History Major with Teacher Certification in Social Studies (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.) - Undergraduate - 2011 University Catalog
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Students who wish to pursue P-12 teacher certification in Social Studies must apply to and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Please visit the Teacher Education Program Web site for the required professional sequence of courses and other important Program requirements, guidelines, and procedures. Students also are strongly advised to review the Teacher Education Program Handbook. The course SOSC 401 Methods of Teaching Social Studies is the departmental requirement.
The social studies teacher is expected to have a broad understanding of the cultural and environmental factors which shape the individual and society. To meet the approved program for certification in social studies, course work is required in each of the following: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science and sociology. A detailed description of the requirements is available in the office of the Social Studies Teacher Education Coordinator in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
A minimum of 120 semester hours of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA. However, more than 120 semester hours may be required depending upon the major field of study. In addition to the major requirement outlined below, all university students must fulfill the set of General Education requirements applicable to their degree (for further information, see General Education Requirements).
HISTORY MAJOR
Complete the following:
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HISTORY MAJOR
Complete 36 semester hours including the following 3 requirement(s):
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INTRODUCTORY SEQUENCE
Complete the following 4 requirement(s) for 12 semester hours:
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WRITING
Complete .
HIST 100 The Study of History 3 -
AMERICAN
Complete 1 course from the following:
HIST 117 History of the United States to 1876 3 HIST 118 History of the United States Since 1876 3 -
EUROPEAN
Complete 1 course from the following:
HIST 103 Foundations of Western Civilization 3 HIST 105 Emergence of European Civilization, 1500-1914 3 HIST 106 Contemporary Europe, 1914 to the Present 3 -
NON WESTERN
Complete 1 course from the following:
HIST 108 Introduction to African Civilization 3 HIST 109 Introduction to Islamic Civilization 3 HIST 114 Early Latin America 3 HIST 116 Modern Latin America 3 HIST 128 Pre-Modern Japan: A History or Japan to the Meiji Restoration 3 HIST 129 Modern Japan: A History of Japan From the Meiji Through the Showa 3 HIST 131 Introduction to Indian Civilization 3 HIST 132 Introduction to Chinese Civilization 3 HIST 133 Modern Chinese Civilization 3
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ELECTIVE SEQUENCE
Complete the following 4 requirement(s) for 12 semester hours:
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100-300 LEVEL NON-WESTERN ELECTIVE
Complete 1 course from the following: .
HIST 108 Introduction to African Civilization 3 HIST 109 Introduction to Islamic Civilization 3 HIST 112 Introduction to the Modern Middle East 3 HIST 114 Early Latin America 3 HIST 116 Modern Latin America 3 HIST 128 Pre-Modern Japan: A History or Japan to the Meiji Restoration 3 HIST 129 Modern Japan: A History of Japan From the Meiji Through the Showa 3 HIST 131 Introduction to Indian Civilization 3 HIST 132 Introduction to Chinese Civilization 3 HIST 133 Modern Chinese Civilization 3 HIST 223 Communist Revolution in China 3 HIST 330 Chinese Social History Through Literature 3 HIST 333 History of Brazil 3 HIST 334 Women in the Muslim World: A History of Representations 3 HIST 339 Seminar in Latin American History 3 -
200 LEVEL ELECTIVE
Complete 1 course from the following:
HIST 204 The Second World War 3 HIST 205 Minorities in American History 3 HIST 212 Social History of the United States 3 HIST 213 Economic History of the United States 3 HIST 214 Diplomatic History of the United States 3 HIST 215 Women in American History 3 HIST 216 Italian American History and Culture 3 HIST 217 History of Black Americans 3 HIST 218 Political History of the United States 3 HIST 219 Sport in History 3 HIST 221 Europe's Conquest of the Americas, 1415-1763 3 HIST 222 Economic History of Europe 3 HIST 223 Communist Revolution in China 3 HIST 225 The Poles, Czechs, Slovaks and Hungarians Since 1815 3 HIST 231 New Jersey: Past and Present 3 HIST 250 Selected Content 3 HIST 299 History Study Abroad 1-3 -
200-300 LEVEL ELECTIVE
Complete 1 course from the following:
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300 LEVEL ELECTIVE
Complete 1 course from the following:
HIST 308 History of the American Family 3 HIST 309 Feminist Ideas in Western Thought 3 HIST 310 Immigrant in American History 3 HIST 311 Early History of New Jersey 1702-89 3 HIST 312 Historical Geography of the United States 3 HIST 313 Biography in American History 3 HIST 314 Women and Migration 3 HIST 315 War in History 3 HIST 319 American Urban History to 1880 3 HIST 320 American Urban History Since 1880 3 HIST 321 History of the American Worker Since 1877 3 HIST 322 Medieval European Civilization 450-1350 3 HIST 323 History of Russia to 1917 3 HIST 324 Russia Since 1917 3 HIST 326 Modern German History 3 HIST 327 History of France Since 1789 3 HIST 328 Conflict in Modern Ireland 3 HIST 329 History of England to 1714 3 HIST 330 Chinese Social History Through Literature 3 HIST 331 History of England 1714-1914 3 HIST 333 History of Brazil 3 HIST 334 Women in the Muslim World: A History of Representations 3 HIST 339 Seminar in Latin American History 3
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RESEARCH SEQUENCE
Complete the following 2 requirement(s) for 12 semester hours:
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SEMINARS
Complete the following 2 courses:
HIST 300 Research Seminar 3 HIST 400 Senior Seminar in History 3 -
400 LEVEL ELECTIVES
Complete 2 courses from the following:
