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HEBR 2050 - Intermediate Hebrew
3 hours
Grammar and phonetics; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 2040 or equivalent.
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HIST 1050 - World History to the Sixteenth Century (HIST 2321)
3 hours
From the origins of civilization to the 16th century.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Discovery
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HIST 1060 - World History from the Sixteenth Century (HIST 2322)
3 hours
World civilization from 1500 to the present.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Discovery
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HIST 1075 - Honors World History to the Sixteenth Century
3 hours
From the origins of civilization to the 16th century.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors College.
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HIST 1085 - Honors World History from the Sixteenth Century
3 hours
World civilization from 1500 to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors College.
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HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865 (HIST 1301)
3 hours
From colonial origins through the Civil War.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: U.S. History
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HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865 (HIST 1302)
3 hours
From the Civil War to the present.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: U.S. History
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HIST 2675 - Honors United States History to 1865
3 hours
From colonial origins through the Civil War.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors College.
Core Category: U.S. History
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HIST 2685 - Honors United States History Since 1865
3 hours
From the Civil War to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors College.
Core Category: U.S. History
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HIST 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair.
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HIST 2910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair.
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HIST 3150 - Historical and Cultural Development of the Mexican-American Community
3 hours
Historical evolution of Mexican-American culture, social structure, family patterns and community organizations, and their effects on education, economic and religious institutions.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 3450 - Islam and its Empires
3 hours
Dynamic social, political, religious, economic and cultural histories of the Islamic empires, beginning with pre-Islamic Arabia (4th–7th centuries) and ending with the height of Ottoman imperial authority (16th century). The emergence of Islam in Arabia and the world of Muhammad, its founder; the expansion of the Arab and non-Arab Islamic empires.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 3460 - Modern Middle Eastern History
3 hours
Historical foundations of contemporary ideologies, conflicts and cultures in the modern Middle East. Explores the role of imperialism in shaping the modern Middle East; explores the impact of religion and political ideologies on contemporary conflicts over space and resources; and examines how popular culture can influence political and social events through modern history.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 3650 - Representative American Leaders, Colonial Period to 1865
3 hours
Examination and evaluation of major figures in the settlement and growth of the United States.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 3660 - Representative American Leaders Since 1865
3 hours
Examination and evaluation of major figures during the Gilded Age and the 20th century.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 3710 - Diplomatic History of the United States to 1900
3 hours
Diplomatic problems and general international relations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 3720 - Diplomatic History of the United States from 1900 to 1945
3 hours
Diplomatic problems and general international relations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 3750 - Greek Civilization
3 hours
From the Minoans to 146 BCE.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 3760 - Roman Civilization
3 hours
From the foundation of Rome to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 3762 - Rome: The Biography of a City
3 hours
Intensive study trip based in Rome, with excursions to other sites (e.g. Florence, Orvieto or Naples/Pompeii): overview of the history and culture of the city of Rome, from antiquity to the present, via personal encounters with the monuments, art and topography of the city. Exploration of the archaeology, history and art from the perspective of a single historical site: investigation of the impact of Rome in civilization, focusing especially on ancient Rome, medieval Christianity, and the Italian Renaissance.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor(s), approved application from the Study Abroad Center.
Previous experience in courses such as ART 2350 /ART 2360 or HIST 1050 /HIST 1060 /HIST 3760 strongly recommended. No knowledge of Italian or Latin is expected.
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HIST 3770 - Ancient and Medieval Women, Gender and Sexuality
3 hours
Study of women, gender and sexuality in ancient and medieval civilization, approached through primary sources from the Ancient Near East (including the Hebrew Bible), Greece, Rome, early Christianity and the Middle Ages.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 1050 suggested but not required.
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HIST 4010 - History of Science and Technology to Newton
3 hours
Science and technology from ancient times to the Scientific Revolution emphasizing the presuppositions of scientific inquiry, the relationship between science and technology, and their impact on society.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4020 - History of Science and Technology Since Newton
3 hours
Science and technology from Newton to the present emphasizing the presuppositions of scientific inquiry, the relationship between science and technology, and their impact on society.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4050 - Russia from the 9th to the 19th Century
3 hours
Key historical figures, events, culture and legends of old Russia and imperial Russia; process of social change and Russia’s search for a place among world civilizations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4055 - The Russian Empire from 1700 to 1917
3 hours
The Russian empire from Peter the Great and his early 18th-century modernizing reforms to Russia’s last tsar Nicholas II, ousted by the revolution of 1917. In-depth study of key events and processes of social change while emphasizing political thought and ideologies such as nationalism and socialism, as well as the great achievements of Russian culture during this period.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4060 - Russia in the 20th and 21st Centuries
3 hours
Social, political and cultural history of Russia in the 20th century, and the most recent events of the 21st century. Considers Soviet socialist experiments as an alternative way to modernity; also emphasizes the developments of Stalinism, based on modern approaches of Western and Russian historiography and new revelations from the Russian archives.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4061 - Russian Cultural History of the 20th Century
3 hours
Cultural history of 20th-century Russia examining achievements in art, film, literature and music in historical context of cultural politics, state regulation of the cultural field, repression of artists, and underground versus official culture.
