| HIS 5501 |
French Revolution and Napoleon (3) |
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A study of the absolutist-aristocratic France
challenged by democratic-egalitarian ideals
and revolution. The role of Napoleon as
conqueror of Europe and as propagator and
destroyer of the French Revolution is also
studied. |
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| HIS 5502 |
Europe from 1815-1900 (3) |
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A study of Europe from the Congress of
Vienna to 1900, including political, social,
and economic developments in various
countries, the rise of nationalism and unification
movements, and imperialism. |
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| HIS 5503 |
Contemporary Europe (3) |
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Traces European developments in the 20th
century, including domestic developments,
World War I, Great Depression, rise of totalitarianism,
World War II, European integration,
the Cold War, and the post-Cold
War era. |
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| HIS 5504 |
Military History of the United States (3) |
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A study of war in U.S. history from the Colonial
era through the Vietnam war, with
emphasis on the role of warfare in American
history and the military-civilian relationship. |
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| HIS 5505 |
Old South (3) |
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An examination of the cultural, political,
religious, and economic trends that shaped
the colonial and antebellum south and the
Civil War which ended that era. |
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| HIS 5506 |
New South (3) |
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An examination of the political, social, racial
and religious trends and policies that
defined the New South. Topics include
reconstruction, redemption, agrarian unrest,
Jim Crow, industrialization, Progressive
Movement, World War I, the Great Depression,
World War II, and the Civil Rights
Movement. |
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| HIS 5509 |
England To 1688 (3) |
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A survey of English history from the Anglo-
Saxons to the Glorious Revolution, emphasizing
the interaction of the geographical,
political, economic, and cultural forces
which shaped England as a monarchy. |
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| HIS 5510 |
England Since 1688 (3) |
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The final evolution of the English political
system from the reign of William and Mary
to the contemporary era, including social
and economic transformations, the British
Empire, the two world wars, the welfare
state, and current issues. |
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| HIS 5511 |
Colonial America (3) |
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Study of the colonial period from European
discovery to the end of the French and Indian
War, with emphasis on the political,
economic, and social developments that set
the stage for the American Revolution. |
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| HIS 5512 |
The American Revolution and The New
Nation, 1763-1815 (3) |
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Ideas and institutions which led to American
independence, the creation of the American
union, and the development of a distinctive
American culture in the early national period. |
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| HIS 5513 |
Antebellum, Civil War and Reconstruction
(3) |
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Nationalism, Jacksonian democracy, territorial
expansion, slavery and sectional strife,
and the resulting Civil War and Reconstruction
are included. |
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| HIS 5514 |
Emergence of Modern America, 1877-
1919 (3) |
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Agricultural decline and crisis, industrialization
and urbanization, Progressive reform
era, World War I, and America as a world
power are discussed. |
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| HIS 5515 |
Contemporary America (3) |
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Examines America in the Great Depression,
World War II and the Cold War, Civil
Rights Movement, Johnson’s Great Society,
and America as a super power. |
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| HIS 5516 |
History of Alabama (3) |
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A study of the demographic, political, social,
economic, and religious aspects of Alabama’s
history, emphasizing the role of the
state within the nation. |
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| HIS 5520 |
The Vietnam War (3) |
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A study of the period 1946 to 1975 in Indochina
with emphasis on the American involvement
during and after the French colonial
period, the escalating involvement of
the Kennedy and Johnson administrations,
and Vietnamization and withdrawal under
President Nixon. Note: May be used for
political science credit. |
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| HIS 5523 |
U.S. Foreign Policy To 1920 (3) |
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A study of the factors, forces, and functions
in the making of American foreign policy
from the 1760’s to 1920. Note: May be used
for political science credit. |
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| HIS 5530 |
Civil Rights Movement (3) |
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Study of the origins of the Civil Rights
Movement in the late nineteenth and twentieth
centuries, beginnings of change in the
1930s and the World War II era, and the
movement itself as defined by legal, political,
and social conflict and change from the
latter 1940s to the present. |
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| HIS 5532 |
Russia to 1861 (3) |
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A study of the history of the Eastern Slavic
people from the prehistoric period, through
the Kievan, Appanage, Muscovite, and Imperial
periods from Peter the Great to the
emancipation of the serfs in 1861. |
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| HIS 5533 |
Russia since 1861 (3) |
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The development of the revolutionary movements
and tsarist reform attempts, World
War I, revolutions of 1917 and Bolshevik
victory, establishment of the Stalinist state,
World War II, the Cold War, Soviet domestic
problems, and the disintegration of the
USSR. |
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| HIS 5534 |
Major Personalities in the Development of
Civil Rights in America (3) |
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Study of important civil rights personages
and their writings from Fredrick Douglass
and other pre-Civil War activists and thinkers
to the present. |
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| HIS 5535 |
Historical Geography of North America
(3) |
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An analysis of the physical and cultural
factors in the development of North America
from early European settlement to the present.
