What is data? How has it been created, used, and stored in human history? What forms have humans invented in order to circulate and share it with others? And what values have societies invested in data? Challenging the idea that data is value neutral and historically static, this course will explore these questions through a history of the politics of information and its technological manifestations in societies mainly, but not exclusively located in the landmass that came to be called Europe and in the north Atlantic world.

What is data? How has it been created, used, and stored in human history? What forms have humans invented in order to circulate and share it with others? And what values have societies invested in data? Challenging the idea that data is value neutral and historically static, this course will explore these questions through a history of the politics of information and its technological manifestations in societies mainly, but not exclusively located in the landmass that came to be called Europe and in the north Atlantic world.

What is data? How has it been created, used, and stored in human history? What forms have humans invented in order to circulate and share it with others? And what values have societies invested in data? Challenging the idea that data is value neutral and historically static, this course will explore these questions through a history of the politics of information and its technological manifestations in societies mainly, but not exclusively located in the landmass that came to be called Europe and in the north Atlantic world.

This course explores the history of the Ancient Near East and Egypt from the development of agriculture and settled society (c. 9000 BCE) to the rise of the Achaemenid Persian empire (c. 500 BCE). The societies that developed along the Nile and in the so-called Fertile Crescent of Mesopotamia and the Levant gave rise to some of the world?s earliest cities, invented writing systems used for bureaucracy, business, and literature, and created religions and principles of law with far-reaching influence.

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

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This course explores the social and cultural history of various forms of disability, highlighting the lived experience narrated by the disabled themselves. Topics include disability advocacy, rights and justice movements, constructions of the normal body, medical understandings and treatment of disability, and government policy.

The diverse histories of indigenous peoples in North America from their origins to the present. Focus on indigenous perspectives, examining social, economic, and political issues experienced by indigenous peoples. Emphasis on diversity, continuity, change, and self-determination. (Gen.Ed. HS, DU)

The diverse histories of indigenous peoples in North America from their origins to the present. Focus on indigenous perspectives, examining social, economic, and political issues experienced by indigenous peoples. Emphasis on diversity, continuity, change, and self-determination. (Gen.Ed. HS, DU)

The diverse histories of indigenous peoples in North America from their origins to the present. Focus on indigenous perspectives, examining social, economic, and political issues experienced by indigenous peoples. Emphasis on diversity, continuity, change, and self-determination. (Gen.Ed. HS, DU)