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GWS 5980 - Readings in Gender and Women’s Studies
Individual study project available to the advanced student by permission of faculty advisor with departmental approval of project application.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Twelve hours of course work from the Gender and Women’s Studies approved list (including GWS 2000) and at least junior level status, or departmental approval.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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HIST 1000 - Early Western World
Survey of the major political and cultural developments in the ancient near east, Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe to approximately 1500.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 1010 - Modern Western World
Survey of major developments in Western civilization from the Renaissance to the present.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 1450 - Heroes and Villains in the Middle Ages
An introduction to medieval history and culture that focuses on the people of the Middle Ages, especially those who were particularly admired or vilified. The course explores how their lives were shaped by the society in which they lived, and how legends about them have influenced values and ideals down to the present. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 1450 and MDVL 1450.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 2000 - Introductory Topics in History
May be repeated for credit under different topics.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
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HIST 2100 - American History to 1877
General survey of United States history from the colonial period to the late nineteenth century.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 2110 - American History since 1877
General survey of United States history with emphasis on the 20th-century American experience.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 2120 - American Culture
Major concepts in American life as seen from the perspective of literature, the arts, and mass media, and the role of these forms of communication on the development of public historical consciousness.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 2125 - Sport in American Culture
This course examines the political, social, and economic history of sport and evaluates its changing impact on American culture from the 15th century to the present. Placing special emphasis on the intersection of sport with gender, race, ethnicity, and class, the course underscores the ways that diverse groups have shaped the development of sport in the United States. The course also considers the material aspects of sport including clothing, equipment, and facilities.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: The United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 2900 - The Historian’s Craft: An Introduction to the Study of History
This course examines the scope and methods of history and introduces basic research, analytical, communication, and study skills required of all historians. In addition, the class emphasizes awareness of history as a profession, and introduces a range of resources that may enhance students’ skills and knowledge as professional historians.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3000 - Arts and Ideas: Ancient/Medieval
Survey of the history and interplay of intellectual and artistic developments in the West from ancient through medieval times.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 3010 - Modern Arts and Ideas
Survey of the history and interplay of intellectual and artistic creativity from the Renaissance to the present. Covers all major areas of material culture.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 3015 - History and Film
This course examines the cultural, social, and economic history of the film industry, and considers film as a global commodity with worldwide implications. In addition, the course will help students develop the critical skills necessary for film analysis, and for understanding film as a medium for artistic expression.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area I: Fine Arts.
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HIST 3020 - World History to 1500
Introduction to World History to 1500, intended for students of all majors. By “world history” is meant not the sum history of the world’s separate societies and culture, but major chapters in the history of the interaction between them. We will examine the ways in which societies contacted one another, the ways they influenced one another, and the ways new societies emerged, including the roles played by migration, trade, war, empire, technology, epidemic, and religious and cultural diffusion.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
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HIST 3030 - World History since 1500
Introduction to World History since 1500, intended for students of all majors. By “world history” is meant not the sum history of the world’s separate societies and culture, but major chapters in the history of the interaction between them. We will examine the ways in which societies contacted one another, the ways they influenced one another, and the ways new societies emerged, including the roles played by migration, trade, war, empire, technology, epidemic, and religious and cultural diffusion.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
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HIST 3060 - Technology and Culture
Major technological developments throughout history, and interaction between technological change and culture. Survey of ancient and medieval technology, the industrial revolution, and the twentieth century, including aspects of technology and culture outside the Western tradition.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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HIST 3100 - Topics in History
May be repeated for credit under different topics.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
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HIST 3101 - Colonial America (WI)
This course explores themes and ideas unique to Colonial America. Topics that may be considered include, but are not limited to, European motivations for colonization, the political and economic cultures of the colonies, religion in the New World, race and slavery, and conflicts like the French and Indian War. This course requires multiple writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing course in the Department of History.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3102 - Era of the American Revolution (WI)
