The development of social, political, economic, and intellectual life in the United States from Native American settlements to 1876. Topics include Puritanism, slavery and antislavery, Indian relations, religious reform as well as such events as the Revolution and Civil War. (Gen.Ed. HS)

Major historical developments from the beginning of secular state systems in the 17th century, with emphasis on Europe. Topics include the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, nationalism, socialism, diplomacy and war. Coverage extends to the declining role of Europe in world affairs since World War II. (Gen.Ed. HS)

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This class is about 1. Ideas that have chagned the discipline of history. 2. Ideas that have changed the larger flow of history. 3. Ideas that have changed you, the student, and your relationship to history. 4. Ideas that have changed your personal history.Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Hist majors. (No credit after History 391G).

A survey of twentieth century European history with a special emphasis on political and cultural history. Topics covered include the birth of modernism, the rise of Communism, Fascism, and Nazism two world wars, the Holocaust, the Cold War, European integration and contemporary Europe.

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Preparation for basic proficiency in speaking, writing, listening to, and reading Modern Hebrew. Emphasis on speaking. Language lab.

The seminar-style course will start with a brief history of Arabic and Hebrew from their origins in the Semitic language family to the present, an outline of the interaction between the two languages, and similarities and differences in their structures. We will then explore the roles of Arabic and Hebrew in their respective national narratives and in the religions they represent, and continue with description and analysis of attitudes and ideologies towards normative vs.

Fundamentals of classical Hebrew grammar and vocabulary, introduced through the reading of select biblical texts. Language lag, written and oral assignments, quizzes, tests. No previous background in Hebrew necessary.