Professors: Alex Bloom, A.B. California at Santa Cruz, A.M., Ph.D. Boston College; Christopher Hannan, A.B. Harvard, M.Phil. St. Andrews, Scotland, Ph.D. Boston College; Martin Menke, A.B. Tufts, A.M., Ph.D. Boston College; Michael Paul, A.B., A.M. London School of Economics and Political Science; Ph.D. Boston College; Lorenz Reibling, B.A. Munchen-Kolleg Techniche, Cand. Ph.D. Ludwigs-Maximilians, M.S. Boston College.

HS 08215  European Civilization 1789–1989
HS08215 Syllabus
Survey of Europe's tumultuous history from the French Revolution to the revolutions of 1989. The focus develops modern ideologies (from conservatism and capitalism to Marxism and fascism), the role of technological change in accelerating globalization, and the role of the individual as citizen in modern society as well as the great challenges and achievements of the twentieth century.
Spring, Thurs 6:30–9, Jan 19–May 3
Professor Menke

HS 12701 America Between the Wars: Good Times and Hard Times
HS12701 Syllabus
A survey of the years 1918–1945, covering the roaring 20s, the Stock Market Crash, the Depression, the New Deal and the American involvement in World War II. Course investigates the political events of these years, the changing patterns of American life, the social and cultural trends, and the emergence of America as an international power.
Spring, Mon 6:30–9, Jan 23–May 7
Professor Bloom

HS 14201  An Emerging World: Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the 21st Century
HS14201 Syllabus
Focuses on events in Europe to view how the world community of nations defined their role in and came to terms with the twenty-first century. Novels, memoirs, essays and documentaries reveal the events and decisions that forced or allowed nations to define themselves in the modern world. Topics include Europe and World War I; the Great Depression; World War II; decolonization and the Cold War; and resurgent nationalism and the “new world order, globalization and terrorism.” Books include Regeneration, Pat Barker; The Road to Wigan Pier, George Orwell; The European Home Fronts, Earl Beck; Blood and Belonging, Michael Ignatieff; and brief readings.
Spring, Sat 9–12, Jan 21–Apr 28
Professor Paul

CLOSED HS 17701  Resistance: Call to Action
HS17701 Syllabus
Course explores the lives, motivations, and outcomes of individuals who for a myraid of reasons responded to the emerging Nazi catastrophe. Course defines resistance from religious, ethical, moral, political as well as military perspectives identifying the main protagonists, their moral or ethical dilemmas and final composite failure. What makes resistance permissible, legitimate or even mandatory? Do the gospels encourage resistance? Looks at religious organizations, political groups, and student movementsduring this tumultuous period in history. Analyzing confrontation, adaptation and alternative strategies enriches class insight. Guest speakers.
Spring, Wed 6:30–9, Jan 18–May 2
Professor Reibling

HS 19101  History of Jazz in America
HS19101 Syllabus
Course explores the development of jazz and how the times and music came together. It looks at American culture through immigration, society, popular culture and entertainment. It examines jazz through texts, records and performances as a distinctly American contribution – from its West African roots, spirituals, work songs, its West Indies’ influence, through New Orleans, Kansas City, Chicago and Harlem, its urban blues, swing, bebop, Afro-Cuban rhythms and rock and roll. Students develop an understanding of our nation’s history through music.
Spring, Tues 6:30–9, Jan 17–May 8
Professor Hannan

HS 55601  Boston’s Neighborhoods
HS55601 Syllabus
An historical look at Boston through parts of its “neighborhoods,” including the South End, the North End, South Boston, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Charlestown and Dorchester.
Walking and bus tours are planned during the regular class meetings.  *Additional charge of $75 for the bus is due at registration.*
May 14–June 21, Mon & Thurs 6:30–9:30
Professor Hannan

Anticipated History electives 2011-2012
Emerging World; Vietnam; Modern America