Department of Comparative History of Ideas

Society’s focus on STEM careers has contributed to a precipitous drop in liberal arts majors. It could be a problem.

During a summer study abroad, students explored LGBTQ issues in the U.S. and Mexico.

Faculty and students are digitizing historically valuable texts through Newbook Digital Texts.

Sandra Leyva and Shawn Goicoechea (both BA, 2008) have used unorthodox methods to build community in Arkansas. 

When an assistant racehorse trainer and mother of three returned to school, she discovered a passion for research.

The UW is ramping up Indigenous learning across campus. 

Matthew Moore (2008), a game designer at Disney Interactive, says studying the humanities has made him a better designer.

Texts and Teachers bridges the gap between high school and college through parallel courses and campus visits.

DXARTS graduate student Joel Ong from the University of Washington discusses his art and the broader implications of bio art on science, art, and society.

When she first heard about Bitcoin, Jinyoung Lee Englund ('06) was puzzled. Now she's a spokesperson for the Bitcoin Foundation.

For students on a CHID program in Europe, visits with the Roma community (commonly known as Gypsies) challenged persistent stereotypes.

For Mimi Cagaitan (BA, English, Comparative History of Ideas), an unusual family history was the motivation for her research and a class she led about international marriage migration—the so-called "mail-order bride" industry.

Through a three-quarter program in Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Cyprus, UW students explored the causes of conflict. 

Considering a change to your schedule? April 5th is the last day to add courses without registration transaction fees or faculty permission, and we have you covered!

The following courses are open to all students, fulfill Areas of Inquiry requirements, and, at last check, have seats available.