The transformation of the Atlantic World from a world of empires into one of nation-states through examining the interactions between Africans, American Natives, and Europeans from the fifteenth through the end of the eighteenth century. (Gen. Ed. HS, DG)

Science has meant many things in modern Chinese history. It has been pursued as a force for sovereignty, enlightenment, civilization, modernity, economic development, social transformation, political liberation, state authority, democracy, populism, individual opportunity, international solidarity, global power, and more. This course will explore how science has shaped modern Chinese history and the roles played by scientists in supporting and challenging the state.

Science has meant many things in modern Chinese history. It has been pursued as a force for sovereignty, enlightenment, civilization, modernity, economic development, social transformation, political liberation, state authority, democracy, populism, individual opportunity, international solidarity, global power, and more. This course will explore how science has shaped modern Chinese history and the roles played by scientists in supporting and challenging the state.

Science has meant many things in modern Chinese history. It has been pursued as a force for sovereignty, enlightenment, civilization, modernity, economic development, social transformation, political liberation, state authority, democracy, populism, individual opportunity, international solidarity, global power, and more. This course will explore how science has shaped modern Chinese history and the roles played by scientists in supporting and challenging the state.

Through meetings, materials, and assignments in addition to the regular schedule for German 275, students in this 1-credit Honors Colloquium will be able to engage more deeply with key questions of the course including: How do we produce, and determine the value of different kinds of knowledge? How have (perceived) boundaries between categories of knowledge changed over time? How is knowledge production and value related to social and political developments? What effects do knowledge production, value, and categorization have on the way we see the world and interact with others?

Course taught in French. Review of French grammar plus additional training in four skills: reading, writing, speaking, understanding. Should be elected by students intending to continue in French beyond the intermediate level. Prerequisite: FRENCHST 120, 126 or equivalent (two to three years of high school French).

An introduction to French with an emphasis on acquiring a basic level of proficiency in the language and understanding of the culture of France and the Francophone world. Freshmen with one senior year of high school French with a grade of A or B or with two years of high school French are encouraged to enroll in FRENCHST 120 rather than this course.

Egyptian Arabic VII is the third part of a four-part intermediate course sequence in Egyptian Arabic. The course develops speaking and listening skills in colloquial Egyptian Arabic. The independent study format includes small group conversation sessions and a final evaluation by an outside evaluator. Students studying Egyptian Arabic develop skills needed for study abroad in Egypt and to support course work in Middle Eastern and International Studies.