This course is designed to allow students to discuss and examine the way the world is supposed to work between sovereign states and how it actually works. Topics to be covered include the ancient and medieval worlds, the rise of the Western state system, international law, war and “isms” such as Fascism, Naziism, Socialism, Marxism, Communism and Imperialism. We will review how international organizations operate and the rise and fall of nations.

Dr. David Hatch has an undergraduate degree in East Asian Languages and Literatures from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a PhD in International Relations from American University in the District of Columbia. He has been the senior historian at a large government agency for three decades. In addition, he has taught a wide variety of courses as an adjunct faculty with CCBC since the turn of the millennium.

Policies and Registration:
All SPICE courses must be registered for and paid for in their entirety. SPICE fees are per head, not per household, with a 50% off fee for second registrants within the same household.

A minimum of 15 enrollees per course are required in order to hold the course. If a course must be canceled, those registered will be notified and a SPICE credit will be issued.

Reservations are to be made online (below)

Payment may be made in one of three ways:
1. Credit/Debit Card
2. Bill your synagogue account HSOSC Members only.
3. Check Make the check out to “SPICE at HSOSC” and drop off at our office, or mail it to us (7310 Park Heights Ave. 21208)
Regardless of how you pay, you must register online!