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Survey of major developments in European civilization from ancient Greece and Rome to approximately 1500
HIST 1010 Modem Western World: 3 hours
Survey of major developments in Western civilization from the Renaissance to the present.
HIST 1450 Heroes and Villains In the Middle Ages: 3 hours
An introduction to medieval history and culture that focuses on the people of the Middle Ages, especially those who were particularly admired or vilified. The course explores how their lives were shared by the society in which they lived, and how legends about them have influenced values and ideals down to the present. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 145 and MDVL 145.
HIST 2100 American History to 1877: 3 hours
General survey of United States history from colonial times to the late nineteenth century.
HIST 2110 American History since 1077: 3 hours
General survey of United States history with emphasis on the twentieth century American experience.
HIST 2120 American Culture: 3 hours
Major concepts in American life as seen from the perspective of literature, the arts, and mass media, and the role of these forms of communication on the development of public historical consciousness.
HIST 2900 Introduction to the Study History: 3 hours
This course examines the scope and methods of history and introduces basic research, analytical, communication, and study skills required of all historians. In addition, the class emphasizes awareness of history as a profession, and introduces a range of resources that may enhance students' skills and knowledge as professional historians.
HIST 2980 Directed Reading in History: 1-3 hours
Registration requires approval of the supervising faculty member and the Department Chair. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.
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HIST 3000 Arts and Ideas: Ancient/Medieval: 3 hours
Survey of the history and interplay of intellectual and artistic developments in the West from ancient through medieval times.
HIST 3010 Modem Art and Ideas: 3 hours
Survey of the history and interplay of intellectual and artistic creativity from the Renaissance to the present. Covers all major areas of material culture.
HIST 3020 World History to 1500: 3 hours
Introduction to World History to 1500, intended for students of all majors. By "world history" is meant not the sum history of the world's separate societies and culture, but major chapters in the history of the interaction between them. We will examine the ways in which societies contacted one another, the ways they influenced one another, and the ways new societies emerged, including the roles played by migration, trade, war, empire, technology, epidemic, and religious and cultural diffusion.
HIST 303 World History since 1500: 3 hours
Introduction to World History to 1500, intended for students of all majors. By "world history" is meant not the sum history of the world's separate societies and culture, but major chapters in the history of the interaction between them. We will examine the ways in which societies contacted one another, the ways they influenced one another, and the ways new societies emerged, including the roles played by migration, trade, war, empire, technology, epidemic, and religious and cultural diffusion.
HIST 3060 Technology and Culture: 3 hours
Major technological developments throughout history, and interaction between technological change and culture. Survey of ancient and medieval technology, the industrial revolution, and the twentieth century, including aspects of technology and culture outside the Western tradition.
HIST 3100 Topics in History: 1-3 hours
Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
HIST 3101 Colonial americaq to 1763: 3 hours
This course explores Colonial America from first European contact to the beginnings of the revolutionary period. Students will examine European motivations for colonization, the political and economic cultures of the colonies, religion in the New World, and conflicts like the French and Indian War.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3102 United States, 1763-1820: 3 hours
This course explores the central themes and key events leading up to the American Revolution, examines the Revolution and its outcomes, and considers the political, social and economic circumstances of the New Nation.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3103 United States, 1820-1898: 3 hours
This course explores the central themes and key events in 19th-century United States history including the displacement of Native Americans, religious revivals, varied reform movements, the escalation of sectional tensions, political upheaval of the Civil War and Reconstruction, and America's emergence as a global power.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3104 United States, 1898-1945: 3 hours
This course explores the central trends, events, and personalities in United States history between 1898 and 1945. Students will examine America's emergence as a global power, participation in two world wars, the Depression and New Deal, and many other themes critical to an understanding of the 20th century.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3104 United States, Since 1945: 3 hours
This course will explore the major political, economic, social, and cultural transformations in the United States from the end of World War II through the end of the 20th century including the Cold War, the civil rights movement, the American War in Vietnam, culture of "The 60s", the rise of conservatism, and many other topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3130 American Diplomatic History: 3 hours
History of American foreign relations from the American Revolution to the present, emphasizing diplomacy of the twentieth century.
