Fall 2008 Course Offerings

HIST 150	West World	Survey of the development of Western Civilization since its origins emphasizing key problems, turning points, and recurring themes, especially in the past two centuries. Focuses also on the way peoples around the globe helped to shape Western Civilization and felt its influence. (3)
HIST 151	World Civilization 1	A survey of the development of world civilization from the dawn of civilization in Southwestern Asia and North Africa to the early modern world. (3)
HIST 152	World Civilization 2	A survey of the development of world civilization from the early modern world to the present. (3)
HIST 198	Non-Western Civilizations	Examination of a broad range of patterns and problems found in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America with emphasis on recent and contemporary development. Topics vary among political, economic, and social issues of major importance. (3)
HIST 201	American History, 1492-1876	Survey of the political, diplomatic, economic, cultural, and sociological forces and adjustments that have affected the history of the United States to 1876. (3)
HIST 202	American History, 1877-present	Survey of the political, diplomatic, economic, cultural, and sociological forces and adjustments that have affected the history of the United States since 1877. (3)
HIST 205	Introduction to Sport in American Life	A thorough examination of the various historical, sociological, and psychological features of sports in our society. Not sport-appreciation oriented, but rather an examination of what occurs to both competitors and spectators as they become involved with a sport activity. Open to all undergraduate students except students who have credit in PEP 205.
HIST 210	Black History	A survey of blacks in America from the sixteenth century to the present. Emphasizes the effects of blacks on American culture and vice versa. (3)
HIST 300	Internship	Students undertake supervised internships in careers related to history. Internships may be with historical museums and research institutions; public agencies like the National Park Service, historic preservation offices, and archives; or private institutions like historical galleries and business firms. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. A total of 12 hours of credit may be earned. (3-12)
HIST 338	United States Urban History	Examines the inner dynamics of American cities and their place in the history of the United States . Gives students a historical perspective and acquaints them with historical methods of examining cities.
HIST 360	Selected Topics in Military History	Survey and investigation of a particular period, topic, or issue in military history with emphasis on materials not covered in established courses. Exact content announced in advance of each offering. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned. (3)
HIST 370	Foundations of Asian Civilization	Survey of South, Southeast, and East Asian history from earliest times to roughly A.D. 1600, with special focus on the development of Asian societies and cultures before any significant European presence. (3)
HIST 373	History of the Middle East	Provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Middle East--today's Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and other states--since Muhammad. Stresses indigenous societies and how they have dealt with Islam, imperialism, nationalism, development, and wars. (3)
HIST 405	Nationalism Versus Sectionalism in the United States, 1820-1860	An analysis of the major social, political, economic, and cultural developments in the United States with emphasis on the major leaders and events involving the sectional conflict leading to the Civil War, 1820- 1860.
HIST 407	The American Civil War and Reconstruction	Survey, analysis, and discussion of events, leaders, and movements, with special emphasis on causes, interpretation, and historiography of the period of national crisis and war followed by national reconstruction. (3)
HIST 411	The United States from World War I through World War II	An examination of the reaction of the American people to a society changing rapidly under the impact of two major wars, the Great Depression, and continuing industrialization and urbanization. (3)
HIST 430	United States Diplomatic History to 1914	History of United States diplomacy from the late colonial period to the eve of World War I.
HIST 440	Senior Research Project	An historical inquiry culminating in a capstone project that demonstrates command of historical research methods, prepared under faculty supervision. Required of all Option 1 and Option 3 majors. Prerequisite: senior standing, permission of department chairperson and instructor. Open only to history majors. (1)
HIST 441	Comparative Slavery	Explores the types of bondage, unfree labor systems, and slavery and the slave trade throughout African history as well as in a number of geographical regions for comparison. Includes Africa, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Prerequisite: HIST 150 or permission of the department chairperson.
HIST 445	History and Historians	Historiography: the major historians and the writing of history from Thucydides to the present. (3)
HIST 450	Reading and Special Study	Topics for independent study and research to be chosen and investigated in consultation with an instructor possessing special competence in the area involved. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned. (1-3)
HIST 461	Development of Greek Civilization	Examination of Greek political institutions, society, religion, and intellectual life in the Hellenic and Hellenistic periods. Emphasizes the study of Greek forms of democracy and other contributions to Western civilization and culture.
HIST 463	Medieval Civilization	Political, social, and cultural developments of Europe from the late Roman Empire through the thirteenth century, with special emphasis on the history of medieval thought and art. Material covered in this course is basic for any further work in medieval history. (3)
HIST 476	Britain, 1714-Present	Survey of the many major changes in British life from the Hanoverian period to the present--modernization of political institutions, evolution of the limited monarchy, industrialization and social conflict, effects of imperialism and recent wars, problems of government and society since World War II.
