COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 

 

 

                     HISTORY (HIST)

 

 

Undergraduate Courses

 

 

Courses are three semester hours (SCH) unless otherwise noted.

 

310. The Ancient World. A survey of Mediterranean civilizations to the Fall of the Roman Empire with emphasis on the histories of Greece and Rome. 

 

312. Medieval Civilization. A survey of the heritage of the Middle Ages, emphasizing the growth of political, social, economic, cultural, and religious institutions. 

 

314. Renaissance and Reformation. A course devoted to the study of the nature and origin of the religious, social, economic, cultural and religious institutions. 

 

328. Colonial and Revolutionary America, 1492-1789. Development of the British colonies in North America through the eighteenth century, the American Revolution, and the establishment of the institutional foundations of the new American Republic during the Confederation period.

 

340. British History. An overview of the history of England from prehistory to the present. 

 

351. Europe, 1815-1920. Survey of the political, social, economic, and intellectual development of modem Europe with emphasis on the ma or ideas and movements which influenced Europe before World War 1.  

 

352. Europe, 1920 to the Present. An interpretation of the far-flung, events and movements of European history since the First World War. Special emphasis is placed on the rise of Communism, Fascism, Nazism, the Second World War, the Cold War and recent developments in European history. 

 

407. Foundations of Modern America, 1877-1920. A survey of the major social economic, and political forces that shaped modem America. 

 

419. American Social and Intellectual History. A survey of the social and intellectual currents and ideas which influence and inform the American people. 

 

428. The United States in the Twentieth Century. Develops an understanding of the various forces which influence contemporary society. The major themes of industrialization and international involvement provide the framework within which modern America emerges on the world scene. 

 

434. The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877. The political, social, and constitutional origins of the American Civil War; military, political, and social history during the war years; and the reconstruction of the Southern States. 

 

450. Latin America‑The Colonial Era. A survey of the social, economic, political and religious forces which shaped Latin America through the independence movements of the nineteenth century. 

 

470. 20th Century Asia. A survey of major political, social, and cultural forces that have shaped the history of Asia in the Twentieth Century. 

 

497. Special Topics. Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary. Special courses designed to cover areas of special interest. (1-4 semester hours)

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    HISTORY (HIST)

 

 

Graduate Courses

 

 

Courses are three semester hours (SCH) unless otherwise noted.

 

520.   Readings in the History of Colonial America. Students will read books, write reviews, and critically evaluate research in the history of Colonial America.

 

530.   Readings in the History of the American Civil War. Students will read books, write reviews, and critically evaluate research in the political, social, and military history of the American Civil War.

 

540.   Readings in the History of the Second World War. Students will read books, write reviews, and critically evaluate research in the political, social, and military history of the Second World War.

 

550.   Readings in the History of the Vietnam War. Students will read books, write reviews, and critically evaluate research in the political, social, and military history of the Vietnam War.

 

560.   History of the American West. Students will understand through reading, discussion, and research the fundamental role of westward expansion in shaping the economic, social, political, and ideological history of the United States. Students will also become familiar with the dominant interpretations of the significance of the West in American history including recent scholarship in selected topics in the history of the American West and improve oral, writing, and research skills.

 

570.   Readings in the History of Europe since the Second World War. Students will read books, write reviews, and critically evaluate research in the political, social, and cultural history of Europe since the Second World War.

 

580.   Readings in the History of Twentieth Century Asia. Students will read books, write reviews, and critically evaluate research in the political, social, and cultural history of Twentieth Century Asia.

 

589.   Independent Study. Individual instruction. May be repeated when topics vary.

 

590.   Writing Local History. Students will select a topic in local history and write a research paper. The purpose of the course is to learn the techniques of historical research and writing through classroom instruction, individual tutoring, and practical application.

 

597.   Special Topics. Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary. Special courses designed to cover areas of specific interest. ( 1-4 semester hours)

 

 

 

 

 

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