History Catalog (2006-2007) 
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History Catalog (2006-2007)
HISTORY
Patrick B. Miller, Ph.D., Professor and Chair
Christina Bueno, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Andrew Eisenberg, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Francesca Morgan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Steven A. Riess, Ph.D., Professor
Susan E. Rosa, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Zachary S. Schiffman, Ph.D., Professor
Mark Schmeller, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Charles R. Steinwedel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Michael W. Tuck, Ph.D., Associate Professor
The Department of History is committed to providing all students with an historical perspective in
its undergraduate and graduate courses so they can better understand the present and can look
to the future with a knowledge of the past. The department offers a comprehensive range of
courses that explore human history at all times and places. The tools taught by the historian aid
all students in their preparation for careers. The Department of History offers courses leading to
the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. In addition, the Department offers a minor.
NOTE: Many history courses have been renumbered and others consolidated. Students who took
a course under one number will not receive credit for taking the same course under its new
number.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Major in History for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
Required Courses:
Two courses in European History: .................................. …………………….6 cr.
HIST-111A World History: West to 1500 ............. ……………………………..3 cr.
HIST-111B World History: West, 1500 - Present ............................... ………3 cr.
Two courses from the following in United States History: ............................. 6 cr.
HIST-214 United States History, 1607-1877 ..... ……………………………….3 cr.
HIST-215 United States History, 1877-Present ……………………………….. 3 cr.
Two courses in non-European and non-United States History: ......................6 cr.
These courses may be chosen from such areas as Latin America, Asia, Africa, or thematic
courses related to western expansion or interaction with other cultures.
Six courses chosen from 300-level electives in history with the approval of an advisor
........................ …………………………………………………………..18 cr.
Total 36 cr.
NOTE: Only one section of each of the following courses may apply to the major: HIST-390,
HIST-391, HIST-392, HIST-393. [Revision: History 391 and 392 may be repeated with
varying topics. Students will be expected to keep a record of titles and names of
instructors]
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Students should also be aware of the University requirements for the Bachelor's degree.
Students wishing to be certified for teaching history in secondary schools should consult the
Secondary Education section of this catalog. Students seeking certification to teach United States
history are required to complete 8 semester hours in U.S. history.
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All history majors are required to establish an Assessment Portfolio with the Departmental
secretary before graduation. The purpose of this portfolio is solely to assess the effectiveness of
the history curriculum in meeting the goals of the major. The portfolio will consist of either one
research paper of at least 10 pages in length, or three theme papers of 3-5 pages in length (book
reviews are not acceptable). The paper(s) must have been written for course work in history at
Northeastern. Although student papers will not be graded and will only be assessed for statistical
purposes, students are nonetheless encouraged to submit their best work for evaluation.
STUDENTS ARE THEREFORE ADVISED TO KEEP COPIES OF ALL APPROPRIATE
HISTORY PAPERS (or they may deposit copies of their papers with the departmental secretary
at the time such papers are handed back by their instructors).
Minor in History (18 cr. hrs.)
Six history courses (18 credit hours) of which a minimum of nine credit hours must be earned at
the 300-level, chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor. Students in the Elementary
Education and Early Childhood Education programs who have selected this minor must complete
a minimum of 9 hours at the 300-level to meet graduation and certification requirements.
GRADUATE PROGRAM
Master of Arts in History
Requirements for Admission to the Program:
Applicants must fulfill the general requirements for admission to the Graduate College. In
addition, they must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in undergraduate history.
(Those who do not meet this requirement may petition
the Department’s Graduate Advisor in writing for admission.)
Applicants must also submit to the Graduate Advisor a graded paper written for an upper division,
undergraduate course, preferably in history. (Those who cannot meet this requirement may also
petition the Graduate Advisor in writing for admission.) The Department recommends prospective
applicants meet with the Graduate Advisor for assistance in planning their graduate program.
