![]() Study of the interrationships between law, politics and society in ancient Greece (chiefly Athenian) culture, the Hellenistic kingdoms and Rome (from the XII Tables to the Justinianic Code). The social, political, economic, philosophical, and artistic developments in France from the Revolution to 1945. History and Civilization of France: Revolution to 1945 (3) Together we will discuss obstacles as well as opportunities related to finding primary sources on North Korean history while completing original research papers that help us better understand the inner workings and outward-facing aspirations of this authoritarian "democratic people's republic."Ĭourse was offered Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2011 North Korea's brutal resiliency on the international stage makes it increasingly important to understand its unique historical trajectory. Consists of attendance at the lecture sessions of undergraduate courses on modern East Asian history and directed readings at an advanced level on the development of the social, political and cultural institutions of East Asia. Offered to graduate students with no previous background in modern East Asian history. In exploring such questions, this course does not treat China as part of the Cold War but the Cold War as a period of Chinese history.Ĭourse was offered Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014 The course raises China-centered questions because it is curious in retrospect that China, a quintessential Eastern state, became so deeply involved in the Cold War, a confrontation rooted in Western history. The class examines China's entanglement with the Cold War from 1945 to the early 1990s. Studies rural revolution, student movements, women's liberation, and the transformation of the social order since the late 19th century. Peasants, Students and Women: Social Movement in Twentieth-Century China (3) Topics include the invention of Africa, non-archival methodologies, continuity and change in African religious and cultural history, the impact of European trade and culture on coastal societies, slavery in African society.Ĭourse was offered Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2014Įxamines the history of Japan since the early 19th century by exploring the causes and consequences of the economic and social changes that have made Japan one of the most important advanced industrial countries in the contemporary world.Įxamines Japanese history since the early 19th century, exploring changes in political ideas, institutions, and behavior among both governing elites and the mass of Japanese citizenry. It is intended to prepare graduate students for preliminary examinations as well as to teach African history. This tutorial introduces the major themes, debates, and methods of studying pre-colonial African history. Tutorial in Pre-Colonial African History (3) An intensive readings and discussion colloquium devoted to the major issues in the region's political, economic, social, and cultural history, and to the issues raised by colonial historiography. Introduces the literature on North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia) from the precolonial period to the postcolonial era. History and Historiography of North Africa, ca. Emphasizes African institutions, creation of ethnic and racial identities, industrialization, and rural poverty, from the early formation of historical communities to recent times. Studies the history of Africa generally south of the Zambezi River. Focuses mainly upon the area stretching from Morocco's Atlantic coast to the Nile Delta also considered are Andalusia and Sicily, and the ties between Northwest Africa and sub-Saharan regions, particularly West Africa. It places the North African historical experience within the framework of both Mediterranean/European history and African history. ![]() Surveys the main outlines of North African political, economic, and cultural history from the rise of Carthage as a Mediterranean power until the conclusion of the Algerian war for independence in 1962, and the creation of a system of nation-states in the region. North African History from Carthage to the Algerian Revolution (3) This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
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