Pathways: (2.A.) World Cultures and Global Issues (3 credits)

Course Information

ANTH-130: Cultures and Peoples of Asia***

ANTH-150: Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean***

ANTH-160: Anthropology of Health and Healing***

ECON-235: International Economics***

HIST-110: Introduction to Ancient Civilization**

HIST-111: Introduction to Medieval and Early Modern Western Civilization**

HIST-112: Introduction to Modern Western Civilization**

HIST-133: Introduction to Modern East Asian Civilizations**

HIST-140: Latin American History I: Ancient Times to Independence**

HIST-141: Latin American History II: Independence to the Present**

HIST-152: Women in World History: From Prehistoric Times to the Present**

HIST-204: Topics in the History of Slavery**

HIST-206: History of the Second World War**

HIST 212: Pirates and the Sea**

HIST-218: Ancient Greek History**

HIST 219: History of the Mediterranean**

HIST-222: Europe and the World Since 1945**

HIST-227: British History Since 1688**

HIST-236: History of Germany**

HIST-238: History of Russia**

HIST-244: Modern Economic History**

HIST-252: History of Medieval and Early Modern Spain**

HIST-253: War and Warfare in Western History: From Gunpowder to Desert Storm**

HIST-262: The American Civil War and Reconstruction**

HIST 281: Nationalism and Identity Politics**

HIST-291: History of Genocide in the Twentieth Century**

HIST-292: Fascism, Nazism, Communism**

HIST-295: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam**

LC-213: Intermediate Chinese I**

LC-214: Intermediate Chinese II**

LC-311: Readings in Contemporary Chinese Literature**

LC-312: Chinese Short Stories**

LC-321: Business Chinese I**

LF-213: Intermediate French I**

LF-214: Intermediate French II**

LF-401: French and Francophone Cultures Today**

LG-213: Intermediate German I**

LG-401: The Culture of German-Speaking Countries Today**

LH-213: Intermediate Hebrew I **

LI-213: Intermediate Italian I**

LI-401: Italian Culture through Film**

LS-213: Intermediate Spanish I**

LS-214: Intermediate Spanish II**

LS-221: Workshop in Reading and Writing for Spanish Heritage Speakers I**

LS-222**: Workshop in Reading and Writing for Spanish Heritage Speakers II**

LS-223: Workshop in Reading and Writing for Spanish Heritage Speakers III**

LS-311: Spanish Literature of the Nineteenth Century**

LS-312: Spanish Literature of the Twentieth Century**

LS-315: Reading in Contemporary Spanish-American Literature**

LS-402: Latin American and Caribbean Cultures Today**

PLSC-140: Comparative Political Systems***

PLSC-170: War, Revolution, and Terrorism***

SP-213: Intercultural Communication***


**Courses fulfill Humanities Requirement; see section on New York State Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements, Humanities Electives.

***Courses fulfill Social Sciences Electives.

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.