Requirements for the Degree:
For students admitted to Master’s Programs for the Fall 1997 semester and thereafter, all
graduate credits must be at the 400 level, except for a limited number of 300 level courses
specifically approved for graduate degree credits in a given Master’s degree program.
Departments may permit students to apply up to three of these 300 level courses, to a maximum
of ten credit hours, to fulfill program requirements. This policy applies to all students entering
graduate degree programs beginning with Fall 1997. Consult with your program
advisor or the Graduate College for details.
Students have the choice between two options.
Thesis Option
Required Courses:
HIST-401 Historiography and Historical Method …………………………...... 3 cr.
Seven graduate-level history electives (2 may be in related fields) chosen
in consultation with the Graduate Advisor …….. ……………….................. 21 cr.
Two graduate research seminars ................................... ……………………6 cr.
HIST-499 Thesis Seminar .........................................………………….. 6 cr.
Total 36 cr.
NOTE: Students must pass (1) a written comprehensive examination covering material from their
courses and (2) an oral thesis defense examination.
Non-Thesis Option
Required Courses:
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HIST-401 Historiography and Historical Method. ....………………………… 3 cr.
Seven graduate-level history electives chosen in consultation with the graduate advisor
......................………………………………………………………….. 21 cr.
Two electives in history or another relevant field chosen in consultation with the graduate advisor
.......... …………………………………………………………………………….. 6 cr.
Two graduate research seminars ................................... ………………… 6 cr.
Total 36 cr.
NOTE: Students must pass a final comprehensive examination covering the course work.
COURSE OFFERINGS
HIST-101 History of Chicago, 3 cr. General survey of Chicago from the early settlement to the
present with emphasis on patterns of growth, immigration, commercial and economic
development and cultural contributions.
HIST-111A World History: West to 1500 A.D., 3 cr. Survey of the formation of Western
Civilization from its ancient Mediterranean origins until the European Renaissance.
HIST-111B World History: West, 1500 - Present, 3 cr. Survey of Western Civilization from
Renaissance to the present age of expanded European influence.
HIST-111C World History: East Asia, 3 cr. Survey of the history and culture of East Asia, with
emphasis on China and Japan from antiquity to the present.
HIST-111D World History: Latin America, 3 cr. Survey of the history and culture of Latin
America, with emphasis on the last 500 years.
HIST-111E World History: Africa, 3 cr. Survey of the history and culture of Africa with emphasis
on the relations between Africa and the wider world.
HIST-202 History of Afro-Americans to 1877, 3 cr. Survey of the history of Black Americans
from the African background through the Reconstruction period with emphasis on such themes as
slavery, the origin of free Blacks, Black social activism prior to the War Between the States, and
the development of Black communities during Reconstruction.
HIST-203 History of Afro-Americans Since 1877, 3 cr. Survey of the history of Black
Americans from the end of Reconstruction to the present with emphasis on such themes as the
role of Blacks in the political and industrial order of the New South, the goals and concerns of
Afro-American leadership, the formation of northern urban communities, and the rise of civil rights
activism.
HIST-214 United States History, 1607-1877, 3 cr. Social, political, intellectual, diplomatic and
economic development of the American colonies and the United States from the beginnings
through 1877.
HIST-215 United States History, 1877-Present, 3 cr. Social, political, intellectual, diplomatic,
and economic development of the United States from 1877 to present.
HIST-300A Ancient Greece, 3 cr. Social, political, and intellectual history of Greece, from the
age of Homer through the Peloponnesian War. Readings include selections from the poetry,
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drama, history, and philosophy of the period. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of
instructor.
HIST-300B Ancient Rome, 3 cr. The history of Rome from prehistoric cultures to the end of the
Roman Empire. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-301 Medieval Europe, 3. cr. Major themes of the Middle Ages in Europe with emphasis on
Western Europe. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-302A Age of Renaissance, 3 cr. The political and cultural history of Italy and Northern
Europe from 1300-1600. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-302B Age of the Reformation, 3 cr. The religious crisis within Roman Catholicism and the
genesis and growth of the Protestant movement. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of
instructor
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HIST-303 Europe During the Ancien Regime — Seventeenth
and Eighteenth Centuries, 3 cr. The political, economic, social, and intellectual development of
Europe in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent
of instructor.
