History

In this survey of United States History, students will learn how they arrived at their place in the history of the United States and how this knowledge will help them navigate their future. This is accomplished through the exploration of historical periodization, the use of historical primary sources, and an understanding of historical themes and historiography. This course fulfills the Historical Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

In this survey of World History, students will learn how they arrived at their place in World history and how this knowledge will help them navigate their future. This is accomplished through the exploration of historical periodization, the use of historical primary sources, and an understanding of historical themes and historiography. This course fulfills the Historical Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

In this course, student will explore the craft of the historian. Students will be introduced to how historians study issues and how they prepare information for the public. This course is open to any student who wants to practice their research, analytic, and writing skills.

A survey of the social, cultural,political, and religious development of world civilizations from the origins of man to the Renaissance. This course fulfills the Historical Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

A continuation of the topics explored in HIS 221, concerning the development and origins of world civilization. This course fulfills the Historical Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

A survey of the British colonial experience in North America and history of the United States from its founding to the post Civil War reconstruction. Considerable emphasis is placed on the changes in American society, as well as important events and conflicts. All topics are examined in a global context. This course fulfills the Historical Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

A continuation of HIS 225, which examines the history of the United States from the post Civil War period to the present. All topics are examined in a global context. This course fulfills the Historical Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

A study of the history of Russia and the Soviet Union 1917. With special emphasis on the cultural, ethnic, and geographic make-up of the Soviet Union, the ideological and political structure of the Soviet government, and the causes and outcomes of various events in Soviet and Russian history and their differing interpretations. Prerequisite: HIS 160. (Fulfills a Group B: World History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

This course examines the rise and decline of the British Empire from the American Revolution to decolonization. Among the topics addressed will be the relationship between Britain and its colonies, the motivations and consequences of imperialism, and the legacy of the British Empire. Prerequisites: HIS 150 or HIS 160. (Fulfills a Group B: World History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

This course covers the history and politics of the Hellenic World from the founding of the Greek City States to the early days of the Roman Empire. More specifically it will focus on religious practices in the ancient world, the creation of ancient democracy, the philosophy of the ancient world, and the rise and fall of the Roman Republic. Prerequisite: HIS-150 or HIS-160.

The history of Europe from the Congress of Vienna through World War I, with special stress on nationalism, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, and diplomacy. Prerequisite: HIS-150 or HIS-160. (Fulfills a Group B: World History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

This course deals with Mexican history from the Porfirian era to early 2000s. By critically examining events, ideas, and movements that occurred during this time period, it offers insights into the often dramatic political, social, and cultural shifts that shaped the country. Furthermore, the course examines the background and origins of many current issues, including United States-Mexico relations, the drug trade, and immigration. Prerequisite: HIS-150 or HIS-160. (Fulfills a Group B: World History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

This course explores the history of the production, trafficking, and distribution of drugs in Latin America from the colonial era to the present, with a particular emphasis on developments occurring during the twentieth century. By examining the long-term trends of the internal and external drug trades (both licit and illicit), students will grapple with the social, political, economic, ethnic, and racial issues that these trades have had on various groups, societies, and countries throughout Latin America. Going further, the course will also allow students to critically examine the external demand-side of the drug trade, with particular emphasis on the United States and its complicated historical role in stimulating demand for illicit drugs while simultaneously declaring "war" on them. Students will be given the opportunity to evaluate the effects that the drug trade have had on Latin American societies, as well as their own. The course will also examine the major shifts in the world of drug trafficking in recent years. Prerequisite: HIS-150 or HIS-160. (Fulfills a Group B: World History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

Using the genre of film as an entry point, this course examines major political, social, and cultural events that occurred in Latin America during the second half of the twentieth century. The major themes addressed will include military dictatorships and authoritarianism; changing national identities; machismo, femininity and sexuality; poverty and urbanization; race and class; and violence. Students will analyze films as both primary and secondary sources with regard to both the subject matter depicted as well as the social, political, and cultural contexts that influenced the production of the films. In addition to viewing and discussing a film each week, students will be assigned various readings to accompany each film with the objective of furthering their understanding of the greater events and cultural shifts of which each film provides a window for historical examination. Prerequisite: HIS 222 or HIS 226

This is an examination of the philosophical, cultural, and political development of Imperial Chinese dynasties up to the fall of the Ming Dynasty in 1644. Included will be a study of Chinese geogrpahy and a concentration upon the continuing ethnic struggles that influnced Chinese development. Prerequisites: HIS 160. (Fulfills a Group B: World History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

A survey of the economic, cultural, and political development of modern China. The course examines changing values and how the popular uprisings of the late Qing Dynasty led to the Communist revolution of the 20th century. A special emphasis is placed upon the lingering effects of colonialism and how that legacy continues to influence China's relations with western nations. Prerequisite: HIS 160. (Fulfills a Group B: World History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

This world history course is designed to examine the role that health and midicine has played throughout history. Beginning with the primordial origins of medicine, the course traces its development by examining its various directions, approaches, and understandings in different temporal and geographical contexts. Going beyond the various historical milestones that bring health and medicine to the forefront (the bubonic plague, the role of smallpox in the Conquest of Mexico, the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918, etc.) the course is designed for students to grapple with the concepts of health and medicine, the divides and continuum between "folk" and "conventional" medicine, and to examine ethical issues in both their historical contexts and in the present.

