HIS-234 |
Invention and Technology in America |
This course studies the effects of technological, mechanical and scientific change upon the fabric of American life |
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from the Civil War to the present. |
3.00 |
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HIS-236 |
Civil War and Reconstruction |
This course offers a thorough examination of the tragic but fascinating story of the Union torn apart and put back |
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together again. |
3.00 |
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HIS-237 |
Jefferson and Jackson |
The course explores the personalities, events, ideologies and controversies in the period from the election of |
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Thomas Jefferson to the end of the Mexican-American War. |
3.00 |
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HIS-239 |
United States Since World War II |
This course offers a detailed examination of the political, social and economic forces that have shaped American |
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life since 1945. |
3.00 |
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HIS-240 |
Pluralism in American History |
This course provides a socio-historical study of Native Americans, African-Americans and immigrants from |
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colonial times to the 20th century.( HIS 131 or HIS 132 is recommended as a prerequisite. |
3.00 |
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HIS-246 |
Women in American History |
This course offers a survey of the role of women in American from colonial times to the present. Covered topics |
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include moral reform, everyday life, political and social activism and the labor and peace movements. |
3.00 |
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HIS-250 |
Contemporary World |
This course offers a survey of fundamental developments in world history from 1945 to the present. Topics include the Cold War years, economic affluence in the West and Japan, and the struggle of non-Western nations |
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for political independence and economic prosperity. |
3.00 |
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HIS-270 |
The Nazi Era & Its Legacy |
This course examines the period of Nazi control in Europe and its impact on world history during the period 1933- 45. Topics include: the post-war circumstances that gave rise to Nazism; the nature of National Socialism as an ideology and political movement; the personality and role of Adolf Hitler as leader of Nazism and Nazi Germany; |
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German society under Nazism; the Second World War; and the Holocaust. |
3.00 |
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HIS-272 |
Literature of War |
This course explores how political ideas have been expressed through a variety of literary forms from the Renaissance to the present day. Students analyze the historical context that underlay prominent works of political |
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writing and the choices made by authors in composing them. |
3.00 |
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HIS-299 |
Selected Topics in History |
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This course offers a detailed study of a specialized subject area that will vary based on student / faculty interest. The topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration. There are no prerequisites. 3.00 |
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HIS-317 |
Latin America |
This course examines selected nations of Latin America from independence to the present, paying special |
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attention to recent political and economic developments. |
3.00 |
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HIS-322 |
Irish History |
This course explores Irish history and culture from prehistory to the present. Topics addressed include: prehistoric and Celtic Ireland; the impact of Christianity on Irish society; the Viking and Angelo-Norman influence; English conquest and dominance; political movements and resistance during the 18th and 19th centuries; the famine and diaspora; independence and partition; and the sources of conflict and prospects for conciliation in |
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Northern Ireland. |
3.00 |
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HIS-326 |
Ussr and Modern Russia |
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This course examines the institution and development of the Communist society among the peoples of the | |||
former Russian Empire in the years since 1917 and the transition to the Commonwealth of Independent States. |
3.00 |
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HIS-4000 |
History Seminar- Capstone |
This course features research under direction of a faculty mentor on a theme or themes chosen by faculty and / or |
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students. Work is reported both orally and in writing. |
3.00 |
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HIS-430 |
Internship |
This work experience is designed to give the student practical experience in a professional historical / archival |
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field. |
3.00 |
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HIS-437 |
Special Topics |
This course allows for the investigation of a topic in history that is not adequately covered in any of the courses |
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listed above. It may be repeated if the topic is different. |
3.00 |
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