HNRS 2110G — The Present in the Past: Contemporary Issues and their Historical Roots
3 credits · English, Humanities, and Arts
Description
This course will take today's concerns, trends, and customs and contextualize them in the past, explaining their historical origins and development. As an example, we will examine the history of celebrity and how celebrities -- from Lord Byron to the Kardashians – made an impact on their contemporaries and the broader society of their time. This reading- and writing-intensive course will help students develop skills related to critical thinking, logical argumentation, and written and oral communication.
Prerequisites & Corequisites
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Sections
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