History

HISTORY

Professors Hakkenberg,M.Miller, Millinger, J. Selby; Associate

Professors Gibbs, Saunders; Assistant Professors Leeson, Schadl;

Senior Part-time Lecturers Cantrell, Dent, J.D. Long, L. Miller;

Fulbright Scholar in Residence Mohamed El Mansour

A major in history requires the completion of 11 units, at

least ten of which must be in the department.These include:

A. One from History 125, 150 or 175

B. At least one unit from each of the following

200-level groups :

1. Pre-Modern History (pre-1600) 215, 218, 221, 222, 223,

230 231, 233, 235, 290 (where appropriate)

2. Modern History (post-1600) 241, 243, 245, 246, 261, 263,

265, 266, 267, 268, 290 (where appropriate)

3. Non-Western History 210, 254, 272, 281, 282, 284, 290

(where appropriate)

C. History 300: Historical Methods

D. At least one unit from each of the following groups:

1. Pre-Modern History (pre-1600) 310, 315, 320, 325

2. Modern History (post-1600) 330, 335, 340, 350, 360, 365, 370

3. Choice of any additional 300-level course, Independent

Study, Internship,Archives Practicum, Historical Journal

Editing Practicum, or Honors Project.

E. One, one-unit seminar: History 410, 420, 430, 440,

460, 470, or 475

F. Two elective units at the 200 level or above.

One of these units could be a non-departmental course

selected with the approval of the departmental advisor.

The department strongly encourages all majors to explore

the possibilities of international study through the May Term,

Intensive Learning, or Summer programs, and semester or

year-long study abroad options.

Students planning subsequent graduate study are advised that

work in at least one foreign language is very important. One's

major advisor should be consulted early to determine an

appropriate program of study.

Minor in European History

A minor in European history requires six units, including

History 125, 150, two European units at or above the 200

level, and two 300-level units (310-340).

Minor in U.S. History

A minor in U.S. history requires six units, including

History 150 and three units of U.S. history at or above the

200 level; at least two units from the 360-370 level courses

must be included.

Concentration in East Asian Studies

Dr. Susan Millinger,Advisor

Students from any major interested in developing a

specialization in East Asia may earn a concentration in East

Asian Studies by successfully completing (with a cumulative

grade point average of at least 2.0), either in an approved

program in East Asia or on campus, at least six units. Of these

units, two must be in an East Asian language (Chinese,

Japanese, or Korean), one must be in East Asian History, and

one must be in Asian politics. The other two units are to be

taken from relevant courses on or off campus, including

special topics classes. One unit may be taken from an

international perspective (see East Asian Studies advisor for list

of courses available). An internship or independent study

focused on an East Asian topic in any department is also

advisable; the topic must be approved by the East Asian

Studies advisor as well as the relevant department.

Interested students should contact the East Asian Studies

advisor as soon as possible for help in identifying appropriate

courses either on campus or overseas.

1.Two units in a language-Chinese, Japanese, or

Korean (required)

2. One unit in East Asian History (required)

HIST 281 Early East Asian History

HIST 282 Modern East Asian History

3. One unit in Asian Politics (required)

POLI 222 Comparative Political Systems: Asia

4. One unit from an international perspective (optional)

BUAD 211 Introduction to

Global Management

ECON 237 Comparative Economic Systems

ECON 247 Global Trade and Finance

POLI 231 International Politics

POLI 232 International Organizations

RELG 130 Living Religions of the World

5. One unit in an independent study/internship (optional)

NOTE: Either in any discipline as long as the topic is

East Asian.

6. One unit from Selected Topics (optional)

NOTE:Any selected topics course which focuses on Asia.

125 World History I

A general introduction to world civilization before ca. 1600,

emphasizing a cross-cultural analysis of varying political,

economic, social, and religious systems. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

150 World History II

A general introduction to world civilization since ca. 1600,

emphasizing a cross-cultural analysis of varying political,

economic, social, and religious systems. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

175 United States History

A broad survey of the forces and structures of American

history. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

210 Environmental History

A survey which explores the relationship between history and

the environment, with focus on a specific area of the world,

and the connection between a people and its habitat through

time. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

215 History of Women

An introduction to the role of women in Western society

from classical Athens to the present. Special focus on

the personal lives and social contributions of women and

their status in patriarchal societies. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