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RELATED SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the following 2 requirement(s):
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Complete the following 3 courses for 9 semester hours: .
ECON 101 Principles of Economics: Macro 3 POLS 101 American Government and Politics 3 -
Complete 1 course from the following:
ANTH 100 Cultural Anthropology 3 PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 SOCI 100 The Sociological Perspective 3
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Course Descriptions:
ANTH100: Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to the basic concepts, goals, and research strategies of anthropology, the nature of culture, its role in human experience, and its universality. Presentation of cross-cultural examples and conceptual frameworks for understanding and explaining cultural diversity. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Non-Western Cultural Perspectives. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement, World Cultures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
ECON101: Principles of Economics: Macro
A study of the American economy, analytically and institutionally; the achievement of an optimal allocation of resources, price stability, full employment level of national income and long term growth. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Social Science. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST100: The Study of History
The course is designed to introduce students to the nature of history as a scholarly intellectual pursuit. It is built around student activities dealing with the materials and typical research procedures used by historians and the challenges of criticizing and writing history at the beginner's level. Meets the University Writing Requirement majors in History. Restricted to History Majors and Minors. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: Restricted to History Majors and Minors.
HIST103: Foundations of Western Civilization
Origins and development of Western civilization to about 1350: Egyptian, Judaic, Greek, Roman, Islamic and Medieval European contributions. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST105: Emergence of European Civilization, 1500-1914
The emergence of Europe as a distinctive world civilization. The development of ideas, institutions and technologies from medieval times to World War I. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST106: Contemporary Europe, 1914 to the Present
European society in transition since World War I. The role of two world wars in shaping contemporary times. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST108: Introduction to African Civilization
Pre-colonial African civilization and its eclipse under slavery and the colonial onslaught. Principal social, political and cultural systems of the period. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Non-Western Cultural Perspectives. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST109: Introduction to Islamic Civilization
Examination of various institutions and value systems in Islam which characterize it as a major civilization. Important cultural developments as they are affected by the process of transition. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST112: Introduction to the Modern Middle East
This course aims to offer a general survey of the important themes and developments in Modern Middle Eastern History from 1750 to the present. By the end of the course, students should gain an appreciation of some of the major topics and issues that are central to the understanding of the Modern Middle East. Students will consider the social political and cultural history of the late eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth century Middle East. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Non-Western. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST114: Early Latin America
This course will provide a background in the main issues, themes and events in the history of colonial Latin America, including an introduction to the pre-contact (pre-1492) histories of Spain, Portugal and the Americas. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Non-Western Cultural Perspectives. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST116: Modern Latin America
This course offers an introduction to the history of Latin America, with an emphasis on the period since the 1810s. Students unfamiliar with the region should emerge from the course with a firm grounding in the major themes of modern Latin American history. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Non-Western Cultural Perspectives. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST117: History of the United States to 1876
Issues and problems in the development of the American nation from discovery and exploration to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST118: History of the United States Since 1876
American development from an agrarian power after the Civil War into an urban-industrial society with the liberal institutions that accompanied it. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST128: Pre-Modern Japan: A History or Japan to the Meiji Restoration
This is an introductory survey course in Japanese history from earliest times to the Meiji (1868-1912). It is a first step in Japan studies designed to provide a broad, useful, working knowledge of key aspects of traditional Japan. Culture, politics, society and economy will be built into a chronological, historical structure. Japan's uniqueness will be outlined against a background of greater East Asian and world interactions. This course will stand on its own, but will also serve as a useful background to understanding modern and contemporary Japan. The course also aspires to sensitizing students to the inherent value of East Asian culture as a part of human richness and diversity. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST129: Modern Japan: A History of Japan From the Meiji Through the Showa
