Courses

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 off campus 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. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

315 Issues in Early Middle Ages
An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

320 Issues in High Middle Ages
An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

325 Issues in the Renaissance and Reformation
An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

330 Issues in Early Modern History
An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

335 Issues in British History
An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

340 Issues in Modern European History
An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

350 Issues in Africa
An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

360 Issues in Early America
An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

365 Issues in 19th-Century America
An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

370 Issues in Modern America
An examination of issues of significance to the period. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

375 Issues in Latin American and Caribbean History
An examination of issues of significance to the area. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: History 300 or permission of the instructor.

395, 396 Henry H. Fowler Public Policy Seminar
A seminar taught with a scholar-states person that deals with a policy issue of public significance. (Made possible by the Henry H. Fowler Endowment. Open to selected students with department permission.) (1, 1 / 2 )

406 Independent Study
Supervised reading and research in a selected historical field. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the history faculty.

410 Research Seminar in Medieval History
A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

416 Internship
Experience in a field of applied history, under the guidance of a member of the history faculty. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the history faculty.

417 Archives Practicum
Experience in the field of archives management, under the guidance of the College archivist. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

418 Historical Journal Editing Practicum
An internship in the 16th-century Journal Book Review Office. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

420 Research Seminar in Early Modern History
A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

430 Research Seminar in British History
A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

440 Research Seminar in Modern History
A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

460 Research Seminar in Early American History
A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

470 Research Seminar in Modern American History
A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

475 Research Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean History
A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students. (1) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance. Prerequisite: To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the major, a student in his/her senior year or in the Summer prior to the senior year must work under the guidance of his/her committee.A written proposal and application must be approved by the committee and department.A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required. 495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project. ( 1 / 2 , 1, 1 / 2 )