Course Listings

World History I

HIST 115 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Recommended: WRTG 112 or equivalent. A survey of global civilizations from prehistory to the 1500s. The aim is to explain the impact of environmental conditions on the development of civilizations using basic geographical knowledge; describe how human contacts, global connections, and migrations contribute to the development of civilizations; and compare the development of institutions (social, political, familial, cultural, and religious) to explain their impact on societal transformations. Focus is on examining what history is and thinking critically about history by analyzing historical approaches and methods.

World History II

HIST 116 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Recommended: WRTG 112 or equivalent. A survey of global civilizations from the 1500s to the present. The aim is to explain the development of new political and economic systems using basic geographical knowledge; describe how human contacts, global connections, and migrations contribute to the development of nations and global systems; and compare the development of institutions (social, political, familial, cultural, and religious) to explain their impact on societal transformations. Focus is on examining what history is and thinking critically about history by analyzing historical approaches and methods.

Technological Transformations

HIST 125 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A focused survey of the intersection of technology and history and the evolutionary process that marks what we call progress. The objective is to apply historical precedent to everyday responsibilities and relationships in order to advance the goals and ideals of contemporary society; compare and contrast historical eras; and describe how events influence our sense of time, space, and technology.

Western Civilization I

HIST 141 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Recommended: WRTG 112 or equivalent. A survey of the history of Western civilization from antiquity through the Reformation. The objective is to chart major societal changes; identify major conflicts and wars; describe the evolution of religions; and recognize how philosophy and the arts reflect and influence peoples' lives, cultures, and societies. The political, social, and intellectual developments that formed the values and institutions of the Western world are examined.

Western Civilization II

HIST 142 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Recommended: WRTG 112 or equivalent. A survey of the history of Western civilization from the Reformation to modern times. The goal is to chart major societal changes; identify major conflicts and wars; describe the evolution of religions; and recognize how philosophy and the arts reflect and influence peoples' lives, cultures, and societies.

History of the United States to 1865

HIST 156 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A survey of the United States from colonial times to the end of the Civil War. The establishment and development of national institutions are traced. The aim is to locate, evaluate, and use primary and secondary sources and interpret current events and ideas in a historical context. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 156 or HUMN 119.

History of the United States Since 1865

HIST 157 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A survey of economic, intellectual, political, and social developments since the Civil War. The objective is to use primary and secondary sources to describe U.S. historical events and interpret current events and ideas in a historical context. Discussion covers the rise of industry and the emergence of the United States as a world power. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 157 or HUMN 120.

Principles of War

HIST 202 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the nine classic principles that guide the conduct of war at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels and form the foundation of the art and science of the military profession. The aim is to use primary and secondary historical resources to explore how past theory and practice have shaped the underlying policy, strategic planning, and operational procedures of today's military and national security agencies.

Special Topics in Regional and National History

HIST 216 | 1 - 3 Credits

Course Desc: Introduction to the histories of specific regions or nations. Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HIST 216 or HIST 316 only once.

Special Topics in Urban and Local History

HIST 217 | 1 - 3 Credits

Course Desc: Introduction to the histories of specific cities or localities. Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HIST 217 or HIST 317 only once.

Berlin: Its History and Art

HIST 217A | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A detailed exploration of Berlin's history and art since the l7th century. Visits to historic sites, monuments, and museums as well as other locations of interest (such as Potsdam, the "Kiez," and "No-Man's Land.") are included. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217A or HIST 317A.

Cultural History of London I

HIST 217B | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the history, art, and architecture of London from the Roman occupation through the 16th century. Topics include the Norman invasion, the rise of the corporate city of London under the Guilds and Lord Mayor, and the transformation of the city under the Tudors. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217B or HIST 317B.

