HIST 284 Introduction to the Balkans (5 credits)

2. Explain the chief components (religious, economic, political, etc.) of the culture of the Balkan peoples.

3. Analyze the interconnections (social, gender, artistic, intellectual, religious, etc.) among different historical movements, changes, and trends.

4. Identify the major problems facing the Balkans today.

5. Draw conclusions from history, discussing recent and present trends and their possible impact on the future.

6. Compare and contrast the cultural realms of the Balkans.

7. Analyze the position in the world of the Balkans today and in the near future.

8. Discuss the impact of Balkan cultures on the world.

9. Determine an overall plan for an even wider range of mutually beneficial ties between the U.S. and the Balkans, based on lessons that are drawn from history.

10. Discuss from a historical perspective major features of the geography, as well as current developments in the political, economic, and cultural spheres of the Balkan Nations.

Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.

Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50