World History Courses
Below is a list of the world history courses I teach. Each course contains a brief description with a link to the textbook.
Spring Morning in the Han Palace by Qiu Ying (1368)
World Civilizations I & II
Focuses primarily on society, politics, history, literature, art, architecture, music, and philosophy within a framework that explores the roots and continuities of world cultures. An interdisciplinary approach to culture from the ancient period through the late twentieth century will be taken.
Constantinople Observatory by Taqi al-Din (1577)
Technological Transformations
A survey of the intersection of science, technology, and history. Students will discuss the notion of “progress,” the cultural exchange of technology and scientific ideas from around the globe, and how science and technology continue to influence our current sense of space and time.
The Arsenal by Diego Rivera (1928)
Twentieth-Century World History
A survey of key developments and prevalent themes in twentieth-century world history. Students study how select worldwide events affected the social, political, intellectual, cultural and economic fabric of a cross-section of Western and non-Western nations.