HIST150C4

An introduction to concepts and methods from the humanities and social sciences for exploring world history since the trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific voyages of the late fifteenth century. Topics include: the origins of global trade circuits; the rise of empires; the environmental impact of colonialism and cultural exchange; patterns of international migration; industrialization and urbanization; political philosophies and popular movements; constructions of race, class, and gender; war and geopolitics; technology and culture; and the place of fine art and music in social and political life.

GE - T1-INDV (Tier 1 Individuals & Societies), GEED - BC (Gen Ed: Building Connections)

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