A survey of the developments that have shaped Europe's political, economic, social and cultural development since 1900, with emphasis on European and world relationships since 1914. Major topics will include the effects on Europe of the World Wars and the
power blocks, along with the reason for current European attitudes.
An in-depth history of Western Civilization since 1600, with emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of western life and on the role of the western civilization in world affairs.
Development of Western Civilization from ancient times through the Reformation. The emergence of civilization in the Near East; Greek and Roman civilizations, development of Christianity, Byzantine, and Islamic influences, the Middle Ages, and the intellectual and religious changes of the Renaissance and Reformation.
An in-depth history of the United States since 1900, with emphasis on the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of American life and on the role of the United States in world affairs.
An introduction to the principles of Black political economy. Topics will include: Black employment, employment discrimination, Black capitalism, the Black underclass, homelessness, and community economic development. The empirical link between race, class and income distribution will also be examined.
Women's roles in the U.S. economy, including varying experiences related to race,
ethnicity, sexuality, and class. Women's occupations and earnings; unpaid household
activities; experiences of women from three American cultures; related public policy.
Applies and contrasts mainstream economic and political economy theories of gender
inequality.
An introduction to environmental studies emphasizing the interplay of ecology, economics, ethics, and public policy. Topics include market failure as causes of environmental degradation; ecological sustainability; and incentive-based economics policies for resolving problems of resource scarcity and environmental pollution.
LGBT economic roles, including varying experiences of LGBT people with consideration of intersecting identities by class, race, gender, and ethnicity. This course introduces the principles of economic analysis in the study of the roles of LGBT people in cultures. Examines markets and government policies for heteronormative biases; the role of homophobia and sexism in economic inequality and discrimination of LGBT people; public policy regarding LGBT people?s work and incomes.
Integrates economic analysis with the institutional and political structure of society. Basic principles, terminology and methods of political economy; alternative theories of economic growth and instability, income determination, discrimination, consumerism, and the interrelationship of class, race and gender; political economy of current issues; alternatives to �free market� capitalism.
Introduction to the general principles, terminology, and methods of international economics, with emphasis on international trade. Examine several alternative models of international trade as well as foreign exchange markets, currency/financial crisis, globalization, unfair trade practices, regional integration, and the impact of trade on economic growth.