History and Culture
- Explores Varying Interpretations of Historic Events
- Identifies Patterns and Trends
- Provides Lively Discussion and Debate
To understand the present, we first must know the past. These courses focus on the origins of civilization, explore the causes and effects of world events, and debate conflicting interpretations of past events. From the world stage to New York City’s five boroughs, examine how history impacts our lives today.
This semester, study in-person or from anywhere in the world from the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.
Holocaust Memory
Explore how the Holocaust has been commemorated, memorialized, and taught around the world.
On the Stage: Five centuries of England's Theater
Tour England’s greatest theaters and the stories that surround...
Classic Comedies From Around the World
Watch and discuss critically acclaimed comic films from around the world, examining their role in social and political commentary.
Politics and Leadership in a Changing Middle East
This course will look at the historical and ideological legacies that influence politics and leadership in the Middle East. It will cover the...
Great Modern Speeches: From Lincoln, FDR and Churchill to JFK and Martin Luther King
Explore famous speeches and the characteristics that made them successful.
Life Below Stairs in Edwardian England
Relive Downton Abbey and explore how servants worked and lived in England’s well-known country houses and...
Consequential and Controversial Presidential Decisions
Analyze the electoral process, including the anger and venom that have been part of US presidential elections since 1796.
The City and the Book: Florence, Venice, London, New York
Explore the history of books from the illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance to the mass market paperbacks of...
Islamic Art History: A Focus on Cairo
Explore the history, architecture, and artistic importance of Cairo.
Espionage: Fact vs. Fiction
Taught by a veteran intelligence professional, this course separates myth from reality in the field of espionage.