Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This interdisciplinary major focuses on the comparative analysis of historical and societal developments across different cultures, regions, and time periods. Students explore key areas such as historical methodologies, social theory, cultural studies, global history, and comparative politics. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and the understanding of cultural, social, and political dynamics. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, public policy, international relations, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of comparative historical and societal analysis. - Develop skills in historical methodologies, social theory, and cultural studies. - Learn techniques for conducting comparative research and analyzing historical and societal data. - Explore global history and the dynamics of cultural, social, and political change. - Understand the role of comparative studies in public policy and international relations. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in comparative historical and societal research. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for research projects and initiatives. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Comparative Studies in History and Society** - Overview of comparative studies, key concepts, and historical context. - Fundamentals of historical methodologies and social theory. 2. **Historical Methodologies** - Principles of historical methodologies, including archival research, oral history, and historiography. - Techniques for conducting historical research and analyzing historical data. 3. **Social Theory** - Fundamentals of social theory, including sociological theories, social movements, and social change. - Techniques for applying social theory to the analysis of societal developments. 4. **Cultural Studies** - Principles of cultural studies, including cultural anthropology, ethnography, and cultural criticism. - Techniques for conducting cultural analyses and understanding cultural dynamics. 5. **Global History** - Exploration of global history, including transnational histories, world systems, and globalization. - Techniques for studying global historical processes and their impacts. 6. **Comparative Politics** - Fundamentals of comparative politics, including political systems, institutions, and governance. - Techniques for comparing political systems and analyzing political dynamics. 7. **Research Methods in Comparative Studies** - Principles of research methods, including comparative research design, data collection, and analysis. - Techniques for conducting and evaluating comparative research in history and society. 8. **Cultural, Social, and Political Dynamics** - Exploration of the cultural, social, and political dynamics influencing historical and societal developments. - Techniques for analyzing these dynamics in comparative studies. 9. **Practicum in Comparative Studies** - Real-world research experiences, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects. - Techniques for applying learned skills in practical comparative studies settings. 10. **Capstone Project in Comparative Studies** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in historical methodologies, social theory, or cultural studies. - Techniques for delivering a polished and insightful comparative research project. **Assessment Methods:** - Historical methodology reports, social theory analyses, cultural studies projects, global history studies, comparative politics analyses, research methodology papers, cultural and political dynamics analyses, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Comparative Historical Analysis in the Social Sciences" by James Mahoney and Dietrich Rueschemeyer. - "Social Theory: The Multicultural, Global, and Classic Readings" by Charles Lemert. - "Cultural Studies: An Anthology" by Michael Ryan. - "Global History: Interactions Between the Universal and the Local" by A. G. Hopkins. - "Comparative Politics" by Daniele Caramani. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of history, sociology, and cultural studies. Suitable for students interested in comparative historical analysis, social theory, and cultural studies. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Comparative Studies in History and Society and pursue professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring historians, sociologists, cultural studies scholars, public policy analysts, international relations specialists, and professionals seeking to specialize in comparative studies. This major equips students with the critical thinking, research, and practical skills needed to excel in comparative studies in history and society, supporting careers in academia, research, public policy, international relations, and related fields.