Department of History
Courses
- General Education Course

Comparative study of the origin and course of major civilizations focusing on the Middle East, India, China, and the West. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills.

Comparative study of the origin and course of major civilizations focusing on the Middle East, India, China, and the West. This honors section emphasizes critical thinking skills.
Pre-req: Admitted Honors College with a score of 1.

An interdisciplinary analysis of the foundatins of Western development. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills.

An interdisciplinary analysis of the foundations of Western development. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills.
Pre-req: Admitted Honors College with a score of 1.

Major world developments and trends from the middle of the 19th century to the present and their implications for the future. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills.

Survey for superior students of world developments and trends from the 19th century to the present and their implications for the future.
Pre-req: ACT Composite with a score of 26 or SAT Verbal Before March 16 with a score of 600.

This course is an introduction to the most fundamental methods of the discipline. Students will learn to use library resources, practice document interpretation skills, and identify and evaluate historical arguments.

A survey of selected Third World countries focusing on imperialism, colonialism and developmental interests. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills.
A survey of the history of Egypt from the pre-dynastic kings through the reign of Cleopatra with emphasis on religious, cultural, social, political and economic developments.

A survey of the ancient Near East, Greece, and Rome with emphasis on Greek and Roman civilization from Mycenaean times through the Roman Empire of the 5th century. Open to all undergraduates.

A survey of the history of Europe from the later Roman Empire to the end of the Middle Ages with emphasis on religious, cultural, social, political and economic developments. Open to all undergraduates.

A study of the origins, course, and collapse of the Third Reich. Some attention will be given to pre-Nazi period.

A general survey from the discovery in 1492 through the period of Reconstruction. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills.

A survey of American History to 1877 for the superior student.
Pre-req: ACT Composite with a score of 26 or SAT Verbal Before March 16 with a score of 600.

A general survey since Reconstruction. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills.

Pre-req: ACT Composite with a score of 26 or SAT Verbal Before March 16 with a score of 600.

A study of the public and private contributions of women in the shaping of the United States from the Colonial period to the present.

A study of the Middle Eastern region from pre-Islamic Arabia to the pinnacle of Ottoman imperial control. Emphasis is placed on cultural, social, and political developments.

A survey of the history of East Asia from 17th century to present with a focus on China and Japan.
Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.
Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.
Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.
Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.

Emphasis is on conditions in Spain which influenced the development of Latin America and eventually led to the independence movement.

Emphasis is on the political, economic and social insti- tutions of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico.

A survey of Spain's historical development emphasizing her rise and decline as a world power, the impact of persistent internal conflict, the Franco dictatorship and the transi- tion to democracy.
This course examines the history of the war on drugs throughout U.S. and Latin American history with an emphasis on the past century.
An exploration of the why and how of the Holocaust with an emphasis on Nazi Jewish policy from 1933 to 1942.

An international survey of World War II and the Cold War. Topics include military, political, diplomatic, social and cultural history from a global perspective.
This course explores the First World War. It examines the roots of the conflict, the outbreak, the course of the war, and its chaotic aftermath.

A survey of African-American History from African and West Indian origins to the present.
The rise and development of religion and of religious thinking in America. (Same as Religious Studies 323)
This class examines the role of football in American culture, politics, the economy and particularly its role in the elevation of college sports. A general treatment from the discovery in 1492 through the period of Reconstruction.
A study of the historical development of the English colonies in America.
Historical development of American law in areas ranging from slavery and racial discrimination to civil liberties and crime and punishment.
The economic, political, social and cultural history of the United States as it shifted from the modern 1960s to the post-modern world of the late 20th century.
Focusing on the United States in the 1980s global context, this course examines the social, cultural, political, and economic history of the late 20th century.
This course explores the lives and experiences of Southern women in the US from the colonial era to the present.

An examination of the way that sports history reflects important themes in US history such as equality, race, ethnicity, and gender.

A survey of the modern Middle East with emphasis on the historical background of current controversial issues confronting the region.

An examination of the origins, historical progression, and impact of the Crusades from both Christian and Islamic perspectives.

An exploration of 20th century movements for civil rights in American history examining race, ethnicity, social class, and gender.
This course focuses on the ways people have constructed and used conspiracy theories to explain events in U.S. political, cultural, social, and scientific arenas.

A selective look at Modern Asia, focusing on Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam and Indonesia and American inter- action with the Asian nations. No Preq.
This course will introduce students to the political, cultural, social, and intellectual environment of pre- modern Asia. Students will also learn to think critically about their own and other societies.
This course examines the key changes and continuities in human food consumption patterns and practices since the Neolithic period while comparing and contrasting the food-ways of major civilizations and cultures.
This course examines the social and cultural history of various types of urban food markets in Western Europe and the United States from the late eighteenth century to the present.