HIST 3150 Popular Art arid Architecture In America: 3 hours
Popular themes in American history as shown in paintings, buildings, cartoons, and commercial art. Extensive use of local Illustrations adaptable to elementary and secondary, teaching.
HIST 3160 Women in United States History: 3 hours
Women’s legal and social status, work, daily life, and participation in major events and, processes in United States history; variety of women's experience due to class, race, region, ethnicity, and religion. Survey of the women's movement and emergence of feminist perspectives.
HIST 3171 American Maritime History: 3 hours
This course examines America's historic relationship with marine and freshwater environments, and will consider the economic, political, and naval uses of these bodies of water from 1600 to the present with particular emphasis on the American mariner's world, the maritime community alongshore, and American society at large.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3180 American Environmental History: 3 hours
This course explores the impact of environmental conditions on American historical and cultural development and examines changing attitudes toward environmental issues.
HIST 3191 American Sport History: 3 hours
This course will consider the development of sport in American history from the mid-16th and 17th centuries through the 20th century, and will explore how social class, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and region have influenced American sporting experiences.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3200 American Military History: 3 hours
Survey of major events and developments in North American and United States military history from the eighteenth century to the present.
HIST 3240 Everyday Life In America: 3 hours
Introduction to the study of artifacts and the built environment in understanding everyday life in America. Artifacts as social and cultural documents in the American experience and sources for examining culture.
HIST 3251 American Working Class History: 3 hours
This course will investigate the history of the American working class from its emergence during the first industrial revolution through the present, and will consider working people's experiences in their workplaces and communities. The course devotes special attention to the history of workers in Michigan and the upper Midwest.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3260 Native American History and Culture: 3 hours
Survey of history and culture of American Indians from earliest times to the present; emphasis on cultural achievements and diversity, myths and prejudices of non-Indian Americans, and Indian-government interaction.
HIST 3265 Readings in Natie American History: 3 hours
This course will examine important events and themes in the histories of native groups and in that of Indian-European relations from earliest contact up to 1783, and will emphasize how native societies developed culturally, politically, and economically in the face of challenges brought about by contact with Europeans.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3280 African-American Cultural History: 3 hours
Survey of history and culture of African-Americans from colonial times to the present; emphasis on cultural achievements and diversity, myths and prejudices of non-African-Americans, struggle for civil and human rights, and the dilemmas of integration versus separate identity. Brief survey of United States in a pan-Diaspora context.
HIST 3285 African Americans in Michigan: 3 hours
This course will consider the African American experience and actions with regard to key developments in Michigan's history during the 19th and 20th centuries, and place both the African American experience and Michigan history in a broader historical context.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3290 Michigan History: 3 hours
A survey of the political, economic and social development of Michigan with emphasis on its relation to the history of the United States.
HIST 3300 History of Canada: 3 hours
A survey of Canada from the sixteenth century to the present. Special attention to the sources of Anglo-French discord and Canada's changing relationship with the United States.
HIST 3320 Global History 1885-1945: 3 hours
Themes in global history and global interdependence from the late nineteenth century to the cataclysm of World War II. Topics include globalization of technology, commerce, communication and human expectations; economic integration and international cooperation; the dichotomy of nationalism and ethnicity and the emergence of a world culture; the world at war.
HIST 3330 The World since 1945: 3 hours
Examination of the major developments of the second half of the twentieth century and the dichotomies of continuity and revolutionary change they present.
HIST 3360 Women In European History: 3 hours
Examination of the condition of women in various periods of European history, with particular attention to women's changing status and experiences in the family and workplace. Study of various institutions, associations, and activities in which women expressed themselves becomes the basis for conclusions about women's contributions to European history and culture.
