Do animals have histories? Animals have created few if any written sources. Nevertheless, relationships between humans and animals have changed dramatically from the ancient past to the present day. Humans have shaped animal lives to serve many purposes; simultaneously, animals have served as agents of change in human history. Drawing on environmental, economic, social, and cultural history, this course will focus on the history of animals as pests, pets, producers, and products.

Provides a broad overview of Latin America from the 18th century to the present. It examines the breakdown of colonial rules, the establishment of independent countries, the formation of viable nation states, the importance of geography, the roles of the different elements of society. Social, political, and economic changes and continuities emphasized to give a sense of the ambiguities of the historical process. Cultural differences illustrated with slides and music. The effects of elite rule and of United States interventions studied. Course meets the History major requirements for Group III.

A social history of women in Europe from 1700 to the present. Examines the development of the "modern nuclear family," transformations in women's work during the industrial revolution, and women's political evolution from bread rioters to hearth tenders to petitioners. Sources include published diaries, historiographical studies, and novels. Course meets the History major requirements for Group II.

The history of American diplomacy from the colonial era to the present, with the dividing point at 1900. The focus will be on both the foreign and domestic influences that shaped American diplomacy. Course meets the History major requirement for Group I.