This course explores the central themes and key events in the era of the American Revolution. Topics that may be considered include, but are not limited to, the Revolution and its outcomes, race and slavery, and the political, social, and economic circumstances of the Early Republic. The course requires multiple writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing course in the Department of History.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3103 - The United States in the Nineteenth Century to the Gilded Age (WI)
This course explores the central themes and key events in 19th-century United States history. topics that may be considered include, but are not limited to, the displacement of Native Americans, religious revivals, race and slavery, varied reform movements, the escalation of sectional tensions, political upheaval of the Civil War and Reconstruction, and America’s emergence as a global power. The course requires multiple writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3104 - The Gilded Age through the World Wars (WI)
This course explores the central trends, events, and personalities in United States history from the Gilded Age through the World Wars, roughly 1878 to 1945. Topics that may be considered include, but are not limited to, America’s emergence as a global power, participation in two world wars, the Depression and New Deal, and many other themes critical to an understanding of the 20th century. The course requires multiple writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3105 - The United States in the Global Era 1945-Present (WI)
This course will explore the major political, economic, social, and cultural transformations in the United States from the end of World War II through the end of the 20th century. topics that may be considered, but are not limited to, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, the American War in Vietnam, culture of the nineteen-sixties, and the rise of conservatism. The course requires multiple writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3130 - The U.S. and the World
This course covers a range of topics related to U.S. political, military, cultural interventions in the world, and also explores the relationship between those policies and the social, psychological, and cultural components of life within the United States. Based on a series of case studies, the course will examine the links between domestic and international events, and consider the consequences for diverse groups in the U.S. and abroad.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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HIST 3135 - American Legal History
Survey of major events and developments in United States legal history from 1790-1900, including but not limited to Supreme Court activities. Topics include the legal definitions of slavery, Abraham Lincoln’s effects on civil rights and civil liberties, legal standards affecting the family, the rise of the modern business corporation, and other developments in nineteenth-century American law.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3150 - Popular Art and Architecture in America
Popular themes in American history as shown in paintings, buildings, cartoons, and commercial art. Extensive use of local illustrations adaptable to elementary and secondary teaching.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area I: Fine Arts.
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HIST 3160 - Women in United States History
Women’s legal and social status, work, daily life, and participation in major events and processes in United States history; variety of women’s experience due to class, race, region, ethnicity, and religion. Survey of the women’s movement and emergence of feminist perspectives.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 3180 - American Environmental History
This course explores the impact of environmental conditions on American historical and cultural development and examines changing attitudes toward environmental issues.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications.
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HIST 3191 - American Sport History (WI)
This course will consider the development of sport in American history from the mid-16th and 17th centuries through the 20th century, and will explore how social class, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and region have influenced American sporting experiences.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3200 - American Military History
Survey of major events and developments in North American and United States military history from the eighteenth century to the present.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: The United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 3230 - History of Healthcare in the United States
This course will explore changes in medical practice and healthcare in the United States from the 17th century to the present day. While focusing on the techniques of medical practice, the course will also consider the rights, laws, ethics, and politics relating to medicine in the United States.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: The United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 3251 - American Work and Workers (WI)
This course will investigate the history of the American work and workers from the colonial era through the present, focusing particular attention on the ways that the industrial revolutions, scientific management, labor unions, and deindustrialization have impacted working people and their communities. This course devotes special attention to the history of workers in Michigan and the upper Midwest. The course requires multiple writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3260 - Native American History and Culture
Survey of the history and culture of American Indians from earliest times to the present; emphasis on cultural achievements and diversity, myths and prejudices of non-Indian Americans, and Indian-government interaction.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 3265 - Readings in Native American History (WI)
This course will examine important events and themes in the histories of native groups and in that of Indian-European relations from earliest contact up to 1783, and will emphasize how native societies developed culturally, politically, and economically in the face of challenges brought about by contact with Europeans.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3280 - African-American History and Culture
Survey of history and culture of African-Americans from colonial times to the present; emphasis on cultural achievements and diversity, myths and prejudices of non-African-Americans, struggle for civil and human rights, and the dilemmas of integration versus separate identity. Brief survey of United States in a pan-Diaspora context.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Cultures and Issues.
