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Discipline: HIST History
31 ResultsHIST 120
World Civilizations to 1648
Units: 3
This survey course deals with the customs, cultures, religions, and forms of government of peoples from ancient times to 1648. Meets the general studies core requirement for Heritage and Institutions.
HIST 121
World Civilizations since 1648
Units: 3
This survey course deals with the customs, cultures, religions, and forms of government of peoples from 1648 to the present. Meets the general studies core requirement for Heritage and Institutions.
HIST 151
United States History to 1865
Units: 3
This course surveys the political and cultural history of the United States to 1865. Areas of study include concepts of government and analysis of political institutions. This course meets the state requirement in U.S. history and government. Meets the general studies core requirement for Heritage and Institutions.
HIST 152
United States History since 1865
Units: 3
This course surveys the political and cultural history of the United States from 1865 to the present. Areas of study include concepts of government and analysis of political institutions. This course meets the state requirement in U.S. history and government. Meets the general studies core requirement for Heritage and Institutions.
HIST 210
World Geography
Units: 3
This course is a study of cultural, historical, and political geography. It includes study of the ways people interact with their natural environments, the ways different cultures interact with one another, the global patterns of human migration and settlement, and the distinctive natural, linguistic, cultural, and political features of different regions of the world.
HIST 320
Modern Africa
Units: 3
This course explores the political, social, cultural and religious history of
Africa from the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the present. Prerequisites:
History 120 or 121 recommended
HIST 330
History of Religion in America
Units: 3
This course covers the religious history of the American people. The significance of the social Gospel, sects, cults, and modern trends are examined.
HIST 334
History of American Foreign Affairs
Units: 3
This course is a study of American foreign affairs and international relations from 1776 to the present.
HIST 335
Cultural History/Travel Study
Units: 3
This cultural history course combines visits of major cultural and historical sites with academic study of the geography, history, art, literature, politics, and religion of the country, region, or continent. The interdisciplinary course is taught by a team of two to four faculty and developed around a history core, from which each student may choose to develop an intensive focus upon art and architecture, history, literature, politics, or church history. Meets general studies elective requirement for Heritage and Institutions.
HIST 338
History of California
Units: 3
Students learn about the exploration, colonization, and development of Hispanic California; the coming of the Americans; and the political, economic, and cultural development of California since its acquisition by the United States.
HIST 342
The American West
Units: 3
This course offers coverage of the exploration and development of the West, mining and stock-raising frontiers, railroads, and agriculture; and the effects of the frontier on American institutions.
HIST 346
History of American Immigration
Units: 3
This course examines immigration and ethnicity in America from the Colonial period to the present. Themes include ethnic formation, assimilation, nativism, and the relationship of ethnicity to American national identity.
HIST 350
Medieval Europe
Units: 3
This course is a study of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance.
HIST 352
Renaissance and Reformation
Units: 3
This course is a study of Europe from the 15th century to 1648; it covers intellectual, social, and political changes, and religious revolt and wars.
HIST 357
Enlightenment Europe
Units: 3
This course studies European history from 1648-1789. The course focuses on the intellectual and cultural movement known as the Enlightenment and its effects on politics, diplomacy, economics, society, and religion. Meets the general studies elective requirement.
HIST 358
Europe 1789-1914
Units: 3
This course studies European political, intellectual, social, diplomatic, and religious history from the French Revolution to the start of World War I.
HIST 359
Europe 1914-1992
Units: 3
This course studies European political, intellectual, social, diplomatic, and religious history from World War I to the fall of the Soviet Union.
HIST 360
History of the Middle East I: Early and Medieval Islam
Units: 3
This course covers the historical foundations of the pre-modern Middle
East beginning with the pre-Islamic Near East and Arabia and continung
with Muhammad and the origins of the Islamic tradition; the establishment
of regional Islamic rule, ideology, and institutions; and the medieval
dynasties up to and including the Ottomans. The course primarily
focuses on general political narrative, but also considers social and
cultural dynamics of the early and medieval Islamic world.
HIST 374
Colonial Era
Units: 3
This course is a study of the English colonies in America 1609-1776; themes include institutions, life, and customs, intercolonial relations, imperial control, and the movement for independence.
HIST 376
The Revolution and the Republic
Units: 3
This course examines major topics in the history of the United States between the American Revolution and the early antebellum period, paying special attention to the impact of political development on religion, culture, economic systems, and gender, ethnic, and racial interactions.
HIST 380
Civil War and Reconstruction
Units: 3
This course is a study of the causes of sectional conflict, the Civil War, and political, social, and economic reconstruction (1850-77).
HIST 382
Emergence of Modern America
Units: 3
This course is a study of the period 1878-1918, including political and intellectual change, the advent of big business, urbanization, reform, and the coming of World War I.
HIST 386
Modern America
Units: 3
This course is a study of the intellectual, political, economic, and social history of America from 1918 to the present.
HIST 401
Humanities Seminar
Units: 6
Subject matter for this course varies. The pre-announced topic is addressed from an interdisciplinary perspective and includes some of the following: history, literature, sociology, art, religion, biblical studies, and language. Each time this course is offered it is further defined with a subtitle.
HIST 402
Historical Research Skills
Units: 6
Subject matter for this course varies. The course emphasizes one of the following: historical research skills, archaeological methods, or language study. The course includes access to primary archival resources, field experiences, and/or trips to historical sites. Each time this course is offered it is further defined with a subtitle.
HIST 403
Church History Seminar
Units: 6
Subject matter for this course varies. The course includes an intensive study of a specific era in church history. Each time this course is offered it is further defined with a subtitle.
HIST 404
Archaeology Field Experience
Units: 6
This field experience is only offered at the Wadi Natrun archaeological dig in Egypt. It includes hands-on field experience.
HIST 484
Historical Themes
Units: 3
Subject matter for this course varies and may include topics in non-Western, European, and United States history. May be repeated for credit.
HIST 497
Readings
Units: 1-4
This course consists of a program of study concentrating on assigned readings, discussions, and writing arranged between, and designed by, a student of upper-division standing and a full-time professor. An independent study fee is assessed for each enrollment in this class.
HIST 498
Directed Research
Units: 1-4
This course provides instruction in research design and technique, and gives students experience in the research process. The one-unit expectation encompasses no fewer than 30 hours of work with accompanying reading, log, writing, and seminar presentation within the department or in a university research symposium. No more than one unit may be used to fulfill preparatory readings requirement. An independent study fee is assessed for each enrollment in this class. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing
HIST 499
Thesis/Project
Units: 1-4
This is a senior-level "capstone" type of independent study/research experience, involving the student in a unique project with a sophisticated level of research, synthesis, analysis and communication. The one-unit expectation encompasses no fewer than 30 hours of work with accompanying readings, log, instructor discussions, and writing of summary analysis and conclusions. The thesis or project may result in formal thesis, published article, electronic media, or artistic creation of a material form. No more than one unit may be used to fulfill preparatory readings requirement. An independent study fee is assessed for each enrollment in this class. Prerequisites: upper-division writing intensive course completed or instructor's permission; and junior or senior standing
