History of International Migration: The German Experience

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture/Seminar) This course offers a survey of historical and current migration patterns, using the example of German-speaking migrants from the 18th to the 20th century. Students will explore migration processes, different types of migration, and the resulting cross-cultural encounters as well as the interaction of states and minorities. The lecture/seminar course will study Germany as a country of emigration and immigration, and discuss the existence of a German Diaspora. A knowledge of German is not required. HIST-3135 (3 or 6) The Hudson's Bay Company and the Modern Department Store (3 hrs Lecture/Seminar) In this lecture/seminar course, students examine the history of modern retail business organization, with special attention being given to the Hudson's Bay Company's urban retail stores. The extensive archives of the company affords students an excellent opportunity to study major issues in accounting, personnel, management, and marketing. The external social and political context in which the stores operated is also studied. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and BUS-3135.