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HIST 3285 - African Americans in Michigan (WI)
This course will consider the African American experience and actions with regard to key developments in Michigan’s history during the 19th and 20th centuries, and place both the African American experience and Michigan history in a broader historical context.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3290 - Michigan History
A survey of the political, economic and social development of Michigan with emphasis on its relation to the history of the United States.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3300 - Canadian History and Culture
A survey of Canada from the sixteenth century to the present. Special attention to the sources of Anglo-French discord and Canada’s changing relationship with the United States.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 3325 - History of Healthcare in the World
This course will have a special emphasis on the ways scientific knowledge of the human body, illness and wellness have changed over broad spans of time and in both Western and Non-Western cultures. Students will examine medical practices and ideas in cultures ranging from ancient Mesopotamia to colonial America.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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HIST 3330 - The World since 1945
This course covers the history of the world since 1945 with emphasis on the legacies of World War II, the Cold War, nation-state building in the Third World, the collapse of Communism, and the making of the world economy.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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HIST 3360 - Women in European History
Examination of the condition of women in various periods of European history, with particular attention to women’s changing status and experiences in the family and workplace. Study of various institutions, associations, and activities in which women expressed themselves becomes the basis for conclusions about women’s contributions to European history and culture.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 3404 - Introduction to Public History
Origins and objectives of public history as a philosophy of history and as a discrete field of study and research. Examination of social, economic, political and cultural changes pertinent to the field. Characteristics and interrelationships of the major components of public history, including historic preservation, museology, education, environmental concerns, public policies and information sciences.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3490 - Ancient Near East
Ancient history of Near Eastern lands which also figure prominently in biblical accounts. Archaeology, prehistory, and the cradles of civilization in Mesopotamia and the Nile Valley. Survey of ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Hittite, Phoenician, and Hebrew cultures, as well as the emergence of the Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, and Persian empires.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3500 - Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic World (WI)
The Greeks. Why and how did the ancient Greeks invent democracy, citizenship, freedom of speech, history, philosophy, theater, and naturalistic sculpture? In this course we will follow the Greeks’ story across the first millennium BCE, focusing on the interplay between Greek political and cultural innovation and the hard realities of economics, politics, and war. We will pass from the Greeks’ early struggles against giant, threatening empires to their own imperial triumphs and efforts to live in the multicultural world they made. This course will use a wide variety of primary source materials ranging from pottery to ancient law cases. We will also practice a variety of innovative learning approaches, including the adoption of a particular Greek character as your perspective on writing exercises and exams throughout the course.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3510 - Ancient Rome (WI)
How did Rome grow from a loose gang of shepherds, exiles, and criminals to an empire of 65 million people stretching from Britain to Egypt? How and why did it then fall into ruins? Topics include Roman history, society, culture, economics, religions, and impact on Western civilization. We also discuss the origins of the republic form of government, explorations of military strategy, imperialism, slavery, and public entertainment. The focus is on original primary sources, including visual and archaeological evidence. This course also teaches general historical methodologies and techniques.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3531 - Early Christianity (WI)
This course explores the emergence of Christianity in the Roman world, and traces its spread and influence in medieval Europe. Students will consider the world of early Christianity, the development of the Church as an institution and community, and issues of church doctrine and discipline.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3600 - The Medieval World: Society and Culture
Society and culture of medieval Europe with emphasis on everyday life, material culture, and ways of knowing. Impact of medieval Europe on the formation of modern European states and systems; brief survey of comparative medieval conditions in other regions, and the impact of “medievalism” on popular culture.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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HIST 3604 - Europe after Rome, 400-1000 (WI)
This course examines European society, economy, politics, and culture from late Roman times through the creation and collapse of the Carolingian empire, including its various successor states and neighbors from the Mediterranean to the North Sea.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3606 - Transformation of Medieval Europe, 1000-1500 (WI)
This course examines the rise of Europe as a region after the Carolingians and the transformative events of the high middle ages, which produced a distinctively European culture that flourished until the crisis of the fourteenth century.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3611 - The Crusades: West Meets East (WI)
This course seeks to give students a historical understanding of the three main cultures of the medieval Mediterranean including western European Christendom, Orthodox Byzantium, and the Islamic Near East, and will consider the influence of the Crusades on these cultures. Students will also examine ways in which the Crusades were justified, organized, and financed, and will consider the impact of this on European institutions, thought, and identity.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3612 - Era of the Thirty Years War: Europe 1500-1650 (WI)
This course will investigate the background and origins of the Thirty Years War, the major developments and battles of the war, and the significance of the war for later periods in European history.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3614 - Revolutions, Industry, and Nation States Europe, 1815-1914 (WI)