Prerequisite(s): A previous course in Russian history or Russian literature is recommended.
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HIST 4070 - World War II
3 hours
Europe, 1939–1945; military operations and occupations, the Holocaust, politics, diplomacy, technology, the Pacific Theater and the atomic bomb.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4071 - Korea, Vietnam and the American Military Experience
3 hours
Analyzes the American military policy that emerged after WWII in context of the American military experience from 1945 to 1975. Investigates how the Korean War and Vietnam War represent a break from the traditional American practice of war.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4080 - History of Early England from the Anglo-Saxons Through the Tudors
3 hours
Social, legal, political, religious and intellectual developments in England from the early Middle Ages through the Reformation.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4090 - Britain and Ireland in the Age of Revolution, 1603–1832
3 hours
The British Isles from the accession of James I to the eve of the first Reform Act. Change and continuity amid the rise and fall of royal dynasties, civil war, scientific and commercial revolutions, revolt in the colonies and the politicization of groups traditionally excluded from government: religious dissenters, Irish Catholics, artisans and women.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4100 - Modern Britain Since 1830
3 hours
British political, social, economic, cultural and sexual history to the present.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4105 - Britain Since 1945
3 hours
Political, economic and cultural trends in British history since the end of the Second World War.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4110 - British Empire and Commonwealth
3 hours
British global expansion from the 17th century; warfare, trade, and cultural exchanges; responses of colonized peoples; decline of empire in the 20th century; creation of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4115 - Canadian History
3 hours
Political, social, economic and cultural history of Canada, from the early European voyages of exploration (1500) to the present.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4125 - The Military History of England and its Colonies
3 hours
Series of demographic, social, religious and political convulsions transformed England into a modern nation state during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. England was also transformed, during this time period, into the preeminent naval and military power of the Atlantic World (i.e. the Americas, the Atlantic, western Europe and the Mediterranean). By following the development and accomplishments of England’s fighting forces, this course examines the role of the military in early-modern England, the effects of the aforementioned convulsions on the military and the process by which England established itself as the West’s premier superpower.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4150 - Mexican Immigration and the Chicano Community
3 hours
Introduction to the history of Mexican immigration in the United States, focusing on the dynamic effects immigration has had throughout the 19th and 20th centuries on the formation of the Chicano community. Utilizes lectures, discussion of the readings, films, and speakers to emphasize a variety of themes including labor, politics, nativism, citizenship, demography, gender and culture.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 3150 recommended.
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HIST 4155 - Mexican American Autobiography
3 hours
Surveys Mexican American autobiographies since the 19th century but emphasizes contemporary works. Themes touching on the economic, political, social, cultural and gender spheres of life are examined. The literature covered is considered within the context of the broader history of Mexican Americans in the 20th century and continuing to the present period.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4160 - Chicano Political History: 19th and 20th Century
3 hours
Surveys the history of Chicano politics in the U.S. since 1821. Briefly examines antecedents in the colonial era. Comparing the Chicano political experience before and after American sovereignty, the course assesses the continuity of the Chicano political tradition. Emphasizes reading and discussing new literature in the field.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 3150 is recommended.
