College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

History Courses

Undergraduate

This course examines establishment and evolution of North Carolina A&T State University within the context of the development of American higher education. With the use of various primary and secondary sources, students will gain a greater knowledge of the development and growth of the institution during major historical periods by examining past and present leaders, facilities, programs, and accomplished alumni. Attention will be given to the impact of the University and its alumni on political, social, economic, and intellectual development at the local, national, and international levels. Emphasis is placed on the institution’s and activists’ impact on the Civil Rights movement and the pivotal role that each played. The course will also explore relevant contemporary issues and the institution’s global perspective in the new millennium. (F;S;SS)

This course examines the basic diplomatic, political, economic and sociocultural forces in the formation and development of the United States to 1877. Emphasis is placed upon political developments within a broad economic, social and cultural context. (F;S;SS)

This course continues the examination of basic diplomatic, political, economic and sociocultural forces in the development of the United States since 1877. Study of these major historical elements is pursued in an effort to help students to better understand the problems and challenges of contemporary American life, both domestic and foreign. (F;S;SS)

This is a survey of the history of African-Americans in the United States from the African background through the Civil War. The emphasis is on American slavery, the abolition movement, the free African-American community, Civil War, Emancipation, and Reconstruction. (F;S;SS)

This course emphasizes African-American leadership organizations, achievement, and the struggle of African-Americans for equality in the United States since 1877. (F;S;SS)

This course examines the social, economic, political, and cultural roots of today’s world. It focuses on the major developments, events, and ideas that have shaped the world since 1945. Students will master concepts and categories that will allow them to grasp the development of the contemporary world, thus providing them with a framework to understand our times. (F;S;SS)

This course examines the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural developments of the pre-modern world, from prehistory to 1400 C.E. and the beginning of the period of transition to modern.

This course begins in 1400 C.E. and examines the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural developments that contributed to the making of the modern world.

This course reviews the origins, doctrines, evolutions, spread, and impact of major Asian religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Daoism. (DEMAND)

This course is designed primarily to enable the student to understand better the role played by the armed forces in American society today through a study of the origins and development of military institutions, traditions, and practices in the United States, from 1775 to the present. (DEMAND)

This course examines the experiences of Asian communities in the united states – their immigration, political, economic, religious, and social life, as well as their relations with non-Asian communities.(DEMAND)

This course is a study of the history and culture of the Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese peoples from the early classical civilizations to the middle Ch’ing. (DEMAND)

Areas of study include traditional China under the Ch’ing, the impact of the West, feudal Japan, modernization of Meiji Japan, the Chinese Revolutions, and the Chinese model in Vietnam. (DEMAND)

This is a course that surveys the origin and development of the traditional religions of India and China and the three “Religions of the Book”: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (DEMAND)

This course is a general survey of the history of Africa to 1800. Major areas of study include the genesis of man in Africa, the ancient world, early East and West civilizations, and the coming of Europe. (F)

This course is a general survey of the history of Africa since 1800. Major areas of study include the slave trade, the underdevelopment of Africa, Western imperialism and the African partition, and the growth of nationalism. (S)

This course is a history of civilizations from the beginnings in the Near East and Egypt through Hellenism and the Roman Empire. (DEMAND)

This course is a survey of major developments in the Mediterranean and Western Europe from the origins of the Roman Empire through the end of the Middle Ages. (DEMAND)

This course surveys the history of capitalism from its origins to the present. Students will learn how capitalism works from the standpoint of its structural components, its changing socio-political dynamics in the context of a developing world economy, and its impact on human societies and nature in general.(DEMAND)

This course is a survey of major scientific discoveries and technological innovations since the Scientific Revolution. Special attention will be paid to the Newtonian mechanistic worldview, theories of evolution, relativity, industrial revolution, medical advances, nuclear energy, computers and robotics. The social, economic, and ethical impact of modern scientific and technical discoveries will also be discussed.(DEMAND)

This course analyzes the transformation of socialist thought and practice since the time of Marx. Special attention will be devoted to Marxist doctrines, nineteenth century Revisionism, Social Democracy, and twentieth century Communism. (DEMAND)

This course will deal with man’s changing philosophical and technological relationship with his natural environment since the start of the Industrial Revolution. (DEMAND)

