University of Missouri - Kansas City : History (HISTORY)

This course covers the evolution of American civilization from its colonial beginnings to Reconstruction. It is not a prerequisite for 102. Fall, winter, summer.

3 hrs

HISTORY 102 American History Since 1877

This covers American history from the end of Reconstruction to the present. HISTORY 101 is not a prerequisite for this course. Fall, winter, summer.

3 hrs

HISTORY 201 Western Civilization To 1600

This course surveys the political, social and cultural history of Europe from ancient times to 1600. Beginning with a brief description of the riverine civilizations of the ancient Near East, the course then examines the political and cultural evolution of classical Greco-Roman civilization, the medieval world, the rise of the national state, and the essential characteristics of the eras of the Renaissance and Reformation. Fall, Summer, Winter.

3 hrs

HISTORY 202 Western Civilization Since 1600

This course surveys the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural history of Europe from about 1600 to the present, through these major developments in those centuries: the origins of the modern sovereign state (absolutist and constitutional), the English revolutions; the European Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and Napoleonic Europe; Romanticism and Scientism in culture and thought, the Industrial Revolution and urban society, and nationalism and imperialism; the two world wars, the Russian Revolution, dictators and totalitarian states, and the current postwar world and culture. Fall, Summer, Winter.

3 hrs

HISTORY 206 World History To 1600

This course is a comparative history of the civilizations of the world from prehistory to the seventeenth century. From a global perspective, this course explores themes relevant to social, political, and cultural history, such as science and technology, women and social classes, religion, politics, and education. Images of art and examples of primary sources enrich the lectures and readings.

3 hrs

HISTORY 208 World Civilization Since 1600

This course surveys the social, economic, political and institutional history of the world from the 17th century to the present. It is designed to foster deeper understanding of the continuity between past and present and of the interdependence among nations in contemporary times.

3 hrs

HISTORY 250 Introduction To American Studies

An introduction to the American Experience through the study of selected themes and issues that stress both continuity and change in America. Topics include community, family, ethnic groups, racial conflict, science and religion, the arts, sports, mass media, technological innovation and immigration and migration. The interdisciplinary nature of American Culture will be stressed. Prerequisite: None. Offered: Alternate Years.

3 hrs

HISTORY 300 B Special Studies In History

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 BB Special Studies in History

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 Special Studies In History

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 C Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 CF Cluster Course: Race in American Film

This course examines representations of race and ethnicity in American film from the silent era onward in mainstream and countercultural traditions. It explores how social, political, and economic conditions contribute to constructions of race and ethnicity. This course is offered as a cluster course with ENGLISH 300CQ and COMM-ST 40F CD.

3 hrs

HISTORY 300 CO CC:Women In the Ancient World

This focuses on the history, representation, literature, social lives, and political roles ow women in ancient civilization including Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Biblical World, Greece, and Rome. It integrates methodologies from history, art history and archaeology, literary studies, and women's studies.

3 hrs

HISTORY 300 D Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 F Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 G Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 H Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 J Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 K Special Studies History

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 L Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 MC Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 MM Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 P Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 R Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 RA Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 RB Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 RH Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 SS Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 W Special Studies History

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 300 WY Decade of Dessent: The 1960s

The social movements and conflicts that developed during the 1960s continue to define American culture. Questions of racial and gender equity, a greater willingness to challenge authority, concerns about the environment, and a new openness about issues of sexuality all developed during the sixties and remain as arenas of debate today. This course will examine the origins, contexts, and major themes of the these social and cultural movements.

3 hrs

HISTORY 301 WI Historiography And Method

This basic course is required of all history majors at the beginning of the junior year. Content includes: 1) what history is; 2) its value and usefulness; 3) the diversity of our fields, approaches, and methods; and 4) the techniques of preparing and writing history papers. Texts and reading are approved by the Department. (i.e.: Turabian for style). Although the emphasis is general instead of particular, the instructor will be assisted by other historians representing their main special interest areas. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the WEPT (effective FS93). Offered: Fall and winter.

3 hrs

HISTORY 302 America,1000-1763:The Formative Era

Early American history encompasses the formative era of many institutions and attitudes which still persist in technetronic, post-modern America. A study of how these patterns and policies emerged will enlighten us as to our current ways society seeks to adapt to change. Semester offered: On demand

3 hrs

HISTORY 303 America, 1763-1783: The Revolutionary Heritage

The American Revolution created American history by creating a new nation. What the American Revolution was depends to a large extent upon what Americans think they are or ought to be. The goals of this course, therefore, are twofold: (1) to probe the nature, causes and consequences of the American Revolution; (2) to assess the intentions and behavior of both the Framers in 1763-1783 and of the inheritors of modern America. Also offered as HISTORY 503. Semester offered: On demand

3 hrs

HISTORY 304 America, 1783-1828: The National Experience

The two major threads of this course are the formation and implementation of the Constitution and the cultural adolescence of the new nation. Topics considered include the political bequest of the framers' generation, the growing pains of territorial expansion and industrialism, the paradoxical development of regionalism and nationalism. Also offered as HISTORY 504.

