Courses

Explores the longevity and continuity of human history in North America by discussing pre-European social and cultural developments. By examining ways in which Indian societies west of the Mississippi River responded to Euro-Americans, the Indians' role inwestern North American history is demonstrated. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.

Examines China from 1750 to 1949. Focuses on such issues as the influence of imperialism, the emergence of nationalism, and the meaning of revolution. Same as HIST 5628. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Considers current theoretical approaches to the history of sexuality and traces the changing meaning of same-sex sexuality in the United States through investigation of lesbian/gay identity formation, community development, politics, and queer cultural resistance. Prereq., HIST 1015 or 1025 or 1035 or 1045 or WMST 2000. Same as HIST 5636 and WMST 4636.

Examines the history of the People's Republic of China from 1949 to the present. Focuses on such issues as the nature of Maoism, foreign policy, political campaigns such as the Cultural Revolution and the Democracy Movement, and recent economic developmental efforts. HIST 4638 and HIST 5638 are the same course. 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.

Traces themes of democracy and nationalism in Polish history from the "Noble Republic" of the early modern era, through the struggles with fascism and communism in the 20th century, to Poland's current position on the eastern edge of Western Europe. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.

Examines major intellectual movements in modern China from Ch'ing neo-Confucianism, empiricism, and nationalism to Chinese communism. Prereq., HIST 1608.

This course traces how "Muslims in China" transformed themselves into "Chinese Muslims" while at once accommodating and conflicting with Chinese states and people throughout history until the present time. Recommended prereq., HIST 1608. HIST 4658 and 5658 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Learn about modern Chinese history, emphasizing Beijing's important role. Think critically about ways the past is made use of in the present; how memorials capture and present meanings; how to view museums with a critical eye; and about the way Beijing works and exudes power as one of the most important capital cities in the world. Offered through Study Abroad.

Studies the innovation, impact and meaning of holy war and the expansion of Christendom during the High Middle Ages. Topics include the definition of crusade and crusaders, religious persecution and tolerance, the expansion of European modes of government, war memory, colonization and its aftermath, the meaning of the Holy Land and the home front. Prereq., HIST 1010 or 3020. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Introduces the history and culture of Russia from the 9th to the 17th century. Emphasizes selected topics in social, economic, religious, and cultural history, including the formation of the Russian state conversion to Orthodox Christianity, the Mongol invasion, and the reign of Ivan the Terrible. Restricted to juniors and seniors.

Begins with the prehistoric and protohistoric periods. Explores the development of Japan's classical age and traces the rise and attenuation of an elite warrior government. Restricted to juniors and seniors.

Surveys major cultural, social, and economic changes from the reign of Peter the Great through World War I. Restricted to juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Focuses on economic, social, and cultural history of immigration, return migration, and permanent settlement in the U.S. during the 19th and 20th centuries. Examines the ways in which race, class, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality shape social relations. Prereq., HIST 1015 or 1025 or 1035 or 1045. Restricted to junior/senior HIST or ETHN majors.

Begins with early modern Japan, proceeds through the era of rapid modernization after the Meiji Restoration in the mid-19th century, and concludes with Japan's gradual descent into prolonged war, first with China and then in the Pacific. Restricted to juniors and seniors. HIST 4728 and 5728 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Covers in detail the significant social, economic, and political events of Soviet Russia from the February Revolution of 1917 to the present. Prereq., junior or senior standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Covers the history of early modern Japan (1590-1868). Explores the political, social, cultural, and economic context of Japan's history from the era of Warring States through the rise and fall of the Tokugawa military government (Shogunate). Restricted to juniors and seniors. Same as HIST 5738. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Same as HIST 5761 and CLAS 4761.

Covers specialized topics in early modern and modern European history, usually focusing on one country. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., HIST 1010, 1020, 1030, or 1040. 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.

Explores the experience of Jews in the United States from the 1880's when the great migration of Jews from Eastern Europe began, through the twentieth century. Students will explore the changing ways in which Jews adapted to life in the U.S., constructed American Jewish identities, and helped to participate in the construction of the United States as a nation. Recommended prereqs., HIST 1025 or HIST/JWST 1108 or HEBR/JWST 2350. JWST 4827 and HIST 4827 are the same course.

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.

Acquaints students with key works in the literature of European history, and addresses matters of method and interpretation. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., admission to the graduate program in history. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Explores use of legal records as a source for writing not only political and economic history, but social and cultural history as well. Traces the historiographic and methodological trajectory of legal history in early modern European countries. Prereq., graduate standing.