History
Courses in history (designated HIST) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward
- the general education requirements in the arts and humanities;
- a major in history or humanities;
- a minor in history or women's studies; and
- electives.
HIST 141 Western Civilization I (3)
Recommended: WRTG 101 or WRTG 101S. 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.
HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)
Recommended: WRTG 101 or WRTG 101S. 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.
HIST 156 History of the United States to 1865 (3)
Recommended: WRTG 101 or WRTG 101S. 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.
HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865 (3)
Recommended: WRTG 101 or WRTG 101S. 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.
HIST 289 Historical Methods (3)
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.
HIST 309 Historical Writing (3)
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.
HIST 337 Europe's Bloodiest Century (3)
An investigation of the political, economic, and cultural development of Europe since 1914, with emphasis on the factors involved in the two world wars and their worldwide effects and significance. The objective is to evaluate causes, courses, and consequences of armed conflicts in Europe during the 20th century to interpret their effects on contemporary society.
HIST 364 Emergence of Modern America: 1900 to 1945 (3)
Prerequisite: A writing course. Recommended: WRTG 101 (or WRTG 101S) and WRTG 291. A study of the emergence of modern American institutions and identities in the years 1900-45. The aim is to identify events, individuals, movements, and technological developments; synthesize primary and secondary resources; and analyze the significance of social, cultural, and political events. Topics include the presidencies of McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson; the world wars; the Great Depression; and the period of the New Deal. Discussion also covers emerging issues such as the role of women and African Americans, corporate enterprises, and the welfare state.
HIST 365 Recent America: 1945 to the Present (3)
Prerequisite: A writing course. Recommended: WRTG 101 (or WRTG 101S) and WRTG 291. An investigation of U.S. history from the end of World War II to the events of September 11, 2001. The goal is to identify events, individuals, movements, and technological developments; synthesize primary and secondary resources; and analyze the significance of social, cultural, and political events. Topics include social turmoil, the Cultural Revolution, the role of the United States in the world, economic trends, military conflicts, consumerism, political and public scandals, and globalization.
HIST 441 Modern Germany (3)
An examination of the history of Germany during the 20th century. Topics include the aims and policies of Germany during World War I, the country's condition and policies in the period between the wars, the rise of national socialism, the outbreak of World War II, and postwar conditions.
Last updated: 2 August 2012