HIST-304 Europe in the Age of Revolution, 1789-1871, 3 cr. The historical forces in European
society from the French Revolution to the completion of the unification processes. Prereq.: Two
courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-305 Europe in the Age of Imperialism, 1871-1919, 3 cr. The historical forces in European
society during the period of great territorial expansion and rivalry culminating in the First World
War. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-306 Europe in the Age of Ferment, 1919-Present, 3 cr. European history in the time of
recurrent warfare, dislocation, authoritarianism, and reappraisal. Prereq.: Two courses in history
or consent of instructor.
HIST-307A The Age of the Baroque, 3 cr. An examination of the intellectual and cultural history
of seventeenth-century Europe, with special emphasis on scientific, philosophical, political, and
religious thought. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-307B The Age of the Enlightenment, 3 cr. An examination of the intellectual and cultural
history of eighteenth-century Europe, with special emphasis on religious, political and
philosophical thought. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-310 History of Spain, 3 cr. Survey of Spanish history from its pre-historic times to the
present, with emphasis on social and economic developments; special attention to issues
affecting Spain in the last two centuries. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-311A History of England to 1688, 3 cr. Survey of English history to the revolution of 1688;
emphasis on significant themes, such as the evolution of monarchy and parliament, medieval
society, the Elizabethan world, and constitutional crisis in Stuart England. Prereq.: Two courses
in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-311B History of England from 1688 to the Present, 3 cr. The political, economic and
cultural forces that shaped Great Britain. Emphasis on the class structure, the transition to an
industrial society, Georgian and Victorian culture, contemporary Britain. Prereq.: Two courses in
history or consent of instructor
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HIST-312 Tudor England, 3 cr. Major political, social, intellectual and economic trends in
sixteenth century England. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor
.
HIST-313A The History of Prussia-Germany, 1640-1918, 3 cr. Study of the evolution of Prussia
in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries with emphasis upon her role in the political and
social institutions of Germany, Europe and the world through 1918. Prereq.: Two courses in
history or consent of instructor
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HIST-313B Twentieth Century Germany, 3 cr. Study of the problems faced by twentieth century
Germany, including the demise of the Weimar Republic and the political and social origins of the
Nazi Movement, and the situation of post-war Germany. Prereq.: Two courses in history or
consent of instructor.
HIST-314A Russian History from the Varangians to 1855, 3 cr. The Russian people, state,
and culture from their origins to the death of Nicholas I. Prereq.: Two courses in history
orconsent of instructor.
HIST-314B Russian and Soviet History, 1855 to the Present, 3 cr. The political, diplomatic,
intellectual and social development of the peoples of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union
from the accession of Alexander II to the present. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of
instructor.
HIST-315 Women in Medieval Society, 3 cr. Survey of the status of women in medieval Europe
beginning with the settlement of the barbarians and ending with the high middle ages. Prereq.:
Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-316 English Legal History, 3 cr. History of the civil (non-criminal) law in medieval and
modern England ending with the transformation of the courts, procedure and substantive content
of portions of the law in Victorian England. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of
instructor.
HIST-317 The French Revolution, 3 cr. Survey of the French Revolution (1789-1795), with
special emphasis on the political and social principles of the Old Regime and the tension between
established order and political discontent. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of
instructor.
