What is Europe? What does it mean to be "European"? This course surveys the history, culture, geo... more What is Europe? What does it mean to be "European"? This course surveys the history, culture, geography, society, and politics of Europe. We'll examine the major forces and figures that have shaped modern European life, including revolutions and religious conflicts, nationalism and nation-building, empires and slavery,
Introduction to the historical, social, philosophical, political, legal, and economic foundations... more Introduction to the historical, social, philosophical, political, legal, and economic foundations of education in Oregon, the United States, and other countries in order to provide a framework from which to analyze contemporary educational and environmental issues in various schools, communities, and workplaces. Why study this stuff? Because how our society educates itself is important and frequently misunderstood. As individuals and citizens, we rely on learning experiences to help us make sense of our place in the world; at the same time, our access to education often dictates what that place will be. In our politics, media, and popular culture, the state of education is constantly invoked—and often abused—to justify policies, narratives, or assumptions about the way things are. To study the past and present of education in the United States is to better understand American society as we know it. The critical tools you gain along the way will help you throughout your time at OSU and beyond.
What is Europe? What does it mean to be “European”? This course surveys the history, culture, geo... more What is Europe? What does it mean to be “European”? This course surveys the history, culture, geography, society, and politics of Europe. We’ll examine the major forces and figures that have shaped modern European life, including revolutions and religious conflicts, nationalism and nation-building, empires and slavery, industrialization and inequality, world wars and genocides, the formation of the European Union, and shifting dynamics of gender, race, class, climate, and community. To understand the continent as a whole, we’ll study evidence ranging from food and films to poetry, podcasts, and political debates, using a variety of methods in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The course will conclude with an extended look at how Europeans from all walks of life are navigating the increasingly globalized world of the 21st century.
What is History? This course introduces you to the theories and methods of historical scholarship... more What is History? This course introduces you to the theories and methods of historical scholarship. We will learn how historians think, read, write, and research. By discussing texts, exploring archives, and analyzing sources, you will develop the skills necessary to investigate and interpret the past. A series of assigned readings, immersive activities, visits from outside scholars, and writing exercises—above all, the production of a prospectus for an original research project—will challenge you to reconsider how you think about history in general and about the relationship between past and present.
How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ... more How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ask how social, political, economic, and cultural changes of the past five centuries have affected peoples across the globe. Some prominent themes include cross-cultural encounters and exchanges, colonization and decolonization, slavery and industrialization, nationalist and revolutionary movements, Westernization and globalization, the emergence of new religious, political, and cultural identities, and the many meanings of "modernity" itself. Lectures, class discussions, and assignments will prompt us to think globally: to consider how the proliferation of worldwide relationships of production, consumption, and trade has played out from one place-and period-to the next. Our readings will help us understand how individuals and communities have grappled with that process in their own settings and according to their own motives. Learning Objectives Our course advances the mission of the Miami Plan to promote critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, intercultural knowledge, and an inquisitive spirit. It does so by emphasizing assignments, artifacts, and discussions that challenge you to think historically about a wide array of peoples and problems. In the process, you will:
Beginning in Italy in the 14th century, the cultural movement known as the “Renaissance” produced... more Beginning in Italy in the 14th century, the cultural movement known as the “Renaissance” produced radical changes in every aspect of European life: from art and architecture to religion, politics, warfare, trade, law, science, gender, and the family. Contemporaries were inspired by a new intellectual trend, Humanism, which sought to remake the world in the image of classical Antiquity. (Renaissance is the French word for “rebirth.”) In this seminar course, we’ll examine Renaissance Europe against the backdrop of rural and urban society, high politics, warfare, plague, religious reformations, technological innovations, and overseas explorations and conquests. Our readings will include rich primary sources as well as the latest historical scholarship on topics ranging from book culture and blood feuds to sex and shopping. Throughout, we will ask ourselves what was “reborn” in the Renaissance, how it reshaped European society, and to what extent it really invented “modernity” as we know it.
How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ... more How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ask how social, political, economic, and cultural changes of the past five centuries have affected peoples across the globe. Some prominent themes include cross-cultural encounters and exchanges, colonization and decolonization, slavery and industrialization, nationalist and revolutionary movements, Westernization and globalization, the emergence of new religious, political, and cultural identities, and the many meanings of “modernity” itself. Lectures, class discussions, and assignments will prompt us to think globally: to consider how the proliferation of worldwide relationships of production, consumption, and trade has played out from one place—and period—to the next. Our readings will help us understand how individuals and communities have grappled with that process in their own settings and according to their own motives.
