Courses
FR 252 FRENCH WRITERS THEN AND NOW 3.0 Credit(s)
A survey of representative literary texts from the eighteenth century to the present. Discussion of historical and cultural context. Both canonical and lesser-known works in several literary genres (novel, poetry, drama, autobiography, etc.) treated. Critical techniques introduced. Taught in French. Prerequisite: Take FR-201 or FR-202 or by placement
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FR 280 FRENCH CIVILIZATION CULTURE 3.0 Credit(s)
Promotes understanding of the history and culture of the French with emphasis on arts, politics, language, thought, and lifestyle. Readings, films, the visual arts, and music are incorporated. Audiovisual and/or technological materials incorporated into class. Taught in French. Prerequisite: Take FR 201 and FR 202
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FR 281 FRANCOPHONE CIVILIZ. & CULTURE 3.0 Credit(s)
Content varies. Promotes understanding of Francophone peoples through their histories, cultures, politics, religious beliefs, and lifestyles. Readings, films, the visual arts, and music are incorporated. Taught in French. Prerequisite: Take FR-201 or FR-202
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FR 299 SPECIAL TOPICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent offerings. Prerequisite: Take FR-201 or FR-202 or by Placement
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
GS 251 POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course, required for Global Affairs majors, delves into foundational political concepts and institutions, including the nation-state, democracy, authoritarianism, capitalism, imperialism, and global governance and explores how these ideas have been conceived and operationalized across diverse global regions. The course aims to cultivate an understanding of political history, culture, and practices in various parts of the world, providing students with a robust foundation for global political analysis.
Offered: As Needed All Years
GS 270 GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course allows students to examine social, economic, and political determinants of healthcare systems and the evolution of various systems around the world over the last few decades. Students will compare theories of health policy and priorities, models of government intervention in providing healthcare and insurance, financing, planning, education, and training. Prerequisite: Take GS-101 and GS-150
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
GS 275 GLOBAL HEALTH AND CULTURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will introduce the concept of cultural perceptions about health and disease in diverse communities worldwide, and how to develop cultural awareness and humility in healthcare contexts. We will explore how culture may impact health beliefs, health status, and access to health services. We will also consider the ideas of health and social justice and health as a human right in developing, middle income, and developed nations. Relevant sociocultural theories will also be addressed.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
GS 299 SPECIAL TOPICS 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HI 207 COLONIAL TREASURES: UNVEILING LATIN AMERICA'S MATERIAL LEGACY 3.0 Credit(s)
Step into the captivating world of Latin America's colonial past in this engaging undergraduate course. Delve into the fascinating material history of the region during the era of Spanish and Portuguese Colonial Rule, from 1500 to 1825. Discover how the interplay between material conditions and material culture shaped the actions of individuals and communities, ultimately shaping the trajectory of Latin America's pre-independence era. Throughout the course, we will embark on immersive weekly case studies that span a wide range of topics. From the agricultural practices of indigenous civilizations before contact, to the pivotal role of technology in the triumph of Spanish conquistadors, to the impact of horses on the Spanish frontier, we will explore the lived experiences of diverse populations in colonial Latin America Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HI 208 HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA SINCE 1826 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the history of Latin America from the wars of independence to the twenty-first century. Topics include Latin America and the world economy, twentieth-century revolutions, the emergence of mass politics, the changing role of religion, and foreign relations. Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 or HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HI 209 U.S. & LATIN AMER THROUGH HIST 3.0 Credit(s)
Traces the connections between the two regions from the colonial period to the present. Topics covered include political, economic and diplomatic relations, border conflicts, immigration, and questions of identity. Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 or HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HI 211 DISCOVERY AND CONQUEST 1492-1598 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the major themes of the European expansion beginning in the early Middle Ages to the Portuguese and Spanish conquest and colonization of the Americas and Asia. Topics include European and Indian worldviews, biological and demographic consequences of contact, development of a conquest culture in the Americas, and the role of missionaries and conquistadors. Does not fulfill requirement as a Latin American elective. Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 or HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HI 212 CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICA 3.0 Credit(s)
An in-depth study of the changes in Latin America from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Examines the major issues from the Mexican Revolution of 1910 to the Cuban Revolution of 1959 as well as current problems. Topics include dependency, Marxism, Peronism, neo-liberalism, and social and political change in the region. Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 or HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HI 213 Hurricanes, Wildfires & Pandemic 3.0 Credit(s)
In this course, students will develop the tools to contextualize catastrophic events in a global framework. Together, we will discuss and analyze a variety of case studies; from the Bronze Age Collapse and the Justinian Plague to more contemporary events like Hurricane Katrina, the Australian wildfires, and COVID-19. Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 or HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HI 214 FRENCH REVOLUTION & NAPOLEON 3.0 Credit(s)
Traces the path of the French Revolution from its origins through each of its political phases from 1789 to 1799. It culminates with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, his achievements and failures, and the end of the empire in 1815. Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 or HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department