HIST-318 Communism and Socialism, 3 cr. Study of the modern socialist and communist
movements from the French Revolution to the present including the early socialist response to
industrialization, Marxism, the development of European Socialism, the First and Second
Internationals, Revisionism, Leninism, Socialism in World War I, the Russian Revolution, the
Third International and interwar Communism, Communism and Resistance in World War II,
Titoism, Maoism, Polycenterism, Eurocommunism and Communism today. Prereq.: Two courses
in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-319 George Orwell and 20th Century Tyranny, 3 cr. Imperialism, fascism and
communism as they are presented by the author of Animal Farm and 1984. with emphasis on the
linkage of language and politics in Orwell’s writings; McCarthyism and Watergate with an eye to
their relevance to Orwell’s warnings. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-320 Colonial History of the United States, 1607 to 1775, 3 cr. The nature of colonial
government, town life, literature, as well as a comparison of the development of major colonies;
key personalities of the period, such as Benjamin Franklin, Cotton Mather, Jonathan Edwards
and Thomas Jefferson are studied in detail; designed for American history majors. Prereq.: Two
courses in history or consent of instructor
.
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HIST-321 The American Revolution, 1763 to 1789, 3 cr.Intensive study of the events leading to
American Independence; social and political changes accompanying independence; America
under the Articles of Confederation; the writing and adoption of the Constitution. Prereq.: Two
courses in history or consent of instructor
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HIST-322 The Early National Period, 1789-1824, 3 cr. Study of the formative years of the
American Republic from the promulgation of the Constitution in 1789 to the end of the so-called
“era of good feeling” in 1824. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-323 Jacksonian Era and Sectional Crisis 1824- 1860, 3 cr. Various political, economic,
social, and intellectual developments involved in the rise of Jacksonian Democracy; the growth of
democracy at the state and national levels, the new conception of the presidency, economic
growth; nationalism, sectionalism and the socioeconomic factors leading to the breakdown of
constitutional government and the beginning of the Civil War. Prereq.: Two courses in history or
consent of instructor.
HIST-324 Civil War and Reconstruction 1860-1877, 3 cr. Study of the Civil War and
consequent efforts to reconstruct the divided nation; a series of interrelated and consequential
socioeconomic, political and intellectual events which profoundly affected the United States and
its subsequent history. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor
.
HIST-325 Industrial and Progressive America 1877-1929, 3 cr. Study of the formative years of
modern America from the conclusion of reconstruction, through the Progressive Era and the
administration of Herbert Hoover with emphasis on those ideas, institutions and factors which
help explain tၼhe growth of present urban and industrial America. Prereq.:Two courses in history
or consent of instructor
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HIST-326 The Era of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1929-1945, 3.cr. In-depth study of the causes and
consequences of the Great Depression, the New Deal response to the crisis, and the road to and
involvement in World War II, with special emphasis on the leadership of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Prereq.:Two courses in history or consent of instructor
.
HIST-327 The United States in the Age of Crisis, 1945 to the Present, 3 cr. General survey of
the political, diplomatic, economic and social forces which have developed in the U.S. since 1945
with particular emphasis on the crisis in domestic America. Prereq.: Two courses in history or
consent of instructor.
HIST-329A African American History to 1865, 3 cr. Thematic survey of the history of Black
Americans from the era of slavery to the conclusion of the Civil War with emphasis on racial
ideologies, the experiences of both slaves and free people of color, and the abolitionist crusade.
Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-329B African American History Since 1865, 3 cr. Thematic survey of the history of Black
Americans from the end of the Civil War to the present day with an emphasis on such topics as
Reconstruction, African American thought and experience during the era of segregation, the great
Migration and Cultural Renaissance of the 20’s, and the modern Civil Rights Movement. Prereq.:
Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-330A United States Social History, 1607-1865, 3 cr. Introduction to the problems of social
history, especially social structure, cohesion, conflict and attitudes applied to the development of
American sectional societies from the founding of the colonies to the end of the Civil War with
special attention to the variety of forms of social organization and the growth of diversity in
American culture. Prereq.:Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-330B United States Social History, 1865-Present, 3 cr. The social dimensions of
nationalization and industrialization, with special emphasis on the decline of geographically
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defined communities, the rise of communities of interest, rationalization of social structures, and
the process of alienation. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-331A Cultural and Intellectual History of the United States, 1607-1865, 3 cr.
Introduction to the major ideological systems in the colonial and national periods: political and
religious philosophy, as well as key individual thinkers. Prereq.:Two courses in history or consent
of instructor.