Cultural History of London II

HIST 217C | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the history, art, and architecture of London from 1603. Topics include the reign of the Stuarts, the Commonwealth, the Restoration, the rebuilding of London by Wren after the great fire, the Glorious Revolution and the Enlightenment, the reign of the Hanover kings, the Regency, the prosperity of London and the Empire, and 20th-century London after World War II. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217C or HIST 317C.

History and Culture of Naples

HIST 217F | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the history of Naples from its founding by Greek colonists in the 5th century B.C. to the present. The successive dynasties who ruled the city (Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Neapolitan, Norman, Hohenstaufen, Angevin, Aragon, Austrian, French, Piedmontese, Fascist) and more recent political groups under the Republic of Italy are surveyed. Three major periods in the city's history are examined in depth: the Angevin period, the Bourbon Kingdom, and post-World War II Naples. Specific sites related to these periods are visited. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217F or HIST317F.

Heidelberg Through the Ages

HIST 217J | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the geographical, historical, and economic background that created the complex structures of Heidelberg. Topics include relevant monuments and documents of art and architecture and their relation to the cultural and historical developments. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217J or HIST 317J.

History of Venice

HIST 217K | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A historical overview of the Venetian Republic. Topics include its origins in the Venetian lagoon, its permanent location in the Rialto area (circa 800 A.D.), and its fall in 1797. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217K or HIST 317K.

Special Topics in Military History

HIST 218 | 1 - 3 Credits

Course Desc: Introduction to the history of specific battles, campaigns, or wars. Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HIST 218 or HIST 318 only once.

D-Day and Normandy Campaign of 1944

HIST 218G | 1 Credit

Course Desc: A study of the military strategy and tactics involved with D-Day and the Normandy campaign and their significance. Visits to Gold Beach, Arromanches Museum, Artificial Harbor, Saint-Mere Eglise and its Airborne Museum, Utah Beach, Le Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Military Cemetery are included. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 218G or HIST 318G.

Battle of the Bulge

HIST 218J | 1 Credit

Course Desc: A thorough review of the military strategy and tactics leading up to and during the Battle of the Bulge. A visit to the Ardennes battlefield area is included. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 218J or HIST 318J.

Special Topics in History

HIST 219 | 1 - 3 Credits

Course Desc: Introduction to specific topics, themes, events or problems in history. Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HIST 219 or HIST 319 only once.

The United States in World Affairs

HIST 266 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the United States as an emerging world power and of the domestic response to the nation's changing status in world affairs. Emphasis is on the relationship between the internal and the external development of the nation.

Historical Methods

HIST 289 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: A 100-level HIST course. An introduction to historical methods, approaches, and techniques. The goal is to explain what history is and why it matters, identify historical paradigms, and employ the moral and ethical standards of the historical profession. Focus is on the philosophical and practical skills employed by historians.

Historical Writing

HIST 309 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: HIST 289. A study of the historical research and writing process. The goal is to construct a framework for an original historical research project, locate and evaluate source materials, and demonstrate proficiency in research methods.

Advanced Topics in Regional and National History

HIST 316 | 1 - 3 Credits

Course Desc: An in-depth study of the histories of specific regions or nations. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HIST 216 or HIST 316 only once.

The American West

HIST 316L | 3 Credits

Course Desc: An examination of the exploration, settlement, development, and mythology of the American West, from 1490 to 1990, with attention paid to the role of the West as a key factor in the formation of national identity. Assignments include advanced reading and research.

History of the Ryukyu Islands

HIST 316N | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A survey of social and political developments of the Ryukyu Islands from the period of the Satsuma Clan's rulership though the present. Topics include Chinese influence on Ryukyuan culture, the arrival of the western trader, Okinawa during World War II, the establishment and maintenance of the military government, reversion, and current economic and sociopolitical trends. Assignments include advanced reading and research.

Advanced Topics in Urban and Local History

HIST 317 | 1 - 3 Credits

Course Desc: An in-depth study of the histories of specific cities or localities. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HIST 217 or HIST 317 only once.

Berlin: Its History and Art

HIST 317A | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A detailed exploration of Berlin's history and art since the l7th century. Visits to historic sites, monuments, and museums as well as other locations of interest (such as Potsdam, the "Kiez," and "No-Man's Land.") are included. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217A or HIST 317A.

Cultural History of London I

HIST 317B | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the history, art, and architecture of London from the Roman occupation through the 16th century. Topics include the Norman invasion, the rise of the corporate city of London under the Guilds and Lord Mayor, and the transformation of the city under the Tudors. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217B or HIST 317B.

Cultural History of London II

HIST 317C | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the history, art, and architecture of London from 1603. Topics include the reign of the Stuarts, the Commonwealth, the Restoration, the rebuilding of London by Wren after the great fire, the Glorious Revolution and the Enlightenment, the reign of the Hanover kings, the Regency, the prosperity of London and the Empire, and 20th-century London after World War II. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217C or HIST 317C.

History and Culture of Naples

HIST 317F | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the history of Naples from its founding by Greek colonists in the 5th century B.C. to the present. The successive dynasties who ruled the city (Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Neapolitan, Norman, Hohenstaufen, Angevin, Aragon, Austrian, French, Piedmontese, Fascist) and more recent political groups under the Republic of Italy are surveyed. Three major periods in the city's history are examined in depth: the Angevin period, the Bourbon Kingdom, and post-World War II Naples. Specific sites related to these periods are visited. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217F or HIST 317F.

Prague, The Heart of Central Europe

HIST 317H | 3 Credits

Course Desc: An investigation of the political, economic, and cultural development of the city of Prague. The aim is to understand how major historical events shaped Prague¿s local culture and examine the influence of these events on the rest of Europe. Topics include the Hussite Rebellion, the two world wars, and the rise and fall of Communism. Discussion also covers significant historical sites and their importance in art, culture, politics, and literature.

Heidelberg Through the Ages

HIST 317J | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the geographical, historical, and economic background that created the complex structures of Heidelberg. Topics include relevant monuments and documents of art and architecture and their relation to the cultural and historical developments. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217J or HIST 317J.

History of Venice

HIST 317K | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A historical overview of the Venetian Republic. Topics include its origins in the Venetian lagoon, its permanent location in the Rialto area (circa 800 A.D.), and its fall in 1797. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 217K or HIST 317K.

Advanced Topics in Military History

HIST 318 | 1 - 3 Credits

Course Desc: An in-depth study of specific battles, campaigns or wars. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HIST 218 or HIST 318 only once.

D-Day and Normandy Campaign of 1944

HIST 318G | 1 Credit

Course Desc: A study of the military strategy and tactics behind D-Day and the Normandy campaign of World War II and their significance. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 218G or HIST 318G.

A bridge too Far: The Market Garden Campaign

HIST 318L | 1 Credit

Course Desc: A field study of the American and British advance toward Germany after the Normandy invasion in the Operation Market Garden campaign. The aim is to analyze the strengths of the Allied and German armies and evaluate the role of the Market Garden campaign in the course of the war. Topics include competition for resources (such as gasoline), British problems in Antwerp, the combined airborne/armored operation through Holland, and the relationship between Montgomery and Eisenhower. A visit to the Market Garden campaign area in the Netherlands is included. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 218L or HIST 318L.

Special Topics in History

HIST 319 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: An in-depth study of specific topics, themes, events, or problems in history. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for a given topic in either HIST 219 or HIST 319 only once.

The Third Reich and the Rise of Nazism

HIST 319Z | 1 Credit

Course Desc: A field study examination of Germany in the 1920s and 1930s focusing on the emergence and establishment of Nazism. The goal is to describe the conditions that led to the rise of Nazism in Germany and evaluate the main components of the Nazi ideology through a focus on the city of Nuremberg. Topics include the use of media and spectacle to develop and consolidate power. A visit to relevant sites is included.

