History
Courses
100 Level
111-The World to c. 1500. (formerly 218-World History I.) This course will examine the phenomenon of civilization as experienced by West Asian, South Asian, East Asian, African, European, and Pre-Colombian American societies to 1500 A.D.
112-The World, c. 1500-1914. (formerly 219-World History II.) This course will examine the global integration of all world societies from 1500 A.D. to World War I.
113-The World, 1900-present. (formerly 220-World History III.) A survey of the political, cultural, and technological developments of the years since 1900, concentrating on the growth of a single worldwide civilization and on the changing international balance of military, political, and economic power.
121-Latin America to c. 1800. (formerly 205-Survey of Colonial Latin American History.) Examines the entire area as a political, economic, and cultural unit by focusing on the major historical trends and issues of representative nations.
122-Latin America, c. 1800-present. (formerly 203-Independence and Nationalism in Latin America.) A survey of 19th and 20th century Latin America, starting with the wars of independence and emphasizing the rise of nationalism and ideological struggles. (Self, Society, and the Modern World Liberal Studies domain)
131-Africa to 1800. (formerly 227-Africa to 1800: The Age of Empires.) A study of African history from its earliest times, concentrating on the political, social, and religious characteristics of major African states and empires.
132-Africa, 1750-1900. (formerly 228-Africa 1750 to 1900: The Age of Conquest.) The origins of Afro-European relations, and the political, economic, and military causes of the European partition and occupation of the continent.
133-Africa, 1900-present. (formerly 229-Africa 1900 to Present: The Age of Revolution.) The workings of the colonial system, the rise and course of independence movements, and the history of selected African states since independence.
141-The Muslim World, c. 600CE to 1100. (formerly 223-History of the Muslim World I.) Foundation of First Global Civilization (600-1100). A study of the emergence of Islam and the growth of the Islamic community from the time of the Prophet Muhammad until the end of the eleventh century.
142-The Muslim World, 1000-1500. (formerly 224-History of the Muslim World II.) Sultans, Khans and Shaykhs: Medieval Islamic History (1000-1500). A survey of Islamic history from the decline of the Arab caliphate to the rise of the great gunpowder empires, addressing themes of political expansion, military slavery, and devastation brought about by the twin plagues of the Mongols and the Black Death, as well as the growth of Islamic mysticism.
143-The Muslim World. (formerly 225-History of the Muslim World III.) Great Islamic Empires (1400-1920). Examines the social, cultural, and economic histories of the Ottoman Turkish, Safavid Iranian and Mughal Indian empires which dominated the Muslim world in the crucial centuries between the end of the Mongol empire and the advent of European dominance.
151-South Asia to c. 900 CE. (formerly 256-Early India. First part.) The course follows the development of the history of the region from the earliest phases of human settlement, the first civilization in the Indus valley, and the formation of the Mauryan and Gupta empires. It will analyze the growth of different state structures from tribal/lineage based state to these great empires. It incorporates
the rise of regional states and the growing importance of trade to linking South Asia with the West. It will also examine the development of different religious traditions from Vedic Brahmanism to Buddhism to Jainism and the very early days of Islam in the region. The central question of this course will be how to contextualize the relationship between structures like family, law, caste, community, state and the tumultuous changes in the subcontinent over this long period.
152-South Asia, c. 900 CE to 1707. (formerly 256 last part and 257 first part). The course begins with the transformation of society from the 'ancient' to the 'medieval', and compares it to developments in Europe in the feudal age. It then incorporates specific developments in South Asia - political, social, cultural - that came about with the establishment of powerful Islamic states in a region where Muslims were a minority. These issues will inform the analysis of the Ghaznavid and Ghurid invasions, the Delhi Sultanate, the Vijayanagara empire and the Mughal empire. The course will end with the Marathas and the decline of the Mughal empire, and the rising influence of the British. The central themes concern how the state, economy, culture, and society developed in the period when Islam became firmly embedded in South Asia.
153-South Asia, 1707-1947. (formerly 257 last part-Modern South Asia, 1526-1947.) The course begins with the decline of the Mughal Empire, and then moves to examine the British empire, the nationalist movement and finally to independence and partition in 1947. The central questions of this course continue to be relevant in the post-colonial period: how we understand the distinctive form of modernity that has developed in South Asia. Taking a comparative approach as often as possible, the course examines the fundamental ways that Britain was as transformed by the development of its empire as was colonial India. The course constantly deconstructs easy binaries of self and others/ East
and West by examining the differences within Indian and British society.
161-East Asia to c. 1200. (formerly 286-The History of East Asian Civilizations to 1600.) Outlines the history of the region (China, Korea and Japan) during the period of antiquity. Follows the development and the formation of dynastic rule in China and Korea and the imperial institution in Japan. Assesses the extent of the role of ancient Chinese philosophy, language, and statecraft in establishing a coherent region we now call “East Asia.”
162-East Asia, c. 1200-1800. (formerly 287-The History of East Asian Civilizations since 1600.) Begins with the transition of East Asia (China, Korea and Japan) from ancient to medieval society and compares it to developments in Europe during the feudal age. Explores the political, economic and cultural relations between the various states in the region as a whole as well as the specific local developments of state and society during this period. Examines the arrival of the first Europeans, traders and then Jesuit and Catholic missionaries, and the resulting radical social realignment within each society stemming from this encounter with the “outside.”
163-East Asia c. 1800 to the 21st century. Begins with the reshaping of East Asian relations from the late 18th century following the realignment of the region after the expulsion of European Catholic missionaries. Follows the radical shift in the relations between these countries as they all sought to respond to the imperial challenges that the West imposed. Explores the central role of Japan and its effort to build an empire in and beyond East Asia from the late 19th century through its defeat in World War II and the lasting historical legacy of that history in the region.
171-Europe, 400-1400. (formerly 210-Medieval People, 400 to 1400 A.D.) The important components of European society during the Middle Ages, including rulers, knights, peasants, churchmen and nuns, merchants, intellectuals, and artisans. Who were these Medieval people, what differentiated them, how did they interact with each other, and how and why did these interactions change over time?
172-Europe, 1348-1789. (formerly 211-Western Europe From Renaissance to Enlightenment: 1348 to 1789.) The development of new European ideologies in a time of heightened political and social conflict, from the rebirth of ancient culture in Renaissance Italy, to the religious debates of the Protestant Reformation; from the theories of absolute monarchy to the early revolutionary ideologies of the Enlightenment.
173-Europe, 1789-present. (formerly 217-Modern Europe: 1789 to Present.) A survey of European history from 1789 to the present.
181-United States to 1800. (formerly 280-United States History to 1800.) A survey of the main themes of U.S. history from the earliest European settlements to the aftermath of the Revolution.
182-United States History from 1800-1900. (formerly 281-United States History from 1800-1900.) A survey of the major social, political, and economic themes in U.S. history, from the aftermath of the Revolution to the Spanish-American War.
183-United States History from 1900 to the Present. (formerly 282-United States History from 1900 to the Present.) A survey of the major social, political, and economic themes in U.S. history from the turn of the century to the present.
198-Historical Writing.
199-Historical Concepts and Methods. (For students in the old curriculum only.) This is a required introductory course for history majors, history minors, and secondary education majors with a concentration in history. It is a prerequisite for all 300-level history courses. The course is a rigorous seminar that involves extensive reading, in-class discussion, and a substantial original research project.
200 Level
200-Mexico After Independence. This survey covers the history of Mexico from 1821 to the present. It will examine the difficulties of nation building during the 19th Century, the Mexican Revolution (1910-1940), and the success and failure of the "Mexican Miracle."
202-Caribbean Migration to the U.S. Examines the causes and effects of the increasing migration of peoples from the Caribbean to the U.S. Special emphasis will be placed on U.S. immigration policy for the area and the political, economic, and humanitarian factors affecting policy.
204-Film and Latin American History. An inquiry into the way film portrays historical events in Latin America.
206-Mexico: From the Olmecs to Independence. Surveys the history of Mexico from the rise of the Olmec Civilization to Mexican Independence in 1821. It will examine the rise, fall, and continuities of Mesoamerican civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and the creation of the colonial order.
208-Imperial Russia. This course examines political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Russia from the time of Peter the Great in the early 18th century to the collapse of tsarism in 1917. Topics include Westernization and resistance during the reigns of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, reform and reaction under Alexander I and Nicholas I, Alexander II and the great reforms of the 1860's, industrialization and the transformation of Russian society in the second half of the nineteenth century, the rise of radicalism and emergence of revolutionary movements, and the revolutions of 1905 and February 1917.
209-The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union. This course examines major political, social, economic, and cultural developments in twentieth-century Russia from the collapse of tsarist rule through the fall of communism. Topics include the rise of Bolshevism and the October Revolution, the Civil War and allied intervention, the period of NEP and "revolutionary dreaming," Stalin and Stalinism, the Great Patriotic War, Khrushchev and the "thaw," Brezhnev and "developed socialism," and the rise and fall of Mikhail Gorbachev.
212-Medieval and Renaissance Women. Gender roles and ideologies in pre-modern and early modern Europe, from ancient Mediterranean and Germanic women to high Medieval ladies, nuns, serfs, city women, from early feminism to the restrictions and opportunities brought by the Renaissance and Reformation. Emphasis on primary sources, especially women's writings.
