History and Culture
- Explores Varying Interpretations of Historic Events
- Identifies Patterns and Trends
- Provides Lively Discussion and Debate
To understand the present, we first must know the past. These courses focus on the origins of civilization, explore the causes and effects of world events, and debate conflicting interpretations of past events. From the world stage to New York City’s five boroughs, examine how history impacts our lives today.
This semester, study in-person or from anywhere in the world from the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.
Holocaust Memory
Explore how the Holocaust has been commemorated, memorialized, and taught around the world.
International Relations
Gain an in-depth understanding of the post-Cold War world order and the Cold War’s impact on current geopolitical and economic landscapes.
Life Below Stairs in Edwardian England
Relive Downton Abbey and explore how servants worked and lived in England’s well-known country houses and...
On the Stage: Five centuries of England‿s Theater
Tour England’s greatest theaters and the stories that surround...
A Holistic Look at Iran: Economics, Religion, Politics, and More
Take a holistic look at the various aspects of Iran: environment, ethnolinguistic composition, religious proclivities, economics, and politics.
Classic Comedies From Around the World
Watch and discuss critically acclaimed comic films from around the world, examining their role in social and political commentary.
Great Modern Speeches: From Lincoln, FDR and Churchill to JFK and Martin Luther King
Explore famous speeches and the characteristics that made them successful.
The Immigration Act of 1924: 100 Years Later
The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Oscar Handlin famously wrote, “Once I thought to write a history of the immigrants in America. Then I...
Consequential and Controversial Presidential Decisions
Analyze the electoral process, including the anger and venom that have been part of US presidential elections since 1796.
From Manors to Museums: Discovering the Treasures of Victorian England
Explore the fascinating architecture, interiors, decorative arts, and fine arts of Victorian...
Great Trials in American History
Examine influential and controversial trials and decisions that have affected American history.
The City and the Book: Florence, Venice, London, New York
Explore the history of books from the illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance to the mass market paperbacks of...
Spies at War: Fact vs. Fiction
Register for this Fall 2023 course on the new NYU SPS Academy of Lifelong Learning website. World War II was a critical challenge...