Ancient Greece and Rome

HIST 321 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: Any writing course. An examination of the history of ancient Greece and Rome from 800 BC to 476 CE. The goal is to examine primary and secondary sources to explore and analyze Greek and Roman thought, institutions, and culture and demonstrate their influences on the modern world.

The Roman Republic

HIST 326 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: Any writing course. A study of ancient Rome during the period 753 to 44 BC, from its founding to the assassination of Julius Caesar. The goal is to use primary and secondary historical resources to explore Roman thought and demonstrate its influence in the modern Western world and apply it to modern contexts. Focus is on Rome's conquest of the Mediterranean world, the social and political pressures that led to that conquest, and the consequent transformation and decline of the republic. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 326 or HIST 421.

Proseminar in History

HIST 330SU | 4 Credits

Course Desc: Survey of selected historians and their philosophies of history. Guides students in the preparation of a formal research paper using primary and secondary sources. Prerequisites: HIST 101, 102 and 201 or 202. Requires C or better.

Europe and the World

HIST 337 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: "An analysis of how European powers shaped and were shaped by global events between 1884 and 1989 from the Conference of Berlin to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Emphasis is on the reciprocal relationships between great cities and the outposts of European culture worldwide. The objective is to examine the interplay between Europe and colonial regions, subjects, cultures, politics, economies, and immigration"

Modern America

HIST 365 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: "A comprehensive survey course that examines the history of the United States from 1933 to 2001. Discussion will focus on the expanding federal government, the Cold War and its legacy, the struggle over constitutional rights and the changing landscape of American culture, society and politics. The goal is to understand the impact of domestic and global issues on American society."

African American History

HIST 373 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: Any writing course. An examination of the history of African Americans in the United States from the colonial period to the end of the 20th century. The relationship between race and significant developments in American history (including slavery, war, industrialization, urbanization, technology, and culture) is evaluated. The goal is to examine primary and secondary sources to explore and analyze the historical experiences of African Americans and the ways in which race has shaped U.S. society.

U.S. Women's History: 1870 to 2000

HIST 377 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: An examination of the history of women in the United States from 1870 to the eve of the 21st century. The goal is to examine primary and secondary sources and documents to comprehend and articulate the impact of gender on the historical experiences of American women. Historical methodologies that focus on the ways in which race, class, ethnicity, and sexuality have shaped these experiences are used to analyze the varied experiences of U.S. women. The relationship between these experiences and the larger historical forces of the era including social movements, technology, and changing family roles and structure is evaluated. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 211, HIST 367, or HIST 377.

America in Vietnam

HIST 381 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: A writing course. Recommended: WRTG 291. An examination of the complexity of the lengthy involvement of the United States in Vietnam. The goal is to engage in divergent historical interpretations and develop personal conclusions and perspectives about America's role in Vietnam and its legacy. Discussion covers the social, cultural, political, and military dimensions of the Vietnam War, beginning with the declaration of Vietnamese independence at the conclusion of World War II. Emphasis is on influence of the media in shaping government policy and public opinion. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 337 or HIST 381.

The Korean War

HIST 382 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: Any writing course. An exploration of the Korean War, including the origins of the conflict on the peninsula and the reasons for Soviet, American, and Chinese involvement. Military strategy and campaigns are discussed, as are U.S. domestic politics and the consequences of the war for the nations and peoples involved. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 382 or HIST 318O.

Korean History

HIST 383 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: Any writing course. A study of the history of Korea from prehistory to the present. Focus is on Korea's political, social, and economic history. Korea's relations with China and Japan are explored. Students may receive credit only once under this course title.

History of the Contemporary Middle East

HIST 392 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: A writing course. Recommended: WRTG 291. A survey of the history of the Middle East from the late 19th century to the present. The aim is to identify the important events of the last century in the Middle East; understand the sources of contention in that area; and examine the ideology, politics, and culture of the area and how they impact U.S.-Middle East relations. Focus is on major political, economic, social, and cultural trends that inform current events in the region. Topics include the late Ottoman Empire, European colonialism, the rise of nationalism and nation-states, the Arab-Israeli conflict, political Islam, the role of the United States in the region, and contemporary approaches to modernity in the Middle East.