213-Medieval Mystics in Europe: 1000-1600 A.D. The evolution over time of theories and experiences of human union with God, and of varied Christian spiritual paths and practices, as described in mystical literature, saints' lives, religious art, and music. Emphasis on the monastic, urban, and courtly institutional contexts of the documents.
214-Eastern Europe to 1699. A survey of the area's settlements by Slavic and non-Slavic peoples, the establishment of medieval states, the Eastern European Renaissance and Reformation, the struggle of Cross and Crescent, and the growth of Habsburg and Ottoman power.
215-Eastern Europe: 1699 to 1914. A survey of the Eastern European Enlightenment and absolutism, the Polish Partitions, and the effects of revolutionary ideas on multinational empires.
216-Eastern Europe: 1914 to Present. A survey of World War I and its effects in Eastern Europe, the rise of nation states, the destruction of traditional agrarian societies, the impact of World War II, and the establishment and decline of Communist regimes.
221-Early Russia. This course examines political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Russia from the emergence of the Kievan state in the ninth century to the reign of Peter the Great in the early eighteenth century. Topics include the rise and fall of Kiev, the Mongol invasion and rule by the "Golden Horde," the rise of Moscow and unification of Great Russia, the consolidation of tsarist authority and the reign of Ivan the Terrible, the Time of Troubles, and the early Romanov dynasty.
226-Islam and the West: A Survey of Orientalism. From "heresy" to "The Green Threat," this course studies the changing perceptions of Islam and the Islamic world held by those in "Western" societies from the time of the Crusades down to the contemporary era.
232-Culture and Politics in Imperial China. Examines the history of Chinese civilization from the early Shang kingship through developments of the Chinese Empire (221 B.C. to 1911 A.D.). We will focus on changes in political, economic, and social structures in China and the intellectual and cultural forms that each configuration produced. Topics include the growth of the Chinese empire, Chinese forms of Buddhism, and the development of Chinese philosophy, scholarship, and literature.
233-The Rise of Modern China. Examines the history of Chinese civilization from the 18th century to the present. We will survey the height of the authority of the Qing Imperial government, its dissolution in the 19th century, and the creation of a revolutionary China in the 20th century. Topics include the Opium War and China's foreign relations, the introduction of Westernized technology and education, and the rise of Communism under the leadership of Mao Zedong. Also considers the ways in which our contemporary understanding of China is formed by recent developments in the media such as Chinese news and film.
235-European Expansion: Age of Discovery. A survey of the political, intellectual, and scientific roots of the expansion of Europe and of the main voyages of discovery between 1400 and 1825.
236-European Expansion: Age of Empire. The establishment of European empires in the 1800's to 1900's, the nature and effect of these empires, the reasons for their disappearance, and their legacy for Europe and the non-Western world.
237-History of the City of Rome.
239-Women in Modern Europe, 1800-2000. This course will explore the diversity of womens' and girls' experiences across Europe as they negotiate between public and private spheres, daily life and great events, and Europe and the world. Themes may include industrialization, suffrage, imperialism, "new women," fascism, and communism.
240-History of Chicago: 1800-1945. A history of the founding and development of Chicago from a frontier village to a major industrial, commercial, and cultural center. The course will focus on the changing lives of ordinary Chicagoans.
241-World Refugee Crisis. This is a survey of global refugee crisis and internal displacement between 1945 and the present. The course will focus on the following issues and challenges: human rights, definitions and causes of crisis, internal/external displacements, 'environmental' refugees, protection and integration, refugee children, and conflict resolutions in post-war societies.
243-History of the Catholic Church in the U.S. This course traces the development of the Catholic Church from a missionary enterprise to the position of a major social, political, and economic institution. It will examine the manner in which the hierarchical institution of the Catholic Church has related to the Liberal ideal of American Democracy.
245-The History of the Bahamas. History of the Bahamas during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Focus on the establishment of British rule in the late eighteenth century, the history of slavery in the Bahamas, particularly its expansion after the settlement of Afro-Bahamian society in the nineteenth century. Because the trip will involve time in both Nassau and on San Salvador, the course will compare urban and out island historical and social developments during the Loyalist and post-Loyalist periods
246-African-American History in the U.S. to 1800. A study of West Africa culture, the Middle Passage, the development of the slave trade, the introduction of slavery into the American colonies, African Americans in the Revolutionary War, and the Constitution.
247-African-American History in the U.S., 1800-1900. African American participation in frontier life, the growth of the cotton industry, the Civil War, and Reconstruction to Booker T. Washington.
248-African-American History in the U.S., 1900 to Present. W.E.B. Dubois and Booker T. Washington debates, Marcus Garvey and the Harlem Renaissance, the great migration, and Civil Rights to Black Power.
249-The Origins of the First World War, 1871-1917. Examines the development of the European (and Great Power imperial) state system after the unification of Germany; the formation (and global implications) of the pre-war alliance structure; the political and social movements of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism; the naval race; and the July Crisis of 1914.
