HIS 1101
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Western Civilization I (3)
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Survey of developments in Western history from the pre-historic era to early modern
times, including classical antiquity, Middle Ages, and Renaissance and Reformation.
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HIS 1102
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Western Civilization II (3)
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Survey of developments in Western history from modern times to the contemporary era,
including the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, French Revolution and Napoleon,
nationalism, imperialism, two world wars, and the postwar era.
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HIS 1103
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Honors Western Civilization I (3)
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Chronological coverage same as HIS 1101. Enrollment restricted to superior students.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
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HIS 1104
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Honors Western Civilization II (3)
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Chronological coverage same as HIS 1102. Enrollment restricted to superior students.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
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HIS 1111
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U.S. to 1877 (3)
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Survey of American history from the colonial period through Reconstruction, including
the Revolution, Constitution, Early National Era, sectional problems, and the Civil
War.
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HIS 1112
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U.S. since 1877 (3)
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Survey of American history from post- Reconstruction to the contemporary era, including
industrialization, emergence as a world power, World War I, Great Depression, World
War II, Cold War, the expanding role of government, and global issues in the post-Communist
era.
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HIS 1113
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Honors U.S. to 1877 (3)
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Chronological coverage same as HIS 1111. Enrollment restricted to superior students.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
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HIS 1114
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Honors U.S. since 1877 (3)
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Chronological coverage same as HIS 1112. Enrollment restricted to superior students.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
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HIS 1122
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World History to 1500 (3)
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This course surveys the origins, development, and character of the major centers of
civilizations and their relationships to one another from the earliest civilizations
to 1500.
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HIS 1123
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World History from 1500 (3)
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This course surveys the growth, development, and character of the major centers of
civilizations from 1500 to the present. The course focuses on the growing interconnections
among societies around the globe in politics, economics, culture, and technology and
examines the wide processes leading to the emergence of the present world.
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HIS 1124
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Honors World History I to 1500 (3)
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Chronological coverage same as HIS 1122. Enrollment restricted to superior students.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
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HIS 1125
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Honors World History II to 1500 (3)
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Chronological coverage same as HIS 1123. Enrollment restricted to superior students.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
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HIS 2210
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History Through Games (3)
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This course will utilize a variety of different game formats, including video games,
role-playing games, board games, and sports to explore historical concepts and events.
Students will be encouraged to think analytically about the ways games interpret historical
events versus textbook explanations.
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HIS 2215
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History Through Movies and Music (3)
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This course will explore historical topics through various popular culture sources,
including movies and music. Students will be encouraged to compare the popular culture
material with historical events as well as analyze the sources in the context of their
times.
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HIS 2220
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Cultural History of Alcohol and Drug Use in the United States (3)
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This course examines attitudes, laws, religious structures, and political movements
related to the prohibition and promotion of alcohol and other drugs in various periods
in American’s past. The course will examine films, music, novels, and dramatic works
in an attempt to understand the role of mood-altering substances in American life.
Particular attention will be paid to attempts to provide solutions to problems associated
with alcohol and drug use such as the prohibition movement, Alcoholics Anonymous,
medical-based treatment programs, and prevention programs.
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HIS 2225
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The African-American Experience (3)
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This course explores African-American history f rom slavery though the present day,
with a focus on societal roles and contributions, along with political thought and
cultural movements. The course emphasizes the importance of this history and culture
in understanding the world today.
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HIS 2230
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General Topics in History (3)
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Historical examination of a designed topic of special and/or current interest and
importance generally not covered in regularly offered courses by the department. HIS
2280 Travel Study in History (1-3) Supervised investigation of relevant topics in
history through travel-study abroad or within the interior of United States. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be repeated with permission of
instructor.
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HIS 3302
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History of Religion in the United States (3)
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A study of the development of religion in the United States, including denominations,
beliefs, church life, and the relationship of religious beliefs to other beliefs and
institutions. Prerequisite: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor
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HIS 3304
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Military History of the United States (3)
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A study of war in United States history from the Colonial period to the present, with
emphasis on the role of warfare in United States history and the relationship of the
military to the civilian. Prerequisite: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 3314
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History of Game Design (3)
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A focus on the history and development of different types of games and game mechanics.
Emphasis placed on integrating games with their particular cultural and political
context. Students will produce a working prototype of a game as part of the class.
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HIS 3316
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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. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor
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HIS 3320
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Colonial Latin America (3)
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Study of the history of Latin America from the pre- Columbian times to the beginning
of the independence movements of the early 19th century. Topics will include the indigenous
populations, European colonialism and its effects, and the causes and early development
of revolution. Prerequisites: HIS 1122 or HIS 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 3321
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Modern Latin America (3)
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Study of Latin America from the early 19th century to the present. Topics will include
the cultural, social, political, and economic developments as well as international
and U.S. relations in the area. Prerequisites: HIS 1122 and HIS 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 3331
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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.
Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 3346
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Cultural History of the United States to 1877 (3)
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A study of American society through its literature, religion, philosophy, and the
arts. Emphasis will be on immigration patterns, European cultural transfer, and environmental
adaptations that created the American character. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and HIS 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 3347
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Cultural History of the United States since 1877 (3)
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This course provides a concentrated study of changing thought patterns resulting from
the rise of Big Business, theories of the public interest, and the emergence of the
United States as a world power. Wide opportunities for reading offered in religion,
philosophy, literature, and the arts Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and HIS 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 3352
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History of Africa (3)
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A survey of 19th and 20th century political, social, and cultural history of the region,
including the partition of Africa by European powers and decolonization. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 3360
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Introduction to Archives: Theory and Issues (3)
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This course will introduce students to the history and social value of records and
archives, to the theory underlying professional archival practice, and to the application
of archival theories in the digital world.
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HIS 3365
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Bioethics in Historical Context (3)
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This course focuses on the development of bioethics, organized both chronologically
and thematically. By situating fundamental ethical questions in historical context,
we will analyze the influence of developments in science and technology (e.g., introduction
of new drugs, transplantation, dialysis, cloning), as well as the cultural, political,
and legal contexts of key ethical issues.
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HIS 3375
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Research and Methodology (3)
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A course designed to acquaint students with research methods and computer skills as
related to the history profession. The principal requirement is the successful completion
of a formal research paper in which students will demonstrate proficiency in research,
writing, and basic computer skills. Note: It is strongly recommended that history
majors complete this course during the first term of their junior year. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of history surveys including one of the freshman/
sophomore-level series. Note: Students must receive a grade of C or better for credit
toward completion of degree requirements.
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HIS 3382
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Travel Study in History (1-3)
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Supervised investigation of relevant topics in history through travel-study abroad
or within the interior of the United States Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor May be repeated for credit with permission
of instructor
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HIS 4401
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French Revolution and Napoleon (3)
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A study of absolutist-aristocratic France challenged by democratic-egalitarian ideals
and revolution, including the role of Napoleon as conqueror of Europe and as propagator
and destroyer of the French Revolution. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4402
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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. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4404
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Modern Eastern Europe (3)
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This course examines political, economic, and social developments of nineteenth- and
twentiethcentury Eastern Europe from the Revolutions of 1848 through the collapse
of the Soviet bloc and beyond. The course analyzes the impact of the disintegration
of Russian, Ottoman, and Habsburg empires on inter-war Eastern Europe; examines the
establishment, development, and eventual collapse of communism in the region; and
explores the dynamics of post-Cold War European integration. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and HIS 1102 or HIS 1122 and HIS 1123 or permission of the
instructor.
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HIS 4405
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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. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4406
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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. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4407
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Jacksonian America (3)
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A study of the emerging American nation. Topics will include Jeffersonian and Jacksonian
democracy, the market revolution and slavery, the Second Great Awakening, and rise
of reform movements, Manifest Destiny and the Mexican War. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and HIS 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4409
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Infectious Diseases and History (3)
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The courses provides a study of the causes and effects of infectious diseases on major
events in human history from the Neolithic revolution to the present. A selected case
study will be presented. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and HIS 1102 or HIS 1122 and HIS 1123 or permission of the
instructor.
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HIS 4410
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Gender, Health, and History (3)
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Explores the historical relationships between sex, gender, and medicine in the western
world and improves students’ cultural and historical literacy, understanding of major
health issues in the health professions, the role of gender and sex in medicine and
culture, and the diversity of medical and social practices. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and HIS 1102 or HIS 1122 and HIS 1123 or permission of the
instructor.
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HIS 4411
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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. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4412
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American Revolution and New Nation (3)
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Ideas and institutions which led to American independence, the creation of an American
union, and the development of a distinctive American culture in the period preceding
1800. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4413
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Sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction (3)
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Examines territorial expansion, slavery, and sectional strife, and the resulting Civil
War and Reconstruction. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4414
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Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1920 (3)
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Examines the period in American History between 1877and 1920. Topics covered include
the results of Reconstruction, the development of the New South, agricultural decline
and crisis, industrialization and urbanization, Progressive Era reform, the growth
of America as a world power, and the causes and effects of World War I. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4415
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Post World War II America (3)
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Examines the political, economic, and cultural themes in American history from 1945
to the present. Topics covered include the effects of World War II, the origins and
development of the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, the social movements of the
1960s and 1970s, the Vietnam War, the economic and political crises of the 1970s,
the rise of conservatism in the 1980s, and the effects of America’s rise to superpower
status. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4420
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History of American Minorities (3)
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Study of selected ethnic, racial, cultural, social, and religious minorities, their
treatment within and their contributions to American society. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4421
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African-American History (3)
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An introduction to the history of African Americans from the 17th century to the present,
including slavery, Civil War and emancipation, legalized discrimination, and the struggles
for equality in present day American society. Prerequisite: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4422
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Gender History in America (3)
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An introduction to the history of gender in America from the 17th century to the present,
exploring the major economic, religious, social, and political ideas and developments
which have shaped conceptions about gender in American history. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4423
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American Diplomatic History (3)
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A study of the factors, forces, and functions in the making of American foreign policy
from the 1760s to the present. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and HIS 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4425
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Principles of Public History (3)
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Introduces students to the field of public history and addresses the relationship
of applied and academic history, the major debates in the discipline, and provides
an overview of public history’s subfields and historic traditions.
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HIS 4430
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Civil Rights Movement (3)
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Study of the origins of the Civil Rights Movement in the late nineteenth and twentieth
centuries, the 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. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and HIS 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4431
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The Vietnam War (3)
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A study of the period 1946 to 1975 in Indochina with emphasis on American involvement
in the region as part of the larger Cold War context. The course draws heavily on
the new historiography of the Vietnam War that has emerged following the collapse
of the Soviet Union and is based on newly declassified documents from the western
world (especially the United States), Vietnam, China, Russia, and the former socialist
camp. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor. Note: may be used for
political science credit.
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HIS 4433
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Modern Russia (3)
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The development of the revolutionary movements and tsarist reform attempts, World
War I, revolutions of 1917 and the Bolshevik victory, establishment of the Stalinist
state, World War II, the Cold War, Soviet domestic problems, and the disintegration
of the USSR. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4437
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Interwar and World War II America (3)
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A study of America in the years between the end of World War I and the end of World
War II. Topics will include cultural and economic changes during the 1920s, the causes
and effects of the Great Depression, the programs of the New Deal, and the diplomatic,
culture, and social causes and effects of World War II. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and HIS 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4438
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The Cold War (3)
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This course explores the history of the Cold War, focusing on its origins, the major
events (the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, the Berlin Crises,
and so on), and the collapse of the Soviet Union. The emphasis of the course is placed
on analyzing newly available primary documents from the Western and former communist
sources and their impact on previous Cold War historiography. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and HIS 1102 or HIS 1111 and HIS 1112 or HIS 1122 and HIS
1123 or permission of the instructor.
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HIS 4441
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American Constitutional Development (3)
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A study of the American constitutional system with emphasis upon its origin and evolution
via amendments and Supreme Court decisions. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor. Note: May be used for
political science credit.
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HIS 4443
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Late Antiquity (3)
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Study of developments in the Mediterranean and Europe during the third through eighth
centuries ,including the fall of the Roman empire and the rise of barbarian kingdoms.
The course examines the interrelatedness of economics, politics, warfare, and religion
in shaping late ancient societies. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and HIS 1102 or HIS 1122 and HIS 1123 or permission of the
instructor.
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HIS 4444
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The Crusades (3)
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Study of the origins and execution of the series of religious wars called the crusades.
In addition to analyzing the various campaigns, the course also examines the phenomenon
in the context of the social and cultural conditions in medieval Europe, Byzantium
and Islam. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and HIS 1102 or HIS 1122 and HIS 1123 or permission of the
instructor.
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HIS 4445
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History of Modern Germany (3)
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Survey of Germanic peoples from the Revolutions of 1848 to the present, emphasizing
unification, two world wars, postwar division, and reunification. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4447
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The Holocaust (3)
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An examination of the Holocaust, from medieval origins of antisemitism to the persecution
of the Jews in the 1930’s, resulting in the Final Solution of the 1940’s. This course
will focus on the implementation of the Nazis’ anti-Semitic politics and the responses
of other nations to the Holocaust, examining the roles of victims, perpetrators, and
bystanders. The course will also survey the impact of the Holocaust on the world today.
Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and HIS 1102, or HIS 1122 and HIS 1123, or permission of the
instructor.
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HIS 4448
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The West in American History
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Study of the history of the American West from European contact to the present. Topics
will include the role of the US government, the effects of American expansionism on
immigrants and indigenous populations, and struggles over resources and territory.
Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4449
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History of Nazi Germany (3)
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An examination of Adolph Hitler and the Nazi Party from their origins in the aftermath
of World War I, through their rise to power to defeat of the regime in 1945. The course
will focus on how the Nazis came to power and what they did when they achieved it:
their policies and practices, collaboration and resistance to the Nazis, and ramifications
of Nazi rule. The course will also address why such an advanced country as Germany
would support such regime. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and HIS 1102, or HIS 1122 and HIS 1123, or permission of the
instructor.
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HIS 4450
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Environmental History of the U.S. (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, as well as responses by
grassroots activists over time. Prerequisites: HIS 1111 and 1112 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4451
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Modern East Asia
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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.
Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4452
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History of the Medieval Middle East (3)
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This course covers the Middle East from the time of the birth of Islam through the
founding of the Ottoman Empire in 1517. This class will provide a thematic treatment
of issues like historiography, religious division, slavery, gender, and the status
of Jewish and Christian communities under the Islamic Caliphs and Sultans. Prerequisites: HIS 1101and 1102 OR HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4453
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History of the Modern Middle East (3)
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This course covers the Middle East from Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt through the present
day, covering the 19th Century, Zionism, the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the Arab-Israeli
Conflict, and the colonial and postcolonial periods. Prerequisites: HIS 1101and 1102 OR HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4462
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Age of Absolutism (3)
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Survey of political and religious controversies that shaped affairs in Europe during
the 16th and 17th centuries, 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. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4463
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Europe in the Age of Enlightenment (3)
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Survey of European history in the 18th century, emphasizing developments in society,
politics, economics, and culture. The course will broadly emphasize the changing nature
of authority in the 18th century from the beginning of the century until 1789- the
year of the French Revolution. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4464
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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 geographical, political, economic, and cultural forces which shaped
England as a monarchy. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4465
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England from 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. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4466
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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. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4467
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Medieval Europe (3)
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Western Europe from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance, including religious and intellectual
traditions and the revival of governmental institutions. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and 1102 or HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4468
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Europe in the World Wars, 1914-1945 (3)
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The course explores Europe from the beginning of the First World War through the end
of the Second World War, with examination of the causes, conduct, and consequences
of World War I, the interwar period, the growth of fascism and totalitarian regimes,
and the outbreak and effects of World War II. Emphasis will be placed on the political,
military, economic, and social developments of the European continent during this
period. Prerequisites: HIS 1101and 1102 OR HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4469
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Europe since World War II (3)
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The course explores political, military, economic, and social developments of Europe
after World War II, including the reconstruction and division of Europe, the rise
and the end of the Cold War, the establishment and collapse of communism, division
of Germany, military alliances, the European Community, and the efforts towards European
integration. Prerequisites: HIS 1101and 1102 OR HIS 1122 and 1123 or permission of instructor.