Note: May be used as geography credit. |
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| HIS 5536 |
Civil Rights in Alabama (3) |
| |
Study of the history of civil rights in Alabama
beginning with the Reconstruction
period and progressing through significant
events and developments to the present. Course emphasis also will include legal
developments and important personalities. |
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| HIS 5541 |
American Constitutional Development (3) |
| |
American constitutional system with emphasis
upon its origin and evolution via amendments
and Supreme Court decisions. Note:
May be used for political science credit. |
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| HIS 5542 |
Renaissance and Reformation (3) |
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Historical review of the transitional centuries
bridging the medieval and the modern
eras, including the rebirth of art and literature,
the Protestant and Catholic reform
movements, and the role of kings and states. |
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| HIS 5543 |
Age of Absolutism (3) |
| |
Survey of political and religious controversies
that shaped affairs in Europe during the
16th and 17th centuries, emphasizing the
flowering of monarchy and aristocracy. |
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| HIS 5544 |
Age of Reason (3) |
| |
Survey of European history in the 18th century,
emphasizing the cataclysmic developments
in scientific, political, humanitarian,
and economic thought that prepared the way
for the rise of democracy in both the old and
the new world. |
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| HIS 5545 |
Modern Germany (3) |
| |
Survey of Germanic peoples from the Revolutions
of 1848 to the present, emphasizing
unification, two world wars, postwar division,
and reunification. |
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| HIS 5548 |
Westward Movement (3) |
| |
Study of the history of American expansionism
and westward movement and its impact
on political, economic, and social institutions. |
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| HIS 5550 |
Environmental History (3) |
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An introduction to environmental history of
the United States from the 18th century to the
late 20th century, emphasizing the post
World War II period. The course will focus
on the historical development of the science
of ecology, the origins of environmental
problems and solutions attempted by government
and experts, and responses by
grassroots activists over time. |
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| HIS 5551 |
The Far East (3) |
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Study of the development and interaction of
Chinese, Japanese, and Korean civilizations;
the impact of Western cultures, twentieth
century conflicts, resolutions and accommodations. |
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| HIS 5554 |
Western Thought since the 17TH Century
(3) |
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Principal ideas and political thinking from
the Age of the Enlightenment to the present. |
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| HIS 5560 |
Historiography (3) |
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Study of methods and techniques of historical
research. Use of bibliographies, journals,
interpretive works, and critical evaluation
of sources. Offered at Montgomery, on
demand. |
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| HIS 5582 |
Hispanic American Beginnings (3) |
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Colonial systems of Spain and Portugal in
the Americas from the 16th to 19th centuries,
with emphasis on revolt and the establishment
of the Latin American republics and
religious and economic institutions. |
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| HIS 5583 |
Latin American States (3) |
| |
Cultural, social, political, and economic
development in 19th and 20th centuries and
international and U.S. relations. |
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| HIS 5595 |
Selected Topics in History (3) |
| |
Historical examination of a designed topic
of special and/or current interest and importance,
which is generally not covered in
regularly offered courses by the department.