3 hrs

HISTORY 305 America, 1828-1852: The Jacksonian Period

An analysis of the political, social, economic, and intellectual factors in American society, 1828-1852. The period featured the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the shaping of a new democratic ideology, the culmination of manifest destiny, the quickening of the antislavery impulse, the Mexican War, the growing sectional split, and the Compromise of 1850. Also offered as HISTORY 505.

3 hrs

HISTORY 306 America, 1850-1877: Civil War And Reconstruction

A survey of the political, social and economic factors leading to the dissolution of the federal union is followed by a consideration of the major features and developments of the war period. This, in turn, leads to an analysis of the major factors and relationships involved in the "reconstruction" of the federal union. The course covers the years 1850 to 1877. Also offered as HISTORY 506.

3 hrs

HISTORY 306 A History of Christianity to the Middle Ages

This course examines the historical and theological development of Christianity from its origins to the High Middle Ages. The main themes follow the mechanisms and conditions shaping Christianity's expansion into a major social, institutional, and intellectual force with a focus on patterns of crisis and reform. This course is based on the study of primary sources (both texts and objects) and modern scholarship. Cross listed as Religious Studies 306

3 hrs

HISTORY 307 America 1877-1917: Development Of Industrial America

This course deals with the reactions of different groups of Americans to the industrialization and urbanization of the United States from 1877 to 1917, using concepts associated with modernization upon the behavior of the business community, farmers, laborers, immigrants, professionals and major ethno-cultural groupings. Other contemporary proposals for the adjustment to industrialism are explained as well as the programs which each group eventually used to adjust to modern society. Also offered as HISTORY 507.

3 hrs

HISTORY 307 A History of Christianity from the Middles Ages to Present

This course examines the historical and theological development of Christianity from the High Middle Ages to the present. The main themes follow the mechanisms and conditions shaping Christianity's expansion into a major social, institutional, and intellectual force with a focus on patterns of crisis and reform. This course is based on the study of primary sources (both texts and objects) and modern scholarship. cross-listed as Religious Studies 307

3 hrs

HISTORY 308 A America: 1914-1945: The Era Of The World Wars

This course examines United States social, intellectual, economic, political and diplomatic history from the beginning of World War I to the end of World War II. Special emphasis is placed on the coexistence of realism and idealism in American foreign policy, the evolution of power shifts within the American federal system, and the causes and consequences of rapid urban growth and increased industrial sophistication. Students examine the material and social texture of life during the two world wars, the so-called "roaring 20s", and the Great Depression through contemporary art forms (especially novels) and historical monographs.

3 hrs

HISTORY 308 B America: 1945-Present: Our Times

This course examines United States social, intellectual, economic, political, and diplomatic history from the end of World War II to the present. Given our focus on the recent past, special emphasis is placed upon the importance of the historical perspective to an understanding of contemporary affairs. Major themes include: America's rise to the world power, the development of the Keynesian welfare state, the concentration of corporate wealth and power, the persistence of poverty amidst plenty, and the changing status of American minority groups.

3 hrs

HISTORY 333 Introduction to African American Studies

This course provides an introduction to the contexts, theories, and methodologies that undergird African American studies. In addition to substantial time spent covering particular research skills and resources, students will also be introduced to African American culture and the issues related to African American studies from several perspectives:history, literature, sociology, communication studies, and the like. Influences and perspectives from Africa, the Caribbean and South America will also be covered. The course will thus provide a broad background in African American culture and history, an introduction to the methodologies of several disciplines, and discussion of particular contemporary and historical issues such as slavery, segregation and integration, the Civil Rights Movement, Pan-Africansism, Afrocentrism, and current political debates.

3 hrs

HISTORY 352 Latin American History Through the Movies

This course explores the national cinemas and film industries of various regions in Latin America. Students analyze films both as artistic endeavors an as sociological documents that provide a window into the socio-historical context of the nation in question. this course will also examine the history of Latin American cinema from the beginnings of sound to the present.

3 hrs

HISTORY 354 R Women In Modern America

This course traces the part women have played in the processes of industrialization and urbanization. It looks at the general demographic, economic and social changes affecting women of all classes, as well as the role of middle-class women in the progressive, prohibition and suffrage movements. The course will also study the impact of the two world wars and the Depression upon the roles of women. Also offered as HISTORY 554.

3 hrs

HISTORY 356 Rise Of The City In The U.S.

This course treats the background and major developments of the urbanization of the United States. Includes the American urban tradition, the scope of urbanization, colonial beginnings, urban rivalries, promotion, case studies of cities, the growth of urban services, the slum, problems of government, population trends, urban planning, and suburban growth. Consideration is also given to the methods and techniques of urban research and history of the development of this field. Also offered as HISTORY 556.

