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History Undergraduate Course Descriptions 

HIST 2000. Historical Writing and Literature (3) An introduction to historical methods, theories, and bibliographies for undergraduate majors and minors in history and social science.

HIST 2080. Problems in the History of Women to 1750 (3) An examination of selected problems in the history of women to 1750. Special attention will be given to changing historical interpretations of race, class, and gender in analyzing women's experiences.

HIST 2081. Problems in the History of Women Since 1750 (3) An examination of selected problems in the history of women since 1750. Special attention will be given to changing historical interpretations of race, class, and gender in analyzing women's experiences.

HIST 2110. Ancient History (3) An introduction to the history and the ancient civilizations of Africa, Babylonia, and Persia. It is a study of the government and society of Greece and the early Italian peoples.

HIST 2120. Medieval History (3) An introduction to the break-up of the Roman Empire. The course discusses the Germanic invasions; and the rise of the Papacy, feudalism, and the manorial system. It examines the rise of nation-states and the developing controversy between church and state.

HIST 2210. United States History to 1865 (3) A general survey of U.S. history from the period of discovery, exploration, and settlement to the end of the Civil War.

HIST 2220. United States History Since 1865 (3) A general survey of U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present, emphasizing the Industrial Revolution, social and agrarian movements, and aspects of 20th century American history.

HIST 2410. African History to 1800 (3) A general survey of African developments before 1800, with a discussion of the rise of African states and the impact of outsiders on the continent.

HIST 2610. Latin American History: The Colonial Period, 1480-1820: The Colonial Period, (3) A survey of the discovery of the New World, the conquest of the indigeneous societies, the processes of cultural transformation, and the independence revolutions of the Latin American colonies.

HIST 2620. Latin American History: The National Period (3) A survey of the problems experienced by the independent Latin American nations in their economic, political and social evolution from 1820 to the present. Special emphasis is given to the development of republicanism, capitalism, and nationalism.

HIST 2910.  Histories and Societies of South Asia Prior to 1750 (3)  This course addresses the development of society, culture and polity in South Asia (i.e., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal).  It traces the interactions and tensions between society, culture and polity and covers ancient, medieval and early modern South Asia.

HIST 3010. Problems in European History (3) Prerequisite: At least one European survey course and permission of the instructor. An intensive study of various problems in European history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time.

HIST 3020. Problems in American History (3) Prerequisite: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An intensive study of various problems in American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time.

HIST 3040. Problems in African History (3) Prerequisite: At least one African survey course and permission of the instructor. An intensive study of the various problems in African history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time.

HIST 3100. Independent Readings in European History (3) Prerequisite: At least one European survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in European history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time.

HIST 3115. Europe, 1500-1815 (3) An overview of the underlying causes and far-reaching results of the Renaissance and Reformation, the expansion of European powers, the Old Regime, the French Revolution, and Napoleonic Europe.

HIST 3118. Europe, 1815-1914 (3) An overview of the revolutionary movements of the 19th century, the growth of nationalism, and the rise of international rivalries.

HIST 3135. Russia Under the Monarchy to 1917 (3) An overview of the revolutionary, political, and social movements which occurred in 19th century Russia.

HIST 3145. Russia Since 1917(3) An overview of the development of the political, social, economic, and military ideas of Russia from the Bolshevik Revolution to the present.

HIST 3150. History of England to 1688 (3) An overview of the social, intellectual, economic, and political history of England to 1688.

HIST 3160. History of England since 1688 (3) An overview of the social, intellectual, economic, and political history of England from the Glorious Revolution to the present.

HIST 3170. History of France to 1815 (3) An overview of the social, political, and economic developments in France to 1815.

HIST 3180. History of France since 1815. (3) An overview of the social, political, and economic developments in France from 1815 to the present.

HIST 3210. American Military History (3) An examination of the history and evolution of the American military system from colonial times to the present, with a discussion of the early roots of the American military within the context of America's social, economic, and political development.

HIST 3220. Recent United States History (3) Prerequisite: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of American history since 1900.

HIST 3230. American Urban History (3) Prerequisite: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. A survey of the growth of American urban history from the colonial period to the present, with a discussion of the relationship of urban society to the development of American political, economic, and social history.

HIST 3250. American Economic History (3) Prerequisite: At least one American Survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced study of the American economic system from colonial times to the present, with a concentration on how this system is regulated and how it influences individuals, economic growth, politics, and international relations.

HIST 3260. American Labor History (3) This course traces the history of American workers and organized labor unions from the colonial era to the present.  Emphasis will be placed on the interaction between workers and unions and political and economic developments.

HIST 3410. African History Since 1800 (3) A general survey of African developments since 1800, with a discussion of the dynamics of imperialism as they operated on Africa during the period of the partitioning and subsequent colonization, the rise of African nationalism, the process of decolonization, and the issues facing African states since independence.

HIST 3420. State Formation in Pre-Colonial Africa (3) An examination of state formation in Africa from the rise of ancient Ghana about 800 to the founding of Islamic states in West and Central Africa in the nineteenth century.

HIST 3430. Africa Under Colonial Rule (3) An examination of the policies of European colonial administrations in Africa from the partition in the late nineteenth century to the beginnings of the decolonization movement after World War II.

HIST 3440. Africa Since Independence (3) An overview of independent Africa.  The course discusses the political, economic and social challenges of independence.

HIST 3450. African Economic History (3) An advanced study of African economic systems from ancient times to the present, with a concentration on how these systems have influenced individuals, states, politics and international relations.

HIST 3500. Independent Readings in Afro-American History (3) Prerequisite: At least one Afro-American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in Afro-American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time.

HIST 3510. Afro-American History to 1865 (3) A survey of Afro-American history from their earliest appearance in America to the end of the Civil War.

HIST 3520. Afro-American History Since 1865 (3) A survey of Afro-American history from Reconstruction to the present.

HIST 3600. Independent Readings in Latin American History (3) Prerequisite: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in Latin American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time.

HIST 3630. History of Mexico and Central America (3) An in-depth study of the political, economic, and social developments in Mexican and Central American countries since 1800, with particular attention to the independent wars, the struggles to achieve nationhood, cultural integration, economic independence, and social democracy.

HIST 3710. Introduction to African Diaspora History (3) An introduction to the history of the African Diaspora.  An in-depth discussion of the dispersal of people of African descent throughout the world as a result of the Arab and European slave trades.

HIST 3910. South Asia Under British Imperial Rule, 1750-1885 (3)  This course uses readings, lectures and films to focus on the British Empire in South Asia (i.e., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal).  It examines imperialism as a cultural, economic and political form of domination and emphasizes historical factors leading to its rise in South Asia.  The course utilizes British history in South Asia to contextualize past
forms of European imperialism, as well as present forms of global domination.

HIST 3920. The Unmaking of the British Empire in India, 1885-1947 (3)  This course addresses how India -a seemingly permanent British imperial possession –gained independence after the formation of the Indian National Congress 1885.  It examines how decolonization results not only from nationalist pressure but a full range of social, political and economic factors.