Upper-Division

Speculation about the course of world history in some traditional religious (African and Native American), Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Chinese religions are critically discussed. Similar speculations in modern writers and the place of the U.S. in all are outlined.

Examines the history of San Francisco from Spanish settlement forward. Studies architecture, urban history, city politics, society, and culture. Students read extensively, tour the city, and complete a research project. Background in California history is recommended.

Focus is on the women's questions in Satyajit Ray's cinema in general from biographical, historical, and cultural perspectives. In addition, an in-depth study of six selected films: Two Daughters, Kanchenjungha, Devi, Mahanagar, Charulata, Home and the World.

Examines memoirs of American Indians who served in the military during the Vietnam War. Examines the homecoming and transition back into society. Students interview American Indian Vietnam veterans.

Focus is twofold: 1) to develop an understanding of veterans, and 2) to conduct interviews with veterans that will become part of the Veterans History Project archived at the Library of Congress.