3 hrs

HISTORY 356 R Kansas City: History Of A Regional Metropolis

This course uses Kansas City as an urban laboratory to help students better understand the dynamics of the urbanization process in America. It features lectures and discussions on such subjects as early settlement patterns, the battle for the first bridge over the Missouri River, the development of an economy based on agricultural pursuits, the City Beautiful Movement, the social fabric, the Pendergast Machine, and the impact of World War II and after. The course fits Kansas City into the larger framework of the American urban mosaic. Also offered as HISTORY 556R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 357 The American West

This course deals with the relationship of the American West to the social and economic development of the United States. Major emphasis is placed on the role of the trans-Mississippi West in the economic growth of the national economy. Related cultural and political events are evaluated in the terms of the many Western frontiers. Emphasis will be placed on the Turner thesis, the Indian heritage, frontier violence, and the cow town experience. Also offered as HISTORY 557.

3 hrs

HISTORY 360 R Constitutional History Of The United States

The general question covered is: how does American society govern itself? Topics include the fusion of Anglo traditions and American environment, creation of the American republic under the Constitution of 1787, the struggle for sovereignty during the Marshall-Taney era, and the Supreme Court's utilization of the 14th Amendment to adapt the Constitution to modernity. Also offered as HISTORY 560R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 361 American Foreign Relations

Following a rapid survey of major principles and actions in American diplomatic affairs before 1900, this course analyzes developing principles, problems, methods and factors in American foreign relations since that date. Attention is given to the interrelationships of domestic factors and foreign relations with an attempt to discover principal influences that have shaped this area of American development. Also offered as HISTORY 561R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 364 R Nature, Culture And The Human Experience

This course is an introduction to various interpretations of nature with a focus on American culture and society. We will consider ideas about nature from diverse perspectivesincluding history, literature, philosophy and religion-in order to understand how human perceptions and uses shape relations with the natural world. Specific themes include such diverse topics as the aesthetic tradition, environmental thought, and environmental justice.

3 hrs

HISTORY 365 A American Environmental History

This course examines the changing relationships between human beings and the natural world through time. The main argument of this course will be that American History looks very different through an environmental lens. Nature is an important category of historical analysis-as well as a topic worthy of historical study itself-and this course will examine themes as diverse as Native American ecology to the modern environment crusade.

3 hrs

HISTORY 366 RR American Labor History

This course examines the history of work and the working class in the U.S. from 1750 to the present. We will focus on the transformation of the workplace, the rise of the union movement, the nature of cultural and political organizations, workers' relationships with other social groups, and the role played by gender, race, and ethnicity in uniting or dividing the working class. Also offered as HISTORY 566RR.

3 hrs

HISTORY 368 Children and Youth in American History

This course-which brings a gendered perspective to the history of childhood and the study of youth-focuses on the changing construction of girlhood and boyhood from precontact to the present. We will examine the variety of forces that have scripted the lives of children and adolescents and explore the active role they have played in shaping their lives and American culture. We will make use of the scholarly literature on childhood and youth as well as examine such primary sources as childbearing manuals, laws, literature, cartoons, and toys as material culture. Semester offered: On demand

3 hrs

HISTORY 369 Women And Work In Early America

Drawing upon more than two decades of outstanding scholarship that places women and gender at the center of investigation and interpretation, this course focuses on the ways in which gender, race, region and class have shaped the historical experiences of women in north America. We will trace the lives of American women from precontact to 1865 through an examination of a wide variety of social, cultural, economic, and political forces and factors including work and leisure, family life, political activities and organizations, and education Semester offered: On demand

3 hrs

HISTORY 370 Introduction To Material Culture

This course will consider the ways in which material culture contributes to our understanding of history. Scholars have increasingly recognized the significance of "the things they left behind," particularly as they provide insights to the lives of those who did not leave extensive written records. Students will consider all aspects of material culture, drawing largely on examples from American history: architecture , domestic utensils and furnishings, clothing, tools, and good agricultural practices. The courses will emphasize the process of handicraft technology as well as the product, and will consider the impact of modernization upon both process and product. Also offered as HISTORY 570.

3 hrs

HISTORY 391 Archival Methods

This combined discussion and research course will examine the research potential of primary-source materials in the custody of archival depositories and the methodology employed to utilize effectively these resources. An analysis of archival method, specifically in the areas of arrangement, description and preservation, will be emphasized during the discussion portion of the course. Most of the course will be devoted to independent research in various collections of the Regional Archives of the Kansas City Federal Records Center. The course will meet at such places as the Federal Records Center, 2306 Bannister Road, or the Truman Library for both the discussion and research segments. Also offered as HISTORY 591. Summer.

3 hrs

HISTORY 392 A Archival Internship

Students work directly with professional archivists and other personnel at the Kansas City Federal Records Center, the Truman Library, Jackson County Historical Society, and similar facilities in the area. Emphasis will be given to areas of arrangement, description and preservation of archival materials. Each student must make individual arrangements through the department. Also offered as HISTORY 592. Prerequisites: None Offered: Fall, Winter, Summer Restriction: Approval of Department Chair

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 392 B Public History Internship

Students work directly with public history and editorial personnel at the Kansas City Museum, the Kansas City Pitch Weekly, the Truman Library, and similar facilities in the area. Depending on the institutional affiliation, emphasis will be given to museum operations and displays, editing, fund-raising, historical research and writing. Each student must make individual arrangements through the department. Also offered as HISTORY 592B. Prerequisites: approval of the department chair.

