This course explores systems of social inequality: feudalism, caste and slavery, class, and status groups, primarily in American society, but with reference to Europe and the Indian sub-continent as well. …
Focuses on the post-1945 period and the evolution of Russian-American relations since the fall of the Soviet Union, through an interdisciplinary lens based on contributions from international relations scholars and …
This course examines both Russian and American foreign policy at several critical points during the conflict. Through major scholarly works, primary documents, films, class discussions, papers, and lectures students will …
Optional Thesis for Echols Interdisciplinary Majors
Examines all aspects of global warming, emphasizing appropriate government policies such as carbon taxes, cap and trade systems, and clean technologies to limit future carbon emissions. Provides students with economic …
Studies organizational change and development with an emphasis on corporate culture, ethics, diversity, decision making, and team building. Focuses attention on the impact COVID-19 has had on businesses and organizations …
Explores system theories, organizational structure and design, organizational culture, organizational diagnosis, and several basic frames of reference for understanding change.
Explores the process of creating and managing new ventures. Studies how to evaluate new opportunities, the early growth of the enterprise, the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, and venture capital investment.
Examines the basic cognitive and motivational processes involved in intergroup relations, while also considering the roles of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination in everyday life.
Teaches the examination of 'Culture' not as a monolith, but as a result of specific historical conjunctures and conceits, differing intellectual frameworks, varying modes of social production and reproduction. Considers …
This course addresses major topics dealing with the phenomenon known as 'globalization' - the ever spreading reduction of barriers to the exchange of goods services, and ideas across national borders. …
Provides an introduction to sustainability concepts within the framework of environment, economics, and equity. Covers foundational principles of sustainability and emerging topics, including population, energy, food, water and technology. Emphasizes …
Required Thesis for Interdisciplinary majors.
Required Thesis for Interdisciplinary majors.
Citizen Leaders Fellowship Practicum is a short course paired with the year-long Citizen Leaders Fellowship. This course equips students with ethnographic and contemplative practices to develop their understanding of difference, …
After successful completion of Capstone I, students pursue independent research into a topic of their choice, based on their academic, or professional, or personal interests and write a substantial paper …