My classes!

HISTORY 303: Japan's Modern Revolution

A survey of Japan's transformation over the course of the nineteenth century from an isolated, traditional society on the edge of northeast Asia to a modern imperial power. Aspects of political, social, and cultural history.

HISTORY 217: The Roman Republic The origins, development, and expansion of Rome from the earliest times to the deaths of Caesar and Cicero. Cultural identity and interaction; slavery, class, and the family; politics, rhetoric, and propaganda; religion; imperialism; monumentality and memory; and the perception and writing of history. Application of literary and archaeological evidence. ASTRONOMY 110: Planets and Stars An introduction to stars and planetary systems. Topics include the solar system and extrasolar planets, planet and stellar formation, and the evolution of stars from birth to death. GLOBAL AFFAIRS 101: Gateway to Global Affairs Introduction to critical thinking about current international issues. Guest lecturers lead a series of modules, each on a global affairs topic in their area of expertise. Students learn to frame policy questions and write policy memos while examining competing points of view. This year's topics: "Leadership" with General Abizaid, General McChrystal and General Lamb "The AIDS Epidemic" with Professor Nicoli Nattrass "Understanding Afghanistan" with Ambassador Ryan Crocker "Alleviating Global Poverty: Current Issues and Possible Solutions" with James Wolfenson