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HIST 4171 - Latin America: The Colonial Experience, 1492–1821
3 hours
Surveys the history of Latin America from pre-contact civilizations and the arrival of European explorers to the Wars of Independence. Analyzes the strategies and logic of conquest; the material, psychological and environmental effects deriving from the expansion of empire; the issues of slavery, labor systems, religion and honor; and the movement towards independence.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4172 - Modern Latin America: 1810 – Present
3 hours
Surveys the history of Latin America from Independence to the present. Analyzes the formation of new states; the conflict between federalist and centralist groups; the role of caudillos in regional politics; the rise and crisis of export economies; international relations and the Cold War; U.S. involvement in Latin American affairs; the Mexican and Cuban revolutions; military governments and security structures; and current events in the region.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4175 - History of Brazil: 1500–Present
3 hours
Survey of Brazilian history from the arrival of the Portuguese to the present. Examines the contact phase, European settlement, the sugar economy, independence from Portugal, slavery, the coffee and rubber booms, the Estado Novo, indigenous communities, military governments and the current state of Brazilian affairs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4180 - Colonial Mexico and the Spanish Southwest
3 hours
Conquest and expansion of the Spanish in North America.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4190 - Mexico, 1810–Present
3 hours
Social, economic and political history since independence.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4200 - The Spanish Frontier in North America
3 hours
History of the Spanish colonial settlements located within the present boundaries of the United States from 1513 to 1821. Particular attention is paid to the Spaniards’ relations with the Native Americans of Florida, New Mexico, Texas and California.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4210 - Southern Plains Indian History
3 hours
Examines the social and political history of the Native American tribes from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Particular attention is paid to the Caddos, Comanches and Wichitas and their relations with Euroamericans.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4215 - Jews Under Greek and Roman Rule
3 hours
History of the Jewish people from Alexander the Great to the spread of Islam; covers the Maccabean revolt, the Herodian dynasty, life in the diaspora, sects of Judaism, the ministries of Jesus and Paul, the Jewish revolts, early Rabbinic Judaism, and the development of Christian anti-Semitism. Readings include the Hebrew Bible, intertestamental literature, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the New Testament, Flavius Josephus and other historians, and Talmudic excerpts, as well as documentary sources.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4216 - Rome’s Jewish Wars and the Roman Near East
3 hours
The expansion of Rome’s sphere of influence to the east brought it into open competition with the Parthian Empire, which spanned from Arabia and the Caspian Sea to India. Judaea- an independent Jewish kingdom from 160 to 62 BC- soon came under Roman control, as a client kingdom, eventually becoming a Roman province (6 AD). Examination of the sources of Roman power in the East, as well as the military clashes that shaped Rome’s administrative expansion into the Near East, focusing primarily on Judaea and the two Jewish Revolts (66 AD and 132 AD). Examination the consequences of Rome’s Jewish Wars for the Roman eastern front with the Parthians, and for Jews and Christians in Judaea/Palestina and throughout Empire.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4217 - Jew, Greek and Roman: Backgrounds of Early Christianity
3 hours
Historical introduction to the origins and early spread of the world’s largest religion. Historical climate into which Christianity first emerged: ancient Judaism, the Roman Empire and the cosmopolitan culture of the Hellenistic Greek cities. The origins and growth of Christianity itself: the ministry of Jesus, persecutions, the career of Paul, the slow growth of Christian communities and the conversion of Emperor Constantine.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4218 - Early Medieval Europe, ca. 312–1095
3 hours
European civilization from the Christianization and decline of the Roman Empire to the eve of the First Crusade. Themes covered include the fall of Rome, the medieval church, monasticism, relations with Byzantium and Islam, Charlemagne and feudalism.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4219 - Late Medieval Europe, 1095 to 1400
3 hours
Crusades, investiture controversy, papal monarchy, late medieval piety and political theory.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4220 - The Renaissance
3 hours
Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries; the rebirth of the dignity of man, the formation of nation states, Florence, Venice, humanism, art, plague, women, Machiavelli, and the flowering of the fine arts.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4230 - The Age of the Reformation
3 hours
Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries; the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Reformation and Counter-Reformation, Erasmus, peasant revolts, family life, Anabaptists and persecution.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4240 - Nationalism, Zionism and Islamism in Modern Middle Eastern History
3 hours
Explores the history and significance of nationalism, Zionism and Islamism in modern Middle Eastern history. Analyzes the theories behind these movements as well as the historical application of them throughout the region.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4245 - Gender, Race and Class Issues in Middle Eastern History
3 hours
Examines a variety of gender, race and class issues in modern Middle Eastern history, including the position of women in Middle Eastern societies, the role of minority ethnic groups (such as Kurds and Copts) in civil society, the crisis of masculinity and imperialism in the Middle East, and the impact of economic programs on class systems.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4246 - Imperialism in the Modern Middle East
3 hours
The modern history of imperialism in the Middle East. Historical foundation concerning classic Islamic styles of empire and the history of European and Ottoman imperialism, as well as anti-imperial and post-colonial movements, in the past 200-plus years. Includes many contrasting arguments about empire and postcolonialism to give students a wider sense of the variety of issues, ideas and historical conclusions concerning this dynamic and influential region.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4260 - Topics in History
3 hours
Specific historical topics: Groups A (U.S.), B (Europe) or C (Africa, Asia and Latin America); classification depends on the topic.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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HIST 4261 - Topics in United States History
3 hours
Specific historical topics in U.S. history.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Satisfies Group A requirements.
