DRINKING, DRUGS, AND HISTORY

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In this course, students will acquire a broad understanding of the role drinking and drugs have played in history as products, commodities, and social lubricants. Although our primary emphasis will be on the cultural, economic, gender, and social history of alcohol, you will also learn about other drugs (such as coffee, tea, opium, marijuana, cocaine, and LSD) in their historical contexts. PREREQ: SOPHOMORE STANDING OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR