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Courses in the History Department
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Introductory Classes
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101 | East Asian Civilization I.
(4). An introduction to the history and culture of China from its beginning to the present, including highlights of philosophy, literature, religion, science and technology, political, economic and social life. (May be used toward fulfillment of the Asian history requirement.) Fall.
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102 | East Asian Civilization II.
(4). An introduction to the history and culture of Japan from its beginning to the present, including highlights of philosophy, literature, religion, science and technology, political, economic and social life. (May be used toward fulfillment of the Asian history requirement.) Spring.
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103 | Western Civilization I.
An introduction to the history and culture of Europe from 3000 BCE to 1650 CE, emphasizing ancient civilizations, medieval Europe, the Renaissance, and the Reformation. (May be used toward fulfillment of the European history requirement.) Fall.
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104 | Western Civilization II.
An introduction to the history and culture of Europe from 1715 to the present, emphasizing the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, industrialization, nationalism, imperialism, fascism, World Wars I and II, the Cold War, and contemporary intellectual, political and social changes. (May be used toward fulfillment of the European history requirement.) Spring.
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107 | American Civilization.
An interpretative overview of American history. Topics include: colonization and national expansion, the formation of the American republic, religion and reform movements, race and ethnicity, gender roles and labor relations, consumerism and mass culture, and foreign relations. (May be used toward the fulfillment of the American history requirement.) Fall, spring.
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Advanced Topics Classes
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205 | The Novel as History.
A study of a particular novel as it relates to the historical events in which it is set. The novel studied will change regularly. (May be repeated for a total of three semester hours.) Fall, spring.
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295 | Historical Theories and Methods.
An introduction to historiography and historical methods for history majors.
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301 | Topics in History.
In-depth study of topics in various fields of history. Topics may include History of Medicine, the French Revolution, Victorian Britain, U.S. since 1945.
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332 | World Civilizations in Comparison.
Major civilizations compared in terms of origins, politics, religions, philosophies, technologies, art, social structures, education, gender, recreations, economics and war. Chinese, Western, Indian, Islamic, Meso-American and African civilizations investigated.
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European History Classes
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203 | Culture and Politics of the Cold War.
Culture and Politics of the Cold War from the perspectives of both the U.S. and the Communist bloc.
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217 | Topics in Twentieth-Century European History.
Topics include nationalism, colonialism, wars, fascism, social movements, consumer culture, technology and communism. May be repeated once for credit.
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220 | Nazi Germany.
Origins, structure and impact of the Nazi regime. Fall ‘04.
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221 | History of Women in East Asia.
Topics in the history of East Asian women including family life, culture, sexuality, politics, work and education. Comparisons of Japan, China and Korea. Spring ’05.
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305 | History of the Soviet Union.
Rise and fall of the Soviet Union. Topics include revolutions, wars, economic and cultural transformation, Stalinism, reform, dissent.
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313 | Women in Modern European History.
Experiences and representations of women in Europe since 1789.
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Asian History Classes
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302 | Studies in Eastern Religion.
Intensive study of the history of one of the cultures or religious traditions of Asia. This course is usually team-taught and cross-listed as Religion 302.
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339 | Cultural History of Japan.
). Cultural developments in Japan from early history to the present. Emphasis on forms of popular culture, such as drama, painting, literature, cartoons and cinema.
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355 | History and Memory of Hiroshima.
Readings and discussions of the development, use, and legacy of the first atomic bombs. Particular attention paid to comparing the social, cultural and political impact in Japan and the U.S.
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American History Classes
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230 | Survey of Latin American History.
Survey from pre-contact to the present emphasizing indigenous American, European colonization, independence, nationalism and dependency, Latin American-United States relations and contemporary issues. (May be used toward fulfillment of the American history requirement.) Fall ’04.
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254 | Revolutionary America.
Examines the social, economic, political and cultural causes of the break with Great Britain and the impact of the Revolution on the various peoples of early America.
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260 | Survey of African American History.
The varied experiences of Africans and people of African descent in America. Topics include: slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Great Migration, and the Civil Rights movement and beyond. Spring ’05.
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365 | U.S. Women’s History.
Women in U.S. history, with a focus on how differences of class, race, region and ethnicity have shaped American women’s history.
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375 | Civil War and Reconstruction.
U.S. history 1848-1877, including causes of sectional crisis; Southern secession; Lincoln and emancipation; military history; impact of war on the north and south; Reconstruction efforts to change Southern life and transform the status of African-Americans.
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376 | Social History of the United States.
An historical analysis of the development of American society, emphasizing class and structure, the family, gender, race and ethnicity, and mass phenomena.
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Advanced and Special Classes
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199 | Exploratory Internship.
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299 | Experimental Course.
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399 | Professional Internship.
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407 | Seminar.
Research seminar on selected problems in American, Asian, European or Comparative History. Required of history majors. Fall.
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451 | Independent Study.
Individual work, under faculty supervision, involving readings, reports and research.
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499 | Advanced Experimental Course.
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