See semester hour limits listed under Course
Restrictions in General Regulations section. |
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| HIS 6600 |
Problems in 19TH Century American
Thought (3) |
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Concentrated study of the history of ideas in
the United States from 1800 to 1900. On
demand. |
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| HIS 6602 |
Problems in 20TH Century American
Thought (3) |
| |
Concentrated study of the history of ideas in
the United States, 1900 to present. On demand. |
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| HIS 6603 |
Seminar in 18TH Century American
Thought (3) |
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An exploration of major historical works
and historiographical controversies in 18th
century United States. On demand. |
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| HIS 6604 |
Seminar in Modern France (3) |
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The evolution of France from the formation
of the Third Republic to the present. |
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| HIS 6607 |
Issues in International Affairs (3) |
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With directed reading and periodic discussion
sessions, this course serves to expand
the student’s knowledge of current issues in
the global setting. Formerly called Colloquium
in World History, the course will
emphasize recent scholarship and interpretations. |
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| HIS 6608 |
Colloquium in American History (3) |
| |
A course for advanced graduate students that
surveys recent trends in the interpretation,
writing, and teaching of American history.
Emphasis on reading and discussion of selected
recent works in the field with the aim
of updating professional competence. |
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| HIS 6609 |
Seminar in Early Modern Europe (3) |
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An analysis of the historical developments and controversies of early modern Europe.
On demand. |
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| HIS 6610 |
Seminar in Comparative Revolutions (3) |
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An examination of background, outbreak,
development, and conclusion of the American,
French, Russia, and other revolutions.
On demand. |
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| HIS 6611 |
Seminar in Modern Europe (3) |
| |
An analysis of the major historical developments
and controversies in 19th century
Europe. On demand. |
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| HIS 6612 |
Seminar in Contemporary Europe (3) |
| |
An analysis of major historical developments
and controversies in 20th century
Europe. On demand. |
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| HIS 6613 |
Seminar in Modern Britain (3) |
| |
A topical analysis of political and social
issues in modern British history. On demand. |
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| HIS 6614 |
Contemporary Japan (3) |
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Study and analysis of Japan from the Meiji
reforms to the present; Japan’s impact o n
Asia and the rest of the globe; two world
wars, the occupation and U.S. administration;
internal changes and resurgence as a
world power; the impact of Japan’s domestic
and foreign policies on other countries; Japan
in international activities and as a regional
model. |
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| HIS 6615 |
Seminar in Latin American History (3) |
| |
Concentrated study in specialized areas with
emphasis on 20th century history. Prerequisite:
HIS 5583 or permission of instructor. |
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| HIS 6619 |
History of Victorian Britain (3) |
| |
Examination of constitutional, political,
economic, and intellectual foundations of
19th century Britain. On demand. |
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| HIS 6620 |
Research in International Studies (3) |
| |
A course designed for the preparation of an
original research paper using primary and
secondary sources. Required in Dothan’s
International Studies Program. |
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| HIS 6621 |
History of England in Later Middle Ages
(3) |
| |
Study of England during the 14th and 15th
centuries, with emphasis on cultural and
political growth. On demand. |
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| HIS 6625, 6626, 6627 |
Specialized Study in Area of History
(1-4) |
| Study of problem or problems using research
techniques. Selection of problem
must be approved by the professor under
whom the study is to be made and the Dean
of Arts and Sciences. The study should
contribute to the student’s program. Preparation
of a scholarly paper is required and
may involve oral defense. Total credit for
any combination of enrollments in these
courses may not exceed four semester hours.
A specialized study may be substituted for a
required course only once in a student’s
program. On demand. See semester hour
limits listed under Course Restrictions in
General Regulations section. |
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| HIS 6651, 6652 |
Readings in History (3) |
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This course of readings in history is designed
to immerse a graduate student deeply
into historical readings through a combination
of classroom lectures, directed individual
readings, and oral reports in class. The
student will be guided in the use of historical
criticism, and will review and discuss changing
viewpoints with class and in office meetings
with the professor. Qualified library
personnel would resent the class with the
latest electronic technology dealing with
history. On demand. See semester hour
limits listed under Course Restrictions in
General Regulations section. |
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| HIS 6696, 6697 |
Selected Topics in History (3) |
| |
Investigation into current trends in the discipline
of history that are not generally offered
in regular graduate courses in the Department
of History. A student would be permitted
to take either HIS 6696 or HIS 6697
only once in his/her graduate program. On
demand. |
