Students retain geography and history information better when they experience living images of world cultures. These programs about some of the world’s major countries help students understand other peoples’ environments, values.
One of the most beautiful countries in the world, this two-island nation varies from Alpine landscapes in the South to breathtaking coasts in the North. The British heritage of the settlers is very much in evidence, as is the native Maori culture, intermingling in seeming harmony.
Take an in-depth look at the culture of India on a spectacular journey through the country's historical sites, featuring an awe-inspiring visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the universally-admired masterpieces of world architecture. From Goa, the former colonial capital of the Portuguese Indies, to the Agra Fort, a 16th-century Mughal fortress of red sandstone, students will get an up-close look at India's most important world heritage sites, including a trip along the remarkable Darjeeling Railwa
Journey across the Pacific for a handsomely photographed look at Japan's past and present, from the former imperial capital of Japan in Kyoto, which stood as the center of Japanese culture for more than 1,000 years, to the Itsukushima Shrine, featuring harmoniously arranged buildings that reveal great artistic and technical skill while illustrating the Japanese concept of scenic beauty. From there, students will visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial -- also known as the Genbaku Dome
Fossil fuels were formed millions of years ago as part of a natural process in which the remains of dead plants and animals were buried and placed under extreme pressure and heat. Coal, oil and natural gas are the most important fossil fuels. But what are they used for, how do we find them and what can we do to preserve our limited supplies? Students will find the answers to these questions and more in Fossil Fuels as they explore these non-renewable resources of the Earth.
This course is designed to teach you those concepts in a way that is accessible and immediately useful. Professor Schwartz’s varied and successful background in business, investment banking, and academics includes being the recipient of Boston University’s Metcalf Prize for distinguished teaching, making him an ideal choice to teach this course. His lectures are illustrated with computer-generated graphics to display financial statements, definitions, formulas, and equations. One concept at a time, he clearly explains many of the crucial aspects of the world of business and how they are connected to one another.
