Professors: Alex Bloom, A.B. California at Santa Cruz, A.M., Ph.D. Boston College; Audrey Doetzel, N.D.S., B.Ed., A.B. Saskatchewan, M.Div., Ph.D. Toronto; 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.

HS 08215  European Civilization since 1789
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.
Spring, Thurs 6:30–9, Jan 21–May 6, Professor Menke

HS 12701 America Between the Wars: Good Times and Hard Times
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 25–May 10, Professor Bloom

HS 16801  Anglo-American Relations in the 20th Century: A ‘Special Relationship’?
Course examines the actions of Anglo-American relations in a global context during key events of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and the recent wars in the Middle East, to discover whether or not the U.S. and Britain followed
parallel policies on the world stage based on an idea of a ‘special relationship’.
Spring, Sat 9–12, Jan 23–May 1, Professor Paul

HS 55601  Boston’s Neighborhoods
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.
May 14–June 22, Mon & Thurs 6:30–9:30, Professor Hannan

HS 56901  Twentieth Century Boston
An historical inquiry into the growth, development and emergence of Boston from a fledgling city to a present day major metropolis. Special attention is given to development of Irish politics, neighborhoods, race and immigration,
education, sports, urban concerns and the city since 1974.
Spring, Wed 6:30–9, Jan 20–May 5, Professor Hannan

Anticipated History electives 2010-2011
Sports in America; American Film; Presidency Challenged