This course examines the history of Europe between the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the beginning of the First World War in 1914 with emphasis on the growth of modern nationalism, the economic and social impact of industrialization, European imperialism, and alliance patterns leading to World War I.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3615 - The European Witch-Hunt (WI)
This course will examine the intellectual and legal foundations, and demographic and religious factors that created an environment conducive for the Witch-Hunt; the targets, the nature, geographic scope, and chronology of the accusations and the trials; some theories explaining the rise and decline of the Witch-Hunt; and its legacy in modern popular culture.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3616 - War, Fascism, and Communism Europe, 1914-1945 (WI)
This course explores the history of Europe between 1914 and 1945, a period marked by two world wars, the rise of fascism, the impact of communism, and the collapse of world empires. Students will also explore the collapse of European democracies, economic turmoil, and the assault on ethnic and religious minorities. The course requires multiple writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3618 - The Cold War to Unification Europe 1945-Present (WI)
This course examines the history of Europe since 1945 with particular attention to recovery and reconstruction following World War II, the Cold War, and the emergence and expansion of the European Union. The course requires multiple writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 3630 - History of Modern Britain
The course surveys modern British history from the early eighteenth century to the late twentieth century. It traces the transformation of British economic, political, and social life, and the gradual expansion of the formal political sphere. The course addresses the influence of the British Empire on this process. Students will be introduced to key primary and secondary sources.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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HIST 3640 - Modern Europe: Culture and Society
Social and cultural history of Europe in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries with emphasis on the post-World War II period: reconstruction; era of the Cold War; the dilemma of economic integration and cultural fragmentation; Europe in the wider world; modern European cultural life.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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HIST 3660 - Russia Yesterday and Tomorrow
Historical survey of Russia and the regions included in the former Soviet Union. Emphasis on the Russian cultural core and its potential for the reformulation of the Russian republic. Consideration of the ideals and realities of the Soviet Union, and the triumph of culture over ideology in its collapse.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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HIST 3662 - Russia to 1855 (WI)
This course examines the history of Russia from medieval times to the reign of Tsar Alexander II and the close of the Crimean War.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3664 - Russia from 1855 (WI)
This lecture-discussion course surveys Russian history from the death of Nicholas I in 1855 to the post-Cold War era, and explores elements of historical and cultural continuity and change in order to facilitate an understanding of Russian, Soviet, and post-Soviet history in this period.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3702 - Colonial Latin America (WI)
Examines the history of Latin America from 1492 to 1810 with a focus on regions where Spain established exclusive colonial dominion. The course will explore the arts and cultural expressions in the vibrant new societies that emerged from the biological and cultural mixing of colonial and native peoples.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3760 - Modern East Asia
The recent history of China, Japan, and Korea: tradition, reform, and revolutionary movements; ideologies and techniques of modernization; national ambitions and international relations.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
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HIST 3762 - Traditional Japan The Age of the Samurai (WI)
This course traces the history of Japanese civilization from its origins to the beginning of the 19th century. Students will explore both the political and social history of Japan, and examine the evolving definition of “Japan” and “Japanese”.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3764 - Modern Japan (WI)
This course is a survey of Japanese history and traditional society, and examines Japanese response to outside forces in the 19th century, development of the Japanese empire and its destruction in World War II, and the emergence of Japan as an economic world power.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3766 - Traditional China (WI)
This course explores the history of China from Neolithic times to the rise of the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century. Students will examine politics, religion, international relations, and Chinese literature and arts.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3768 - Modern China (WI)
This course explores Chinese history from 1644 to the present, with particular emphasis on 19th- and 20th-century political history, international relations, the republican revolution, the Sino-Japanese War, and the triumph of Communism.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3790 - World War II in American and Japanese History
This course presents parallel versions of the issues and events of World War II in Japan and the United States. The two nations are treated separately within their own domestic and international contexts. The war is placed in the broadest possible perspective to include not only the road to and from Pearl Harbor, but also the meaning and impact of the war on the social, political, and intellectual life in the two countries through the 20th century.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
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HIST 3850 - Modern Middle East
The Middle East since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire at the close of World War I. Emphasis is upon the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, which may be seen as thematic of the clash of the major forces shaping the modern Middle East, including Arab nationalism, Zionism, and colonialism.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
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HIST 3880 - Introduction to African Civilization
Overview of major aspects of African history and civilization from earliest times to the present. Emphasis upon elements which contribute to the uniqueness of the African experience. The course is cross-listed with AFS 3880.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