HIST-331B Cultural and Intellectual History of the United States, 1865 to Present, 3 cr. The
modern period in intellectual history including social Darwinism, pragmatism, and liberalism.
Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor
.
HIST-332B United States Foreign Relations, 1914- Present, 3 cr. The United States as a world
power, the aftermath of World War I, new relationships with Latin America, Asia and Europe; the
United States and the Long Armistice; American involvement in World War II, and the Cold War.
Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-333 American Ethnic History, 3 cr. The role of ethnicity in the development of American
history, with special emphasis on the era of industrialization and urbanization including all major
ethnic and racial groups, Blacks, American Indians, Hispanics, and western and eastern
Europeans with attention to the social and cultural experience of slavery, immigration, alienation,
social mobility, acculturation and assimilation, politics, and discrimination. Prereq.: Two courses
in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-334 History of American Sports, 3 cr. The rise of organized sports from its simple premodern
origins to its present complex state; the evolution of major amateur and professional
sports in relation to prevailing historical developments, emphasizing the impact of industrial
capitalism and urbanization with attention to the role of ethnic and racial groups, social classes,
gambling, gender, politics, international relations, and social mobility. Prereq.: Two courses
in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-335 History of Crime and Violence in America, 3 cr. Survey of the historic patterns of
crime and violence, and the evolution of the criminal justice system in the United States from the
colonial era to the present day. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-337 The History of the South, 1877 to Present, 3 cr. Intensive study of the politics of the
South after Reconstruction; the emergence of the industrial South; the Black’s place in this new
situation, and the rise of segregation at the turn of the century with particular attention to the
problem of the Black American and the value system of the South in light of civil rights
considerations. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-338 Women in American History, 3 cr. Survey, from colonial times to the present, of the
role of woman in America including women’s reform movements. Prereq.: Two courses in history
or consent of instructor.
HIST-339 A History of the United States Jews, 3 cr. Survey of the experience of Jewish
immigrants in the United States from colonial times to the present with emphasis on late 19th and
20th century. Prereq.: Two courses in history of consent of instructor.
HIST-340 History of U.S. Economic Institutions, 3 cr. Historical changes from regional markets
to national and multinational markets and responses in business institutions, land policies and
agriculture; organizations for trade and commerce and for workers; impact of pacesetting
industries. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-341 Issues in Twentieth Century Business History, 3 cr. Topics in the history of
organizational changes in the workplace and the corporation; the relationship between
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government and business; the non-profit sector and philanthropy; the business of mass media.
Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-342 The City In American History, 3 cr. General survey of urban America with emphasis
on various topics such as the changing function and character of cities, immigration, reform, and
urban planning. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-347B Cinema and Society: American Film 1945-1960, 3 cr. Commercial motion pictures
as a reflection of American society after World War II, and before the social tumult of the 1960’s;
a period of readjustment, of Cold War and political uncertainty, of social expansion, and of
emerging new social forces. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-349 Women In Popular Culture, 3 cr. Movies, television, popular novels, and popular
music and their treatment of women’s roles, images, and performances. Women writers, singers
and actresses, will be studied along with male writers and performers’ interpretations of women’s
roles. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-350 History of Brazil, 3 cr. Survey of the history of Brazil; pre-Columbian roots in the
Western Hemisphere, Western Europe’s influence, and the present with emphasis on political
and economic developments in the last two centuries. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent
of instructor.
HIST-351 Central America and the Caribbean, 3 cr. History of Central America and of the
major islands of the Caribbean, emphasizing the period since independence and the relations
with the United States. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-352 History of Puerto Rico, 3 cr. Survey of Puerto Rican history from its pre-Columbian
roots to the present, with emphasis on twentieth century developments and attention to
contemporary social and economic developments. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of
instructor.
HIST-353 History of Mexico, 3 cr. Early Indian civilization; colonial and national periods with
emphasis on race relations, the class structure, the church, latifundia, intellectual life, the
revolution, and the impact of industrialization in the twentieth century. Prereq.: Two courses in
history or consent of instructor.