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 393 Museum Studies

This course is designed to acquaint students with specific careers in museums and historical agencies; to introduce students to the wide range of operating issues facing those working in the museum profession on a day-to-day basis; and to familiarize students with the organizations, reference works and resources available to develop the skills and training required for those who choose to make this their profession. Also offered as HISTORY 593. Offered: On demand.

3 hrs

HISTORY 394 African American History Before 1877

This course is a survey of the African American experience from Pre-Columbian exploration through reconstruction. The course focuses on the trans-Atlantic slave trade, slavery in the colonies as well as resistance and abolition movements. Prerequisite: None.

3 hrs

HISTORY 395 African American History Since 1877

This course is a survey of African Americans in the United States from 1877 to the present. The course explores the post-reconstruction era, civil rights and black nationalistic movements; the concepts of racism, desegregation/integration and separation. Contemporary issues facing a multiracial and pluralistic society are also addressed. Prerequisite: None.

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 Special Studies

Courses on subjects which are not a part of the regular department offering. The courses result from one or more of the following: (1) The expressed desire of students; (2) the broadened or refocused scholarship of a member of the history faculty; (3) the temporary presence of a scholar whose specialization is not reflected in the department's regular offerings; (4) the conclusion by the department that the course meets a community need; (5) the effort of the history faculty to provide an interdisciplinary approach to an era or topic. The course is experimental in the sense that it is a one-time offering with the potential of repetition or modification--depending upon student, faculty and community response. Also offered as HISTORY 500R.

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 B Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 C Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CC Special Studies

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CF Cluster Course: Courts And Culture In The High Middle Ages

This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the High Middle Ages. In addition to the regularly scheduled meetings of this self-contained history class, there will be common sessions with students and faculty of ENGLISH 400CF to look in dept at four royal courts from the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries. We will focus on the courts of William the Conqueror, Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, Louis IX, and Frederick II Hohenstaufen. Semester offered: On demand

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CL Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CM Nazi Occupied Europe & The Holocaust

With the collaboration of many other nations, Nazi Germany attempted a genocidal war to systematically colonize, relocate and annihilate entire social groups, most notably the Jews. Employing an intentionally cosmopolitan perspective, this interdisciplinary cluster-course will explore how ordinary Europeans behaved in these circumstances and the different ways that scholars have attempted to comprehend, analyze and represent those choices.

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CP American Social Film: Silver Screen And The American Dream

This course will combine American social history and American film history. Using Hollywood entertainment films, the course will look at Hollywood as an indicator of social, political, and economic conditions in the U.S. from the early 1900s to the late 1950s. The main topics are war and the threat of war, poverty and affluence, racial tensions, censorship, and political zealotry. A paper is required, and a social history textbook, a film history textbook, a play by Arthur Miller and a collection of articles constitute core readings. This course is offered as a cluster with AMER-ST 300CD, COMM-ST 402CD and ENGLISH 300CD.

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CR Cc:Roman Revolution:History&Culture From The Gracchi To Augustus

In this course, the period of Roman history from the revolution initiated by the Gracchi to the demise of the Republic and the establishment of the Principate under Augustus will be discussed. Political, social and cultural developments will be traced which culminated in the violent death of the old system and a new government established by Augustus acceptable to the tradition-loving Romans. The events will be examined through the words of participants such as Terence, Cato, Polybius, Cicero, Caesar, Sallust, Catullus, Horace, Virgil, and Ovid. The disciplines of history and English will be treated together; therefore all sessions will be held in common. Grades will be based upon two examinations and assigned papers using both historical and English perspectives.

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CS Cluster Course:Clio&The Other Muses:Hist&Culture 5Th Cent Athens

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CW Cluster Course: Critical Issues in Women's & Gender Studies

What does it mean to grow up female in America? How does being female influence the body, the mind, identity? This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of the issues that have shaped the lives of American women throughout the life cycle and across the timeline. This course examines the role that culture and society have played in shaping and defining what it means to be an American girl and woman.

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CY Cluster Course: The Ancient World And The Cinema

This course will explore the tradition of depicting the ancient Mediterranean world in film from the early silent era to the present. Topics to be covered include the ways that filmmakers respond to literacy and historical sources from the ancient world, interact with the artistic tradition of films about the ancient world, the relation of these films to other works by the same creative personnel (directors, actors, writers, producers, etc.), and the political and cultural contexts in which the films were released.

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CZ CC: The Other Europe

This cluster course addresses a crucial, if often overlooked arena of history and culture: East-Central Europe. Open to all undergraduates, this course will explore the challenges of geopolitics, modernization, Western influences, multiethnic societies, and collective memory. Cross-listed with GERMAN 300 CZ.

