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Description of Humanities & Social Science Courses
- Humanities & Social Science courses explore the complexities of human behavior, societies, cultures, and history. They provide a deeper understanding of how individuals and societies function and interact with each other.
Common Things Learned
- In Humanities & Social Science courses, students learn how to analyze and interpret cultural, historical, and social phenomena. They develop critical thinking and communication skills, as well as an appreciation for different perspectives and cultures. They also learn how to conduct research, evaluate evidence, and write persuasively. Students gain a deep understanding of human nature, society, and culture. They learn to identify and analyze patterns, trends, and relationships in different contexts.
Typical Student
- Typical Humanities & Social Science students are curious, analytical, and interested in exploring different perspectives and cultures. They enjoy reading, writing, and research. They are interested in understanding how societies and cultures function, and how individuals interact with each other. They are also interested in social justice issues and making a positive impact on the world.
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The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1850-1861: A House Divided
by Eric Foner , Tim Shenk , Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning- 0.0
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15 Weeks
Discover how the issue of slavery came to dominate American politics, and how political leaders struggled and failed to resolve the growing crisis in the nation. A House Divided: The Road to Civil War, 1850-1861 begins by examining how generations of historians have explained the crisis of the Union. Image courtesy of Library of Congress...
$50
Fighting for Equality: 1950–2018
by Alice Kessler-Harris , Nick Juravich , Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning , New-York Historical Society- 0.0
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10 Weeks
This course begins with an examination of how the Cold War reinforced the ideals of the suburban, nuclear family and how these ideals impacted women's trajectory towards independence and equality, and ends with the rise of the Me Too movement and a look at how the 2018 midterm election ushered in a new era of women in politics....
$50
Indian & Tibetan River of Buddhism
by Robert A.F. Thurman , Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning- 0.0
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Explore an overview of the history and philosophy of Buddhism throughout India, South and Southeast Asia, Tibet, and Central Asia, featuring the basics of the Buddhist view of reality and its educational principles of sciences, mind and social ethics. 850 CE, and (2) from ca. 950 CE to the present. Module 1...
$49.99
The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1861 - 1865: A New Birth of Freedom
by Eric Foner , Tim Shenk , Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning- 0.0
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Learn about the political, social, and economic changes in the Union and the Confederacy and the Civil War’s long-term economic and intellectual impact. A New Birthof Freedom: The Civil War, 1861-1865 narrates the history of the American Civil War. We end with a look at the beginnings of Reconstruction during the conflict....
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Seeking Women’s Rights: Colonial Period to the Civil War
by Alice Kessler-Harris , Nick Juravich , Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning , New-York Historical Society- 0.0
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Learn about the emergence of women's history and its impact on the study of history as a whole. Then, examine the experiences of women in Colonial America. We will learn the ways that women struggled to loosen the constraints of family by proclaiming that they, like men, possessed individual rights. What institutions and practices governed gender dynamics in Colonial America...
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The Civil War and Reconstruction – 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolution
by Eric Foner , Tim Shenk , Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning- 0.0
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Learn about the political, social, and economic changes in the Union and the Confederacy and the Civil War’s long-term economic and intellectual impact. The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolution , examines the pivotal but misunderstood era of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War, the first effort in American history to construct an interracial democracy....
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Wage Work for Women Citizens: 1870-1920
by Alice Kessler-Harris , Nick Juravich , Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning , New-York Historical Society- 0.0
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Departing from the Civil War years, examine how gender shaped women's work outside the home in the late 19th century. Explore efforts to affirm domesticity while providing women with paths to independence, and uncover how the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments impacted women’s political participation. How ideas of independent womanhood emerged in the age of industrialization...
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Negotiating a Changing World: 1920-1950
by Alice Kessler-Harris , Nick Juravich , Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning , New-York Historical Society- 0.0
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Beginning with the passing of the 19th Amendment and on through World War II, explore the new cultural and economic opportunities that emerged for women in this period while gaining an understanding of how racial, familial, and legal structures placed constraints on that independence. Learn how women's contributions to the war effort provided both new opportunities and new barriers....
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Inclusive Teaching: Supporting All Students in the College Classroom
by Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning , Amanda M. Jungels , Chandani Patel , Amanda Irvin- 0.0
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Explore the principles of inclusive teaching and learn how to apply them in your classroom to support diverse learners. Inclusive teaching is an issue that has received increased attention on college campuses around the country and around the world. g. , student-student interactions, faculty-student interactions, course content and policies). Inclusive teaching experts featured in this course:...
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Time
- It takes about one semester to get the fundamentals of Humanities & Social Science, but it can take several years to become well adept in this topic. This is because Humanities & Social Science covers a broad range of topics, and it takes time to develop a deep understanding of each one. Mastery of this topic requires a commitment to lifelong learning, ongoing research, and engagement with different cultures and perspectives.
Courses
Humanities & Social Science courses build on each other, providing a deeper understanding of human behavior, history, and culture. They also prepare students for advanced courses in specific areas of study.
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Fields
Humanities & Social Science is used in a wide range of fields, including law, education, journalism, and social work. It provides a deeper understanding of human behavior, society, and culture, and helps professionals in these fields to make more informed decisions. Humanities & Social Science is also used in business, where it helps leaders to understand cultural differences and create more effective communication strategies. It is also used in healthcare, where it helps professionals to understand patients' cultural backgrounds and provide more compassionate care.
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Careers
Humanities & Social Science is needed in many different careers, including law, education, journalism, and social work. It provides professionals with a deeper understanding of human behavior, society, and culture, and helps them to make more informed decisions. Humanities & Social Science is also valuable in business, where it helps leaders to understand cultural differences and create more effective communication strategies. It is also used in healthcare, where it helps professionals to understand patients' cultural backgrounds and provide more compassionate care.
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- Lawyer
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