American Studies – History

This required, team-taught humanities course uses Harkness discussions and primary sources to synthesize Native American, African, and European cultural perspectives and answer: “What makes America, America?”

Black Studies

A survey of American history from Black perspectives and scholarship, focusing on the cultivation of Black identity and the contributions of African Americans to the nation’s social, economic, and cultural fabric.

Heroes & Myths of America West

Investigate significant global events across Africa and Europe, including apartheid, the World Wars, and the Russian Revolution, utilizing the skills and methods employed by professional historians.

Conspiracy Thinking

Investigate significant historical developments and genocides across Latin America and Asia, applying the historical method to analyze sources and develop evidence-based interpretations.

The History of Domestic Terrorism

Analyze the history of homegrown terrorism from the late 19th century to today, delving into plots to better recognize and process future threats, ideal for students interested in law and criminology.

The American Civil War

Examine the broad economic, cultural, and political origins of this defining conflict, focusing on issues of slavery, states’ rights, and the leadership of Abraham Lincoln to understand contemporary political divisions.

Chinese I

This course introduces Pinyin, basic sentence structures, and character writing, concentrating on developing all four foundational communication skills in a conversational context.

Chinese II

Continue building your skills by focusing on idiomatic usage and more complex sentence patterns to expand your communicative abilities and increase conversational proficiency.

Chinese III

Build toward conversational fluency by increasing your emphasis on reading, writing, and typing ideographic characters, while incorporating contemporary Chinese culture from various media.

Chinese IV

Strengthen advanced reading and writing through various literary forms and daily discussions, developing a better understanding of modern Chinese society and current affairs.