Courses

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  • GRS HI 698: Seminar in African American History
    Graduate seminar in African American history surveys shifts in historiography in the last 25 years in slavery studies, Black women's, Black youth history, Great Migration, the histories of racial justice and coalitional movements (CR, BP, BLM), and the recent turn in carceral studies.
  • GRS HI 800: European Historiography
    Examines historical writing about Europe through changing trends in method and approach.
  • GRS HI 801: The Historian's Craft
    Intensive training in the best practices of historical research, writing, publication, and oral presentation. Culminates in the production of a publishable journal article.
  • GRS HI 802: Graduate Topics in History
    Modernism: This seminar explores the explosion of new forms of art and thought in late-19th and early 20th century European capitals -- including Paris, Vienna, Berlin, and London -- against the backdrop of political, social, and economic transformations.
  • GRS HI 815: Readings in European History
    May be repeated for credit as topics vary: introduces graduate students to new and recent work in European history. Readings are tailored to students' particular needs and special emphasis is placed on strategies to prepare for oral exams.
  • GRS HI 843: Problems in Twentieth-Century History
    An international and comparative approach to major problems of the twentieth century. Readings on such topics as modernization, urbanization, revolution, and war and its consequences. Topics change annually.
  • GRS HI 849: Race, Region, & Reunion in US History, 1830-1920
    Historiographic investigation of various central themes in nineteenth century US history, covering the years 1830-1920. Introduces students to scholarship on such issues as plantation slavery; abolition; Civil War; Reconstruction; and race relations after the Civil War.
  • GRS HI 850: American Historiography
    Examines the methodological and professional development of American historians since the 1880s, changes in the field since the founding period, and new directions in U.S. history.
  • GRS HI 851: Recent American History
    Advanced graduate seminar that investigates significant problems in the history of the United States since 1900. The specific focus of the seminar changes from year-to-year. Topics have included "Politics and Popular Culture in Twentieth Century America" and "State and Society."
  • GRS HI 856: Historical Methods
    This seminar explores the variety of methods historians employ to research and write their histories as well as influential theoretical approaches (including from other fields such as anthropology, geography, and sociology) and their practical applications for historians.
  • GRS HI 870: African Historiography
    Examines historical writing about the African continent through key trends in the study of themes and regional historiographies. Also highlights recent works in the field.
  • GRS HI 900: Dissertation Writing
    A workshop designed for students writing a dissertation that provides them with critical responses to their work and addresses important issues associated with becoming a professional historian.
  • GRS IR 600: Topics in Global Policy
    Examines contemporary global issues, based on sustained investigation of case studies and practical application of general principles. May be repeated for credit if topics are different. Range of topics include development, public health, human security, governance, and ethics of public policy. Two topics are offered Spring 2024. Section A1: Political Risk Analysis. Introduces students to the skills and methods of Political Risk Analysis. Students learn how analysts operate under resource and time constraints to assess conditions, create scenarios, and assign probabilities for political changes that effect both public and private organizations. C1: Public Speaking and Speechwriting. Develops students' skills in speechwriting and delivery for policy, government and political contexts. Students study historical examples, write and deliver their own speeches, and critique their own speeches and those of fellow students. Covers structure, content, rhetoric and style.
  • GRS IR 601: Fundamentals of International Relations
    Offers a rigorous introduction to the basic concepts of international relations, including analytical approaches, state system and non-state actors, international legal principles, diplomatic practice, and international ethics. Emphasizes history, case study, and practical application. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course with the same title that was previously numbered GRS IR 701.
  • GRS IR 602: Quantitative Analysis for Global Affairs
    Introduces international affairs practitioners to statistical reasoning through hands-on practice using real social, political and policy data. Covers key principles and methods of multivariate statistics for public policy analysis. Addresses interactions between quantitative reasoning, international policy analysis, and decision-making. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course entitled "Research Methods for International Relations Practitioners" that was previously numbered GRS IR 702.
  • GRS IR 603: Economics for Global Policy
    Surveys key economic theories, trends, tools, and debates that affect international affairs. Thematic focus includes: stability and growth, global inequality, and global climate change. Covers theory and history, statistical analysis, case studies, and political economy applications.
  • GRS IR 604: Negotiation and Diplomacy
    Investigates building blocks and challenges of diplomacy, with special emphasis on negotiation. Addresses history, legal underpinnings, infrastructure, and practice of diplomacy. Provides a foundation in principles and practice of negotiation, with focus on dynamics of diplomatic negotiations, using hands-on exercises.
  • GRS IR 605: Global Policy Analysis
    Investigates how public policy is made and implemented at global level, as well as global impacts on local policy. Surveys academic literature and case studies in environment, development, and public health. Ends with team project on real-world policy problem.
  • GRS IR 606: Global Economic & Development Policy
    Introduces international affairs practitioners to statistical reasoning through hands-on practice using real social, political and policy data. Covers key principles and methods of multivariate statistics for public policy analysis. Addresses interactions between quantitative reasoning, international policy analysis, and decision making. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course with the same title that was previously numbered GRS IR 704.
  • GRS IR 626: NGOs and the Practice of Development
    Examines roles and methods of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in social change and international development. Reviews theory and practice of NGOs in development, NGO strategies, and internal management. Students will engage directly with international development NGOs. Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking.
    • The Individual in Community
    • Social Inquiry II
    • Critical Thinking

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