HIS 107 CC: EUROPE AND THE WORLD

Europe and the World, Medieval to Modern.  The historical development of European politics, society, culture, and economy in the context of interactions between Europeans and the rest of the world, from the Middle Ages to the present. The course will examine cultural exchanges, colonialism and imperialism, economic change, migration, and racism, opening up ethical and moral questions. The course will examine these themes from the perspectives of both Europeans and non-Europeans, with a focus on the historical analysis of primary sources. As a ConnCourse, this class will make connections across the liberal arts, asking students to engage literature and film, as well as aspects of art and architectural history, as they study the evolution of ideas about the role of Europe in the world.