This course will study the history of the Tuscarora of North Carolina and their impact on both North Carolina and American history from the 16th century to the present. It will also explore the relationship between the Tuscarora and various Europeans, Africans and other Native Americans that surrounded and ultimately intermixed with them. (F;S;SS)

This course surveys and analyzes the various movements which made the 1960s one of the most important and tumultuous decades in American history. Special emphasis will be placed on the civil rights movement, opposition to the Vietnam War, environmentalism, youth culture, and feminism. Attention will also be given to the continuing influence of the 1960s on the development of American society. (DEMAND)

Drawing heavily on the holdings of the Mattye Reed African Heritage Center and other museums, this course will demonstrate how to use material culture collections of art, artifacts, and archaeological findings to document and interpret African history. (DEMAND) 

This course surveys the development of modern medical theories and practices, the professional development of physicians and nurses, the impact of technology on health care, the rise of hospitals, the intersections between society and medicine, factors affecting wellness, and the current problems facing the American health care system. Attention will also be given to the ethical dilemmas faced by doctors and nurses in this age of high tech health. (DEMAND)

This course examines the concept of genocide, the deliberate murder of a specific group of people. After studying various theoretical approaches students will apply these concepts to specific case studies in order to understand, and hopefully prevent, such incidents of atrocious political violence. (F;S;SS)

This course examines Native-American Peoples before European contact, during first contact, colonial wars, and ending with the start of the American Revolution. It is designed to introduce the major historical themes in the field of Native-American History from their first arrival in North America to the start of the American Revolution. (F;S;SS)

This course examines the struggle of Native Americans to survive the American Revolution, the Indian Wars of the 19th century and the modern age. It also examines their efforts to restore their culture and language in the late 20th and early 21st Centuries. The impact of mixing between Native Americans, whites and blacks will also be discussed. (F;S;SS)

This course will familiarize students with the major issues in American agricultural history from 15th century to the present. An underlying theme of the course will involve the environmental aspect of farming activities. Students will examine Colonial, Antebellum, Early 20th Century and Modern agriculture, conservation and preservation. (F;S;SS)

This course provides an intensive study of the historical, political, economic and social development of North Carolina from its colonial beginnings to the present day. It documents the long history of the state and explains the entwined history of Native Americans, Europeans and Africans. (F;S;SS)

This course explores the history of race-mixing between Native Americans, African Americans, and Poor Whites in North America from the colonial period to the present. This Course will examine the origins of mixed-race peoples in the eastern United States from the 1500s to the Present. Which will include but not be limited to; Lumbees, Melungeons, Jackson Whites, Creoles, Brass Ankles, Jukes, etc. Special emphasis will be placed on the question of creolization in early America and how the mixing of Africans, Native Americans, and Europeans has led to hundreds of mixed-race communities and millions of mixed-race peoples all over the eastern United States. This course will also examine the evolution of laws dealing with mixed-race people from the 1500s to present. (F;S;SS)

The course includes material and presentations leading to an understanding of the basic nature of history, how to study it, methods and techniques in researching and writing it, basic computer and quantification skills, and more summarily, historiography and philosophies of history. (F)

This course introduces the student to the collecting and educational functions of the museum. Students will learn how museum professionals research, interpret and exhibit the holdings of a museum for the benefit of the community. Students will gain experience in developing their own exhibits. Students will also have the opportunity to visit local historical projects, and museums to study how these agencies carry out mandated duties. (DEMAND)

This course introduces students to the duties of museum registrars, curators, conservationists, and administrators. Students will learn how to catalog and preserve the items in a museum’s collection. Students will also visit other local museums to gain greater knowledge of museum operations.(DEMAND)

This course will introduce students to the ethics and techniques of collecting, preserving, and interpreting oral interviews. They will gain practice in using oral evidence, along with original primary sources and photographs, by exploring the role, impact, and consequences of race, gender and class on American history. (DEMAND)

Students will develop collections of materials and create exhibits on themes in African American history, especially in North Carolina. Students will learn how to preserve and catalog photographs, documents, and archival materials. They will also be introduced to the theory and ethics of historical collecting, including the criteria which should be used to determine if an item is of museum quality and historical importance. (DEMAND)

This course explores the significant of women’s studies, its contemporary relevance, and its pertinence to interdisciplinary scholarship. It introduces students to women’s studies scholars and activists and traces the develop of feminist theory.