This is an introductory survey course in Japanese history from the Meiji (1868-1912) through the Showa (1925-present). While it would be useful to study premodern Japan before taking this course, modern Japan does stand on its own. A review of traditional Japan will be followed by study of the dynamic interaction of Japan and the West during the 19th Century. Japan's expansionism, World War II and the postwar period will be important topics. Cultural, military, economic, political, and social developments will be discussed in historical settings. Students will be encouraged to appreciate the unique dynamics of Japan's development as a modern nation state and to explore the likely progress of Japan into the 21st Century. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST131: Introduction to Indian Civilization
The early history of India, 3000 B.C. to 1000 A.D. Principal religions, political and literary works, and their insights into Indian social values and institutions. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST132: Introduction to Chinese Civilization
The early history of China, 2000 B.C. to 1300 A.D. Principal social, political and metaphysical-philosophic works, corresponding values and institutions. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Non-Western Cultural Perspectives. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST133: Modern Chinese Civilization
Modern China, 1600 to the present. Changes in values and mutual influence of East and West, studied through literary, philosophical, anthropological, historical and artistic works. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST204: The Second World War
A study of the origins and course of World War II in Europe, Asia and the Pacific. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST205: Minorities in American History
A study of the historical background of the various ethnic, racial and religious minorities in contemporary American society. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST212: Social History of the United States
Social and cultural aspects of American history: population movements, rural and urban problems, status of women, utopian ventures, mass media, recreation, human rights. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST213: Economic History of the United States
Major trends in agriculture, commerce, finance, manufacturing, transportation and industrial relations from colonial beginnings to the present. Cross listed with Economics and Finance, ECON 213. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST214: Diplomatic History of the United States
Evolution of American foreign policy and diplomacy from the Revolution to the present. Selected basic readings in the field. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST215: Women in American History
The changing role and status of women in American society from colonial times to the present. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST216: Italian American History and Culture
The history and culture of Italian Americans from the colonial era to the present. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST217: History of Black Americans
Role of Americans of African descent in the development of the United States. Contributions of black Americans from initial discovery and exploration to mid-20th century. Meets the Human and Intercultural Relations Requirement (HIRR). Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST218: Political History of the United States
The historical development of American political institutions from the early 1700s to the present. Focus upon the evolution of constitutional and legal structures, the party system and pressure groups, the role of bureaucracies, and the impact of political leaders. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST219: Sport in History
This course takes a global approach to the history of sport, but focuses on the role of sport in American history. It examines sport in early world cultures, the development of sport as a mass spectator phenomenon in modern times, and the social significance of sport in the contemporary world. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST221: Europe's Conquest of the Americas, 1415-1763
A study of European explorations, discoveries and territorial settlements in the Americas during the 15th to the 18th century. Examination of the expansion and impact of Europe -- institutions, ideas, traditions, technologies -- and resulting confrontations with and impact on native American peoples. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST222: Economic History of Europe
European economic development from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasis on the first industrial revolution in Britain; comparing 19th century economic growth in Britain, France, Germany and Russia. Cross listed with Economics and Finance, ECON 222. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST223: Communist Revolution in China
Ideological and historical significance studied against the background of domestic and international events, personalities and ideologies. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST225: The Poles, Czechs, Slovaks and Hungarians Since 1815
This survey examines the history of east central Europe since the Congress of Vienna. The spread and impact of nationalism, democracy, fascism and Communism will be considered. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST231: New Jersey: Past and Present
A survey of New Jersey history emphasizing (1) the state's political, economic, and social heritage and evolution, and (2) New Jersey's role in the development of the United States. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
HIST250: Selected Content
Students will study a specific historical period, topic, theme or problem. Individual course offerings will vary. Students may repeat this course twice, although not with same subject matter, for a total of 6 s.h. Consult advisor or History Department webpage for specifics about content for current semester offerings. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100.
