From the High Middle Ages through the fifteenth century. Topics include cathedrals and universities, struggles between popes and emperors, pilgrimage and popular religion, the Crusades and Crusader kingdoms, heresy and the Inquisition, chivalry and Arthurian romance, the expansion and consolidation of Europe, and the Black Death and its aftermath.

From the High Middle Ages through the fifteenth century. Topics include cathedrals and universities, struggles between popes and emperors, pilgrimage and popular religion, the Crusades and Crusader kingdoms, heresy and the Inquisition, chivalry and Arthurian romance, the expansion and consolidation of Europe, and the Black Death and its aftermath.

Topics course. Same as EAS 218 A survey of Confucian and Taoist teachings and their expression in the visual arts from earliest times. Open to first-year students by permission of the instructors only. Enrollment limited to 18.

Topics course. This course investigates the many-layered levels of the city of Rome's complex history and cultures from its origins to the seventh century, focusing especially on the period of the Antonines in the second century and ending in the late seventh century. Special attention will be given to the social, cultural, and political history of Rome, the era of Constantine and his "New Rome," the catastrophes and triumphs of the late Roman empire, paupers, emperors and kings, bishops and popes, myths, legacies, and deep secrets.(E)

This course explores key issues in the political, social, and cultural history of Zionism and the State of Israel, as examined through a specific topic of current interest. Discussions over controversies in historiography may be amplified by exploring the ways in which public memory is consistently reshaped through film, museums, and/or literary texts that challenge existing historical narratives. No prerequisites. Surveys the development of the Israeli feature-length film, from the rise of Zionism until the present.

The course will focus on practical skills necessary to decipher, comprehend and translate Hebrew literature, music, film, television, and print media. The course will be organized around topics suited to student interests and language level as ascertained by the instructor. Prerequisite: JUD 100y or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. Can be repeated once with a different topic. The course will be organized around topics suited to student interests and language level with a focus on colloquial Hebrew used in everyday situations.

Political theory is speculative: to theorize about politics, we must be capable of imagining how things might be otherwise, whether in the future or today. One popular arena for such an exercise can be found in science fiction, much of which is dedicated to imagining how human society might be constructed, and particularly, how advances in technological capacity might affect that organization.

Topics course. What can international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank do about corruption? This seminar explores the theoretical and practical dimensions of the problem of corruption, and analyzes how states and international organizations have attempted to combat the problem.

Topics course. This seminar examines the relationship between social movements and the state in Latin America. There will be a focus on environmental, gender, and indigenous issues and movements and their relationship with state institutions.

Topics couse. This seminar explores the status of the family in American political life, and its role as a mediating structure between the individual and the state. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the courts in articulating the rights of the family and its members. Suggested preparation: GOV 202 or WST 225.