HIST 1135 Food, Floods, and Rivers in Modern World History
Fresh water plays a central role in modern (1800-January 2020 CE) world history. Focus will be on food and floods, using the Red Rivers of North America and Southeast Asia as case studies. Through a series of projects, examination of analog and digital sources, and place-based learning, students will have a unique opportunity to consider the environmental, cultural, and political implications of how fresh water is accessed, used, and imbued with meaning in different historical contexts.
Offered
Fall