HIST-354 Contemporaty Latin America, 3 cr. A survey of twentieth century political events and
socio-economic factors that have shaped Latin America, beginning with the U.S. intervention in
the Spanish-American War to the Age of Privatization. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent
of instructor.
HIST-360 History of Pre-Modern China, 3 cr. Introduction to the civilizations of China;
philosophy, political history, religion, literature, art, and material culture with emphasis on both the
specific data and broad interpretations of Chinese history. Prereq.: Two courses in history or
consent of instructor.
HIST-361 Modern Chinese History, 3 cr. Modern Chinese history; institutional and intellectual
changes and developments brought about in China by modernization, rebellion, revolution, and
war. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor
.
HIST-362 History of Japan to 1850, 3 cr. The development of Japan from its prehistory until the
mid-nineteenth century emphasizing the data of Japanese history and the major paradigmatic
approaches to its study. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-363 History of Japan Since 1850, 3 cr. History of Japan from the mid-nineteenth century,
including Japan’s opening to the West; the Meiji Restoration, industrialization, constitutional
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government, imperialism, World War II, the American Occupation, and postwar economic,
political, and cultural developments. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-370 Precolonial Sub-Saharan Africa, 3 cr. Historical survey of Sub-Saharan Africa until
the early nineteenth century with emphasis on such topics as state formation and traditional
African politics, the historical significance of African culture, the influence of Christianity and
Islam, the slave trade, and other consequences of contact with Europe. Prereq.: Two courses in
history or consent of instructor
.
HIST-371 Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Africa, 3 cr. Critical issues in the history of sub-
Saharan Africa during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries such as the historical significance of
African culture, the structure and function of traditional political institutions, European imperialism,
the administration of colonial rule and consequent socioeconomic change, the impact of the world
wars, the growth of African nationalist movements and the achievement of independence.
Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-372 History of Southern Africa, 3 cr. This course covers the major themes in the history
of Southern Africa in the last 200 years. The primary focus is on the lives of Africans and how
people shaped their world, especially under the strains of colonialism and apartheid, and in their
struggle for independence. Although the country of South Africa will occupy a significant place in
the course, important processes like industrialization affected the entire region, and surrounding
colonies and countries also will be studied. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of
instructor.
HIST-373 Women and Gender in African History, 3 cr. This course examines the related
issues of women and gender in Africa, primarily in the last 200 years. Among the major topics it
covers are women’s experience in agricultural societies and in urban areas, and their roles as
traders, laborers, and political leaders. It will also explore differences among women in Africa, for
example in social standing, religion, and ethnicity. Prereq.: Two courses in history or concent of
instructor
.
HIST-380 History of Christianity, 3 cr. Analytical survey of the institutional, social and cultural
origins of Christianity and the development of that religion from the ancient world to the present
with attention to the dynamics of the relationships between Christianity and the various cultures in
which it has been housed. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-381 History of the Second World War, 3 cr. Intensive study of the Second World War in
its global aspects and implications, including post-war developments and the cold war. Prereq.:
Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-382 The World In the Twentieth Century, 3 cr. Contemporary world developments,
including the causes and consequences of the two world wars, their impact on the non-European
world, the rise of World Communism, the breakup of the colonial empires, etc. Prereq.: Two
courses in history or consent of instructor
.
HIST-383A Historical Biography: Early America, 3 cr. Important biographies treating major or
representative figures in early American history; the personal, psychological and period forces
affecting the behavior of key historical figures. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of
instructor.
HIST-383B Historical Biography: Modern America, 3 cr. Important biographies treating major
or representative figures in modern American history; the personal, psychological and period
forces affecting the behavior of key historical figures. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent
of instructor.