A capstone course for History majors. Survey of literature and practical experience in methods and sources of history through bibliographical study and research papers. Senior standing or by permission.
Pre-req: HST 101 with a minimum grade of D and HST 102 with a minimum grade of D and HST 103 with a minimum grade of D and HST 200 with a minimum grade of D and HST 230 with a minimum grade of D and HST 231 with a minimum grade of D.
This course will explore the historical and historiographical development of Appalachia and the economic, political, and cultural forces that have shaped the lives and communities of mountaineers.
American foreign relations in the 20th century. The gradual retreat from isolation in the period between World War I and World War II and modern American involvement in inter- national commitments are stressed.
A history of England under the Tudors and Stuarts, focusing primarily on demographic, social, cultural, and political developments.
Examines the history of sexuality in North America in the context of cultural, legal, economic, political and social history from the 16th century to the present.
A survey of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender history in the United States from the colonial period to the present.
A varied view of the American Revolution and its impact on the American people.
The History of the Old South is a study of the political, economic, social, and cultural conditions in the South that led to the development of the South as a distinct section in the United States.
A discussion of the economic, political, social, and cultural differences leading to the Civil War, the war itself, and an analysis of the political and economic impor- tance of Reconstruction.
A study of the political, economic, social, and cultural changes in the South after Reconstruction, which explains conditions in the contemporary South.
A study of the social, cultural, political, and economic history of the US West to 1900, along with West's place in public memory.
The impact of the Renaissance upon esthetic, economic, and political developments especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. The decline of Catholicism and the growth of the Protestant movement, and the influence of the two movements upon each other are stressed.
A study of the development and impact of science and tech- nology in the U.S.
A century of European policital, economic, and social history and its relationship to and influence upon the history of other world areas is noted. The impact of imperialistic rivalry is emphasized.

The impact of World War I upon Europe, the era between two world wars, the search for world peace, and World War II and its aftermath are major topics of consideration.
This course explores the Second World War. It probes the nexus of diplomacy, politics, ideology, military strategy and operations, economics, and technological innovation that generated a truly global "total war."

A survey of the main events in European thought and culture in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Rise and fall of the Soviet Union, with emphasis on political and economic changes and Soviet frreign policy, and including an examination of the aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse.
A study of America's transformation from a rural, agrarian nation into an urban, industrial world power; the final destruction of the American Indian; the settlement of the West; and the farmers' revolt.
A study of America since World War II, focusing mainly on domestic politics, foreign affairs, the civil rights move- ment, the rise of minorities, and the fragmentation of American society.

A study of the origin and escalation of American involvement in Vietnam, the domestic impact of the war within the United States and the collapse of the South Vietnamese government.

Begins with an overview of nineteenth century Japan and stresses the twentieth century rise of Japan to the position of world power.
This course will provide an overview of Chinese history in the modern era (1600 to present), including the major political, cultural, social and intellectual events and trends of this period.
Introduction to the basic theories, ideas, and approaches to the application of historical theory or methods to projects presented to non-student publics; local and economic development applications and projects emphasized.
This course investigates the rich potential of"things" -- objects, landscapes, buildings, household utensils, furniture, foods, works of art, clothing, etc -- as sources of insight about American history and culture.
Through a combination of films,lectures,readings,discussions and writings the course will show how China took its unique path to modernization.
An interdisciplinary study of the state, its people and its institutions within the national context.
This course explores the diverse lives and experiences of 20th century US women, always with an emphasis on power.
Explores the roles of popular media, art, consumer culture, and public entertainments in the development of popular culture in the United States from the 18th Century to the present.
This course will examine the historical developments of the modern Arab-Israeli conflict, with emphasis placed on political, socioeconomic, and cultural change and the prospects for peace.
This course considers the expansion of Western Europe, beginning in the early 1400's to Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the Atlantic world.
This course explores the nature and importance of empires through the reading of key texts and the study of selected films.
This course explores selected aspects of British history through the study of films and key texts.
This course explores the origins, course, and meaning of World War I (1914-1918) through the use of selected films and readings.
It seeks to understand the importance of baseball from a social, cultural and political standpoint. It also explores the use of baseball as a diplomatic tool.
Examines the importance of sport to the lives of girls and women and vice versa. The course encourages critical analysis of the place and value of sport in women's lives.
Examines the effects of sports on American society and culture. It explores the historical development of American sports and examine relationships between sports, nationalism, politics, economics, gender and American expansion.
This course explores the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
This course explores the history of Ireland from the Middle Ages to the Present.
This course explores the role played by spies and espionage in modern history.
By analyzing saga literature, poetry, and artifacts, students will examine the history of medieval Scandinavia.
An examination of mainland Britain from the pre-Roman era through the Hundred Years War.
Cross-cultural comparisons of textiles as primary sources for prehistoric cultures through the 1920's.