Courses

Surveys the development of Western civilization from its beginnings in the ancient near East through the Reformation of the 16th century. Also available through correspondence study. Credit not granted for this course and HIST 1030. Approved for GT-HI1. Meets MAPS requirement for social science: general or world history. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Surveys political, economic, social, and intellectual developments in European history from the 16th century to the present. Similarities and contrasts between European states are underscored, as is Europe's changing role in world history. Also available through correspondence study. Credit not granted for this course and HIST 1040. Approved for GT-HI1. Meets MAPS requirement for social science: general or world history. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Applies a broad perspective to the global past in order to illuminate how common historical patterns and processes as well as unique elements shaped the human experience. Using a thematic approach, this introductory course highlights cross-cultural interactions among societies, and, when relevant, how historical processes that began centuries ago still impact the contemporary world. Topic will vary by semester. Prereq., any other 1000-level HIST course. Restricted to History BA and History additional majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to History (HIST) BA or ADL majors only.

Examines the causes, character, and significance of political revolution in world history. Concentrating on one of the major revolutions of modern history, it examines why revolutions occur, who participates in revolution, and to what effect. Specific course focus varies. History majors are restricted from taking this course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. Prerequisites: History majors are restricted from taking this course.

General introduction to the history of Christianity from its beginnings through the first period of the Protestant Reformation. Examines religious life and the church in relation to its social and cultural setting. Approved for GT-HI1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Focuses on war and society in a variety of global contexts. Explores the character, origins, and social, political, and intellectual impacts of war in contexts ranging from several centuries of international conflict to the experience of individual nations in specific wars. Topic varies in any given semester; contact Deptartment of History for details. History majors are restricted from taking this course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum:historical context. Prerequisites: History majors are restricted from taking this course.

Develops the research techniques and habits of mind required to succeed in the History major, honing students' critical, analytical, and synthetic skills while introducing them to History as a discipline and a way of understanding the world. Students practice the kinds of writing required in upper-division History classes. Topics will vary. Prereq., HIST 1080 and ARSC 1080, 1150, WRTG 1100, 1150 or 1250. Restricted to sophomore, junior and seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Practical historiography for students who wish to write a senior honors thesis. Emphasizes choice of topic, critical methods, research, organization, argumentation, and writing. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereqs., WRTG 3020 or an acceptable alternative upper-division writing course (min grade C-), honors standing, and instructor consent.

Prereq., HIST 3110 and instructor consent.

Organized around themes that change year to year, this seminar allows students to explore and research processes, phenomena, and events of global significance in historical context. Stress will be upon subjects that span multiple world areas. Possible topics include: the international arms trade; slavery; health and disease; youth culture; women's rights; genocide. See department for current theme. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., WRTG 3020 or an acceptable alternative upper-division writing course (min grade C-) and a History GPA of 2.0 or higher. Restricted to HIST majors. Formerly HIST 3050. Prerequisites: Restricted to History Majors only.

Explores historical themes from a comparative perspective. As a culmination of the major, it encourages students to think more analytically about historical change. Consult the online Schedule Planner for specific topics. Team-taught by several faculty. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours within the degree. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) History (HIST) majors (excludes minors).

Examines slavery across the globe from its origins in ancient societies to the present. Includes the legal, social, economic, linguistic, and gender aspects of slavery, among other subjects. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. .

This course examines the development and impact of American, Soviet/Russian, and European civilian and military space activities from the dawn of the space age to the space challenges of the 21st century. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

The World War II era witnessed transformations in the social, political, and economic orders across the globe. Traces the domestic and international developments, including military issues, that shaped the period in Europe, Asia, and the United States and assesses the war's legacy. Restricted to juniors/seniors.

Focuses on the first generations of interaction between natives and newcomers in the Americas, 1492-c.1650. Class will open with general section on colonialism and contact dynamics, then explore four contact areas (Caribbean, Valley of Mexico, St. Lawrence River Valley, Chesapeake) in depth. In-class discussion of primary sources a critical component of the course. Prereq., junior standing or successful completion of one lower-division history course.

Surveys the sources for the development of ancient Christianity from the ministry of Jesus Christ to the conversion of the emperor Constantine in the early fourth century. Through lectures and a close reading of primary source materials in translation, students will examine the social activity and theological development of early Christians in their Roman and Jewish context. Prereq., HIST 1010.

This faculty-led Global Seminar, based in Bordeaux, France provides and opportunity to compare French history and contemporary culture, economy, and culture to that of the United States. Lectures in Boulder and Bordeaux are supplemented by interactions with officials, scholars, business leaders, interest groups, and organizations in France. Offered through Study Abroad. IAFS 3500 and HIST 4190 are the same course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Familiarizes students with the Mediterranean ecumene covering concepts such as the Renaissance, the Crusades, traders and travelers, religions and cities. Explores both conflicts (military, confessional) and exchanges (commercial, artistic, scientific) thus helping students think cross culturally, comparatively, and thematically. Emphasizes the Mediterranean contribution to historical developments of western Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Prereq., HIST 1010, 1061, 1308, 4061, 4071, 4081, 4091, or 4711. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Study of how women experience war, and how the structure, practice and memory of war, and the rights and obligations of military service structure gender (masculinity and femininity) and are structured by the gender system. Prereq., HIST 1020 or 1025 or 1040 or 1045, or WMST 2000. Same as WMST 4640. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines the history of modern ideas of human rights.Focuses on themes such as the universalism/cultural relativism debate, colonialism, nationalism, refugees and stateless peoples, the United Nations and humanitarianism, ethnic genocide in Rwanda, and human rights abuses by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Prereq., 6 hours of HIST credit. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Matches selected students with supervised internships in professional archives research libraries, historical associations, and special projects. Interns apply their academic area specialty to their work in the field. Internships have a work and academic (reading and writing) component. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., completion of lower-level HIST course work (HIST 1015/1025,etc.). May be taken pass/fail only. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) History (HIST) majors only.

Introduces purposes, materials, and techniques of historical scholarship. Theory, practice, and criticism. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Introduces major topics and themes in imperial history. Reviews central theories of modern colonial empire, ranging from economic and political motivations for expansion, to the cultural and social impact of empire, to post-colonialism.