This course is an Honors-level examination of the historian’s craft, with the goal of finding you... more This course is an Honors-level examination of the historian’s craft, with the goal of finding you a thesis topic and advisor for next year. As a cornerstone of a Liberal Arts education, as well as a History major, the class will challenge you to build upon the knowledge you’ve acquired and the skills you’ve developed during your college career. The first third of the course will ask you to engage with ongoing debates about what it means to “do History,” through a series of assigned readings and visits from outside scholars. The second third will help you to identify a potential thesis topic and locate relevant primary and secondary materials. The final third will require you to draft a thesis prospectus according to disciplinary conventions. By the end of the course, you will have a thesis topic, a plan for summer research, and a signed agreement with a faculty advisor. All of this will oblige you to consider (and reconsider) how you think about history in general, and about the relationship between past and present. It will also prepare you to research and write a stellar thesis next year.
This course surveys the history of Europe during its decisive transformation from a feudal societ... more This course surveys the history of Europe during its decisive transformation from a feudal society to a global economic and imperial power. Over three tumultuous centuries, the continent experienced a series of crises and creative moments that produced new ways of thinking and challenged the established order bequeathed by Late Medieval Christendom: the Renaissance and the rise of Humanism, the Protestant and Catholic Reformations, crusades against Muslims and Jews, New World colonization, shifting gender relations, cultural repression, massive population growth and mobility, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the formation of centralized states, the mass production and consumption of goods, and the emergence of new forms of human bondage and economic exploitation, to name a few. We will examine these major social, political, intellectual, and religious developments from multiple perspectives, focusing on the lives of everyday people as well as the most important events and trends of the period. Our readings will encompass a range of genres including philosophy, theology, economics, art, science, law, politics, fiction, images, diaries, letters, and modern historical scholarship. Students will come away from the course with a well-rounded understanding of Europe as a dynamic idea constructed between several cultures and across all social ranks.
How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ... more How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ask how social, political, economic, and cultural changes of the past five centuries have affected peoples across the globe. Some prominent themes include cross-cultural encounters and exchanges, colonization and decolonization, slavery and industrialization, nationalist and revolutionary movements, Westernization and globalization, the emergence of new religious, political, and cultural identities, and the many meanings of " modernity " itself. Lectures, class discussions, and assignments will prompt us to think globally: to consider how the proliferation of worldwide relationships of production, consumption, and trade has played out from one place—and period—to the next. Our readings will help us understand how individuals and communities have grappled with that process in their own settings and according to their own motives.
How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ... more How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ask how social, political, economic, and cultural changes of the past five centuries have affected peoples across the globe. Some prominent themes include cross-cultural encounters and exchanges, colonization and decolonization, slavery and industrialization, nationalist and revolutionary movements, Westernization and globalization, the emergence of new religious, political, and cultural identities, and the many meanings of " modernity " itself.
What is Europe? What does it mean to be "European"? This course surveys the history, culture, geo... more What is Europe? What does it mean to be "European"? This course surveys the history, culture, geography, society, and politics of Europe. We'll examine the major forces and figures that have shaped modern European life, including revolutions and religious conflicts, nationalism and nation-building, empires and slavery,
Introduction to the historical, social, philosophical, political, legal, and economic foundations... more Introduction to the historical, social, philosophical, political, legal, and economic foundations of education in Oregon, the United States, and other countries in order to provide a framework from which to analyze contemporary educational and environmental issues in various schools, communities, and workplaces. Why study this stuff? Because how our society educates itself is important and frequently misunderstood. As individuals and citizens, we rely on learning experiences to help us make sense of our place in the world; at the same time, our access to education often dictates what that place will be. In our politics, media, and popular culture, the state of education is constantly invoked—and often abused—to justify policies, narratives, or assumptions about the way things are. To study the past and present of education in the United States is to better understand American society as we know it. The critical tools you gain along the way will help you throughout your time at OSU and beyond.
What is Europe? What does it mean to be “European”? This course surveys the history, culture, geo... more What is Europe? What does it mean to be “European”? This course surveys the history, culture, geography, society, and politics of Europe. We’ll examine the major forces and figures that have shaped modern European life, including revolutions and religious conflicts, nationalism and nation-building, empires and slavery, industrialization and inequality, world wars and genocides, the formation of the European Union, and shifting dynamics of gender, race, class, climate, and community. To understand the continent as a whole, we’ll study evidence ranging from food and films to poetry, podcasts, and political debates, using a variety of methods in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The course will conclude with an extended look at how Europeans from all walks of life are navigating the increasingly globalized world of the 21st century.
What is History? This course introduces you to the theories and methods of historical scholarship... more What is History? This course introduces you to the theories and methods of historical scholarship. We will learn how historians think, read, write, and research. By discussing texts, exploring archives, and analyzing sources, you will develop the skills necessary to investigate and interpret the past. A series of assigned readings, immersive activities, visits from outside scholars, and writing exercises—above all, the production of a prospectus for an original research project—will challenge you to reconsider how you think about history in general and about the relationship between past and present.