HIST299: History Study Abroad
This study abroad course is an exploration of a specific historical period, problem, theme, or geographical region. Particular course offerings will vary according to the location of study and the expertise of the instructor. Students will consult current schedule of courses for a specific semester offering. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 9.0 credits as long as the individual topic is different. () 1 - 3 sh.
HIST300: Research Seminar
Students will study a specific historical topic or set of related topics in considerable depth. Advanced level research methodological skills will be integrated throughout, culminating with students writing a significant formal research paper. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100, and HIST 117 or HIST 118.
HIST308: History of the American Family
Studies the history of the American family as a dynamic social institution. The course will focus on the changing role of the family in America; the varieties of family structures in past times, and the significance of the family in American cultural and social history. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; and HIST 117 or 118; and HIST 103 or 105 or 106; and one of the following Non-Western History courses - HIST 108 or 109 or 114 or 116 or 128 or 129 or 131 or 132 or 133.
HIST309: Feminist Ideas in Western Thought
History of feminist ideas and theories about women and womanhood. Students examine important theoretical literature in Europe and America from 18th century to present. Original texts of Wollstonecroft, Fuller, Mill, and Freud will be considered against their socio-historic milieu. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST310: Immigrant in American History
The processes by which the immigrant was incorporated into American society. Includes the cultural backgrounds from which the different groups came; the reasons for emigration; the nature of the communities they created once they reached the U.S.; their religious and social institutions; the problems of maintaining ethnic culture with the pressure to Americanize. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST311: Early History of New Jersey 1702-89
From royal colony to the establishment of the federal government under the constitution state; and local events during the American Revolution. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST312: Historical Geography of the United States
The slow pace of settlement of the eastern seaboard and the development of distinctive culture hearths prior to 1800; the rapid settlement and diffusion of culture traits in the area beyond the Appalachians since 1809. Cross listed with Earth and Environmental Studies, EUGS 312. Starting Summer 2012: The slow pace of settlement of the eastern seaboard and the development of distinctive culture hearths prior to 1800; the rapid settlement and diffusion of culture traits in the area beyond the Appalachians since 1809. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST313: Biography in American History
The significant biographical materials available in the study of American history; the problems and uses of biography. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST314: Women and Migration
This course focuses on female migrants from the late nineteenth century to the present. Using an interdisciplinary approach with an emphasis on historical studies, it considers issues of work, family, sexuality, and identity formation for migrant women past and present. Questions to explore include: what distinguishes the experiences of migration for women; what are the continuities and differences for women across time, ethnicity, and geography; how do historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and others, as well as the migrants themselves, understand female migration; what do women gain and lose through migration; and why a gendered approach to migration studies is crucial. Cross listed with Women's and Gender Studies, WMGS 314. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: WMGS 102; or HIST 100 and HIST 117 or 118.