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HIST-390 Historical Perspectives, 3 cr. Changing cultural patterns and social structure under
the impact of changing technology; concepts and data from anthropology and sociology are used
in a historical setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific topics. Prereq.: Two courses
in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-390A The German-American Experience 1683-1983, 3 cr. Survey of the waves of
German immigration to the United States from the first settlers at Germantown, Pennsylvania to
the present era with attention to the European events shaping each particular wave of emigrants
and the German communities already established in the New World. Prereq.: Two courses in
history or consent of instructor
.
HIST-391 Contemporary Historical Problems, 3 cr. Exploration and analysis of important
current political, economic, social, and cultural issues. Consult the Schedule of Classes for
specific topics. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor
.
HIST-392 Problems In History, 3 cr. Exploration and analysis of topics in history; relevant
sources and scholarly research. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific topics. Prereq.:Two
courses in history or consent of instructor
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HIST-393 Pro-Semlnar In History, 3 cr. Intensive reading and discussion. Students will be
assigned weekly readings, prepare papers, and discuss some major aspect of history. Prereq.:
Two courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-394 Historical Tour, 6 cr. Study of the history of a given region or country in conjunction
with an on-the-spot investigation of historical and cultural sites and landmarks. Prereq.: Two
courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-395A Independent Study In History, 3 cr. Intensive study in selected subject and periods
of history. Prereq.: Two courses in history or consent of instructor
.
HIST-395B Independent Study In History, 2 cr. (See HIST-395A for description.) Prereq.: Two
courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-395C Independent Study In History, 1 cr. (See HIST-395A for description.) Prereq.: Two
courses in history or consent of instructor.
HIST-395D Independent Study In U.S. History, 1 cr. Intensive study in selected subjects and
periods in American history. Prereq.: consent of instructor.
HIST-396 Internship I, 3 cr. Situates student interns in workplace positions— museums,
research organizations, publishers, advertising agencies, government offices, business
corporations, etc.—where historical background, analysis, and methodology may be put to
practical use. Helps students to improve research skills as well as explore career possibilities.
Class consists of at least 8 hours per week at the workplace, in addition to periodic meetings
with faculty and other students. Prereq.: two courses in history and consent of instructor.
HIST-401 Historiography and Historical Method, 3 cr. Historical understanding; philosophies
of history and methods of historical research. Prereq.: graduate standing, 18 hours of
undergraduate history classes or consent of instructor.
HIST-410 Readings in Medieval History, 3 cr. Intensive reading and discussion on a selected
topic in Medievel history, such as the Medieval family, church and state, economic organization,
the growth of universities, peasant society or feudal society. Consult the Schedule of Classes for
the specific topic. Prereq: same as HIST-401
.
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HIST-411 Readings In Early Modern Europe, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussions of
aspects of European history during the early modern period. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-412 Readings In English History to 1688, 3 cr. Topics in British history until the Glorious
Revolution. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific topics. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-413 Readings In Tudor History, 3 cr. Topics in British history in the Tudor Period.
Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-414 Readings In Modern English History, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
aspects of the history of Modern England. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific topics.
Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-415 Readings In 19th Century Europe, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
aspects of nineteenth century European history. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific
topics. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-416 Readings In 20th Century Europe, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
aspects of twentieth century European history. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific
topics. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-417 Readings In History of Weimar and Nazi Germany, 3 cr. Intensive readings and
discussion on aspects of Weimar and Nazi Germany. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-420 Seminar In Early Modern Europe, 3 cr. Research on various topics in the history of
early Modern Europe. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: graduate standing,
HIST-401 and one appropriate 400 level reading course
HIST-421 Seminar In English History, 3 cr. Research on various topics in English history. A
paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-422 Seminar In 19th Century Europe, 3 cr. Research on various topics in nineteenth century
European history. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-423 Seminar In Modern European Society, 3 cr. Research on various topics in the
modern history of Europe. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as
HIST-420.