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HIST 4262 - Topics in European History
3 hours
Specific historical topics in European history.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Satisfies Group B requirements.
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HIST 4263 - Topics in African-, Asian- or Latin American History
3 hours
Specific historical topics in African-, Asian- or Latin American history.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Satisfies Group C requirements.
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HIST 4280 - French Frontier in North America
3 hours
Examines the colonies France established in Canada, the Caribbean and Louisiana in the 17th and 18th centuries and pays close attention to the Native Americans, Europeans and Africans who inhabited each colony.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4290 - Intellectual, Cultural and Social History of Medieval and Early Modern Europe
3 hours
Christianity through the Enlightenment; monasticism; rise of schools and universities; philosophy; religious dissent and Protestantism; the Scientific Revolution; women, the family and sexuality.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4300 - The French Revolution, 1774–1799
3 hours
Social, economic and political study of the crisis of the Old Regime and collapse of the French monarchy; special emphasis on the radical transformation of the French state by forces unleashed by revolution.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 4330 suggested.
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HIST 4301 - Napoleonic Europe, 1799–1815
3 hours
Traces the rise of Napoleon, his empire and his impact—political, social, economic, military—on France, Europe and Americas, culminating with his final defeat at Waterloo and his influence on subsequent European history.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 4300 suggested but not required.
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HIST 4302 - Wars of Napoleon 1792–1815
3 hours
Examination of the conflicts of the Napoleonic era that demonstrate the evolution of war and warfare in the Western world.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 4301 suggested but not required.
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HIST 4310 - Gender and Sexuality in Early Modern Europe
3 hours
Covers the mid-16th to late 18th centuries; controversies generated by women’s political influence, forces shaping masculinity and femininity, regulation of sexual behavior, and the impact of sexuality on individual identities before 19th-century psychologists articulated the notion of sexual orientation.
Prerequisite(s): None
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HIST 4315 - History of Anti-Semitism from Ancient Times to the Present
3 hours
Examines the history of anti-Semitism from ancient Egypt to the contemporary world. Topics include pagan responses to Jews, Christian theological anti-Semitism, the first Crusade, the ritual murder accusation, the blood libel, the Inquisition, impact of the Reformation, Russian pogroms, anti-Semitism in America, the Holocaust, Holocaust denial, and Arab anti-Semitism.
Prerequisite(s): None
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HIST 4320 - Anti-Semitism in Europe, French Revolution to Present
3 hours
Anti-Semitism in Europe, French Revolution to present: anti-Semitism and European Jews.
Prerequisite(s): None
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HIST 4330 - Absolutism and Enlightenment in Europe, 1648–1789
3 hours
Politics, economics, culture and society.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4335 - Age of Revolutions: Europe, 1700–1918
3 hours
European political, social, economic and cultural developments from the Old Regime to the Russian Revolution. Topics include the agrarian and industrial revolutions, the Enlightenment as spiritual revolution, the French Revolution and the Revolutions of 1848 and 1917. Provides a survey of key events and processes of social change while emphasizing ideologies such as nationalism, socialism, liberalism and conservatism, considering the cultural context of the revolutionary changes and how they affected people’s lives.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4340 - Europe in the Nineteenth Century, 1815–1914
3 hours
Politics, intellectual movements and diplomacy with special attention to nationalism.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4350 - Europe, 1914–1945
3 hours
World War I; rise of Fascists, Nazis and Communists; the Great Depression; World War II and the Holocaust.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4360 - Europe Since World War II
3 hours
Recovery, the European retreat from colonialism, popular culture, youth and sexual revolution, the new society, and politics.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4364 - Early Modern German, 1500 to 1815
3 hours
Explores the origins of modern Germany in the Reformation; the Thirty Years War; the rise of absolutism; the emergence of Prussia and the decline of Habsburg, Austria; and the German reaction to the French Revolution and Napoleon.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4365 - Modern Germany, 1815–Present
3 hours
Overview of developments in Germany from the Congress of Vienna to the present, addressing topics such as the quest for national unification, rapid industrialization, Germany’s position in central Europe, the role of elites in shaping government policy and social values, Germany’s role in launching two world wars, the Holocaust, and Germany’s ambivalent reception of western values.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4370 - Intellectual, Cultural and Social History of Modern Europe since 1789
3 hours
The French Revolution, romanticism, reform movements, realism, feminism and the intellectual currents of the 20th century.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4380 - The European Witch Hunts
3 hours
The origins, intensity and decline of the witch hunts that engulfed Europe from the late 16th to the early 18th century.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4385 - Nazi Germany
3 hours