HIST 3490 Ancient Near East: 3 hours
Ancient history of Near Eastern lands which, also figure prominently in biblical accounts. Archaeology, prehistory; and the cradles of civilization in Mesopotamia and the Nile Valley. Survey of ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Hittite, Phoenician, and Hebrew cultures, as well as the emergence of the Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, and Persian empires.
HIST 3500 Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic World: 3 hours
Origins of the ancient Greeks and their role in the Aegean civilizations of Crete, Troy, and Mycenae; the Homeric age, and development of the polis. Examination of the contrasting, city-states of Athens and Sparta, as well as the unique cultural achievements and legacy of Hellenism; Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic world.
HIST 3510 Ancient Rome: 3 hours
Roman history from earliest beginnings to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. The early Italic, Etruscan; and Greek cultures of ancient Italy prior to the emergence of Rome; rise of the Roman republic and conquest of the Mediterranean; civil wars, development of the empire and its ultimate collapse; cultural achievements of the age.
HIST 3531 Early Christianity: 3 hours
This course explores the emergence of Christianity in the Roman world, and traces its spread and influence in medieval Europe. Students will consider the world of early Christianity, the development of the Church as an institution and community, and issues of church doctrine and discipline.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3600 The Medieval World: Society and Culture: 3 hours
Society and culture of medieval Europe with emphasis on everyday life, material culture, and ways of knowing. Impact of medieval Europe on the formation of modern European states and systems; brief survey of comparative medieval conditions in other regions, and the Impact of "Medievalism" on popular culture.
HIST 3620 History of England: 3 hours
Development of national culture in England and the British Isles approximately the end of the eighteenth century; evolution of constitutional and legal structure; emergence of England as a competitor for European and world hegemony.
HIST 3630 Britain and the British Empire: 3 hours
Britain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; development and subsequent loss of economic hegemony and consequences for British society; elaboration of parliamentary government; the British Empire from the loss of North America to the conquest of India and establishment of naval dominance; the British search for new roles in the twentieth century
HIST 3640 Modem Europe: Culture and Society: 3 hours
Social and cultural history of Europe in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries with emphasis on the post-World War If period: reconstruction; era of, the Cold War the dilemma of economic; integration and cultural fragmentation; Europe in the wider world; modern European cultural life.
HIST 3660 Russia Yesterday and Tomorrow: 3 hours
Historical survey of Russia and the regions included in the former Soviet Union. Emphasis on the Russian cultural core and its potential for the reformulation of the Russian republic, Consideration of the ideals and realities of the Soviet Union, and the triumph of culture over ideology in Its collapse.
HIST 3662 Russia to 1855: 3 hours
This course examines the history of Russia from medieval times to the beginning of the reign of Tsar Alexander II and the close of the Crimean War
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3680 History of European Nations: 3 hours
Surveys of selected European national histories. Emphasis on the growth of national consciousness and national cultures as both positive and destructive forces. Topics listed in the Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
HIST 3700 History of Latin America: 3 hours
Sources of the traditions of Latin American societies and national cultures, and the response of Latin America to the challenges of the twentieth century.
HIST 3750 Modern East Asia: 3 hours
The recent history of China, Japan, and Korea: tradition, reform, and revolutionary movements; ideologies and techniques of modernization; national ambitions and international relations.
HIST 3760 Modem East Asia: 3 hours
The recent history of China, Japan, and Korea: tradition, reform, and revolutionary movements; ideologies and techniques of modernization; national ambitions and international relations.
HIST 3762 Traditionl Japan: 3 hours
This course traces the history of Japanese civilization from its origins to the beginning of the 19th century. Students will explore both the political and social history of Japan, and examine the evolving definition of "Japan" and "Japanese".