HIST-424 Seminar In Impact of War/Revolution In Europe, 3 cr. Research on various topics
related to war, revolution and their consequences for European history. A paper based on primary
sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-430 Readings In Colonial America, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on aspects of
Colonial American history. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-431 Readings In American Revolution, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
aspects of the American Revolution. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-432 Readings In Early National America, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
aspects of the Early National Period. Prereq.: same as HlST-401.
HIST-433 Readings In 19th Century America, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
aspects of nineteenth century American history. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
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HIST-434 Readings In 20th Century America, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
aspects of twentieth century America. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific topics.
Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-435 Readings In Cultural and Intellectual U.S. History, 3 cr. Intensive readings and
discussion on aspects of American cultural and intellectual history. Consult the Schedule of
Classes for specific topics. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-436 Readings In Women’s History of the United States, 3 cr. Intensive readings and
discussions on American Women’s history. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific topics.
Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-437 Readings In Afro-American History, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
aspects of Afro-American history. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific topics. Prereq.:
same as HIST-401.
HIST-439 Readings in American Social History, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
aspects of American social history. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific topics. Prereq.:
same as HIST-401.
HIST-440 Seminar In Colonial America, 3 cr. Research on various topics in Colonial American
history. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-441 Seminar In American Revolution, 3 cr. Research on various topics in the American
Revolution. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-442 Seminar In Early National America, 3 cr. Research on various topics in the Early
National Period. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-443 Seminar In 19th Century America, 3 cr. Research on various topics in nineteenth
century America. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same asHIST-420.
HIST-444 Seminar In 20th Century America, 3 cr. Research on various topics in twentieth
century America. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-445 Seminar In Cultural and Intellectual U.S. History, 3 cr. Research on various topics
in American cultural and intellectual history. A paper based on primary sources is required.
Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-446 Seminar In Women’s History of the United States, 3 cr. Research on various topics
in the history of American women. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same
as HIST-420.
HIST-447 Seminar In Afro-American History, 3 cr. Research on various topics in Afro-
American history. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-449 Seminar In American Social History, 3 cr. Research on various topics in American
social history. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-450 Readings In Colonial Latin American History, 3 cr. Intensive readings and
discussion on aspects of colonial Latin America to 1825. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-451 Readings In Modern Latin American History, 3 cr. Intensive readings and
discussion on aspects of Modern Latin America, since 1825. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
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HIST-452 Seminar In Latin American History, 3 cr. Research on various topics in the history of
Latin America. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420
HIST-453 Seminar In History of Mexico, 3 cr. Research on various topics in the history of
Mexico. A paper based on primary sources is required. Prereq.: same as HIST-420.
HIST-460 Readings In Modern Japanese History, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
the development of the modern Japanese state and society since the nineteenth century.
Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-461 Readings In Classical Chinese History, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
Chinese history from the Archaic Shang period (c. 1200 B.C.) through the seventeenth century.
Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-463 Readings In Modern Chinese History, 3 cr. Intensive readings and discussion on
various aspects of modern Chinese history from the nineteenth century to the present.
Prereq.:same as HIST 401.
HIST-470 Readings in African History, 3 cr. This course is designed to provide the graduate
students in history an introduction to the field of African history. Students will explore issues of
sources and approaches, which make African history distinct from other fields. Students will trace
the development of African history in the last few decades, examine some of the major subjects,
and study the most recent works to see where the field is headed. Prereq.: same as HIST-401.
HIST-490 Independent Graduate Study In History, 3 cr. Intensive and guided study in selected
subjects and periods of history. Prereq.: graduate standing and, consent of instructor.
HIST-496 Internship, 3 cr. Situates student interns in workplace positions—museums, research
organizations, publishers, advertising agencies, government offices, business corporations, etc.—
where historical background, analysis, and methodology may be put to practical use. Helps
students to improve research skills as well as explore career possibilities. Class consists of at
least 15 hours per week at the workplace, in addition to periodic meetings with faculty and other
students. Prereq.: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
HIST-499 Thesis Seminar - History, 6 cr. Guidance of students conducting research and writing
a thesis to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree in History. Prereq.: acceptance to
master’s degree candidacy in history.
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