New Introductory Courses in History (200-0-24)

Instructors

Mark Hauser
847/467-1648
1812 Hinman Ave., Room #205, EV Campus

Lydia Barnett
847/491-7421
Harris Hall - Room 305

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L28: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

The course introduces students to a new way of seeing and analyzing their world, one which sheds critical light on the global forces that have conditioned their lives and spaces. It opens a path to understanding the world based on the study of peoples, cultures and institutions that together shape our pasts and destinies beyond the limits of nation states. Students are introduced to diverse building blocks of international studies: a field that combines the study of history, human sciences, law, and cultural analysis. They will conduct guided applied research projects on a a global issue, problem, or conflict, employing the key concepts of scale and scope.
This year, the course will focus on ‘climate' as a critical lens in international studies. Thinking globally about climate will enable students to explore and more deeply understand the intersections of environmental history, policy, justice, and global conflict and cooperation.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognizing Global Forces and Their Impacts 2. Thinking Globally and Historically about Climate Change 3. Applying Interdisciplinary Perspectives to Global Challenges 4. Engaging in Diverse Modes of Inquiry and Critical Thinking 5. Critically Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources 6. Understanding the Deep Historical Roots of Contemporary Challenges 7. Reflecting on Social and Environmental Justice

Evaluation Method

Short weekly writing assignments; project proposal; final project; attendance and participation

Class Notes

History Major Concentration(s): Global

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Only History majors and minors can currently enroll in this class.