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 D Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 F Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 G Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 CC: Intro to German Studies

This cluster course explores major themes in German culture, history, and philosophy from the medieval period to the present. Concentrating on primary sources in English translation also introduces students to the methodologies of German Studies. German language ability not required, but class can count toward German major for students who do the written work in German. Cross-listed as GERMAN 313. Prerequisites: ENGLISH 110 or HISTORY 206

3 hrs

HISTORY 400 J Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 K Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 M Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 SS Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 T Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 W Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 400 WI Special Studies

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 401 A Religion In America

An in-depth examination of selected aspects of the history of religions in America from the colonial period to the present. Special emphasis will be given to methodological issues in the study of American religious history. Offered: On demand

3 hrs

HISTORY 406 Modern Latin America

This course studies social, political, economic and cultural trends in Latin America in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Discussion topics include nation building after independence with an emphasis on gender and race in the creation of national identities and new forms of social stratification; integration of national economies into the world economic system; the expansion of political participation and citizenship; immigration (national and transnational) and the tensions caused by the forces of modernization and tradition. Although the purpose of the course is to provide a general background for a large and diverse region (more than 20 countries), case studies from Argentina, Mexico and Brazil will illustrate the above-mentioned themes and will provide the basis for a comparative regional perspective.

3 hrs

HISTORY 411 A Medieval Civilization I

This course covers the period between the decline of the Roman Empire in the West and the Investiture Controversy. Topics include the rise of Christianity and early church-state relationships; the barbarian invasions and the various Germanic kingdoms; the age of Charlemagne; monasticism and feudalism. There will also be special sessions on the civilizations of Islam and Byzantium. Also offered as HISTORY 511.

3 hrs

HISTORY 411 B Medieval Civilization II

See HISTORY 400CF / HISTORY 500CF for course description. Also offered as HISTORY 512.

3 hrs

HISTORY 412 A Medieval Women & Children

This course explores the roles of women in the social, economic, political and cultural environments of medieval and early modern Europe. We examine the lives of women in all areas of life, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, in urban and rural environments, from the centers of religious and political power to the margins of society. Focus will be on the world of work for urban and peasant women and on the social and legal institutions of marriage, kinship and the family. The course makes extensive use of primary sources by and about women during this period.

3 hrs

HISTORY 412 B The Black Death And Late Medieval Society

This course examines all aspects of late medieval and early Renaissance society in Western Europe. The Black Death of 1348/1349 serves as the entry point into the historical study of the economy, demography, and culture during this transitional period._Offered: On demand

3 hrs

HISTORY 413 Renaissance

Beginning with a definition and exploration of the Renaissance as a period of gradual transition between the Middle Ages and the beginning of modern culture, this course concerns itself primarily with the rise and spread of Humanism; the revival of interest in antiquity; the growth of individualism; and the rise of secularism, as well as with the artistic achievements of the period. Also offered as HISTORY 513.

3 hrs

HISTORY 414 Reformation

Beginning with a description and analysis of the social, intellectual and political aspects of the later Middle Ages, the course continues with an examination of those profound religious, social and political changes which mark the 16th century as the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the modern secular era. Also offered as HISTORY 514.

3 hrs

HISTORY 415 B 17Th And 18Th Century European History

this course is designed to present the upper-division undergraduate with a firm grasp of the major intellectual, cultural, political and economic developments of 17th and 18th century Europe. It considers the bitter Thirty Years War in Central Europe, the rise of the Netherlands, the fall of Italy and Spain, the rise of constitutional and absolutist styles of government, the scientific revolution, the colonization by European of the Pacific and Indian Ocean Basins, Enlightenment political philosophy, the Agricultural Revolution, and the French Revolution. Also offered for graduate students as HISTORY 515.

3 hrs

HISTORY 416 R The French Revolution And Napoleon

Narrative history concentrating on the explosive and colorful events and personalities in France, but also showing the European and Western context and impact of the revolution and Napoleon. Illustrated accounts cover such "great days" as the storming of the Bastille, the fall of Robespierre, and Napoleon's Coup of 18 Brumaire, and great battles. Main periods are: the origins of the revolution (economic, social, political, intellectual); revolution and reconstruction (1789-92); through terror to Thermidor (Jacobins and sans-culottes); Napoleon's wars and reconstruction (France and Europe). Cinema, slides and martial music periodically. Discussion of major authors and interpretations. Also offered as HISTORY 516.

3 hrs

HISTORY 417 R Nations & Empires: 19th Century Europe

This upper-division course will survey significant trends in warfare, politics, economics, social relations and culture in 19th century Europe, paying particular attention to the rise of modern ideologies and identities, world hegemony, and the social technologies of dehumanization that foreshadowed the unprecedented inhumanities of the 20th century. Also offered for graduate students as HISTORY 5517.

3 hrs

HISTORY 418 R The Age of Extremes 20th Century History

This upper-division course traces the history of Europe in the 20th century. It will survey significant trends in warfare, politics, economics, social relations and culture, paying particular attention to the issues of modernity and post modernity, imperialism and decolonization, dehumanization and genocide as well as the role of ordinary people in these systems of mass destruction. Also offered for graduate students as HISTORY 5518.

