200 Interdisciplinary Programs exporting. Other topics will include national trade barriers and the WTO, trade deficits, exchange rates, and the debate about trade’s impact on labor and the natural environment. Prerequisite: ECO 2030. Four credits. [GS]
African social, economic, religious, and political institutions, the African slave trade and the Continent’s encounter with the West, the conquest of Africa, colonial rule, and decolonization and selfrule of African states. Four credits. [T]
ECO/GBS 4430. Comparative Economics. A comparison of capitalism and socialism, both in theory and practice. Students will gain an understanding of the economies and ways of doing business of the United States, Japan, Germany/EU, Russia, China, Mexico, and other representative countries. Prerequisite: ECO 2030. Course is offered in the fall. Four credits. [GS]
HST 1501. Introduction to East Asian Civilization. This survey aims to introduce students to the cultural foundations of East Asia. In a chronological order, it will illustrate and discuss the origins and evolution of East Asian traditions such as Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Shinto religion and their role in shaping institutions such as the state and family. Four credits. [T]
ENG 2230. Literature and Community. Organized around a specific theme (such as globalization, ecoliterature, etc), students will develop an understanding of the relationship between literature and contemporary society. This course focuses on close reading and analysis of literary texts as well as ethical questions raised by thematic content. It also includes a substantial service learning project with local organizations within the Piedmont Triad region. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of work with community partners. Prerequisite: ENG 1102 or ENG 1103. Four credits. [L, SL]
HST 1601. Foundations of Latin American Civilization. This course is a general introduction to the history and society of the region. Major topics to examine are the development of the preColumbian civilizations, the Spanish and Portuguese colonialism, the modern societies, and the current challenges of globalization. Four credits. [T]
ENV 1110. Environmental Science. A study of our relationships with the natural world. Fundamental concepts of ecology, awareness of environmental issues, and the need for a sustainable biosphere will be emphasized. Course consists of three lecture and two laboratory hours per week, and is recommended for students who are seeking a single-semester course. Course fee is $25. Four credits. [N] ENV 1120. Issues in Environmental Science. This course examines problems associated with the interaction of humans with their environment. Issues concerning resource use and management such as food production, deforestation, fisheries management, soil erosion, water issues, biodiversity loss, and impacts of global climate change will be evaluated. Case studies illustrating specific problems and potential solutions will also be examined. Prerequisites: ENV 1110 and Minor in Environmental Studies, or permission of the instructor. Course consists of two 1 hour lectures and one 2 hour lab per week. Four credits. HST 1102. Foundations in Western Civilization since the Enlightenment. This course is a survey of Western civilization since the eighteenth century including the emergence of modern thought, politics, economy, society and empire. Four credits. [T] HST 1401. Foundations of African History. This course addresses the major themes in African history from earliest times through African independence. The course examines traditional
HST 1701. Foundations of Middle Eastern History. This course examines the history of the Middle East from the time of Muhammad and the establishment of Islam in the early seventh century, through the Arab conquest and the time of the Arab caliphates, the time of the Ottoman Empire, the age of European imperialism, and into the modern era. Four credits. [T] HST 2103. The Second World War: A Global History. This course will explore the military history of the Second World War in the Mediterranean, European and the Pacific Theaters. It will examine the origins and course of the war, strategy, operations, occupation policy and the Holocaust. Four credits. [T] HST/PSC/GBS 3701. The United States and the Middle East since 1945. This course is a diplomatic, political, and economic history of American involvement in the Middle East and Europe since World War II. The course presents different interpretations of the role the United States has played in the region. Prerequisite: One 1000 or 2000 level history course or permission of the instructor. Four credits. [GS] HST 3702. The Arab-Israeli Conflict. This course is an examination of the dispute that arose between Arabs and Jews from the time of Zionist colonization during the late nineteenth century and the developments that have occurred in this controversy through recent times. Prerequisite: One 1000 or 2000 level history course or permission of the instructor. Four credits. INR 2881, 3881, 4881. Special Topics. Variable credit. May be repeated.