250-The Origins of the Second World War, 1914-1941. Examines the European (and world) state system in the aftermath of the First World War and the Russian Revolution; the attempts to forge a new international equilibrium at the Paris Peace Conference and after; the rise of Hitler and Nazism; appeasement; the immediate origins of the Second World War in Europe; and the rise of militarism and advent of war in East Asia.
251-The Origins of the Cold War, 1917-1953. Examines the rise of the United States as a world power; the diplomatic significance of the Russian Revolution; the wartime alliance between Great Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union; the collapse of the international order in the aftermath of the Second World War; and the advent of the Cold War.
252-The Age of the Cold War: 1945-1991. The origins, nature and progress of the Cold War from the end of World War II until the collapse of the Soviet Union.
253-History of the Modern Olympics. This course will examine the Modern Olympics: the oldest and most inclusive institutionalized effort to engender international exchange and perpetuate peacefulness through athletic excellence. Relying on a mix of primary and secondary sources, the course will touch on an array of important issues, including globalization, race relations, gender issues, the rise of popular culture, and terrorism.
254-American Urban History. An overview examining American urban life from the early days of the colonial seaport through the rise of the smoky industrial center to today's troubled "dual city" of the rich and the poor. Throughout the course, we will focus on how urbanization affected the lives of the diverse peoples who experienced it. We will also explore the ways in which city life contributed to changes in American culture and to a greater acceptance of social and cultural diversity.
258-Women in History. A comparative study of women's social, cultural, political, and economic roles over time in three parts of the world.
259-History of Western Science. A survey of scientific thought and discovery from the ancient Greeks to the early 20th century.
261-Catholicism in World History: Jesus to 1500. A study of the development of the Catholic Church from the time of Jesus to the Renaissance. Religious movements, piety and art as well as theology and ecclesiastical history will be examined. Cross-listed as REL 213 and CTH 205.
262-Catholicism in World History: 1500 to the Present.
263-Japan to c. 1200. Follows the formation of a unified state in central Japan during the 5th and 6th centuries. Considers the influence of Korean immigrants and Chinese philosophy and statecraft on the unification of Japan in early antiquity. Explores rise of Japan’s aristocratic court culture in Nara and Kyoto as well as powerful Buddhist institutions and the emergence of the warrior class in Eastern Japan.
HST 264-Japan c. 1200-1800. Follows the emergence of the warrior class and the system of dual political authority until the 14th century, with the imperial court in Kyoto and the samurai elite in Kamakura. Continues with an examination of the early modern processes of urbanization and the growth of a monetary economy, changes in social organization, major cultural innovations, and religious/intellectual movements.
HST 265-Japan c. 1800 to the 21st century. Follows the radical transformation of Japanese politics, society, and economy with the commercialization of the countryside, the weakening of samurai rule, and increased, often hostile, contact with Western imperialist nations. Explores expansion of Japan as an imperialist nation from the middle of the 19th century and the lasting legacy of that expansion in the region. Explores WWII and postwar political, economic, social changes in contemporary Japan.
266-Ireland, 1450-1800. This course will chart the course of Irish history from the late medieval period through the conquest and colonialization under the Turdors and Stuarts, through the period of the Protestant Ascendancy, to the crisis of the late 18th century (the United Irishmen, the 1798 Rebellion, and the Act of the Union). This course will also discuss the contribution of the Irish culture and its influence in Europe and the world.
268-Ireland, 1800-2000. This course will chart the course of Irish history from the Act of the Union (creating the United Kingdom), through the struggles and reforms of the 19th century (Catholic Emancipation, the Famine and Irish diaspora, Fenianism, Land Reform and Home Rule), to the creation of the modern nation-state of the 20th century (the Easter Rising, partition and the Civil War, the role of Eamon deValera, the Republic, and the Troubles). This course will also discuss the contribution of Irish culture and its influence in Europe and the world.
269-Introduction to Public History. Through readings and site visits, this course looks at the presentation of American history for public consumption, particularly museum exhibitions, historic preservation, and archival collections. Good preparation for an internship in history.
270-U.S. Historical Landscape. The course considers how the American landscape has been shaped by native occupants, and later, by agricultural settlement and industrial development. A key theme is how culture has shaped the physical world we inhabit, from 1500 to circa 1950.
271-Old Regime and Revolutionary France. This course provides students with a firm foundation in the history of early modern France, ca. 1500-1800, including major developments of the period and an understanding of the relationship between the French revolution and the period that preceded it. Topics will include (among others) the rise of absolutist monarchy, the Enlightenment, French colonialism, pre-revolutionary social and economic conditions, and the French Revolution.
272-Fascism and Counter-Revolution. An analysis of the ideological trends that form mature Fascism from 1920 to the present.
