Courses

Introduces students to the history of what is now called Latin America from about 1450 to the wars of independence in the nineteenth century. The course examines pertinent aspects of the societies and cultures of indigenous people, the history of European conquest, and the most salient features of the Spanish and Portuguese colonial empires in America. Students who have taken HIST 1038 may not receive credit for either HIST 1018 or 1028. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Introduces students to the history of Latin America from independence to the present. The course investigates the social implications of various models of economic development, the opportunities and difficulties resulting from economic ties with wealthier countries, the consequences of ethnic, gender and class divisions, and the struggles of Latin Americans to construct equitable political systems. Students who have taken HIST 1038 may not receive credit for HIST 1018 or 1028. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Provides an introduction to African history, beginning with early man and ending in 1800. This course moves rapidly through civilizations as different as Ancient Egypt, Mali, Oyo, and the Cape Colony, touching on important developments and highlighting themes relevant to the history of Africa as a whole. These include migration, technology, environment, trade, gender, religion, slavery, and more. Formerly HIST 1208. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Introduces students to the history of Sub-Saharan Africa from 1800 to the present. Major topics of study included the trans-Atlantic slave trade, African state-building, European colonialism, African responses to colonialism and issues facing independent African nations, ranging from debt to HIV/AIDS. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Interdisciplinary course that focuses on medieval and modern history of the Middle East (A.D. 600 to the present). Introduces the Islamic civilization of the Middle East and the historical evolution of the region from the traditional into the modern eras. Covers social patterns, economic life, and intellectual trends, as well as political development. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Introduces the history of South Asia, providing a general acquaintance with the narratives and interpretations of ancient and medieval history of the Indian subcontinent from the rise of the Indus Valley Civilization in 3500 BCE to the end of the Mughal Empire in 1757 CE. It is intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of the region. Credit not granted for this course and HIST 1408. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Introduces the history of modern South Asia from 1757 to the present. Examines themes such as the nature of British colonial state formation in South Asia, social transformation under British rule, modes of anticolonial resistance movements, particularly Mahatma Gandhi's nonviolent civil disobedience movement, Muslim nationalism and the formation of Pakistan, and current political conflicts involving India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Formerly HIST 1408. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Introduces students to the history of China from Neolithic period to Ming period (1368-1644). Investigates the social patterns, gender relations, economic structure, intellectual trends, and political developments of China. Pays special attention to China's long-standing interaction with the rest of the world, which played a crucial role in the historical development of Chinese society. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Introduces students to modern Chinese history and culture, from the 17th century to the present. The course considers the pertinent aspects of modern China, focusing on its social patterns, economic structure, intellectual trends, and political developments. Similar to HIST 1608. Credit not granted for this course and HIST 1608. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

A broad interdisciplinary survey of the history of Japan from earliest times to the 20th century. Explores the development of political institutions, social structures, cultural and religious life, economic development, and foreign relations in an historical perspective. Approved for GT-HI1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Surveys the major historical developments encountered by Jewish communities beginning with the Spanish Expulsion in 1492 up until the present day. We will study the various ways in which Jews across the modern world engaged with the emerging notions of nationality, equality, and citizenship, as well as with new ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, nationalism, imperialism and antisemitism. Same as JWST 1828. Formerly HIST 1108. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

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. Prerequisites: Restricted to History Majors only.

Deals with the history and anthropology of selected west African societies in the period before the imposition of European colonial rule. 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. Same as ANTH 3218. Prerequisites: Restricted to History Majors only.

Examines selected issues in modern Middle Eastern history. Check with the department concerning the specific subject of the seminar. 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 junior/senior HIST majors.

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. Prerequisites: Restricted to History Majors only.

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. Prerequisites: Restricted to History Majors only.

Building upon contemporary texts and modern histories of both famous and ordinary people, this course examines the indigenous empires known as the Aztecs and the Incas. It also examines the encounter of Europeans and native people, following the history of exploration and conquest from the time of Columbus to about 1550. Equal consideration is given to the course's three components: Aztec, Inca and the Spanish conquest. Recommended prereqs., HIST 1018 or 3020.

Studies Mexican history beginning with roots and evolution of pre-Columbian civilizations and concluding with the events of Mexican independence in 1821. Emphasizes society and culture of the Aztecs and Mayans, the Spanish conquest of Mexico, and the colonial regime of New Spain. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.

Study of Mexican history continues with the establishment of independence in 1821. Examines the upheavals of the Mexican Revolution and culminates with recent events in Mexico. Same as ETHN 4126 and HIST 5128. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Explores the history of the region that would become the American Southwest to 1900. Focusing on themes of novelty, conflict, and adaptation, class explores how changes in ecology, demography, economy, and technology transformed relations between native peoples, Spaniards, and Mexicans. Concludes with unit on causes, events, and consequences of the U.S.-Mexican War. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.

Examines the history of West Africa from the earliest times to the 19th century. Prereq., junior standing.

Examines the history of southern Africa from the earliest hunters, herders and farmers through to the present. One of the chief mediums of analysis is the novel. Short background readings and lectures cover southern Africa's history, and class discussions of novels are layered over these basics. Themes of study include: gender, migration, imperialism, religion, disease, resistance, race, ethnicity, and empire, among others. Prereq., HIST 1208. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Juxtaposes an increasing process of indigenous state-building with increasing European presence. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.

Focuses on the political, economic, and social dimensions of colonialism, as well as African nationalism and decolonization. Prereq., HIST 1208. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.