This course allows students to grapple with the major environmental issues that the world faces today. Drawing from history and other disciplines, this course allows students to understand the complex historical relationships between human beings and the natural environment, to inquire as to where human societies may have gone astray, and to consider potential solutions to the complex problems we face as a society and as a species. Prerequisites: ENG 112 or WRI 118 and Sophomore standing. (Fulfills a Group B: World History Elective or Group C: History Elective.) This course fulfills the Engaging Our World requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

This course will explore the role of spiritual traditions in American history from the colonial period to the present. The course will ask the questions, "How has religion impacted the development of the United States?" and "What are the origins of American religious diversity?" Among the topics addressed will be religious practices of Indigenous people, the evolution of American Protestantism, Catholicism, and Judaism, the religious practices of immigrant groups, 19th century religious sects, the rise of Afro-Christianity and Black churches, and the twentieth and twenty-first century religious movements.

A study of the growth of colonial America up through revolution and independence. Topics examined will be the search for colonial stability and order, the role of religion in shaping colonial attitudes, and the colonial relationship to an expanding Atlantic World. Prerequisite: HIS-150 or HIS-160 (Fulfills a Group A: United States History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

An examination of the rapid political, economic, and social changes that shaped the United States in the nineteenth century, and ultimately led to the Civil War. Among the topics addressed will be slavery and antebellum reform, the dispute over constitutional interpretations of states rights, and the evolution of a two party system. Prerequisite: HIS-150 or HIS-160. (Fulfills a Group A: United States History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

This course studies the industrialization and urbanization of the United States during the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Topics include Reconstruction, the growth of the federal government in response to change, Imperialism, and the rise of populism. Prerequisite: HIS-150 or HIS-160. (Fulfills a Group A: United States History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

A study of early twentieth century US history from the progressive era to the end of World War II. Topics include the Progressives at home and abroad, the Depression, World Wars I and II, and the growing role of the United States in the world. Prerequisite: HIS-150 or HIS-160. (Fulfills a Group A: United States History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

A study of late twentieth century US history from the end of World War II to 1989. Topics include the Cold War, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Civil Rights, Watergate, and the changing role of the United States in the world. Prerequisite: HIS 150 or HIS 160. (Fulfills a Group A: United States History Elective or Group C: History Elective.)

A study of late twentieth century US history from the end of the Reagan Era to the present. Topics include the end of the Cold War, the "End of History" and the unipolar moment, 9/11, the Iraq War, the presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and the changing role of the United States in the world. Prerequisite: HIS-150 or HIS-160. (Fulfills a Group A: United States History Elective or Group C: History Elective.). See separate syllabus for course outcomes.

A study of a selected topic of special interest. The topic may be proposed by either the Instructor or students, and may be taken for credit any number of times, provided a different topic is studied each time. Prerequisites: HIS 150 or HIS 160. (Fulfills a Group A: United States History Elective, Group B: World History Elective, or Group C: History Elective as determined by the topic.) This course covers the history and politics of the Hellenic World from the founding of the Greek City States to the early days of the Roman Empire. More superficially it will focus on religious practices in the ancient world, the rise of ancient democracy, and the rise and fall of the Roman Republic

An intensive course in research methods and analysis of a selected topic of historical and political significance. May be cross-listed as PLS 495. (Fulfills a Group A: United States History Elective, Group B: World History Elective, or Group C: History Elective as determined by the topic.)

Historiography is the study of the development and writing of history as a discipline and when combined with research methods will help prepare students for graduate study in the field of history. The course will require a major research paper and presentation. Prerequisites: HIS 150, HIS 160, HIS 200, and 12 hours of history and/or political science.

Trial Course -- An internship in History.

Under special conditions, with the consent of the Division Chair, a major in the department may pursue an approved course of reading in a particular field of history. Required are weekly reports to the Instructor, a paper or papers embodying the results of the study, and an examination. Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of the Instructor, Division Chair, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. (Fulfills a Group A: United States History Elective, Group B: World History Elective, or Group C: History Elective as determined by the topic.)

Plan 4 courses to meet United States History electives from Group A from any of the following: HIS 426, HIS 427, HIS 429, HIS 431, HIS 432, or HIS 463. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.

Plan 3 courses to meet the World History electives from Group B from any of the following: HIS 312, HIS 314, HIS 324, HIS 334, HIS 335, HIS 339, HIS 364, or HIS 365. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.

Plan 1 course to meet the History elective Group C requirement from any of the following History courses from Group A or Group B: HIS 312, HIS 314, HIS 324, HIS 335, HIS 364, HIS 365, HIS 426, HIS 427, HIS 429, HIS 431, HIS 432, HIS 463, HIS 490, HIS 495 or HIS 499. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.

Plan 1 course to meet a History elective: HIS 312, HIS 314, HIS 324, HIS 334, HIS 335, HIS 339, HIS 364, HIS 365, HIS 426, HIS 427, HIS 429, HIS 431, HIS 432, HIS 463, HIS 490, HIS 495. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.

Plan 1 course to meet a History or Political Science elective from the following: HIS 312, HIS 314, HIS 324, HIS 335, HIS 364, HIS 365, HIS 426, HIS 427, HIS 429, HIS 431, HIS 432, HIS 463, HIS 490, HIS 495, PLS 323, PLS 423, PLS 448, PLS 455, PLS 490, PLS 495, PLS 496, PLS 497, PLS 498 or PLS 499. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.

General Education Curriculum Historical Place requires one course from the following: HIS 150 Survey of American History, HIS 160 Survey of World Civilization, HIS 225 American History I, HIS 226 American History II, HIS 221 World Civilization I, or HIS 222 World Civilization II. Once you have added this course to your plan, delete this placeholder by clicking the X.