273-History of Sexuality in Europe. This course will explore key ideas, practices and patterns across multiple European societies from the French Revolution until the present. Key topics may include demographics, identities, sexology, and sexual consumerism.
274-Intelligence in the Twentieth Century: Spies, Codes, and Surveillance. A study of intelligence gathering and analysis in the twentieth century (and beyond). This course will address the role intelligence played in the politics, diplomacy, and strategy of the leading world powers. Special consideration will be given to the eras of the two world wars, the Cold War, and the emerging nations in the post-war period. The course is comparative in nature and will examine the intelligence communities of the United States, the European powers, the Soviet Union, Japan, China, and Israel.
275-Sex in America: Puritans to Victorians. This course surveys the history of three centuries of American ideas about sex and sexuality. Special attention is paid to readings that draw revealing connections between sexuality and race, class, and gender.
276-History of Sex in America, Late Victorians to the Present. This course will provide an overview of the history of American sexuality from the late 19th century through the present. The course will draw from social and cultural history, the history of medicine and psychology, legal and political history, literature, mass media, and gender studies in order to understand the creation of modern sexual identities.
277-War and Peace in the Modern Age. A survey of military history from 1648 to the present with emphasis on the relationship between armed forces and the societies that create them, the impact of technology on warfare, and efforts to limit deadly conflict.
278-History of American Religion. A survey of major religious traditions, movements, and themes in American history from the colonial period to the present, including the relationship between religious values and beliefs and other aspects of American culture.
279-Westward Expansion in the U.S. Explores traditional, comparative, and multicultural perspectives of successive frontiers in American history, from about 1775 to 1890.
283-Asian-American Immigration and History, 1840-1965. This course surveys Asian American history from the early nineteenth century to 1965. It explores the changing experiences of Asian immigrants and their citizen descendants in the United States within the larger context of immigration and race relations in American history. The course deals with the following broad themes: causes and processes of migration, responses from American society, and experience of immigration.
284-History of Education in the U.S. Thematic study of major education developments in the United States.
285-Ancient Rome: Augustus to Constantine. This course examines the history of the Roman Empire from its beginnings under Augustus (27 BCE-14 CE) to its reorganization under Diocletian (284-305 CE) and Constantine (306-337 CE). Both textual and archaeological sources will be used to understand political, economic, and social developments.
288-Women in U.S. History. The history of women's work, family, and political lives in America.
290-Ancient Egypt. This course traces the developments of Egyptian civilization from its earliest beginnings to the Arab/Muslim conquest. Emphasis will be on assessing material culture and introducing students to techniques of Egyptian archaeology and papyrology.
291-The Fertile Crescent: Mesopotamia and Beyond. Analyzes the early civilizations in the Fertile Crescent through an examination of material culture. Attention will also be given to the archaeology and archaeological methods of the Near East including Jericoh and Catalhoyuk.
292-History of England to 1688. A survey of cultural, social, economic, and constitutional developments in England from the Norman Conquest to the Glorious Revolution.
293-History of Britain Since 1688. A survey of Modern British History since the Glorious Revolution, with special emphasis on the continued evolution of the constitution, the industrial revolution, imperialism, and Britain's changing role in Europe.
294-Ancient Greece. Traces the development of Greek civilization through an examination of material culture. Emphasis will be on the major monuments and artifacts of the Greek world from prehistory to the Classical Age. Students will also be introduced to techniques and methods of classical archaeology.
295-American History on Film. Using film in combination with both primary and secondary historical source material, this course will consider the impact of cinematic myth-making on our understanding of actual historical events.
296-Ancient Rome: Origins to the End of the Republic. This course traces the development of Rome from a small settlement on the banks of the Tiber in the eighth century BCE to a Mediterranean power in the first century BCE. Both textual and archaeological sources will be used to understand political, economic, and social institutions of the Archaic and Republican periods.
297-Imperial Spain. Analysis of Spain and the Spanish empire between 1468 and 1808. During this period, Spain united and became a leading global power with enormous consequences for Western and world history. Emphasis on the political, economic, and socio-cultural history of Iberian society.
298-Introduction to Historical Sources and Methods. This is the first of two introductory core courses required of all history majors, history minors, and education majors with a concentration in history. In this course, students will learn the varied ways in which scholars interpret the past, focusing particularly on the evidence and arguments used by historians in their work. To that end, students will learn about the varieties of primary sources (textual, material, oral) as well as the varied methods historians use to analyze such evidence. In addition, students will practice analyzing primary source evidence in oral and written presentations, learn how to use the library for historical research, and how to discern scholarly arguments in secondary sources. Prerequisite(s): WRD 103 and WRD 104, or HON 101, or equivalent.