How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ... more How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ask how social, political, economic, and cultural changes of the past five centuries have affected peoples across the globe. Some prominent themes include cross-cultural encounters and exchanges, colonization and decolonization, slavery and industrialization, nationalist and revolutionary movements, Westernization and globalization, the emergence of new religious, political, and cultural identities, and the many meanings of "modernity" itself. Lectures, class discussions, and assignments will prompt us to think globally: to consider how the proliferation of worldwide relationships of production, consumption, and trade has played out from one place-and period-to the next. Our readings will help us understand how individuals and communities have grappled with that process in their own settings and according to their own motives. Learning Objectives Our course advances the mission of the Miami Plan to promote critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, intercultural knowledge, and an inquisitive spirit. It does so by emphasizing assignments, artifacts, and discussions that challenge you to think historically about a wide array of peoples and problems. In the process, you will:
Beginning in Italy in the 14th century, the cultural movement known as the “Renaissance” produced... more Beginning in Italy in the 14th century, the cultural movement known as the “Renaissance” produced radical changes in every aspect of European life: from art and architecture to religion, politics, warfare, trade, law, science, gender, and the family. Contemporaries were inspired by a new intellectual trend, Humanism, which sought to remake the world in the image of classical Antiquity. (Renaissance is the French word for “rebirth.”) In this seminar course, we’ll examine Renaissance Europe against the backdrop of rural and urban society, high politics, warfare, plague, religious reformations, technological innovations, and overseas explorations and conquests. Our readings will include rich primary sources as well as the latest historical scholarship on topics ranging from book culture and blood feuds to sex and shopping. Throughout, we will ask ourselves what was “reborn” in the Renaissance, how it reshaped European society, and to what extent it really invented “modernity” as we know it.
How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ... more How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ask how social, political, economic, and cultural changes of the past five centuries have affected peoples across the globe. Some prominent themes include cross-cultural encounters and exchanges, colonization and decolonization, slavery and industrialization, nationalist and revolutionary movements, Westernization and globalization, the emergence of new religious, political, and cultural identities, and the many meanings of “modernity” itself. Lectures, class discussions, and assignments will prompt us to think globally: to consider how the proliferation of worldwide relationships of production, consumption, and trade has played out from one place—and period—to the next. Our readings will help us understand how individuals and communities have grappled with that process in their own settings and according to their own motives.
This course is an Honors-level examination of the historian’s craft, with the goal of finding you... more This course is an Honors-level examination of the historian’s craft, with the goal of finding you a thesis topic and advisor for next year. As a cornerstone of a Liberal Arts education, as well as a History major, the class will challenge you to build upon the knowledge you’ve acquired and the skills you’ve developed during your college career. The first third of the course will ask you to engage with ongoing debates about what it means to “do History,” through a series of assigned readings and visits from outside scholars. The second third will help you to identify a potential thesis topic and locate relevant primary and secondary materials. The final third will require you to draft a thesis prospectus according to disciplinary conventions. By the end of the course, you will have a thesis topic, a plan for summer research, and a signed agreement with a faculty advisor. All of this will oblige you to consider (and reconsider) how you think about history in general, and about the relationship between past and present. It will also prepare you to research and write a stellar thesis next year.
This course surveys the history of Europe during its decisive transformation from a feudal societ... more This course surveys the history of Europe during its decisive transformation from a feudal society to a global economic and imperial power. Over three tumultuous centuries, the continent experienced a series of crises and creative moments that produced new ways of thinking and challenged the established order bequeathed by Late Medieval Christendom: the Renaissance and the rise of Humanism, the Protestant and Catholic Reformations, crusades against Muslims and Jews, New World colonization, shifting gender relations, cultural repression, massive population growth and mobility, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the formation of centralized states, the mass production and consumption of goods, and the emergence of new forms of human bondage and economic exploitation, to name a few. We will examine these major social, political, intellectual, and religious developments from multiple perspectives, focusing on the lives of everyday people as well as the most important events and trends of the period. Our readings will encompass a range of genres including philosophy, theology, economics, art, science, law, politics, fiction, images, diaries, letters, and modern historical scholarship. Students will come away from the course with a well-rounded understanding of Europe as a dynamic idea constructed between several cultures and across all social ranks.
How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ... more How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ask how social, political, economic, and cultural changes of the past five centuries have affected peoples across the globe. Some prominent themes include cross-cultural encounters and exchanges, colonization and decolonization, slavery and industrialization, nationalist and revolutionary movements, Westernization and globalization, the emergence of new religious, political, and cultural identities, and the many meanings of " modernity " itself. Lectures, class discussions, and assignments will prompt us to think globally: to consider how the proliferation of worldwide relationships of production, consumption, and trade has played out from one place—and period—to the next. Our readings will help us understand how individuals and communities have grappled with that process in their own settings and according to their own motives.
How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ... more How did we get here? This course introduces students to the history of the modern world. We will ask how social, political, economic, and cultural changes of the past five centuries have affected peoples across the globe. Some prominent themes include cross-cultural encounters and exchanges, colonization and decolonization, slavery and industrialization, nationalist and revolutionary movements, Westernization and globalization, the emergence of new religious, political, and cultural identities, and the many meanings of " modernity " itself.
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