DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

▶ Abu Dhabi ▶ Accra

▶ Berlin ▶ Buenos Aires ▶ Florence ▶ London ▶ Madrid

▶ Paris ▶ Prague

▶ Shanghai ▶ Sydney ▶ Tel Aviv ▶ Washington, DC

Investigate the human experience in the contexts of time and place with courses through the College of Arts and Science’s Department of History. Students question and interpret history and develop critical thinking and communication skills that are invaluable in every academic field. As they immerse themselves in a city, region, and country, they discover how past events have shaped present-day cultural identities. Courses at all NYU global locations adhere to the high academic caliber found at the main campus in New York City and are taught by leading scholars and professionals from around the world.

NYUGLOBALPROGRAMS

2020–2021

NYU ABU DHABIChoose from an extensive selection of history courses and study side by side with students from 115 countries. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser to determine how these courses will count toward their major requirements and degree progress.

SELECT HISTORY COURSES ▶ Africa in the World ▶ Colonial Latin America and the Atlantic World ▶ Economic History of the Middle East ▶ Emergence of the Modern Middle East ▶ Empires and Museums: A History of

Knowledge Production and Museum-making ▶ Global Environmental History ▶ History and Globalization ▶ Mediterranean: Archives,

Translations, Histories ▶ Muslim Societies in African History ▶ Silk Roads, Sea Routes, and Shared Heritage ▶ Spirituality and Materiality Across the

Indian Ocean ▶ Writing History

NYU ACCRAExplore Ghana’s history and current pivotal role in Africa and acquire new insight into a country that was colonized by the Portuguese, seized by the Dutch, and then ruled by the British.

HISTORY COURSE ▶ Cocoa and Gold: Ghana’s Development

in Global Perspective

NYU BERLINLearn about German reunification from faculty, staff, and resident Berliners who lived through the experience, and observe firsthand the differences that still exist between the former East Germany and West Germany.

HISTORY COURSES ▶ Berlin’s Modern History and Culture:

A European Perspective ▶ Comparative Modern Societies: Politics and

Society in 20th-Century Germany ▶ Europe’s Dream of America/America’s Dream

of Europe

NYU BUENOS AIRESExamine the history and culture of Latin America in Argentina’s capital city.

HISTORY COURSE ▶ Introduction to Latin American Studies

NYU FLORENCEExperience the historical significance of Florence, a city that was established during the early years of the Roman Empire and subsequently expanded into a commercial center and the birthplace of the Renaissance.

HISTORY COURSES ▶ Family and Gender in Modern Italy ▶ History of Immigration in the United States

and Europe After World War II ▶ The Italian South ▶ Italy During the Renaissance ▶ Medieval Church: A Religious History of Crisis

and Creativity ▶ Modern Italy

NYU LONDONTake history courses that explore how London’s structure and society have evolved over time—from its humble beginnings as a Roman outpost to its current status as one of the world’s leading cultural and economic hubs.

HISTORY COURSES ▶ Britain and Slavery ▶ Europe Since 1945 ▶ A History of London ▶ Immigration ▶ Islam and the West ▶ Modern Europe ▶ Modern Imperialism: 19th and 20th Centuries ▶ What Is Islam?

NYU MADRIDDiscover Spain’s complex history in the vibrant city of Madrid, where students examine the country’s influence and role as a crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

HISTORY COURSES ▶ Comparative Fascism: Italy, Germany, Spain ▶ Contemporary Perspectives on the

Civil War and the ‘Recovery of Historical Memory’ in Spain

NYU PARISStudy French history—from the French Revolution to the German occupation during World War II—in the city where it happened.

HISTORY COURSES ▶ French-African Relations ▶ The French Revolution and Napoleon ▶ Topics in French History: Modern France

from the Revolution to the Present

NYU PRAGUEExplore European history through Prague’s multicultural lens.

HISTORY COURSES ▶ Germany and East Central Europe (1871–2000) ▶ History in the Headlines ▶ History of Nationalism in Central and

Eastern Europe

NYU SHANGHAIGain an understanding of China’s history and modern culture with courses in Shanghai, the country’s economic, commercial, and financial center. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser to determine how these courses will count toward their major requirements and degree progress.

SELECT HISTORY COURSES ▶ 5,000 Years of Chinese History:

Fact or Fiction? ▶ China at the Center? An Exploration

of Chinese Foreign Relations ▶ China Encounters the World ▶ China Goes Global: How China and

the World Changed Each Other ▶ The Concept of China ▶ Futures of the Twentieth Century ▶ History of Modern China Since 1840 ▶ The History of the Silk Road(s) ▶ Introduction to Asian American History ▶ Shanghai Stories ▶ The Social Life of Things: Functions

of Material Culture in Ancient China ▶ Topics in Humanities: International Cinema

History After 1990 ▶ US History Through Literature and Film ▶ What Is History? ▶ Witches, Magic, and the Witch Hunts

in the Atlantic World, 1400–1700

NYU SYDNEYLive in Sydney and study this historical region of the Pacific Ocean, which includes locations as diverse as the Hawaiian Islands, Tokyo, and Shanghai.

HISTORY COURSES ▶ Australian Environmental History ▶ Pacific World History

NYU TEL AVIVStudy history in Israel’s second-largest city, which is home to many immigrant populations.

HISTORY COURSES ▶ Ancient Israel: History and Archaeology ▶ History of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

NYU WASHINGTON, DCEngage with US history in the nation’s capital and gain a deep understanding of the country’s development as a world power.

HISTORY COURSES ▶ American Constitution ▶ American Foreign Policy in the 20th Century ▶ History of Environmental Policy

Course offerings at all global locations are subject to change and can vary by semester. Not all course options are available to all students. See nyu.edu/global-programs for the most up-to-date information.

STUDENT LIFE On-site staff provide support for students during their time away. Orientation, trips, student clubs, and language exchanges throughout the semester help students connect with their host culture. Housing varies by location and is guaranteed to all students.

HOW TO APPLY For more detailed information, including a complete list of current course offerings and application guidelines, visit the NYU Office of Global Programs website at nyu.edu/global-programs. Information about Summer Session and January Term programs abroad can be found at nyu.edu/summer and nyu.edu/january. Financial aid and scholarships are available to NYU students.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Admissions ProcessOffice of Global Programs383 Lafayette Street, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10003-7011212-998-4433global.admissions@nyu.edu

AcademicsDepartment of HistoryKing Juan Carlos I of Spain Center53 Washington Square South, Floor 4ENew York, NY 10012-1018212-998-8600history.undergrad@nyu.edu

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