globalization; and global diasporas and population flows. The course may be repeated for credit if the subject matter is different.

The Great Depression and the Second World War were crucial in shaping the American political, social, economic and cultural landscape for decades, and continue to impact our lives today. Much of the era coincided with the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt, who was elected to an unprecedented four terms as president, and actually served in that office for thirteen years.

This course takes an historical approach to viewing the many ways the United States has interacted with the wider world, from its founding to the present. The class tracks the diplomatic, military, cultural, and religious exchanges which developed as Americans ventured abroad. The class will prompt students to consider the country's role in the world going forward.

Students examine the structure, powers, and place of the presidency in the American power from the founding to the contemporary era.

An inquiry into America’s development since 1876 including the Gilded Age, Progressivism, the Great Depression, both world wars, Vietnam and the many diverse social and political developments from the 1950s into the 1990s.

This course assists students in gaining a sophisticated understanding of the development of modern America - its politics, economics and social fabric together with how these have helped shape its foreign involvement. In the process, this course helps students understand the big idea of "change over time" and how all people face the choice of using change to help themselves and others - or not do this with resultant consequences.

A study of the Cold War, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, the Watergate crisis and other major economic, political and social developments.

This course examines the major issues in United States history from the end of World War II to the present. Topics include the Cold War, the Civil Rights movement, Vietnam, the Watergate crisis and the political and social framework of the period. Class discussions, assigned readings and a graduate-level research paper provide a better understanding of this period in American history.

This course provides an introduction to some of the main political, social, cultural, and economic developments in American history from the era of exploration and colonial settlement through the end of the Civil War.

The study and performance of works representative of a wide spectrum of choral literature for mixed voices. Open to all university students.