299-The Craft of History. This course is the second of two introductory core courses required of all history majors, history minors, and education majors with a concentration in history. In this class, students will bring to bear the skills in historical sources and methods learned in HST 298 to complete a substantial independent research project. To that end, students will learn how to identify a historical question or problem about which to conduct research; how to find, obtain, and evaluate primary source evidence to research; how to build a secondary source bibliography using reference works, monographs, and scholarly journal articles; and develop and execute a coherent plan for writing and revising a substantial research paper (of at least 10 pages in length) based on an integrated use of both primary and secondary sources. Prerequisite(s): HST 298.
300 Level
300-The Cultures of Early Christianity. Late antique and early medieval intellectual history in social context. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
301-U.S. Labor History. This course will explore the history of American labor from 1877 to the present. We will particularly focus upon the work of recent American labor historians who examine such themes as the relationship between ethnicity, race, gender, and class; how and why work has changed; the roles of unions, families, churches and other working-class institutions in workers lives; the relationship between working-class cultures and mass cultures; and how capitalism, the state, and workers themselves have shaped class relations. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
302-Maps in Culture and History. Examines maps in multiple cultures and the relationship of these to local geographies and perception of place. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
303-Topics in Latin American History. Prerequisite: History 199 or consent of instructor.
304-Ethnohistory: The Study of Pre-literate Peoples. An inquiry into the sources and methods for writing the history of peoples, such as the Aztecs, Mayas, and Incas. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
305-Exploration and Conquest of the Americas, 15th-16th Centuries. A history of European expansion in the Americas, with special attention to voyages of discovery and the first encounters with native Americans. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
306-Colonial Latin America: Power and Development of a Multiracial Society. The multicultural origins of colonial rule in the Americas from the 15th to the early 19th century. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
308-Europe from Conflict to Consensus. The course will examine the emergence of a European identity during the second half of the twentieth century. Special attention will be given to the evolution of the European Union and NATO as representative institutions. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
310-Inter-American Affairs. A mostly twentieth-century survey of political relationships between the United States and Latin American nations, emphasizing dependency and interdependence theories. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
311-The History of the Caribbean: From Columbus to Castro. The history of the Caribbean from colonial times to the present, with special emphasis on the factors that give each nation its particular character. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
312-Latinos in the U.S. A survey of the history, politics, and culture of the major Hispanic groups in the United States: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, and Central Americans. Traces the history of these groups from the 19th century to the present by analyzing their impact on the United States. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
313-The Old South. Considers the history of the southern states before the Civil War, focusing especially on the growth of southern slavery, the development of African-American culture, the socio-economic features of a slave society, as well as the distinctive political and ideological contours of the region. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
314-The Cuban Revolution. General analysis of the impact of the Cuban Revolution on Cuban society and the international political arena. The historical background of the revolution as well as its accomplishments and shortcomings will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
316-God, Self and Society in Medieval Culture. The roots of Western thought in medieval education, literature, philosophy, and science. The interactions between high theology, mysticism, and popular culture. History and autobiography. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
317-Individual and Society in Renaissance Italy. The flowering of culture, humanism, and the arts in fourteenth- and fifteenth-century Italy. Renaissance politics, patronage, and diplomacy. Religion and the Papacy. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
318-The Age of the Reformations. Late medieval religion and society, the Reformations of Luther and Calvin, and the Catholic reform movements. Nationalism and the state in sixteenth-century Europe. The expanding world. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
319-Immigrant America. An overview of the ethnic experience in American society, how ethnic diversity has shaped America as America has re-shaped the lives of immigrants. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
320-Topics in World History. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
321-Topics in African History. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
322-Topics in Asian History. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.323-The Cultures of Early Christianity. Late antique and early medieval intellectual history in social context. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
328-English Constitutional History. A study of Anglo-Saxon institutions, feudalism after the Norman conquest, growth of the common law, foundations of Parliament and the development of central administrative systems. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
329-Special Topics in History. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
330-Topics in European History. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
331-The Nation and Nationalism in Europe. Examines the emergence of nations and nationalism in modern Europe as well as nationalists' use and abuse of history. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
332-French Revolution and Napoleon. Analyzes the demise of the Old Regime, rise and fall of revolutionary idealism, and the emergence of Napoleon. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
333-Victorian England. A detailed study of selected political, social, economic, and cultural themes in 19th century England. Prerequisite: Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
334-Britain in the Twentieth Century. An in-depth look at selected themes in recent British history including the economic and imperial decline of Great Britain. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
