History

A survey of selected topics in the major civilized areas of the world. Major emphasis is placed on Western society; the thought and development of non-western cultures are also studied. The dividing point between the terms is the onset of the Renaissance (ca. 1400).

The topics covered are basically the same, as those in 110-111, but the assigned reading and writing are heavier. Emphasis is placed on discussion of the readings.

A chronological study of selected topics showing the social, economic, and political development of the American nation from the Colonial period to 1865.

A chronological study of selected topics showing the social, economic, and political development of the American nation from 1865 to the present.

A study of the major non-western civilizations’ cultural and political histories from the earliest times to the present. The cultures of China, Japan, India, Africa, and pre-Columbian America will be studied.

An examination of the major topics in today’s news with an emphasis on their historical context and development. (Non- American)

A study of the Reformation, Counterreformation, Scientific Revolution, and Enlightenment of the late 15th-18th centuries, with a focus on Western intellectualism (Non-American).

A study of Modern European Imperialism and Global Reaction from the 19th-20th Centuries. Specific attention will be paid to Revolutions and Reforms in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. (Non-American)

A study of Europe’s long twentieth-century with focus on ideological and physical battles waged on the continent. (Non- American)

A historical examination of the attempted destruction of European Jewry in the 20th century. Topics include Jewish culture and civilization, Anti-Semitism, the rise of exclusionist political parties, Adolf Hitler, Jewish resistance, survivors, and "Holocaust Deniers." (Non-American)

The course explores American religious practices from colonial times to the present day, as well as how religious values and ethics have intersected to shape politics and culture in American history. Mediums of instruction will include lectures, class discussion, movies, as well as primary and secondary sources.

An introduction to western business technology from medieval times to the present. Examines the rise of business, the role of corporations, business and labor, and business and government. Examines the process of technical change, the nature of technological systems, the diffusion of technological improvements, and the role of technology. (Non-American).

The background and causes of the Russian Revolution, the Bolshevik takeover of 1917, the leadership of Lenin and Stalin, modern Soviet society, and factors in the collapse of the U.S.S.R. are analyzed. (Non-American)

A journey through Latin America from the colonial period to the present, with emphasis on economic, political, and cultural development since 1900. Relations between the United States and Latin American nations, particularly Mexico, are examined. (Non-American)

An exploration of the South as a distinct region within the American experience. Areas of emphasis are antebellum society, the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the cultures of Southern society. Major themes include black-white relations and the economic evolution of the South since the Civil War. (American)

A look at the African presence in America from 1607 to the present. Topics include the slave trade, varieties of slave experiences, antebellum free persons of color, the impact of Reconstruction, the African- American experience in wars, segregation, disfranchisement, and the Civil Rights Movement. (American)

A study of the development of North America through the United States constitutional period. Areas of emphasis are social structure, economic development, religious development, and political structure. (American)

An examination of the early history of the United States from the Washington Administration through the Mexican-American War. Areas of emphasis include politics, the emergence of capitalism, reform movements, and cultural and social developments. (American)

A study of the Civil War and Reconstruction in the U.S. Topics covered will be the causes of the war and military campaigns, as well as extended coverage of the constitutional and political questions surrounding the reconstruction of the Federal Union. (American)

This course examines the development of the United States from the Industrial Revolution to 1945. Topics include the rise of big business, labor and reform movements, immigration, the emergence of popular culture, imperialism, the Great Depression, and World War I and II. (American)

This course explores political, economic, social, and cultural developments in post World War II America. Topics include the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, domestic protests, feminism, and globalization. (American)

This course will examine major issues and problems concerning the history of U. S. foreign policy toward the Middle East from 1914 to the present. (American)

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of public history. Topics assessed in the course include the collecting and presenting of history; the relationship between history and national, communal, and personal memory; the politics of public history and the production and dissemination of history in diverse formats.

A study of the economic development of the United States from the Colonial period through the present. Areas of emphasis are international trade, banking, labor relations, and government economic policy. (American)

This course will introduce students to the laboratory of history. Topics include research methods, historical interpretation, and the philosophy of history. Students will also prepare a research design for the paper they will complete in History 401. Enrollment is limited to declared History Majors. (Offered only in Fall Semester.)

This course builds on skills developed in History 400; students will be required to complete a major research paper utilizing primary and secondary sources. Enrollment is limited to declared History Majors. (Offered only in Spring Semester.)

To provide an opportunity for students to learn about the practice of public history through meaningful, hands-on work experience under the mentorship of experienced and knowledgeable public history professionals.