The Making of the Modern World *Online* *NEW*

This course explores how the world we live in came to be through readings of literature and nonfiction. Through accessible readings and guided discussion, we will trace key forces, from colonialism, migration, global trade, and social change, that shape our current moment. This course aims to learn together through conversation and shared inquiry. Ideal for those who are curious about the world, its histories, and how the past continues to shape today’s global events. Main texts include Prisoners of Geography, Guns, Germs, and Steel, and Why Nations.
Fail, and A Small Place.

Instructor: Meghan Peters