This course introduces quantitative history and makes use of statistical data in historical research. Students will examine and evaluate works that have utilized quantitative methods; will learn how to access, create, and manage historical databases; and, will utilize statistical data in their own research.(F;S;SS)

This course will trace the changes in female self-images and roles since the early 19th century in Europe and the United States. It will concentrate upon the growth of new educational and occupational opportunities for women, changing concepts of motherhood, and the rise of female protest movement.(DEMAND)

This course is a survey of major trends in the development of early modern Europe. Topics to be discussed include Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Absolutism, and the French Revolution. (F)

This course is a survey emphasizing main trends in European development including political and social impact of the French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, authoritarianism vs. liberalism, church vs. state, nationalism, imperialism, World Wars I and II, Communism, Nazism, and present-day Europe. (S)

Drawing heavily on the holdings of the Mattye Reed African Heritage Center and other museums, this course will demonstrate how to use material culture collections of art, artifacts, and archaeological findings to document and interpret African history. (DEMAND)

This course will present a systematic survey of the attitudes of mind and belief that have evolved in many African societies. The course would discuss issues such as the African view of the universe, how god is approached by people, rituals and festivals, morals in African religion, as well as death and the hereafter. The course would also analyze the African contributions to major world religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (DEMAND)

This course will examine selected topics in modern world history. (DEMAND)

By drawing upon the ethnographic and multicultural collections of museums in North Carolina, students will become familiar with the role that museums can play in documenting and interpreting the culturally diverse history of the United States. (DEMAND)

The collapse of empires resulted in widespread violence as ethnic groups have fought over access to political and economic power. This class will examine the politicization of ethnic identities through case studies of postcolonial conflicts in Asia, Africa, and Europe. (DEMAND)

This course will focus on the Middle East from the mid 19th century to the present. Areas of study will include the nature of Islamic society; the rise of nationalism and independence movements; the creation of the state of Israel; and the Arab-Israeli conflict. (DEMAND)

This course will analyze historical transformations in Africa and their effects on women’s lives and gender relations. Themes include the role of women in pre-colonial and colonial societies, religious change, urban labor, nationalism, and sexuality. This course will also explore the changing roles of women in twenty-first century Africa. (DEMAND)

This course examines selected topics in history and requires extensive reading and research. Prerequisites: Honor students or permission of instructor. (DEMAND)

This course concentrates on English history since 1688. Special attention is given to the following topics: The Glorious Revolution, industrialization, imperialism, decolonization, Victorianism, Ireland, and contemporary English society. (DEMAND)

This course enables students to use computer technologies as a tool for historical research and presentation. Students will learn proper internet research techniques and the challenges associated with the validation of electronic sources. Prerequisite: HIST 250. (F;S;SS)

This course covers African-American contributions to the development of the western United States. Emphasis will be on reading, research, and discussion of the African-American experience. (DEMAND)

This course is a study of the historical relationship of African-Americans with Africa, stressing the political, economic, and cultural significance of the continent in African-American history and thought. Missionary, repatriation, and Pan-African movements will be analyzed, as well as the evolving image of Africa in African-American popular culture. (DEMAND)

This course examines issues and problems surrounding the energy and environmental practices and policies in Africa. The role of public policy and natural resources will be discussed. It will analyze both rural and urban energy needs and problems, and make comparisons with other countries in the Third World. (DEMAND)

This course allows students the opportunity to engage in museum studies from a practical standpoint. Students will work a certain number of hours which will match the number of credits received. The appropriate type of museum work for each student will be arranged prior to the beginning of the internship. (DEMAND)

This course is a survey of the books sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam commonly called the Old Testament, in the context of the history of the people of Israel who composed them. (DEMAND)

This is a capstone course for undergraduate majors in the History Department. The course will address enduring topics of historical interest requiring extensive readings and a research paper. Prerequisite: Senior standing with a major in History or History Education. Other students may take the course with the permission of the instructor. (F)

This course is designed to introduce students to women activists, many of them not widely known to the general audience, who fought or are still fighting for social and economic change and justice in the United States and around the world. Women of all races, economic classes, and varying geographic locations will be studied. The class will examine a multitude of issues for which these women advocate, expanding student understanding of the role of global female activism. The emphasis upon “struggle over time” and “strategies for change” make this an important conversation for men and women alike.