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HIST 3882 - History of Africa and the Atlantic Slave Trade (WI)
This course will examine Africa and the Atlantic slave trade from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 3981 - Directed Reading in History
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of three semester hours.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
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HIST 4006 - Topics in Race and Ethnicity (BW)
Courses in this topical area will consider race or ethnicity as a lens for interpreting and understanding the history of the United States or the broader world.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics listed in Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. All courses in this topical area satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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HIST 4008 - Topics in Ethnohistory (BW)
Courses in this topical area will provide a forum for students to explore the interface between history and anthropology, and will draw on methodologies from both disciplines to understand cultural change over time.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. All courses in this topical area satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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HIST 4010 - Environment and History (BW)
Courses in this topical area examine environmental, cultural, and geographic interactions and their role in shaping the history of the United States and the World.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. All courses in this topical area satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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HIST 4016 - History of Material Life (BW)
Courses in this topical area will enable students to explore material artifacts and built environments as keys to cultural and social history at varying times and regions of the world.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. All courses in this topical area satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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HIST 4060 - Archives Administration
Theory, techniques, and practice in the development and administration of archives and archival materials.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 4080 - Museum Studies
History, philosophy, organization and administration of general history, science, technology and art museums. Discussion of collecting theory, conservation and security, display and interpretation, and the role of museums in culture and education.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 4100 - Historic Preservation
Development, conservation, and interpretation of historic sites and districts: documenting historic sites; registration procedures; preservation law; funding sources; history of the preservation movement; social and political issues in urban rehabilitation.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 4245 - Topics in U.S. History and Culture (BW)
Courses in this topical area will explore important events, themes, circumstances, or ideas in American history from first European contact to the present.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. All courses in this topical area satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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HIST 4380 - Topics in History
Examining of major social, economic, intellectual, and cultural themes and issues in history. Topics announced in schedule of course offerings.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics.
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HIST 4490 - Topics in Early European History and Culture (BW)
Courses in this topical area explore political, cultural, economic and social themes in European history from the ancient world to the early modern period.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. All courses in this topical area satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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HIST 4491 - Topics in Modern European History and Culture (BW)
Courses in this topical area explore political, cultural, economic and social themes in European history from the early modern period to the present day.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. All courses in this topical area satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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HIST 4495 - Topics in European History and Culture (BW)
Courses in this topical area explore political, cultural, economic and social themes in European history from the ancient world to the present day.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. All courses in this topical area satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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HIST 4825 - Topics in Asian History (BW)
Courses in this topical area examine the geographic, political, economic, and cultural circumstances that have shaped Asian societies over time.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. All courses in this topical area satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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HIST 4845 - Topics in Latin American History (BW)
Courses in this topical area will examine varied regional, political, social and cultural themes central to the history of Latin American from the colonial era to the present day.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. All courses in this topical area satisfy General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
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HIST 4940 - Teaching Methods for Secondary Schools
Theories and techniques for the effective teaching of history at the secondary level. Evaluation and selection of reading assignments and instructional materials; methods of measuring cognition of historical concepts; course organization and learning activities for students of varying backgrounds and abilities; use of interactive media; the role of history in social science and humanities education, and of historians as curriculum leaders.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites:Senior standing; LS 4050 and ED 4060 with “C” or better; may be taken concurrently.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 4950 - Internship
Professional internship experience in museums, historical administration, historic preservation, editing, applied research, etc.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 3 to 9 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
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HIST 4980 - Directed Research
Individualized research and production of a written project supervised by a faculty member. Registration requires a research proposal approved by a faculty member and the Department Chair.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to majors in History.