Comprehensive, sophisticated account and analysis of the Nazi period in German history, exploring issues related to the content and implications of Nazi ideology, the role of Hitler, the complicity of elites such as Junkers, the military, the churches and big business. Examines the origins both of the Nazi movement and of the conditions in Germany that led to the movement’s rise to power. Analyzes the consequences of the implementation of Hitler’s policies in the forms of genocide, military conquest and defeat.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4390 - The Holocaust, 1933–1945
3 hours
European Jews and their destruction during Nazi Germany’s ascendancy; Jewish communities and anti-Semitism before the Nazis; institutions and processes of extermination; victims, including non-Jews; perpetrators; historical background.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4395 - The State of Israel
3 hours
History of the modern State of Israel, including the prestate period, Zionism, the Arab-Jewish/Israeli conflict and wars, immigration, social and religious groups and cleavages, terrorism, culture, politics, religion and identity.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4400 - Intellectual, Cultural and Social History of the United States to 1865
3 hours
Puritanism to the birth of the modern United States.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4410 - Intellectual, Social and Cultural History of the United States Since 1865
3 hours
Reconstruction, Progressivism, evolution of the Welfare State, and civil rights.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4420 - United States Constitutional Development, 1783–Present
3 hours
The Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, role of the Supreme Court and changing nature of constitutional doctrines.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4430 - United States Political Parties, 1783–Present
3 hours
Growth and development of the two-party system; the parties’ role in the political development of governmental institutions.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4435 - American Jewish Experience
3 hours
Examines the Jewish experience in America from the colonial period to the present. Topics include immigration, shaping American Jewish identities, American Judaism, anti-Semitism, American Jews and the Holocaust, Zionism, and Israel.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4440 - African-American History and Culture to 1900
3 hours
Social, cultural and political history of African Americans from the colonial period; slavery and its consequences.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4450 - African-American History and Culture Since 1900
3 hours
Social, cultural and political history of African Americans in the United States; development of segregation; civil rights movement.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4455 - History of Black Women in America
3 hours
Historical exploration into the characteristics, cultures and reflective thoughts of black women in America.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as WMST 4460 .
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HIST 4460 - History of Sexualities
3 hours
How concepts about sexuality changed and how sexuality relates to ideologies, identities and major trends like nation-building, the Enlightenment, slavery, capitalism, imperialism, urbanization and professionalism.
Prerequisite(s): 1000- or 2000-level HIST course recommended but not required.
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HIST 4461 - Gender, Race, Class and Policy since World War II
3 hours
Topical survey of United States history since 1941. Focuses on the interplay among identities, ideologies and policies. Identities focus foremost on gender, race and class while themes include (1) the roles of media, economics, public figures, and activists; (2) the relationships among government, business, and the general public; (3) the federal government’s expansion; and (4) U.S. interaction with the rest of the world.
Prerequisite(s): U.S. history course that covers post-1945 recommended.
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HIST 4465 - Women in the United States to 1900
3 hours
Women’s daily lives, work, public and political activism; differences and divisions among women.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4470 - Women in the United States Since 1900
3 hours
Women’s daily lives, work and modern feminism; differences and divisions among women.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4475 - Jewish Women in Modern America
3 hours
Examines the changing experiences and representations of American Jewish women (and men) over the course of the last century. Topics include transformation of gender identity, gender and family, work, entertainment, sex, religion, and feminism.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4480 - Colonial America
3 hours
The English Colonies in North America to 1763.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4490 - The American Revolution, 1763–1789
3 hours
The founding of the United States.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4550 - Imperial China
3 hours
Survey of the development of Chinese political philosophy, statecraft, economics and society from the Xia dynasty (ca. 2205 BCE) through the High Qing (late 18th century CE). Issues considered include the development and characteristics of the imperial state; the role of Buddhism in Chinese history; women’s roles in family, state and society; and political, economic and cultural relations with non-Chinese peoples and states.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4560 - Modern China
3 hours
Chinese politics, ideas, economics and society from the High Qing (late 18th century) through 1989; European idealism, the decline and fall of the Qing dynasty, Republicans and Communists, women, modernization and the question of democracy.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4570 - Japanese History
3 hours
Jomon Culture (ca. 10,500 BCE) through the 1970’s; myth and history, the imperial system, Buddhism and Confucianism, samurai culture, modern economic development, European imperialism, Japan’s rise to a world power, and the post-World War II “economic miracle.”
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HIST 4580 - Africa to the Nineteenth Century
3 hours
The ancient civilizations of Egypt, Kush, Axum, Ethiopia, Sudan and others; contacts with Europe and Asia, Islam, and the slave trade.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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