This course surveys the origins and development of religious beliefs and organizations among African-Americans. Topics that will be studied include the rise of separate Christian denominations, African antecedents, the political and social role of the African-American church, and the appearance of Islamic and other religious groups. The relationships of religion to African-American reform and protest movements will be highlighted. (DEMAND)

This course takes comparative and interdisciplinary approach to studying the historiography of Africans in Africa and throughout the Diaspora. The primary course objective is for students to learn the general chronology and methodological approaches of Africana historians. Students will utilize anti-colonial, liberation, and critical theory paradigms in their research.

American foreign policy and diplomacy from the Spanish-American War to the present will be covered in this course. Emphasis is on the impact of foreign policy upon domestic (U.S.) society and the growing involvement of the U.S. in international relations. Students are encouraged to understand fully and think critically about America’s role in the world. (DEMAND)

The development of American constitutionalism from English origins to the present will be covered in this course. Emphasis on the development of separation of powers, states’ rights, the Supreme Court, and the sectional controversy, economic regulations, and the modernization of the Bill of Rights, especially problems of desegregation, free speech, obscenity and criminal justice. (DEMAND) 

This course is the study of African development since World War I. Areas of study include nationalism and independence movements, conflicts between traditional and modern ideas, United States and African relations, and racism in Southern Africa. (DEMAND)

The topic for this course is identity and “double-consciousness.” This topic will be explored through a comparison of the creative responses of Russians and African-Americans to Western standards of culture and literacy that marginalized and even attempted to erase the historic voices of these cultures.  In both instances the response was cultural construction of an alternative literacy, which involved the very definition of “soul” and rhetoric based on the idea of “double-consciousness.” After examining the construction of the East European “other” by Western Europeans and the shared experience of unfree labor by slaves in North America and serfs in Russia, the emergence and assertion of a distinct cultural identity among both Russian and African-American thinkers will be examined. (F;S;SS)

Nationalism is one of the most powerful forces in the modern world and is at the root of many of the problems facing humanity.  This theoretical and comparative course will utilize scholarship from a variety of disciplines (history, political science, sociology and geography) in order to examine how and why individuals have joined together to construct a collective identity and how the present draws upon the past to create nationalism. (F;S;SS)

No country on earth has embraced the automobile as thoroughly as the United States. This course analyzes the reasons for the American love affair with the car and the impact of automobility on American society and culture from the early twentieth century to the present. Topics discussed include the advent of mass production as pioneered by Henry Ford, the transformation of the American landscape to meet the needs of the car, the growth of big labor, the rise of consumer culture, the car as a cultural icon, environmental problems created by unchecked automobile use, the Japanese challenge to American industrial practices, and current efforts to reinvent the car to meet the needs of the future. Prerequisite: HIST 205, HIST 220, or permission of the instructor. (DEMAND)

This course begins with an investigation of early African-American cultural developments, folk culture, and religious expression in Antebellum America. It also pays special attention to the cultural trends of the twentieth century, the “Harlem Renaissance,” and urban life. (DEMAND)

This survey course begins with an examination of pre-Columbian societies. It then considers the changes that accompanied the various European colonial projects in the region, and the coming of Latin America’s political independence. Topics considered include agrarian change and conflict, colonial economic practices, slave systems and slave cultural practices, indigenous resistance and rebellion, the spread and impact of Christianity, colonial state policies, and the role of women. Students will have the opportunity to develop their ability to analyze and evaluate historical materials, and formulate written and oral arguments. (DEMAND)

This course surveys social and political conflict and change beginning with the movements for political independence and concluding with an assessment of recent developments. Topics considered include agrarian change and conflict, economic development and underdevelopment, slave emancipation, gender, urbanization and populism, social revolution, labor, and international relations and foreign intervention. Students will have the opportunity to develop their ability to analyze and evaluate historical materials, and formulate written and oral arguments. (DEMAND)

For most of the recent past the nations of Eastern Europe have been prevented from asserting their identities fully in independent nation states. In such conditions the idea of the nation became utopian. The collapse of the Soviet Union engendered endless conflicts that resulted in the rise of ethno nationalism throughout Eastern Europe, and led to genocide in the Balkans and still threatens peace and stability in the region today. The critique of nationalism from the standpoint of democracy and the relationship between democracy and nationalism will also be examined. (F;S;SS)

