This interdisciplinary course examines social change in the politics, economies, social structures, and culture of the West from the ancient world through the Enlightenment. Students look at developments in governance, trade, social inequalities, and ideas that gave the West its distinctive character, including the rise of its key institution, democracy. To interpret historical change critically, students are introduced to the social science "toolkit" of analytical concepts. Assignments outside the classroom will encourage students to consider how history has shaped today's world. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking.
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
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Notes |
| A1 |
Deese |
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MW 9:05 am-9:55 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
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| A2 |
Deese |
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MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
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| AA |
Deese |
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T 9:30 am-10:45 am |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture SS103 AA must also register for SS103 discussion section A1, A2, or A3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from AA, AB, or AC lecture options ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team A will continue the Boston-New England Program in Boston during SUMMER SESSION I. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B1 |
Holm |
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MW 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
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| B2 |
Holm |
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MW 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
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| B3 |
Holm |
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MW 4:40 pm-5:30 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
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Instructor |
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| BB |
Holm |
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T 8:00 am-9:15 am |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture SS103 BB must also register for SS103 discussion section B1, B2, or B3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from BA or BB lecture options ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team B will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION I. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| C1 |
Sum |
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MW 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
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| C2 |
Sum |
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MW 4:40 pm-5:30 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
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| C3 |
Sum |
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WF 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
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| CC |
Sum |
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R 8:00 am-9:15 am |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture SS103 CC must also register for SS103 discussion section C1, C2, or C3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from CA or CC lecture options ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team C will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION I. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| D1 |
Lamontagne |
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MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
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| D2 |
Lamontagne |
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MW 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
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Instructor |
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| D3 |
Lamontagne |
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WF 9:05 am-9:55 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| DD |
Lamontagne |
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MF 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture SS103 DD must also register for SS103 discussion section D1, D2, or D3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from DA or DD lecture options ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team D will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION I. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E1 |
Lynch |
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MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E2 |
Lynch |
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MW 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E3 |
Lynch |
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MW 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
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Notes |
| EE |
Lynch |
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MF 9:05 am-9:55 am |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture SS103 EE must also register for SS103 discussion section E1, E2, or E3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from EA or EE lecture options ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team E will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION I. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| F1 |
Rhodes |
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MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
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| F2 |
Rhodes |
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MW 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| F3 |
Rhodes |
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WF 9:05 am-9:55 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| FF |
Rhodes |
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MF 10:10 am-11:00 am |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture SS103 FF must also register for SS103 discussion section F1, F2, or F3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from FA or FF lecture options ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team F will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION II. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G1 |
Marr |
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MW 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| G2 |
Marr |
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MW 4:40 pm-5:30 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
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| G3 |
Marr |
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WF 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| GG |
Marr |
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MF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture SS103 GG must also register for SS103 discussion section G1, G2, or G3. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from GA or GG lecture options ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team G will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION II. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| H1 |
Melo |
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MW 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| H2 |
Melo |
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MW 4:40 pm-5:30 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| H3 |
Melo |
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WF 9:05 am-9:55 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| HH |
Melo |
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MF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture SS103 HH must also register for discussion sections H1, H2, or H3 ONLY. Additional meeting hour required for writing conference time with professor. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered for Team H will continue the Boston-London Program in London during SUMMER SESSION II. |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