HIST 486	Tzarist Russia	Survey of the Russian state and people from about 1500 to the revolution of 1917--stressing political developments and forms, religious and cultural life, economic and social change, geographic expansion, and national goals and issues in foreign affairs. (3)
HIST 492	History of China to 1600	Descriptive and analytical survey of China's history from earliest times to roughly A.D. 1600, with emphasis on the development of the dynastic tradition, Confucian-based society and culture, and China's focal point status in the pre-1600 world order.
HIST 494	Selected Topics in Non- Western History	Survey and investigation of a particular topic, problem, or issue in non- Western history with emphasis on topics, specialties, and materials not covered in other courses. Topics will be announced before each semester. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
HIST 505	Nationalism Versus Sectionalism in the United States, 1820-1860	The major social, political, economic, and cultural developments in the United States with emphasis on the major leaders and events involved in the sectional conflict leading to the Civil War, 1820-1860. Not open to students who have credit in HIST 405.
HIST 507	The American Civil War and Reconstruction	Events, leaders, and movements, with special emphasis on causes, interpretation, and historiography of the period of national crisis and war followed by national reconstruction. Not open to students who have credit in HIST 407.
HIST 520	The African American Experience in America	The African American experience in America from the sixteenth century to the present. Emphasizes the effect of African Americans on American culture and vice versa. Not open to students who have credit in HIST 210
HIST 530	United States Diplomatic History to 1914	History of United States diplomacy from the late colonial period to the eve of World War I. Not open to students who have credit in HIST 430.
HIST 538	Colloquium on United States Urban History	The literature of American urban history, presented topically rather than chronologically. Students will select readings from a list compiled especially for the course and tailored to the exact number of students. They will then discuss their own special assignments each week so that greater exposure and interchange will be possible
HIST 541	Comparative Slavery	Explores the types of bondage, unfree labor systems, and slavery and the slave trade throughout African history as well as in a number of geographical regions for comparison. Includes Africa, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. Not open to students who have credit in HIST 441.
HIST 561	Development of Greek Civilization	Greek political, social, and intellectual development in the Hellenic and Hellenistic periods. Emphasizes the rise and fall of Greek democracy and Greek contributions to the civilizations and cultures of the West. Not open to students who have credit in HIST 461
HIST 565	Medieval Ideas and Institutions	Selected problems concerning the social and cultural bases of medieval civilization. Emphasizes six major institutions and themes--feudalism, chivalry, manorialism, the medieval city, the church, and the medieval university.
HIST 576	Britain 1714- Present	Survey of the many changes in British life from the Hanoverian period to the present--modernization of political institutions, evolution of the limited monarchy, industrialization and social conflict, effects of imperialism and recent wars, problems of government and society since World War II. Not open to students who have credit in HIST 476
HIST 586	Tzarist Russia	Development of the Russian state and people from about 1500 to the Revolution of 1917--evolution of political institutions, cultural and religious life, economic and social change, geographic expansion, and foreign affairs. Not open to students who have credit in HIST 486
HIST 592	History of China to 1600	Descriptive and analytical survey of China's history from earliest times to roughly A.D. 1600, with emphasis on the development of the dynastic tradition, Confucian-based society and culture, and China's focal point status in the pre-1600 world order. Not open to students who have credit in HIST 492.
HIST 612	Seminar in Modern Historiography	A survey of the major works in the historical literature of the past five centuries, including both European and American contributions, with special investigation of significant historians and movements in historical studies and writing
HIST 621	Studies in American History to 1877	Studies of selected problems in American history to 1877 with special attention to discussion of historiography and current trends in scholarship. Exact content will be announced before each offering.
HIST 623	The Long Sixties 1954-1974	Investigation of a particular topic, problem, or issue in American history with emphasis on topics, specialties, and materials not covered in other courses. Exact content will be announced before each offering. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
HIST 631	Studies in Early European History	Studies of selected problems in early European history with special attention to discussion of historiography and current trends in scholarship. Exact content will be announced before each offering.
HIST 633	Special Topics in European History	Investigation of a particular topic, problem, or issue in European history with emphasis on topics, specialties, and materials not covered in other courses. Exact content will be announced before each offering. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
HIST 650	Special Studies	Directed study of special problems by individuals or groups of students. Ordinarily not available until students have earned 12 hours of graduate credit in history. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned with permission of the department chairperson.