335-Europe in an Age of Enlightenment. Analyzes European society and culture in the late 17th and 18th centuries and the intellectual movements that grew out of this historical context, which is frequently considered the cradle of modern Western history and thought. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
340-Culture and Gender in Japan. Examines gender and literature in the aristocratic culture of Japan (c800-1200). Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
341-Peasants in Modern European History. An analysis of the significance and ultimate disappearance of the peasantry, formerly the numerically dominate group in European society, emphasizing both its social history and the methods needed to study the non-literate. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
342-Topics in African-American History. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
346-African-American Intellectual History. African-American contributions in the areas of philosophy, theology, politics, literature, and art from 1619 to the present. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
347-Europe in the Belle Époque. This course will examine European, social, political, and cultural history from 1890 to 1914. Themes will include imperialism, class and gender, social Darwinism, and the European alliance system. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
348-Europe Under the Dictators. This course will examine selected totalitarian regimes of interwar Europe. Themes will include propaganda and mass culture, "scientific racism," the crisis of democracy, and the Holocaust. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
352-Medieval India. Examines the social, cultural, and political histories of South Asia from prehistoric times to the waning of the Mughal Empire. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
353-Modern India and Pakistan. Examines the modern history of India, giving special attention to India as a prototype of economic and political change in the Third World. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
354-U.S. Women's History. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the history of women's work, family, and political lives in America. This intensive reading and discussion course is also designed to provide a detailed overview of recent historical literature and historiographic interpretations in American Women's history. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
361-Topics in Islamic History. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
362-Atlantic History. An examination of intercontinental exchanges and cross-cultural links across the Atlantic Ocean that both separated and united the Western Hemisphere, Europe, and Africa in the pre-industrial era. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
363-Modern Balkans. The establishment of national states, the social transformation from peasant to industrial societies, and the effects of war and revolution in southeastern Europe since the late 18th century. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
365-The Crusades. Addresses the Crusades to the Holy Land from a World Historical Perspective. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
366-The Modern Middle East and North Africa. The history of the region since 1800. Topics covered include the end of Ottoman Empire, the impact of European Imperialism, and the renewal of Islam. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
367-Comparative Latin American Borderlands. This course compares the role of frontiers in the histories of Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. It will focus on periphery-center relations, the rise of caudillos, and frontier social movements. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
368-Social Movements in Latin America. This course examines how Native Americans, slaves, peasants, and other subaltern people actively resisted their subservient status in Latin America. It will cover a variety of protest movements, from "pre-modern" (such as millenarian movements, slave rebellions, urban riots, and "race" wars) to "modern" (such as social revolutions). Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
369-Revolutions in Latin America. This course surveys, analyzes, and compares a series of revolutionary movements, conflicts, and regimes in 20th Century Latin America. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
370-American Colonial History. The European's first contact, exploration, and settlement of the Eastern seaboard, with discussion of significant political, economic, and social consequences. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
371-American Revolution. The establishment of American independence, adoption of the Constitution; the first years of the republic considered in analytical detail. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
372-Antebellum America: Jefferson, Jackson, and the Coming of Civil War. This course treats the significant social, political, economic, and cultural developments shaping America and Americans during the first fifty years of the nineteenth century. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
373-Civil War Era. Treats the major political causes of the sectional conflict, the significant miliary strategies and tactics of the war, the end of slavery, and the experiences of a wide-range of citizens and soldiers. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
374-Emergence of Modern America. New cultural patterns, political party battles, growth of big business and organized labor, women's suffrage movement, and Populism and the Progressive Era. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
375-Great Depression and New Deal Era. A consideration of World War I, the Twenties, the Great Depression, and the New Deal. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
376-The United States Since 1940. Significant developments in American life during the period after World War II. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
379-Reconstruction and the Rise of Jim Crow. Covers the problems of reunion between the North and the South after the Civil War, including the struggle for African-Americans' civil and political rights, the transition to a free labor economy in the South, and the eventual end of Reconstruction and establishment of racial segregation in the South and the nation. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
HST 382-Chicago History Museum, Advanced Seminar. This course carries JYEL (Liberal Studies) credit. The Chicago History Museum is one of the premiere public history institutions in the United States and offers an ideal learning environment for future public historians. In this course, students will develop skills and knowledge applicable throughout their public history careers. They will gain a firm conceptual understanding of how the Chicago History Museum does public history, emphasizing its urban context. Students will apply this knowledge to class discussions, assignments, and actual museum projects. Ultimately, students will not only learn what kind of work takes place in a history museum, but also how to work in a history museum. Prerequisite(s): HST 299 or consent of instructor.
