printer friendly pageHISTORY 98: The History of Modern China
(Same as
HISTORY 198. History majors and others taking 5 units, register for 198.) Major historical transformations including the decline of the last imperial dynasty, the formation of the first Chinese republic, WW II, the rise of Communism, China under Mao, post-Mao reforms, and the Beijing Olympics of 2008.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Mullaney, T. (PI)
HISTORY 102: The History of the International System
World politics and international relations from the dominance of empires and nation states at the turn of the century to the present. The influence of communism, fascism, and anti-imperialism, and the emergence of society as a factor in international relations. Questions of sovereignty versus the new world order.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-SI, GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors:
Ward, J. (PI)
;
Dobczansky, M. (TA)
HISTORY 103E: History of Nuclear Weapons (POLISCI 116)
The development of nuclear weapons and policies. How existing nuclear powers have managed their relations with each other. How nuclear war has been avoided so far and whether it can be avoided in the future.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, GER:DB-SocSci
HISTORY 106A: Global Human Geography: Asia and Africa
Global patterns of demography, economic and social development, geopolitics, and cultural differentiation, covering E. Asia, S. Asia, S.E. Asia, Central Asia, N. Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. Use of maps to depict geographical patterns and processes.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-SI
HISTORY 106B: Global Human Geography: Europe and Americas
Patterns of demography, economic and social development, geopolitics, and cultural differentiation. Use of maps to depict geographical patterns and processes.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-SI
HISTORY 106C: Global Historical Geography
The sweep of human history through the medium of maps. The rise, expansion, and fall of kingdoms, empires, and other states; the spread of major religions; the paths of explorers, conquerors, and diseases; and the development and intensification of trade networks. Overview of the prehistoric period and ancient times, but focus is on the modern world.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
HISTORY 110A: Europe from Late Antiquity to 1500
(Same as
HISTORY 10A. History majors and others taking 5 units, register for 110A.) Focus is on religion and politics. Issues include: the rise of Christianity and its impact on Rome; transformations of Catholicism and its institutions including the impact of barbarian tribes and the struggle between church and state; antisemitism, heresy, Crusades, and inquisition; courtly love; and scholasticism.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
Buc, P. (PI)
;
Wu, H. (PI)
HISTORY 110B: Early Modern Europe
(Same as
HISTORY 10B. History majors and others taking 5 units, register for 110B.) Survey of early modern European history from the Reformation through the Enlightenment. Topics include religious war, state building and revolt, exploration and colonialism, gender and society.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:EC-GlobalCom, GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
HISTORY 110C: Introduction to Modern Europe
From the late 18th century to the present. How Europeans responded to rapid social changes caused by political upheaval, industrialization, and modernization. Political ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, communism, and fascism that Europeans developed in response to revolution, nation building, imperialism, and international competition.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-SI
HISTORY 11SC: How Is a Buddhist
Buddhism as a system of thought, a culture, a way of life, a definition of reality, a method for investigating it, and a mental, physical, and social practice. Buddhism as a total phenomenon. Readings, films, music, and art. How Buddhist practices constitue the world of the Buddhist.
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