3 hrs

HISTORY 419 R Contemporary Europe: 1930-2000

This upper-division course traces the history of Europe in the period of living memory. It will survey significant trends in warfare, politics, economics, social relations and culture, paying particular attention to the rise of globalization and the condition of postmodernity, decolonization and neocolonization, European unification and everyday life. Also offered for graduate students as HISTORY 5519.

3 hrs

HISTORY 420 CC World War I in Film: The World made Modern

This cluster course examines World War I and its legacy through the lenses of international history and film studies. It explores the origins and conduct of the "Great War," as it was called at the time, as well as its transforming effects on the modern international relations and the ongoing process of globalization. It also examines how the war spurred the growth of an infant motion picture industry, and how movies produced during the decades that followed helped shaping popular memories of the conflict-reflecting and shaping cultural discourses regarding the myth or reality of modern civilizational progress; the ethics of modern weaponry; the individual's placed in mass society; constructions of class, race, and gender; and the meaning of national identify in a globalizing world. The class will draw on selected history texts and an array of films and film clips. Cross listed with Comm-St 404CD

3 hrs

HISTORY 425 R European Criminal Justice History, 500-1900

This course will survey European crime, criminal procedure, policing and punishment between 500 and 1900. Particular attention will be given to changing methods of proof (oaths, ordeals, juries); changing type of criminal activity (banditry, vagrancy, witchcraft, professional theft) and changing penal strategies (the stocks, breaking on the wheel, the workhouse, the prison, the penitentiary). English experiences are emphasized. Also offered as HISTORY 525R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 426 R The Scientific Revolution, 1500-1700

An analysis of the intellectual and social currents which culminated in the Scientific Revolution. After presenting the Renaissance world view, the course will examine the influence of humanism, art, religion, and the voyages of discovery on science, as a prelude to understanding the achievements of Galileo, Harvey, Newton, and the scientific societies of the 17th century. Also offered as HISTORY 526R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 427 R The Darwinian Revolution, 1650-1900

An inquiry into the intellectual background of Darwin's "Origin of Species." The course will examine 18th- and 19th-century attitudes toward time, species, change, race, the age of the earth, the nature of fossils, creation, and evolution, as background to understanding the achievement of Darwin and the reception of his work. Also offered as HISTORY 5527.

3 hrs

HISTORY 428 A History Of The Body

This advanced course will explore the new field of the history of the body, with particular attention to sexuality and gender. Topics will include the history of sexualities, the body and society, body disciplines, medical practices and representations of illness, beauty and fashion, and the relationship between sexualities and nationalisms. Semester offered: On demand

3 hrs

HISTORY 428 B Gender & Medicine: Patients & Practitioners From Antiquity To Present

This course explores, in a selective fashion, the role of women in Western medicine both as health care providers and patients. The subject of the history of medicine is too broad to be covered comprehensively in a semester, and so we will focusing on diseases or physical conditions which were believed to be limited to women--childbirth, certain mental health conditions, reproductive health, breast cancer-- as well as the increasing marginalization of women within the profession of health care providers to those branches concerned primarily with "women's problems." Offered: On demand

3 hrs

HISTORY 430 RA 'We Are The Dead': The Great War Experience Through its Artifacts

World War One was the "war to end all wars"; all previous wars were indeed eclipsed by its scale of destruction. And yet, it was a war that initiated a century of continual bloodshed and crimes against humanity. This course will explore the causes, nature and consquences of the Great War of 1914-18. It will be taught on different themes each Winter semester at the National World War One Memorial Museum at Liberty Memorial.

3 hrs

HISTORY 431 R Medieval England, 1066 To 1485

Beginning with the Norman conquest of England in 1066, this course traces the history of Medieval England through the establishment of the Tudor dynasty. Covered will be such items as the rise of the Angevin Empire, the conflict between monarch & nobility, the evolution of Parliament, as well as the Anglo-French rivalry which culminated in the Hundred Years' War.

3 hrs

HISTORY 432 R Tudor England, 1485-1603

This course covers England from the accession of Henry VII, the first Tudor, to the death of Elizabeth I in 1603 Topics to be covered are: transformation of England into a modern state, the Reformation, the role of Parliament, conflicts with European powers, especially Spain, etc. Also offered as HISTORY 5532.

3 hrs

HISTORY 433 R History of Britain 1603-1832

This course analyzes the rise and fall of the Stuart dynasty and the effects of civil war, rebellion, and religious turmoil on the peoples of Britain. The domination of politics and culture by the aristocracy in the eighteenth century is examined. The rise of the Navy due to constant warfare and the exploration of the Pacific are discussed. The monarchy of George III, the loss of the American colonies, and the wars with Napoleon are examined. Finally, the Agricultural and early Industrial Revolutions are considered through an analysis of the social changes they brought in Britain and the Empire

3 hrs

HISTORY 434 R History of Britain 1832-Present

This course surveys the history of the British Isles from the industrial revolution to the present day. Topics include Victorian society, the rise of the class system, imperialism, the domestic impact of the two world wars, the reaction to the loss of the Empire, pop culture, and contemporary issues.

