The Evolution of Foreign Language Study: Pre-19th Century Approaches
How did people study foreign languages before the 19th century?
History
The Construction of European Identity through the Definition of “Others”
Explain how Europeans have defined themselves in distinction from these internal “others” in two time periods (defined above). How has this process shaped European identity?
The history of Latin America
What are the most important events in the history of Latin America?
The great industrial advancements that progressed civilization
Write an essay on one of the great industrial advancements that progressed civilization in the United States. Give information about its discovery, its uses, and if we still use it in today’s society.
The Moken people of Myanmar & Thailand, and the researcher Cheva-Isarakul
The paper must include an overview the topic of interest (Moken people), a review of two professional articles on the topic, and a biography of the biologist (Cheva-Isarakul) who wrote the articles.
Yugoslav wars
What’s the story behind the Yugoslav wars in the 90s?
Samurai History and Culture
Write an Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture by Gavin Blair.
The Fight for Freedom: Examining Key Events and Figures in the Abolitionist Movement
Dread Scott vs. Sanford (1857), John Browns final speech (1859),Henry Highland Ganets’s call to rebellion (1843), and the 54th Massachusetts regiment.
Course Description: Exploring American History
Design a new American History survey course.Write a course description explaining what you hope to cover and what you hope the class will learn from this course.What key people, places and events would you highlight? Why would you highlight these? What books and/or other readings would you use when developing lectures and discussions? What books …
The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1980s
Examine the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1980s. Include the following in your discussion: What were the main reasons for the collapse? What role did the constant state of militarism and the costs of keeping up with the U.S. military buildup have on the Soviet economy? What role did uprisings …
