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| 60000 Level Courses (60400-60499) In a world subject to war, ethnic conflict, and economic disruption, to what extent does geography explain the unfolding of global events? How do access to waterways, the level of economic development, the blessings of natural defenses, and proximity to other nations determine the stance a country presents to the outside world? Geographer Dr. Jeffrey Roet will introduce geopolitical concepts that help explain conflict and change and show how geography is indeed the stage upon which history is set. He will reveal centuries-old patterns behind the dynamics of war, economic competition, and other current global concerns.
Dr. Jeffrey Roet, received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University. He is a member of the Association of American Geographers and the American Geographical Society. Dr. Roet has traveled to 33 countries and has worked in political, economic, and urban geography. *60423 MODERN MEXICO: A NATION IN CRISIS The emergence of Mexico from colonial status to hemispheric leader and major force among "third world" countries. Considerable attention is devoted to the Revolution of 1910 and the ongoing revolutionary process it initiated. The role of the United States in the emergence of modern Mexico is discussed in detail. The course concludes with an extensive examination of Mexico’s role as a major oil producer and the current financial and economic crisis with which the country is contending. *60443 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HUMAN HEALTH From the human genome project and cloning to hormone replacement therapy and antibiotic resistance, new issues involving human health as science discovers more about the causes and treatment of human diseases, increasingly confront us. Our ability to manage our health depends on our understanding and appreciation of the biological concepts underlying these issues. This course will examine some of these contemporary issues and the underlying biological concepts through readings from a variety of Web resources. *60453 THE FORMER "SOVIET UNION:" AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS An examination of the major personalities, institutional developments, foreign policy, literature, and general historical trends in the former Soviet Union. Emphasis is given to the evolution of both the Communist Party and the Soviet government and the personalities instrumental in formulating Soviet ideology and institutions Lenin, Stalin, Khruschev, and others as well as the post-Soviet period and the prospects for Russia’s future. The encounter of Christianity and science. Attention is given to the historical foundations of the discussion and to the contemporary attempts to update the Christian theology of Nature. *60473 LIFE DURING WARTIME: ENGLISH SOCIETY AND CULTURE, 1900-1945 This course will examine the social and psychological effects of living through and in the shadow of war for a prolonged period. The focus will be on British writing of the first half of this century (novels, poetry, memoirs) as well as more recent attempts to reflect back on that period from the (relative) tranquillity of the 1980s and ‘90s. We will also consider why there has been such a fascination with wars at the end of this century. 60483 HOW THE CIVIL WAR WAS LOST: PROBLEMS IN THE CONFEDERATE HIGH COMMAND This course examines the issues and problems involved within the Confederate government in selecting and using generals and in developing and implementing national strategy during the Civil War. Topics include the personal role of Jefferson Davis, the influence of Robert E. Lee, the problematic service of Braxton Bragg, P.G.T. Beauregard, and Joseph E. Johnston, among others. We will also explore the controversies among Confederate leaders between offensive and defensive strategy and between Virginia the western theater of the war.
Dr. Steven Woodworth, Assistant Professor of History, received his Ph.D. from Rice University. His main field of specialization is the Civil War. Publications include The Art of Command in the Civil War (1998) and Six Armies: The Roar of the Cannon (1998). Dr Woodworth is currently working on several projects, including a major study of religion in the Civil War. |