3 hrs

HISTORY 436 R Modern German History

This course traces the history of Central Europe from the fall of Bismarck to the reunification of Germany one century later. It will ask students to think critically about the relationship between state and society, elites and 'ordinary' Germans, in the various German-speaking regimes that existed over the course of this era: two empires, two interwar republics, two fascist dictatorships, and three post-fascist republics. All assigned readings will be in English; a background knowledge of European history is recommended. This course follows from HISTORY 435 / HISTORY 535: the contents and assignments will be coordinated, but the former course is not a prerequisite for the latter.

3 hrs

HISTORY 437 AWI Imperial Germanies, 1848-1918

This course traces the history of German-speaking Central Europe from the Revolutions of 1848 to the collapse of the Hohenzollern and Habsburg empires at the end of World War One. It will ask students to think critically about the relationship between state and society and the role played by 'elite' and 'ordinary' people in shaping German history. This reading and writing intensive course will be run as a seminar. Final grades will be based on a portfolio of assignments of which students will select what they consider to be the best examples of their work.Prerequisites: HISTORY 202, HISTORY 208 or equivalent

3 hrs

HISTORY 437 BWI First German Republics, 1917-1935

This course traces the history of the two German Republics during the inter-war years-the First Austrian Republic and the so-called Weimar Republic-from the peace movements of the First World War to the solidification of fascist dictatorships. It will ask students to think critically about the relationship between state and society and the role played by 'elite' and 'ordinary' people in shaping German history. This reading-and writing-intensive course will be run as a seminar. Final grades will be based on a portfolio of assignment of which students will select what they consider to be the best portfolio of assignments of which students will select what they consider to bet the best examples of their work.Prerequisites: HISTORY 202, HISTORY 208 or equivalent

3 hrs

HISTORY 437 CWI The Third Reich, 1930-1950

This course traces the history of the Third Reich--its origins, nature, and crimes against humanity--from its first electoral successes in the Great Depression to the trials of its leaders for various war crimes. At its center stand the challenging questions of the ethical and historical responsibility for the Holocaust. It will ask students to think critically about the relationship between state and society and the roles played by 'elite' and 'ordinary' people in shaping this tragic era of German and European history. This reading- and writing-intensive course will be run as a seminar. Final grades will be based on a portfolio of assignments o which students will select what they consider to be the best examples of their work.Prerequisites: HISTORY 202, HISTORY 208 or equivalent

3 hrs

HISTORY 437 DWI Cold War Germanies, 1941-1991

This course traces the history of the three postwar German Republics-- the Second Austrian Republic, the German Democratic Republic, and the Federal Republic of Germany -- from the initial plans of the Allies for postwar reconstruction to the Reunification of Germany in 1991. It will ask students to think critically about relationship between state and society and the role played by 'elite' and ' ordinary' people in shaping, and in the remembering, of German history. This reading-and writing-intensive course will be run as a seminar. Final grades will be based on a portfolio of assignments of which students will select what they consider to be the best examples of their work.Prerequisites: HISTORY 202, HISTORY 208 or equivalent

3 hrs

HISTORY 444 R Islam And The Arabs: The Formative Period

The first semester of a three-semester sequence begins with a brief overview of the geography and topography of the Middle East. The course proceeds with a discussion of the conditions of pre-Islamic Arabia; the appearance of Muhammad and his mission; the rise and spread of Islam; the establishment and consolidation of the Arab dynasties in the Middle East, North Africa and Spain; Islamic institutions; and Islamic society and culture. The time span will be approximately 500 A.D. to the Mongol conquest of Baghdad in 1258. Also offered as HISTORY 544.

3 hrs

HISTORY 445 The Ottoman Empire In The Middle East To World War I

The second semester of a three-semester sequence covers the transition from Arab to Turkish hegemony in most of the Middle East as well as the restoration of native Persian dynasties in Iran and their subsequent development. The emphasis is on the rise and decline of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Attention is given to the Ottoman provinces and to the national movements of subject peoples. The course ends with an overview of World War I and the peace treaties which marked the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. HISTORY 444R is not a prerequisite. Also offered as HISTORY 545.

3 hrs

HISTORY 446 R The Middle East From World War I To The Present

The third semester of a three-semester sequence deals with the emergence of the modern countries of the Middle East after World War I and their history and course of development to the present day. There will be a general survey of the government and politics, economic situation, and social and cultural characteristics of each important country in the area. In addition, special topics will be discussed such as the modernization process, ideological alternatives, relations with the great powers, the economics and politics of oil, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. HISTORY 444R and HISTORY 445 are not prerequisites. Also offered as HISTORY 546.

3 hrs

HISTORY 462 J Japanese Civilization

A survey of Japanese civilization and cultural history from the prehistorical period to the present. Emphasis on the interplay between religion, the arts, politics, and social structure.