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HIST 4990 - Senior Thesis
Research, preparation and defense of a supervised research project. Registration requires approval by two faculty supervising project and the Department Chair. Honors students may substitute HNRS 4990 (Honors College Thesis) with appropriate approval.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: HIST 4006 or HIST 4008 or HIST 4010 or HIST 4016 or HIST 4245 or HIST 4495 or HIST 4825 or HIST 4845; with a grade of “C” or better (students must have at least one baccalaureate writing course in one of these areas); senior standing and department approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to majors in History.
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HIST 5000 - Topics in History
Courses in this topical area explore regional, political, cultural, economic and social issues in various geographical, chronological, or thematic fields of history.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in a 4000-level history baccalaureate writing course; or graduate standing; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Specific topics will be listed in the Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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HIST 5150 - Topics in Public History
Selected topics in aspects of public history including museology, historic preservation and cultural resource management, historical administration, information science, and applied research. Specific topics will be listed in Schedule of Course Offerings.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in a 4000-level history baccalaureate writing course; or graduate standing; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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HIST 5245 - Topics in American History
Courses in this topical area explore regional, political, cultural, economic, and social themes in the history of North America or the United States from the colonial era to the present. Specific topics will be listed in the Schedule of Course Offerings.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Grade of “B” or better in a 4000-level history baccalaureate writing course; or graduate standing; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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HIST 5405 - Topics in Ancient History
Courses in this topical area explore regional, political, cultural, economic, and social themes in the history of the ancient world. Specific topics will be listed in Schedule of Course Offerings.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in a 4000-level history baccalaureate writing course; or graduate standing; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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HIST 5495 - Topics in European History
Courses in this topical area explore regional, political, cultural, economic and social themes in European history from the ancient world to the present. Specific topics will be listed in the Schedule of Course Offerings.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in a 4000-level history baccalaureate writing course; or graduate standing; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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HIST 5500 - Topics in Medieval History
Courses in this topical area explore regional, political, cultural, economic, and social themes in the history of the medieval world. Specific topics will be listed in the Schedule of Course Offerings.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in a 4000-level history baccalaureate writing course; or graduate standing; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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HIST 5501 - Medieval History Proseminar
An overview of major themes and scholarly debates in medieval history (ca. 500-1500) covering regions including the Mediterranean basin, northern Europe, and adjacent regions. The course provides a capstone for advanced undergraduates and a foundation for advanced study for graduate students.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in a 4000-level history baccalaureate writing course; or graduate standing; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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HIST 5850 - Topics in Asian, African, and Latin American History
Courses in this topical area explore regional, political, cultural, economic, and social themes in the history of Asia, Africa, South America, Central America, Mexico, or the Caribbean from ancient times to the present. Specific topics will be listed in the Schedule of Course Offerings.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in a 4000-level history baccalaureate writing course; or graduate standing; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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HIST 5910 - Topics in Historical Theory and Method
Selected theoretical, methodological, and interpretive issues in the field of history, possibly including methodologies from related social science and humanities disciplines. Topics will be listed in Schedule of Course Offerings.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in a 4000-level history baccalaureate writing course; or graduate standing; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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HNRS 1015 - Introductory Honors Seminar
This is the first-year experience seminar for Lee Honors College students. This seminar will introduce students to the Lee Honors College, University resources and will provide support during the first semester transition to the University. Taught in a small group setting, students will interact with a faculty member and a student leader either once or twice a week. HNRS 1015 seminar will include weekly class meetings, sharing a common reading and research experience, project-based assignments, written assignments, and attendance at selected University events. The importance of writing skills, critical thinking skills, communication skills, and study skills will be emphasized, as well as exploration of major and career opportunities.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to freshman honors college students.
Notes: This course may not be repeated and students will receive a letter grade for this course.
When Offered: Fall
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HNRS 2500 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
An undergraduate course for first and second year honors students. The content corresponds to that in a lower-level general education course in Area V, Social and Behavioral Sciences. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental lower-level course approved for Area V.
Credits: 3 to 4 hours
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HNRS 2900 - Honors Seminar
An undergraduate seminar for first and second year honors students. The content of the seminar varies and will be announced in advance.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
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