Big History

How did the universe begin? How has the universe developed over time? How do humans fit into this evolving story? Where is the future heading?

Asia in World History

This course serves both as an introduction for students who have never studied Asian history and as a means, for those with foundational background, to

Gender in Sport

In Western society, sports emerged as exclusive spaces for boys and men. One of the objectives of this class is to explore how women steadily

Protest and American Culture

How have people banded together to affect social change? Why have different social movements used different tactics—withholding labor, engaging in violence, inspiring laughter or shock

Documentary Filmmaking

By combining the historian’s traditional tools of research and writing with the ability to harness sound and visuals, documentaries play a powerful role in shaping

The Art of Political Argument

Since the introduction of moveable type to Europe in 1450, political argument has been the common currency of public debate and democratic citizenship. Many of

Witchcraft in the Atlantic World

Witchcraft in the Atlantic World Witchcraft and its practitioners are staples in Western popular culture, and yet modern images and understandings grew out of a