This course approaches the idea and practice of World History through the …
This course approaches the idea and practice of World History through the lens of commodities and consumption. Over the course of the semester it will consider the last 1000 years of world history by examining the global production, circulation, and consumption of goods. In addition to its focus on the role of commodities in shaping local and global histories, the class will focus on several central themes: mass migrations of people; colonialism and imperialism; the global formation of capitalist economies and industrialization; the emergence of modern states; nationalism; and the rise of consumer societies.
This course studies how international modernism interacted with the concept of “nation” …
This course studies how international modernism interacted with the concept of “nation” and how contemporary discourses concerning globalism changes that dynamic. This course also looks at how art uses and critiques globalization on various levels.
TheGlobalEconomy.com is an open educational resource on the world economy. It is …
TheGlobalEconomy.com is an open educational resource on the world economy. It is used by faculty and students at more than 150 colleges and universities around the world, researchers, journalists, and others. The website offers interactive data tools for over 200 countries. Users can generate and download custom charts that compare countries and track them over time. The data are updated regularly and are supplemented with definitions and sources. Besides providing data tools, we also explain key concepts about economic growth and development, exchange rates, international trade and investment, financial systems, and other topics. The guide offers a glossary of economic terms, suggestions for student research, and a directory of international organizations, blogs, media outlets, teaching tools, and other resources on the world economy.
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