This course examines the states and societies of Central Europe from 1848 through the fall of communism. It will analyze the forces which brought the transformation of the region from a constellation of multi-national, dynastic states to that of nation-states. Among the modern political ideas to be covered are imperialism, nationalism, liberalism, fascism, and communism. The focus will be on Poland, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and parts of Romania and the former Yugoslavia.

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America's rocket ride to the moon was based on the cannonball physics of Galileo and Newton, foreshadowed by Verne's vision of the Baltimore Gun Club, and driven by the needs of the cold war. The Rocket State was an extraordinary amalgam of fact, fantasy, and the fear of Armageddon that had profound consequences for American politics and culture in the years after World War Two.

Surveys the social, cultural, economic and political developments shaping American women's lives from the colonial period to 1890, and explores women's participation in and responses to those changes. Topics include: the transformation of work and family life, women's culture, the emergence of the feminist movement, sexuality and women's health, race and ethnic issues. Sophomore level and above. (Gen.Ed. HS, U)

Surveys the social, cultural, economic and political developments shaping American women's lives from the colonial period to 1890, and explores women's participation in and responses to those changes. Topics include: the transformation of work and family life, women's culture, the emergence of the feminist movement, sexuality and women's health, race and ethnic issues. Sophomore level and above. (Gen.Ed. HS, U)

Surveys the social, cultural, economic and political developments shaping American women's lives from the colonial period to 1890, and explores women's participation in and responses to those changes. Topics include: the transformation of work and family life, women's culture, the emergence of the feminist movement, sexuality and women's health, race and ethnic issues. Sophomore level and above. (Gen.Ed. HS, U)

Surveys the social, cultural, economic and political developments shaping American women's lives from the colonial period to 1890, and explores women's participation in and responses to those changes. Topics include: the transformation of work and family life, women's culture, the emergence of the feminist movement, sexuality and women's health, race and ethnic issues. Sophomore level and above. (Gen.Ed. HS, U)

A survey of American social/cultural/intellectual history from the post-Civil War period to the recent past. Developments in art, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion; major social themes and trends. Survey course in post-Civil War American history helpful. (Gen.Ed. HS)

A survey of American social/cultural/intellectual history from the post-Civil War period to the recent past. Developments in art, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion; major social themes and trends. Survey course in post-Civil War American history helpful. (Gen.Ed. HS)