Courses
I teach the following courses in history and International Studies in varying frequency. The course number provides the catalog description. The official course websites are located on the campus Blackboard system, my.WPI.edu. During 2011-12, I will teach HI 3321, HU 3900 twice, HI 2324, and work with fellowship applicants.
- HI 1321 Introduction to European Social History. (Term A, taught by other faculty)
- HI 1341 Introduction to Global History. (Term A. Taught by other faculty)
- HI 2322 Europe Since World War I. (Term C, taught by other faculty)
- HI 2324 Industry and Empire in British History. Term D
- HI 3321 Topics in Modern European History. Term B, alternate years
- HI 3341 Topics in Imperial and Postcolonial History. Term B, alternate years
- HU 3411 Pro-Seminar in Global Perspectives. (Term C, taught by others)
- HU 3900 Inquiry Seminar in History. Term varies; themes are usually the history of sport, or empire in history.
- HU 4411 Senior Seminar in International Studies. (Term C, taught by others)
Projects
Check the Undergraduate Catalog for further information about the WPI Plan.
Humanities and Arts Projects
WPI's Humanities and Arts Requirement is a sequence of student-selected courses in areas of breadth and depth that culminates in an Inquiry Seminar or Practicum. Each year I teach an inquiry seminar on the cultural history of sports and an inquiry seminar on empire in history (mainly British and American). Please see the department website for more information. The culminating inquiry seminar or research project also may be completed off-campus and I have previously worked with these students in the WPI programs in London or Morocco. Students should contact the IGSD or the Humanities and Arts Department regarding current opportunities in London, Morocco, Konstanz, and Buenos Aires.
Interactive Projects
Interactive Projects are interdisciplinary projects which examine the interaction of science or technology and society. These interdisciplinary projects are equivalent to three courses, and are usually completed in teams of 3-4 students. I have advised Interactive Projects on a variety of subjects at Bangkok, London, Washington, DC, and on campus. For examples of how these projects can make a difference in the world, see the descriptions of recent prize-winning Interactive Projects.
Major Projects
Major Projects are similar to a senior thesis in a student's major discipline at other universities and equivalent to three courses. I am available to advise major projects for students in International Studies or History or Humanities and Arts. I have advised Major Projects on campus and at London and Bangkok. Senior projects in International Studies have been completed on campus and off campus at many locations including Madrid, Darmstadt, Bangkok, London, Dominican Republic, India, Sri Lanka, and Namibia.
Advising
- International Studies. See me if you are interested in a minor or major in International Studies.
- Fellowships and Scholarships. See me if you are interested in applying for national fellowships.
phansen@wpi.edu