This course includes special topics in the rise of the American city and the development of urban patterns of life, concentrates on such themes as population shifts to cities, the development of slums and ghettos, growth of municipal institutions and services, and the relationship of government with city residents. Prerequisites: HIST 205 and consent of the instructor. (DEMAND)

This course will examine that deliberate historical construction of the image of “Eastern” Europe and the “Balkans” which categorized entire peoples as being half-barbarian and thus only half-civilized. This served to convince “Western” Europeans of their own superiority so that the terms “Eastern” Europe and “Balkans” became synonymous with ethnic hatred, backwardness and barbarism. Students will look at literature from these regions in order to understand their struggle to confront, resist and critique these stereotypes. (F;S;SS)

Imperialism was a shared experience that remade the cultures of both the colonized and the colonizers. Using Great Britain in general and London in particular as a basis for comparison, the course will begin with a discussion of the classic interpretations and criticisms of empire and then look at how the imperial experience changed Victorian England into today’s vibrant multicultural and multiracial society. Students will also examine the psychological effects of empire on both colonizers and colonized through the reading of several classic novels. (F;S;SS)

This is an intensive reading, research, and discussion course that will address selected topics in Native-American History, including their background in North America, Native-American slavery, Colonial Wars with Europeans, the Reconstruction era, Early 20th Century, Red Power and the Civil Rights Movement, and Native-American intellectual traditions. (DEMAND)

This is an intensive reading, research, and discussion course that will address selected topics in African-American history, including the African background, the institution of slavery, Abolitionism, the Reconstruction era, migration out of the South, the Civil Rights Movement, and African-American intellectual traditions. Prerequisite: HIST 201 and HIST 202 or permission of the instructor.(DEMAND)

This course includes in-depth analysis of selected topics since the late nineteenth century, with special emphasis on written historical communication. Prerequisites: 6 hours of American history (204 and 205) and the consent of the instructor. (DEMAND)

This course examines the evolution of the relations between the United States and East Asian countries in the 19th and 20th centuries.  It will focus on such themes as mutual perceptions of Americans and East Asians, activities of American merchants and missionaries in the region, East Asian immigration to the United States, the Pacific War, the Korean War, the Vietnamese War, and the normalization of Sino-American relations. (F;S;SS)

This course requires intensive study of world historical developments since the beginning of the twentieth century. Through examination of primary and secondary sources, students will be expected to demonstrate an advanced understanding of the economic, political, social, cultural and environmental forces and developments that distinguish contemporary world history as a distinct historical epoch. Prerequisite: HIST 201, HIST 202, HIST 204, HIST 205, HIST 206, HIST 207 and HIST 250.(F;S;SS)

This course examines the ideologies and programs of African-American leaders who have commanded both national and international attention from the antebellum period to the present. Special consideration will be given to the philosophical continuities and differences among leaders in the twentieth century. (DEMAND)

This course explores the process by which the peoples of West Africa became integrated in the modern world system, examines cultural and scientific developments of the region, analyzes regional and Pan-African issues, and provides an in-depth study of major themes and problems in West African history.(DEMAND)

This course concentrates on an analysis of the various paths to modernity taken by several advanced societies, notably the United States, England, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan. Particular attention will be devoted to the causes and effects of industrialization, population growth, urbanization, social protest, changes in family structure, intellectual responses to rapid change, and the development of the modern state. (DEMAND)

This course surveys the history of Russia from earliest times to the present, with emphasis on the twentieth century. (DEMAND)

This course will examine the social and political history of the Third Reich. Special attention will be paid to Hitler’s racial policies and the Holocaust. (F;S;SS)

This course compares the development of different slave labor systems in the Americas from the fifteenth through the nineteenth centuries. After a brief consideration of slavery in the ancient world, the course examines the African origins of the slaves; the Atlantic slave trade; and slave life, work, culture, resistance, and emancipation in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. (DEMAND)

This course examines the origins, evolutions, and influences of some popular Asian health preservation techniques such as Indian Yoga and Chinese taiji (tai-chi) and development of modern health-care systems in major Asian countries (Japan, India, and China). (F;S;SS)

