“The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there." 

(L.P. Hartley, The Go-Between, 1953)

Note: The JFKI department of history is committed to the standard principles of DEIB: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Diversity is having a seat at the table.
Equity is giving everyone what they need to have access to the table.
Inclusion is having a voice.
Belonging is having your voice heard.

All course participants are expected to imbibe these principles by treating other course participants--including the instructors, possible guests, other students and student assistants--, with courtesy and respect. Comments should be factual, constructive, and free from harassment. Students are encouraged to disagree with other students, but disagreements must be constructive, based on facts, documentation and/or experiences rather than prejudices and personalities. All members will promote an atmosphere of mutual respect. At the beginning of classes, students can elect a student representative to voice comments and concerns. Please contact the student representative or the instructor if you have suggestions for improving the classroom environment. Students may also email their respective instructor directly. All instructors in the department aim to create a course using DEIB. If you require accommodations, please do let us know immediately. We are always happy to consider creative solutions that do not compromise the intent of the assessment or learning activities. We welcome feedback that will assist us in improving the usability and experience for all students.

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Courses at the History Department: Winter Semester 2023/24

North American Studies Course Catalog (Winter Semester 2023/24)

 

BACHELOR PROGRAM

Understanding North America A

Understanding North America A, James Dorson, Martin Lüthe, Jessica Gienow-Hecht, Fridays, 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-16:00

Tutorial for Understanding North America A, James Dorson, Martin Lüthe, Jessica Gienow-Hecht, Wednesdays, 10:00-12:00 or 14:00-16:00

 

Orientation Module

The United States and Other Empires, Jessica Gienow-Hecht, Mondays, 14:00-16:00

Natural Resources in U.S. and Canadian History, Sönke Kunkel, Mondays, 18:00-20:00

 

Advanced Module A: History of North America until 1865

History of Slavery in North America, Sebastian Jobs, Mondays, 10:00-12:00

Depictions of Slavery in U.S. History, Sebastian Jobs, Mondays, 12:00-14:00

 

Colloquium

BA Colloquium Economics/History/Political Science/Sociology, David Bosold & Clara Heinrich, Tuesdays, 12:00-14:00

 

Ringvorlesung

North America in 14 Songs, Karin Höpker, Sönke Kunkel, Sebastian Kohl, Mondays, 14:00-16:00

 

MASTER PROGRAM

Module A: North America in the World

The U.S. in the Global 1960s: Forms of Protest and Resistance, Sebastian Jobs, Tuesdays, 10:00-12:00

Natural Resources in Canadian and International History, Sönke Kunkel, Mondays, 12:00-14:00

 

Colloquium

MA Colloquium History, Jessica Gienow-Hecht, Mondays, 18:00-20:00

 

Ringvorlesung

North America in 14 Songs, Karin Höpker, Sönke Kunkel, Sebastian Kohl, Mondays, 14:00-16:00