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2007/2008 Enrollment
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History
History courses numbered 201 or higher qualify as Humanities or Liberal Arts electives.
HIS 101
World Civilization I - 3 Credits
This course provides a survey of significant developments relating to the rise of early Mediterranean, European, and Asiatic societies. Economic, political, and religious themes are stressed from the foundations of civilization to the eve of the Western Enlightenment.
HIS 102
World Civilization II - 3 Credits
This course is a companion to HIS101, surveying the development of civilization from the Western Enlightenment to contemporary times. Emphasis is placed on the emergence of ideological movements; regional, economic, and political patterns; and technological innovations that fostered periods of war and peace.
HIS 201
United States History I - 3 Credits
This survey course traces the origins of American society from colonial times to the close of the Civil War. Emphasis is on the development of liberty and equality as core social values in American culture.
HIS 202
United States History II - 3 Credits
This survey course traces the emergence of an urban, industrialized United States from the late 19th century to the present. Emphasis is placed on both domestic and international concerns, and the maintenance of traditional values in a changing environment.
HIS230
African History - 3 Credits
A survey of African history from 1500 to the present focusing on the development and evolution of political, social, and economic structures. Students may register for the seminar version of this course, which includes working with the instructor to complete a research paper on a topic in African history. Prerequisites: HIS101 and 102
HIS234
Middle Eastern History - 3 Credits
A survey of Middle Eastern history from 1500 to the present focusing on the development and evolution of political, social and economic structures. Students may register for the seminar version of this course, which includes working with the instructor to complete a research paper on a topic in Middle Eastern history.
Prerequisites: HIS101 and 102
HIS 311
The American Revolution - 3 Credits
This history seminar examines the American Revolution, the conflict that resulted in the formation of our nation. The course will begin with a study of the formation of a colonial mentality far different from that of British views on the American colonist, then turn to the military and diplomatic history of the revolutionary war, and culminate with analysis of nation building.
Prerequisite: HIS201.
HIS 313
Civil War and Reconstruction - 3 Credits
This history seminar guides advanced student on an in depth analysis of the pivotal event of nineteenth century American History. Emphasis is placed on the issues leading to the war, the military history of the conflict, and the struggle to reconstruct the union.
Prerequisite: HIS201.
HIS 323
American Foreign Policy Since 1900 - 3 Credits
This seminar course focuses on a chronological assessment of United States foreign policy since 1900. Students are introduced to both primary and secondary source materials for analysis.
Cross listed with PSC323.
HIS 355
World War II - 3 Credits
This course examines the dislocations resulting from World War I and the collapse of world peace. The rise of totalitarian regimes, the response of liberal democracies, and a detailed look at a world in flames are emphasized.
Prerequisite: HIS102.
HIS 433
Historiography - 3 Credits
This course is open only to history majors and offers an examination of both primary and secondary sources of an historical nature. Emphasis is placed on providing students with a thorough knowledge of significant documents as well as the diversity of historical interpretation. Students work individually with a faculty moderator.
Prerequisites: HIS101 and 102; or HIS201 and 202.
HIS 434
Senior Seminar in History - 3 Credits
This course is open only to history majors and is the culmination of the degree program. An original researched thesis is written on a mutually-agreed topic. Students work individually with a faculty moderator.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 6 credits in History beyond HIS101, 102 and HIS201, 202.