This course will provide a cultural, legal, and historical introduction to human rights, a central concept and ideal of the contemporary world. Students will examine the long tradition of scholarship in economics, law, political science, sociology, and history. (F;S;SS)

This course will focus upon the social, political, cultural, and economic evolution of the Old South from the 17th century through the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. In addition, the question of Southern distinctiveness and the tension between democracy and slavery will be analyzed. Issues of race, class, gender and religion will also be central to the course’s investigation of rural and urban development in Southern society through 1877. North Carolina will be used frequently as a case in point. (DEMAND)

This course offers a chronological exploration of the history of the South from the end of Reconstruction in 1877 through the development of the concept of “The New South” to the politics and culture of the “Sunbelt South” of today. Major topics will include the political, economic and social conditions after Reconstruction; the myths and realities of the “New South”; Populism and Fusion politics; segregation and disfranchisement in the “New South”; the South in the Progressive Era and World War I; race, religion, gender, class and culture; the Depression and the new Deal; the South after World War II; urbanization and industrialization; and the Civil Rights movement. North Carolina will be used frequently as a case in point. (DEMAND)

This course examines the unprecedented mass killings of the 20th century and beyond that were carried out by states pursuing a utopia based on national, racial and political ideologies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. (F;S;SS)

This course focuses on the technologies of the New Imperialism of the late nineteenth Century both in the context of their use against native populations in various parts of the world and as mechanisms for building consensus in home countries for imperial adventures abroad. It will also examine the process whereby East Asia, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa were consolidated into a new global system of Western dominance. Sites such as international expositions, public museums and libraries, and new forms of mass culture and amusement will be explored to demonstrate the appeal of empire in the West. Prerequisites: HIST 250 and 101 or 205 or permission of the instructor.(DEMAND)

This course is a study of techniques of social science instruction on the high school level. It is required of those planning to teach the subject. Prerequisites: 27 semester hours of social studies and 15 semester hours of education and psychology. (F)

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate

The planting and maturation of the English colonies of North America are required. Relationships between Europeans, Indians, and transplanted Africans, constitutional development, religious ferment, and the colonial economy are studied. (DEMAND)

Causes as well as constitutional and diplomatic aspects of the Civil War, the role of the African-American in slavery, in war, and in freedom, and the socio-economic and political aspects of Congressional Reconstruction and the emergence of the New South are studied. (DEMAND)

This course emphasizes political, economic, social, cultural and diplomatic developments from 1900 to 1932 with special attention to their effect upon the people of the United States and their influence on the changing role of the U.S. in world affairs. (DEMAND)

With special emphasis on the Great Depression, New Deal, the Great Society, and the expanding role of the United States as a world power, World War II, cold war, and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts are studied. Major themes include the origin, consolidation, and expansion of the New Deal, the growth of executive power, the origins and spread of the Cold War, civil liberties, civil rights, and challenges for the extension of political and economic equality and the protection of the environment. (DEMAND)

This is a reading, research, and discussion course, which investigates the development and, especially, the impact of major twentieth century technologies. Attention will also be given to the process of invention, the relationship between science and technology, and the ethical problems associated with some contemporary technologies. (DEMAND)

This is a reading, research, and discussion course, which concentrates on various aspects of the life and history of African-Americans. The emphasis is placed on historiography and major themes including nationalism, black leadership and ideologies, and economic development. (DEMAND)

Research, writing and discussion on selected topics in African history will be included in this course.(DEMAND)

By arrangement with instructor. (SS)

This is an advanced reading, research, and discussion course on the historical experience of people of African descent in a global context. It examines the worldwide dispersal and displacement of Africans over time, emphasizing their migration and settlement abroad over the past five centuries. (DEMAND)

This course will begin with attention to the main characteristics of traditional Chinese civilization. The focus of the course will be on the political, social, economic, and intellectual changes in Chinese society from the 1840s to the present. (F;S;SS)

This course briefly examines the conditions of Asian (especially South Asian and East Asian) women in traditional societies and focuses on the changes in women’s status in modern times (since 1800). It covers primarily the following topics: women and economic modernization (especially the impact of industrialization on women), the impact of the introduction of Western ideas (such as feminism) on women, women and wars (revolutions – especially in China, Korea, and Vietnam), women and crimes, women’s political participation, and gender relations. (F;S;SS)