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3764 Modern Japan: 3 hours
This course is a survey of Japanese history and traditional society, and examines Japanese response to outside forces in the 19th century, development of the Japanese empire and its destruction in World War II, and the emergence of Japan as an economic world power.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3766 Traditionl China: 3 hours
This course explores the history of China from Neolithic times to the rise of the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century. Students will examine politics, religion, international relations, and Chinese literature and arts.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3768 Modern China: 3 hours
This course explores Chinese history from 1644 to the present, with particular emphasis on 19th- and 20th-century political history, international relations, the republican revolution, the Sino-Japanese War, and the triumph of Communism
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3790 World War II In American and Japanese History: 3 hours
This course presents parallel versions of the issues and events of World War II in Japan and the United States. The two nations are treated separately within their own domestic and international contexts. The war is placed in the broadest possible perspective to include not only the road to and from Pearl Harbor, but also the meaning and impact of the war on the social, political, and intellectual life in the two countries through the 20th century.
HIST 3840 Modern Islam: 3 hours
Survey of the, Islamic world from the late nineteenth century to the present, with emphasis on development of Islamic alternatives to social, economic and political modernization. Considers Islam in a global relationship to the Christian West.
HIST 3850 Moderm Middle East: 3 hours
The Middle East since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire at the close of World War I. Emphasis is upon the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, which may be seen as thematic of the clash of the major forces shaping the modern Middle East, including Arab nationalism, Zionism, and colonialism.
HIST 3880 Introduction to African Civilization: 3 hours
Overview of major aspects of African history and civilization from earliest times to the present. Emphasis upon elements which contribute to the uniqueness of the African experience. The course is cross-listed with AFS 3880.
HIST 390 Introduction to the Study of History: 3 hours
Major themes and developments in historiography and historical thought. Ideas and interpretations of history from different periods are studied in their historical context. This course is approved as a writing-intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student's curriculum. Prerequisite. HIST 190.
HIST 3882 History of Africa and The Slave Trade: 3 hours
This course will examine Africa and the Atlantic slave trade from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
HIST 3884 History of West Africa: 3 hours
This course explores major themes of West African history from medieval times to the present, including development of states and empires; regional Saharan and trans-Atlantic trade; economic transformation; the influence of Islam and other religious institutions; and the dynamics of traditional West African civilization.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
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HIST 4000 Topics In History: 1-3 hours
Selected topics in historical studies. Topics announced in Schedule of Course Offerings. May big repeated under different topics.
HIST 4006 Topics in Race and Ethnicity : 3 hours
Courses in this topical area will consider race or ethnicity as a lens for interpreting and understanding the history of the United States or the broader world. Specific topics will be listed through Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
HIST 4008 Topics in Ethnohistory : 3 hours
Courses in this topical area will provide a forum for students to explore the interface between history and anthropology, and will draw on methodologies from both disciplines to understand cultural change over time. Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
HIST 4010 Enivorment and History : 3 hours
Courses in this topical area examine environmental, cultural, and geographic interactions and their role in shaping the history of the United States and the World. Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
HIST 4016 History of Material Life : 3 hours
Courses in this topical area will enable students to explore material artifacts and built environments as keys to cultural and social history at varying times and regions of the world. Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
HIST 4040 Introduction to Public History: 3 hours
Origins and objectives of public history as a philosophy of history and as a discrete field of study and research. Examination of social, economic, political and cultural changes pertinent to the field. Characteristics and Interrelationships of the major components of public history including historic preservation, museology, education, environmental concerns, public policies and information sciences.
HIST 4060 : 3 hours
Theory, techniques, and practice in the development and administration of archives and archival materials
HIST 4080 Museum Studies: 3 hours
History, philosophy, organization and administration of general history, science, technology, and art museums. Discussion of theory, conservation and security, display and interpretation, and the role of museums in culture, and education.
HIST 4100 Historic Preservation: 3 hours
Development, conservation, and interpretation of historic sites and districts: documenting historic sites; registration procedures; preservation law; funding sources; history of the preservation movement; social and political issues in urban, rehabilitation.
HIST 4245 Topics in US History and Culture : 3 hours
Courses in this topical area will explore important events, themes, circumstances, or ideas in American history from first European contact to the present. Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
HIST 4495 Topics in Early European History and Culture : 3 hours
Courses in this topical area explore political, cultural, economic and social themes in European history from the ancient world to the present day. Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
HIST 4825 Topics in Asian History : 3 hours
Courses in this topical area examine the geographic, political, economic, and cultural circumstances that have shaped Asian societies over time. Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
HIST 4845 Topics in Latin American History : 3 hours
Courses in this topical area will examine varied regional, political, social and cultural themes central to the history of Latin American from the colonial era to the present day. Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor approval.
Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
HIST 4940 Teaching Methods for Secondary Schools: 3 hours
Theories and techniques for the effective teaching of history at the secondary level. Evaluation and selection of reading assignments and instructional materials; methods of measuring cognition of historical concepts; course organization and learning activities for students of varying backgrounds and abilities; use of interactive media; the role of history In social science and humanities education, and of historians as curriculum leaders.
Prerequisite: & Corequisities: Prerequisite: Senior status; ED 3010 with "C" or better or ED 3020 as prerequisites or corequisite.
HIST 4950 Internship: 3 to 9 hours
Professional internship experience in museums, historical administration, historic preservation, editing, applied research, etc. Registration requires approval of supervisor and Department Chair. Grading format is credit/no credit.
Prerequisite: & Corequisities: Prerequisite:Department approval.
Notes: Grading Format is Credit/No Credit.
HIST 4980 Directed Research: 3 hours
Individualized research and production of a written project supervised by a faculty Member Registration requires a research proposal approved by a faculty member and the Department Chair.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior status, History major only and department approval.
HIST 4990 Senior Thesis: 3-6 hours
Research, preparation and defense of a supervised research project Registration requires approval by two faculty supervising project and the Department Chair. Honor students may substitute HNRS 499 (Honors College Thesis) with appropriate approval.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior status, History major only and department approval.
Notes: Grading Format is Credit/No Credit.
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Undergraduates with junior status and 12 hours of work in history may enroll in 500-level courses with prior approval of the department chair.
HIST 5000 Studies in History: 1 to 3 hours
Topics announced in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses
HIST 5150 Topics in Public History: 1 to 3 hours
Selected topics in aspects of public history including museology, historic preservation and cultural resource management, historical administration, information science, and applied research. Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Prerequisite: Department approval.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5170 Topics in Economic and Social History : 1to 3 hours
Selected topics in the history of economic and social conditions and change such as the development of world trade and world economy, development and modernization, urbanization, social and political movements, demography and migration, family structure, etc. Topics announced in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5190 Topics in Intellectual and Cultural History: 1 to 3 hours
Selected topics in the history of ideas, literary and artistic expression, intellectual and cultural character of various periods and civilizations, examination of historical conditions through philosophy and the arts, etc. Topics announced in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5300 Studies in Early American History: 3 hours
Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5350 Studies in Recent American History: 3 hours
Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5500 Studies in Medieval History : 3 hours
May be cross-listed with MDVL 5000. Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5650 Studies in Modern European History: 3 hours
Selected approaches to European history since the Renaissance. Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5850 Studies in Asian and African History: 3 hours
Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5900 Proseminar : 3 hours
Research and writing on selected themes. Topics may be listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5910 Topics in Theory and Practice : 1 to 3 hours
Selected theoretical, technical, and interpretive issues in the field of history: interaction with methodologies of other social science and humanities disciplines; innovative forms and techniques of documentation and data collection; major historical interpretations currently before the academic world and the public. Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Graduate students only.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5920 Computers in Historical Research : 1 to 3 hours
Computer applications to historical and related research projects including manuscript analysis techniques, text-oriented databases, museum and historical agency database and registration systems, simulations, etc. Survey of applications in closely related disciplines. Course may be repeated under different topics which will be listed in the Schedule of Course Offerings.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5950 History Writing Workshop: 1 to 3 hours
Practicum in the writing of history: editing and publishing; preparation of written materials for lay readers and audiences outside the discipline. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
HIST 5960 Local History Workshop: 1 to 3 hours
Practicum in research techniques for problems in local and small community history, including oral tradition, genealogy, and interdisciplinary method. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.
Prerequisites & Corequisites:
Prerequisite: Department approval.
Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
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