HIST 3310H Inquiries into Human Stories of the Modern World

The course explores in depth select elements of the human story within the modern period to examine the question of what it means to be human. Interpretations of human records, families, and societies explore several interrelated themes including: individual dignity; community and the common good; class and how the poor are treated; human rights and responsibilities; forms of government; economic organization and justice; human environmental impact; concepts of peace; and religious or spiritual practices to provide evidence of the enduring nature of the human story. This course fulfills the UIW Core requirement for a world or U.S. history course and is restricted to students in the UIW Honors Program.