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In this course, University College London professor Geoffrey Hosking discusses the four themes that make European history different from other parts of the world: the nation-state, citizenship, the scientific method, and broadly based public finance.

Professor Drout continues to explore humanity's intimate association with language, here delving into the finer points of grammar. The intricacies of grammar, in fact, should not be relegated to the realm of fussy "guardians of the language," but are rather essential clues all can employ to communicate more exactly. In such a light, this course forms an invaluable guide for everyone from all fields of interest.

Wheaton College professor Michael Drout addresses the foundation of language and its connectin to specific portions of the brain. The components of language are explained in easy-to-understand terms and the progression of language from Germanic to Modern English is fully illustrated. Finally, Drout examines the future not only of language, but of all the world's languages.

In this course, Wheaton College professor Michael D.C. Drout traces the history of science fiction. From Mary Shelly's Frankenstein to today's cutting-edge authors, Drout offers a compelling analysis of the genre.