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HIS 4470
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Oral History Methods and Practices (3)
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An introduction to the methods and practice of oral history.
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HIS 4471
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Local History Methods and Practices (3)
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An exploration of history, historiographic issues, and methodology of local history
in the United States. Provides opportunities to become familiar with sources used
in studying local history and to gain practical experience in conducting local history
research.
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HIS 4473
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Archival Methods and Practices (3)
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Provides students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge of archival and records
management theory and practice. Students will be assigned to work on projects at an
archival repository chosen in cooperation with instructor. May be repeated once as
an elective. Note: Credit in Archival Minor only.
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HIS 4474
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Internship in History Education (9)
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The Professional Internship Program is the culminating clinical field-based experience
for students seeking certification in a teaching field. The Professional Internship
Program provides the student with the opportunity to conduct classes and assume the
role of a teacher while receiving supervision from a classroom teacher and a university
supervisor for a period of one full semester. The student will demonstrate skills
of the informed, reflective decision maker throughout the internship experience. Prerequisite: admission to TEP. Co-requisite: SED 4454.
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HIS 4481
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Methods and Materials for the Secondary Teacher (3)
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A survey of teaching methods and materials appropriate for teaching in the content
areas for grades 6-12. Topics addressed will include teacher evaluation in the public
schools, collaboration with special education teachers, and lesson planning formats.
In addition, teaching methods, selections organization and use of history/social science
materials for grades 6-12 will be covered in detail. A professional laboratory experience
is included in this course. Prerequisite: admission to TEP.
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HIS 4486
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The Caribbean (3)
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A history of the Caribbean region from pre- Columbian times to the present. Topics
will include the indigenous population, European colonialism and its legacy, the impact
of slavery and racial diversity in the region, cultural and political revolutions,
and the area’s relationship with the United States. Prerequisites: HIS 1101 and HIS 1102 or HIS 1122 and HIS 1123 or permission of the
instructor.
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HIS 4490
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Senior Seminar in History (3)
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The capstone course for history majors which synthesizes students’ course work through
research, historiography, writing, speaking, and reading comprehension. Prerequisites: senior standing at all institutions and HIS 3375. Note: Students must
receive a grade of “C” or better for credit toward completion of degree requirements.
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HIS 4491-92
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Guided Independent Research (1 to 3 credit hours)
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Additional information is indexed under Independent Study and Research.
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HIS 4493-94
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Guided Independent Study (1 to 3 credit hours)
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Additional information is indexed under Independent Study and Research.
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HIS 4495
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Selected Topics in History (3)
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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.
Prerequisites: Applicable survey courses and permission of instructor.
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HIS 4498
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Honors–Independent Study (1 to 3 credit hours)
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Advanced research and study for outstanding students in their major field. Culminates
in report to a departmental committee that includes invited faculty members in related
fields. Prerequisite: Senior level and 3.5 overall grade point average. Permission of guiding
professor and approval of department chair and the dean of arts and sciences. A written
request must be submitted to the department chair at least six weeks in advance of
the semester the research is to be undertaken.
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HIS 4499
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Internship in History (1-3 credit hours)
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Supervised work in an agency that can provide practical experience in the field of
study. Prerequisites: senior standing, at least 2.5 GPA, 12 hours in upper-division courses
in the field, and permission of supervising instructor, department chair and/or dean.
Course may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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