HIST315: War in History
Examines selected wars in the history of the world in an attempt to learn about causes and consequences of war. Consider attempts to prevent war in the past, and proposed methods for preventing war in the future. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST319: American Urban History to 1880
The urban dimension in American history and development of city life to 1880. Shapers of the 19th century city; instability and disorders due to transit and demographic revolutions. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST320: American Urban History Since 1880
Transformation of the 19th century industrial city into the 20th century metropolis; the emergence of the New York metropolitan region. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST321: History of the American Worker Since 1877
History of the American worker rather than his trade union. The worker's legal status, political behavior, social and cultural activities, treatment by employer and state. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST322: Medieval European Civilization 450-1350
Origins, development, and significance of a civilization whose political, social and cultural foundations had a spiritual basis and unity. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST323: History of Russia to 1917
Factors shaping the Russian people: Byzantium and Greek Orthodox faith, Tartar state organization, the Mir, Westernization from Peter to Lenin, intellectual and radical movements. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST324: Russia Since 1917
Political, social, economic and intellectual developments in the Soviet Union and Russia; the relationship of ideology and national goals. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST326: Modern German History
German society, culture and politics from 1789 to the present. The formation of a unified state in the nineteenth century. The effects of World War I and of National Socialism. The division of Germany after World War II and the reunification of the country in 1989-90. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST327: History of France Since 1789
Political, social, economic and intellectual developments in France since the Revolution. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST328: Conflict in Modern Ireland
A history of Irish nationalism with emphasis on the period from 1782 to the present. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST329: History of England to 1714
Emphasis on political and constitutional history, the formation of basic institutions of law and government and related economic, social and cultural factors. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST330: Chinese Social History Through Literature
Masterpieces of the Chinese literary tradition from earliest times to the 20th century. Literary genre in historical perspective and as expression of social and cultural values. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST331: History of England 1714-1914
Political, social and economic history from the Hanoverian succession to the 20th century: Industrial Revolution, changing balance of the constitution, British imperialism, the Irish question. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST333: History of Brazil
Traces the historical development from the pre-historical Indian cultures to the 1970s; covers the social, cultural, political, economic and religious aspects of the largest Latin-American nation. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST334: Women in the Muslim World: A History of Representations
A survey of writings by and about Muslim women examined historiographically. We examine conventional wisdom about Muslim women through the ages, and how this "wisdom" was constructed: Who wrote about Muslim women? When? How? What purposes have these writings served at different times and places since the inception of Islam and during the course of its 1,500 year history. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: Passing grade in the following: HIST 100; HIST 117 or 118; HIST 103 or 105 or 106; 108 or 109 or 114 or 116 or 128 or 129 or 131 or 132 or 133.
HIST339: Seminar in Latin American History
Intensive study of specific periods and/or problems in latin American history. (3 hours seminar.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST400: Senior Seminar in History
Directed research and preparation of seminar reports and written paper on special topics in the main fields of history. Required for senior history majors. (3 hours seminar.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST401: Kingdoms in the Sun:Sicily and Southern Italy in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
This course is an excursion into the history of Sicily and the southern Italian mainland from approximately 500 BC - 1300 AD. It is driven by the cultures that left lasting impressions on this diverse region, investigating Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, German and French occupations and influences. Students will have an opportunity to engage in this exploration "on location," as it will be offered as part of a summer study abroad experience in Sicily. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST406: History of American Business
Provides historical background toward understanding the present role business plays in American society. Examines the role of the entrepreneur and business manager in the evolution of American business. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST408: Independent Study European History
To provide opportunity for capable students, mainly history majors, to do independent work in the field of European history. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits as long as the topic is different. () 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST409: Independent Study Non-Western History
To provide opportunity for capable students, mainly in history or transcultural studies, to do independent work in the field of non-Western history. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits as long as the topic is different. () 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST410: Independent Study in American History
To provide an opportunity to do independent work in the field. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits as long as the topic is different. () 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST411: Intellectual History of the United States
Development and contributions of the thought of individuals and groups, dominant and minority, and their effect on the American mind, traditions and practices. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST413: The Philosophy of History
