Examines the vampire in the cultures of Russia and Eastern Europe, including manifestations in literature, religion, art, film, and common practices from its origins to present.

Survey of Czech history and culture from the middle ages to the present day. Subjects include the culture of daily life, literature, history, philosophy, and the arts.

A comparison of films from various nations about major twentieth century wars to the historical facts of the conflicts as practicums in critical comparative analysis of histories as representations.

Reading and discussion of tales from the Grimms' collection, as well as some of the relevant secondary literature.

Introduces significant moments in and monuments from the cultural histories of the German-speaking, Scandinavian, and Dutch nations from their beginnings to the present. Designed to discuss representative problems in research and analysis in cultural studies and the humanities.

An in-depth survey of the culinary traditions, history, and practices of Central and Eastern Europe.

Examine different ways to show and tell stories of armed conflict and state-sponsored violence, drawing on a variety of modern media forms - such as comics, cinema, novels, and photography - as well as contemporary digital platforms including social media. Focus on the 1990s conflicts in the former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia).

Using case studies, trace Sweden's long history with innovation, starting with classic innovations produced with direct governmental support in the eighteenth century and continuing into present day with innovations like Spotify and Swish leading the way.

Explore nineteenth- to twenty-first-century children's literature from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Belgium and the Netherlands. Focus on the prominent place of children's literature in the popular culture of central and northern Europe, as well as the serious issues and themes which north Americans might otherwise consider "adult" that are often found in this genre-death, war, poverty, social justice, and family conflict-alongside whimsy, warmth and wonder.