383-Borderlands and Frontiers in America. Consideration of the changing conceptions of frontiers in American history with attention to the development of historical borderlands communities. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
384-Topics in American History. Taught in cooperation with the English Department. May carry credit in English or History. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
385-United States Constitutional History to 1865. Examines the English colonial charters, the constitutional aspects of the American Revolution and the federal Constitution; explores the concepts of federalism and separation of powers with reference to major Supreme Court decisions. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
386-United States Constitutional History Since 1865. Problems of industrial regulation, civil liberties,and constitutional issues of the New Deal and controversies arising during and after World War II, including the major decisions of the Warren court. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
387-Explorations in the History of Russian and the Soviet Union. Each time this course is taught, it will examine in depth a specific problem, issue, theme, or moment in Russian history as described in the course subtitle. Possible offerings include: "Mass Culture in the Soviet Union and Post-Soviet Russia," "Stalin and Stalinism," "Crime and Criminality in Russia," "The Russian Revolution," "Gender and Sexuality in Russia," and "The Rise and Fall of the New Soviet Man." Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
388-The Court and the Bill of Rights. An examination of historical, philosophical, and legal developments related to the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution. The course will also examine how the Bill of Rights has been affected by Supreme Court appointments, court decisions, and constitutional amendments. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
HST 389-Topics in Public History. Public history is a field of history that requires its practitioners to use the skills and methods of academic history with an eye towards connecting the public with that history. This seminar focuses on the skills, methods, sources and themes that are relevant to historians whose work takes them outside of the classroom. Theme of the seminar will vary with instructor. Some off-campus fieldtrips may be required. Prerequisite(s): HST 299 or consent of instructor.
HST 391-Local and community History. This course carries JYEL (Liberal Studies) credit. Students work with community partners to produce a public history project related to local or community history. Prerequisite(s): HST 299 or consent of instructor.
HST 392-Public History Internship. This course carries JYEL (Liberal Studies) credit. The goal of this course is to provide an opportunity for an undergraduate student Intern to apply academic skills and knowledge while gaining practical experience at a professional worksite whose mission involves collecting, preserving, and/or interpreting history for the general public. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
393-Teaching History and the Social Sciences. Prerequisite: Secondary Education 362 or consent.
394-African American Urban History. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
395-Nuremberg to Iraq: Sources and Evidence. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
396-Oral History Project. An introduction to the techniques of oral history with particular emphasis on public history. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
397-Coordinating Seminar. Open to seniors majoring in History. Others may take course with permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
398-Study Tour. An in-depth, on-site overview of the historical, political, social, and economic reality of a foreign country. Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
399-Independent Study. Majors only. Credit variable. (Prerequisite: junior standing, approval of instructor and chair). Prerequisite(s): HST 199 or 299 or consent of instructor.
400 Level
400-Issues in Historiography. Introduces historiography as the evaluation of historical arguments, with a focus on historical monographs and articles that examine one topic and propose a variety of interpretations of that topic.
401-Historical Methods and Bibliography. Introduces graduate-level historical research methods. Includes the study of interpretative strategies as well as a research and writing project based on analysis of primary sources.
421-The Historical Discipline. Focuses upon the fundamental concerns and skills necessary for the study of history at the graduate level by providing a “history of history,” giving an overview of the growth and development of the academic discipline of history, addressing issues of methodology, historiography and historical philosophy, and providing you with an awareness of current concerns, controversies, and debates in the discipline.
422-Seminar in Primary Source Analysis. Designed to introduce students to the many practical and theoretical tools by which historians construct historical knowledge out of the “raw” material left behind by earlier generations. The course will include study of these sources, methods of analysis and authentication, and ways in which different kinds of sources are integrated into coherent historical narratives.
431-Colloquium in American History. Prerequisite: HST 421
432-Colloquium in Latin American History. Prerequisite: HST 421
433-Colloquium in African History. Prerequisite: HST 421
434-Colloquium in Asian History. Prerequisite: HST 421
435-Colloquium in European History. Prerequisite: HST 421
436-Colloquium in Islamic History. Prerequisite: HST 421
437-Colloquium in World History. Prerequisite: HST 421
438-Colloquium: Special Topics in History. Prerequisite: HST 421
489-The Graduate Capstone. Intensive seminar in which students analyze a number of important works of scholarship drawn from the breadth and complexity of the historical discipline. This course allows students to synthesize the many skills they have honed in earlier classes, notably the ability to read and assess historical monographs—thereby demonstrating competence in analyzing historical arguments, knowledge of both historiography and historical content; and proficiency in understanding the variety of primary sources and methods of interpreting them. Prerequisite: HST 421
492-Graduate Internship. (Credit variable). Internships in alternative careers for history majors. Students are placed in work-study positions under faculty supervision to help prepare for non-teaching careers which require background in historical technique. Prerequisite: HST 421
497-Graduate Independent Study. This provides graduate students the chance to work closely with an instructor on a topic of special interest. Consent of the instructor and the Graduate Director is required. Prerequisite: HST 421
499-Thesis Research. This course provides four to eight hours credit for research for those students who are writing a thesis for their Master's degree. Consent of the Graduate Director is required. Prerequisite: HST 421
500-Candidacy Continuation. (Non-Credit) Required of all students who are not registered for regular courses but who occasionally utilize University facilities during completion of course requirements and/or research. $40.00 per quarter.