This course aims at illuminating some key features of East Asian culture, especially in modern times. It is concerned with East Asians’ beliefs on a variety of issues (e.g., human relations, man-nature relations, state-society relations, and health) and the changes of these beliefs in the context of Western influence. Considerable attention will be given to such major intellectual schools as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. (F;S;SS)

This is a reading, research and discussion course concentrating on various aspects of the life and history of Native Americans. Emphasis will be placed on historiography and major themes in Native American history, including Indian slavery, Indian slave holders, creolization, culture, law and politics. (DEMAND)

This is a seminar course stressing comparative analysis of revolutions and revolutionary movements in the United States, France, Russia, China, Cuba, and Iran. Students will also evaluate theories of revolution in light of historical examples. (DEMAND)

From original research, class lectures, and discussions, students will become familiar with the nature of the Civil Rights Movement; will evaluate its successes and failures; and will analyze the goals and tactics of each major participating Civil Rights organization. Students will also evaluate the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on American society. (DEMAND)

Through extensive readings, discussion, research, and writing, students will examine selected topics of enduring importance in the history of Europe from the Renaissance through the French Revolution. (DEMAND)

This is an intensive study of selected topics in nineteenth century European history. (DEMAND)

By arrangement with instructor. (F;S;SS)

This required course for students in the M.A.T. program focuses on a field experience that emphasizes the development and use of teaching strategies, methods, skills, and assessments as they relate to the principles of teaching and learning in the area of history education. Candidates will learn to apply, plan and manage skills related to instruction, discipline, behavioral concerns and decision-making in small group and whole class instruction. Course content will include a variety of teaching strategies, methods, skills, and instructional resources. (F;S)

Graduate Courses

This course examines episodes in the history of American foreign relations that were especially important in influencing persistent patterns of this nation's role in international relations. Possible examples studied: Pearl Harbor, the Cold War, Korean War, Cuban missile crisis, Vietnam, nuclear arms limitation, and black Africa.

This course examines the origins, conducts, and consequences of the Pacific War, which was an important part of World War II. This course will discuss the rise of Japan as a world power and its expansion in East Asia, particularly in China, and Southeast Asia. The course will also explore why and how Japan came into military conflict with the United States in the Pacific region, which resulted in the collapse of the Japanese colonial empire.

This is a reading, research, and discussion course that examines the history of twentieth century Russia with special emphasis on the Russian Revolution, the development of Communist society, the impact and legacy of Stalin, relations with the United States and other countries during the Cold War, the demise of the Soviet Union, and current problems facing post-Soviet Russia. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (F;S;SS)

This course examines issues and problems surrounding energy and environmental practices and policies in Africa. It will analyze both rural and urban energy needs and problems, and make comparisons with other countries in the developing and developed world. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (F;S;SS)

This course involves research, reading, discussio, and analysis of major facets of African-American life in the United States from 1900 to the present. It requires a major research paper.

This course will introduce students to controversies and clashing views in African history. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. (F;S;SS)

This course requires students to engage in intensive reading, discussion, and written analysis of selected topics in world history. It is designed to enable prospective teachers to strengthen their delivery of world history surveys and electives at the level of secondary education. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (F;S;SS)

Research, writing, and selected topics in Asian history will be included in this course. prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (DEMAND)

This course requires research writing and discussion of selected topics in Latin America and Caribbean History, including urban and rural conflict, social revolution, race relations, problems of underdevelopment, and contemporary issues. Prerequisite: Gradudate Standing. (DEMAND)

This course involves research, reading, discussion, and analysis of major facets of African-American life in the United States from 1900 to the present. It requires a major research paper.

Topics to be selected by students and instructor. Includes a major research project.

This course offers an intensive study of key topics in twentieth century European history, including World Wars I and II, the Russian Revolution, Hitler and the Holocaust, the Depression, the Cold War and bipolarism, the Welfare State, the Common Market, the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe, and current problems. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (DEMAND)

This course will examine historians and their philosophical and methodological approaches to the study of history and recent developments in analysis and theory. Overviews of the fundamental issues and debates in the fields of history will be discussed. Basic computer skills will also be emphasized.

Readings, discussions, and reports on the relationships between history and the social sciences as a whole, as well as their combined roles in dealing with contemporary world problems.

Thesis work will be done with the appropriate instructor in accordance with field of interest.

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