Development of historical thought and the writing of history in the Western world from Herodotus to the present. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST415: European Social History
This course will introduce history majors and other interested students to European social history in particular and social history in general. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST416: Church and State in Latin America
The Roman Catholic church as the major spiritual institution as well as a cultural, moral, political and economic force in Latin America. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST419: Age of Renaissance, 1350-1517
Political, economic, social and broad cultural developments in Italy and Western Europe during 1350-1517. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST420: The Reformation Era, 1500-1650
Religious movements of the 16th and 17th centuries; their medieval antecedents; the accompanying political, intellectual and socioeconomic forces. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST422: Studies in Enlightenment History
Major intellectual developments in 18th century Europe: rise of skepticism, toleration, empiricism, idea of progress. Readings in Hume, Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau, Kant and antecedent figures. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST424: Diplomatic History of Europe
Diplomatic history of Europe since the Congress of Vienna. Emphasis on development of diplomatic practice and relations between states during 1870 to present. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST425: Ideas in European History: Burke to Nietzsche
Conservative, liberal, romantic, utilitarian and early existential streams of thought in 19th century Europe. Readings in Burke, Bentham, Mill, Hegel, Nietzsche and others, with attention to historical background. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST426: The Nazi Third Reich
Major economic, social, political and intellectual developments in 20th century Germany. Demise of Weimar Republic and ascension of Nazi Third Reich. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST427: The Holocaust, 1939-1945
The history of the Holocaust and an overview of its representations in the academic historiography as well as in literary and autobiographical texts. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST430: Revolutions in Latin American History
Examines and compares the causes, course and consequences of three major social revolutions in Latin America: Mexico (1910), Bolivia (1952), Cuba (1959). (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST431: Development of Indian Character and Culture
The historical conditioning of Indian behavior. Culture change in the perspective of colonialism and modernization; contributions of religion to social and political values and modern literature. Cross listed with Anthropology, ANTH 431. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: ANTH 100 OR HIST 100.
HIST432: Development of Japanese Character and Culture
The historical conditioning of Japanese behavior. Cultural change in the perspective of traditional periodization of Japanese history. Contributions of religion and philosophy to defining social values. Cross listed with Anthropology, ANTH 432. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: ANTH 100 OR HIST 100.
HIST433: American Colonial History 1607-1763
Developments within the English colonies, interactions between England and the colonists, growth of a distinctive American society. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST434: American Revolution and Early Republic, 1763-1828
Analysis of events leading to the war for independence; political, economic and foreign problems of the new nation; the growth of nationalism. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST435: The Union in Crisis 1820-1877
Significant events and developments of the period: Jacksonian democracy, westward expansion and sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST436: America in the Gilded Age
The forces which contributed to the development of modern, industrialized America; American society and its reaction to changes of the period. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; and HIST 117 or 118.
HIST437: American Society in the 20th Century
The continuing reactions to the problems of an industrialized America. The New Deal and recent Supreme Court decisions. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST438: America in the Sixties: The Crisis of Consensus Liberalism
Analyzes the crisis of American liberalism as that ideology was beset by the consequences of postwar affluence and the growing radicalism during the Kennedy-Johnson administration; and the backlash that developed into the Nixon "New Majority". (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST443: Internship in History
Opportunity for the advanced student to acquire practical experience working directly with primary sources of history in state and local depositories of historical materials. () 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
HIST499: Selected Topics
Study in a specific historical period, problem or theme. Particular course offerings will vary. Students may repeat course for up to nine credits as long as individual topic is different. Consult current schedule of courses for semester offering. May be repeated for a maximum of 9.0 credits as long as the topic is different. () 1 - 3 sh.
Prerequisites: HIST 100; AND HIST 117 OR HIST 118.
POLS101: American Government and Politics
This course will introduce students to the basic institutions and processes of American politics, and will do so, in part, through a focus on current policy issues. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Social Science. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
PSYC101: Introduction to Psychology
This course is an introduction to the study of human behavior and surveys major topics within the diverse discipline of psychology. Topics covered will come from each of four core areas offered by the psychology department: Social/Applied (e.g., Social, Industrial-Organizational, Health), Biological Basis of Behavior (e.g., Physiology, Perception, Motivation/Emotion, Comparative Animal Behavior), Cognition (e.g., Learning and Memory, Conditioning and Learning, Cognition, Language) and Personality (e.g., Personality, Abnormal, Development). Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science for non-psychology majors only. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
SOCI100: The Sociological Perspective
An introduction to the study of human groups, from peer groups to families to societies. How and why culture, social structure, and group processes arise. Consequences of social forces for individuals. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.
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