Tudor England

HIST 430 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: Any writing course. An examination of the political, religious, and social forces in English life during the Tudor reign (1485-1603). Emphasis is on Tudor government, the English Reformation, and the Elizabethan era.

Stuart England

HIST 431 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: Any writing course. An examination of the political, religious, and social forces in English life during the Start reign (1603-1714). Emphasis is on Puritanism and the English revolutions.

Diplomatic History of the United States Since 1914

HIST 453 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: Any writing course. A survey of foreign relations of the United States in the 20th century. The causes and the problems of World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War are analyzed.

African American History: 1865 to the Present

HIST 461 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: A writing course. Recommended: WRTG 291. An examination of African Americans in the United States since the Civil War. The objective is to examine the significance of the emancipation of African Americans and various leadership and philosophical perspectives within the African American community. Topics include emancipation and Reconstruction; segregation, accommodationism, and institution building; migration and urbanization; resistance and the birth and growth of the civil rights movement; and the problem of race and racism as a national issue with global impact in the modern world.

The U.S. Civil War

HIST 462 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: An examination of the origins, conduct, and impact of the American Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-77). The goal is to apply historical methodology to issues of the Civil War and Reconstruction; assess Civil War strategies, tactics, and operations; and evaluate how race, culture, politics, and technology affected the course of the Civil War and Reconstruction.

World War I

HIST 464 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: Any writing course. An intensive study of the First World War. Topics include the development of nationalism and socialism in late 19th-century Europe, the causes of the First World War, trench warfare on the western front, war in the Balkans, total war on the home fronts, the Russian Revolution of 1917, the collapse of the Central Powers, the 1918 settlements, the postwar conflicts that continued to haunt Europe until 1923, and the concept of the Lost Generation.

World War II

HIST 465 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: "An investigation of the global issues and events that led to the Second World War. Emphasis is on analyzing the factors that contributed to the competing ideologies, as well as the social, political and economic conditions that ignited the most lethal conflict in human history. The goal is to understand the causes, nature and outcome of the Second World War and the impact upon the world in which we live. "

The Cold War

HIST 466 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: Any writing course. An introduction to the history of the Cold War, which divided the world along ideological, economic, political, and military lines for more than 40 years. The goal is to use primary and secondary historical resources to understand the relationship of past mistrust to today's headlines. Focus is on the chronology of the struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, with the former leading the NATO nations and the latter leading the Warsaw Pact nations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HIST 320, HIST 419I, or HIST 466.

History of China to 1912

HIST 480 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A study of the history of China from Confucius (around 500 BC) to the demise of the Qing Dynasty in 1912. The objectives are to interpret, educate, and advise others based on a historical, cultural, and social awareness of traditional China. Emphasis is on the changes within Chinese political, social, cultural, and philosophical structures that have molded the history of China and its peoples.

History of Japan to 1800

HIST 482 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: A writing course. Recommended: WRTG 291. An examination of traditional Japanese civilization from the age of Shinto mythology to the late Edo period. The aim is to interpret, educate, and advise others based on a historical, cultural, and social awareness of traditional Japan.

History of Japan Since 1800

HIST 483 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: A writing course. Recommended: WRTG 291. An examination of Japan's emergence as an industrial society and world power. The goal is to interpret, educate, and advise others based on a historical, cultural, and social awareness of modern Japan. Discussion covers Japan's role in World War II, postwar recovery, and re-emergence as an exporter of cultural goods.

History Capstone

HIST 495 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisites: HIST 289, HIST 309, and 21 credits in HIST courses. Intensive research into a specific topic in history of the student's choice. The objective is to produce a substantial, original historical research project suitable for presentation or publication.¿