3 hrs

HISTORY 464 Medieval Methods and Paleography

This course examines the methodology and historiography of Medieval Studies. Through an introduction to paleography, the study of medieval handwritings, it prepares students for advanced work in Medieval and Renaissance studies. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this course will examine the historical and cultural settings for medieval texts, their physical form and production, as well as the tradition of textural transmission in the medieval world. In addition to gaining familiarity with the many different types of primary sources, such as literary, artistic, legal, and notarial sources, students will be exposed to methods for practical archival work in various European nations. Prerequisite: First Year Latin or permission from instructor.Offered: On Demand

3 hrs

HISTORY 468 R Archaeology And The History Of Antiquity

This course will analyze the contributions of archaeology to the understanding of ancient history. It will cover archaeological excavations and their pertinence to classical civilization in the Near East and Greece. The techniques and methodology of field archaeologists will be discussed and demonstrated. Archaeological excavations relating to the Hittite capital, to the Ugaritic tablets, to the Minoan-Mycenaean civilization and its link to the Near East will be treated. Also offered as HISTORY 568R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 469 Archeology And Biblical History

An examination of ancient Israel as she emerges from the ruins of the past, both lapidary and literary. Through a study of the "mute documents," artifacts man-made (storied cities, household utensils, inscribed shards from Jericho to Jerusalem) we gain an insight indispensable for Biblical studies, for ancient Near Eastern history. Also offered as HISTORY 569R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 470 Ancient Egypt

This course describes the political, social and cultural evolution of ancient Egypt from pre-dynastic times, with major emphasis upon the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms (especially the 18th dynasty and the reign of Akhenaton). Also offered as HISTORY 570R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 471 Ancient Greece

This course begins with a survey of the pre-classical Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations and then describes the rise of prominent Greek city-states (with particular emphasis upon the evolution of Sparta and the political, social and cultural contributions of Athens). The course concludes with the rise of Macedon and Alexander's conquests and significance. Also offered as HISTORY 571R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 472 Ancient Rome

This course covers Roman history from its origins (including the Etruscans) to the decline of the imperial system. Particular emphasis is placed upon the political, social and economic developments in the Republic, the death of the Republic, the early Principate, and the factors that led to Rome's decline in the ancient world. Also offered as HISTORY 572R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 475 WI The History Of Ancient Israel

Judaism has had a tremendous impact on our civilization and yet most Americans are only dimly aware of its origins and development. This course will trace the roots of the Jewish religion in its historical context from its beginnings through the formation of rabbinic culture. The rise of Christianity will be examined in its original Judaic context, and recent discoveries, particularly those pertaining to the Dead Sea Scrolls, will be interpreted. Offered: Fall

3 hrs

HISTORY 476 Medieval Jewish History

This course covers the general period from the decline of the Roman Empire to the dawn of early modern times. It is concerned with Jewish centers of life and learning in the Diaspora, both East and West. The course considers the Jews under Islamic rule from the time of Mohammed through the Golden Age of Moorish Spain. The focus then shifts to the situation of the Jews in Christian Europe, from the period of Constantine to the expulsions from England, France and Christian Spain. The Jews in the Ottoman Empire are mentioned and the course ends with the episode of Sabbatai Zevi, the false Messiah. Also offered as HISTORY 576R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 477 Modern Jewish History

This course surveys modern Jewish history from the Napoleonic period to World War II. Analyzing the social status of the Jews in Medieval Europe, it proceeds towards a discussion of the growth of the national state and the breakup of the Holy Roman Empire and analyzes the growth of socialism, integral nationalism, and liberalism as they affected the Jewish communities in Europe and America. The course serves as a survey of modern political and economic trends as they affect a distinct group. Also offered as HISTORY 577R.

3 hrs

HISTORY 496 Historical Research Project

Working extensively with an individual faculty member actively engaged in his/her research, students practice the multiple facets of investigating the sources of history, developing a comprehensive analysis from such sources, and composing a persuasive interpretation. Prerequisite: HISTORY 301WI and instructor's approval Offered: On demand.

1-3 hrs

HISTORY 498 WI Senior Capstone

This is the capstone course in the department and is required for majors in the senior year. It consists of tutorial sessions with a regular faculty member and independent research leading to a major paper using original source materials. Performance in this course will weigh heavily in the award of departmental honors. Prerequisites: HISTORY 301 and successful completion of the WEPT.

3 hrs

HISTORY H201 Western Civilization To 1600

3 hrs

HISTORY H208 World Civilization Since 1600

3 hrs

HISTORY H300 CO CC:Women In the Ancient World

3 hrs

HISTORY H400 CP American Social Film: Silver Screen And The American Dream

3 hrs

HISTORY H444 R Islam And The Arabs: The Formative Period

3 hrs

HISTORY H476 Medieval Jewish History

3 hrs

HISTORY H497 Special Topics And Readings

Intensive reading and/or research in an area selected by the student in consultation with the instructor. By permission only. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. On demand.

1-6 hrs