218 Introduction to Archaeology

An introduction to the various theories of excavation and

survey techniques, culture change, dating methods, and

reconstruction of economic, social and religious practices or

prehistoric societies. Case studies focus on both old- and

new-world cultures. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

222 Early Britain and Ireland

Life in Britain and Ireland from the Stone Ages to 1066: the

stone and early metal ages, the Celts, the Romans, the Angles

and Saxons, and the Vikings. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

223 Britain and Ireland in the High Middle Ages

Life in Britain and Ireland from 1066 to 1485: a study of the

rulers and subjects, of daily life and major events. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

230 The Renaissance

A study of life and thought as reflected in Italian beginnings,

transalpine diffusion, and impact upon Europe. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

231 The Reformation

The religious reformations of the 16th century and their

environment: political, social, economic, intellectual,

and religious. (This course counts toward major credit in the

Religion-Philosophy major. History 231 and Religion 212

may not both be taken for credit.) (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

233 History of Tudor and Stuart England

A study of the history and society of Tudor and Stuart

England, through lectures and seminars, offered offcampus

at Oxford University only in conjunction with

English 333. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

235 History of Witchcraft

An examination of the intellectual and legal foundations of

the great European witch-hunt, as well as elite and popular

concepts of magic, witchcraft, and heresy. Case studies focus

on continental Europe, but also include England and New

England. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

241 Modern Russia

A survey of the cultural, social, political, and economic

influences that have shaped modern Russia. Emphasis on the

19th and 20th centuries, the Soviet period, and post-Soviet

developments. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

243 Modern Britain

Emphasis is on the emergence of the modern English nation

under the Tudors, the evolution of constitutional and

parliamentary government, the development of the British

Empire and its role in world affairs in the 19th and 20th

centuries. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

245 History of World War II

An introduction to the military, strategic, and diplomatic

history of the Second World War. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

246 The Holocaust

An historical account and a philosophical analysis of the

Holocaust, including an examination of theological reactions

to this event. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

254 Modern Africa

An introduction to the history of Africa, with emphasis on

sub-saharan regions, beginning with the late 18th century.

This course centers on the African experience during the last

two centuries, from the decline of the Atlantic slave trade to

colonization and through the era of independence. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

260 The South

This course is designed to be an overview of Southern

history with a changing focus on various specific issues. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

261 Civil War

A survey designed to examine the causes of the sectional

conflict, the course of events, and the consequences of

the war. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

263 American Frontier

An examination of the American frontier experience. The

survey ranges from the colonial wilderness through 19thcentury

migrations to 20th-century perceptions. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

265 American Military Traditions

A survey of America's military experience with an emphasis

upon the interrelationship of war and society. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

266 Modern American Diplomatic History

An examination of the emergence and development of the

United States as a world power, focusing on its evolving

foreign policy. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

267 Victorian America

A social history survey of Americans and their "private lives,"

1880-1920. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

268 The Vietnam War

An analysis of America's longest war that concentrates on

politics and diplomacy, but examines military and social

factors as well. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

272 Latin America

A survey of the native background, colonization,

independence, the struggle for constitutional forms of

government, and relations with the United States. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

274 History of the Caribbean

This course will introduce students to the Caribbean, a

narrow 2,500 mile island chain, including the Greater

Antilles-home to Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola and Puerto

Rico; the Lesser Antilles-collectively called the Virgin

Islands; and two smaller island groups-the Bahamas and

Curacao.We will examine the histories of these diverse

islands, beginning with their central position in European

colonial expansion and following their development through

current events. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

281 Early East Asia

China, Japan, and Korea through the 19th century, with

emphasis on social, political, and intellectual developments. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

282 Modern East Asia

China, Japan, and Korea since the late 19th century. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

284 Modern Middle East

An examination of the modern political, social, religious, and

economic sources of tension and growth in one of the most

dynamic and unsettled regions of the world. The course

focuses on trends and events in the 20th century. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

285 History of South Asia

An introduction to the major themes and topics of South

Asian culture, and history."South Asia" includes the modern

states of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan,

and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Our course will focus largely on

Indian topics, but since most of the course predates the rise of

nationalist states, the term South Asia is the more appropriate

term. Besides addressing issues fundamental to understanding

South Asian cultures and their history, this course will also

make connections to the disciplines of history, anthropology,

sociology, and linguistics through discussion of methodology

and interpretation. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wks.

290 Special Studies

Investigation of a special topic not regularly offered, with the

topic determined by the history faculty. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

300 Historical Methods

This course serves as the introduction to the discipline,

examining both the theory and practice of history. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisites: Completion of one 100-level History course, sophomore

standing, and permission of the instructor.

310 Issues in Ancient History

An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.