Introductory and General Courses in History
A His
100 American Political and Social History I (4)
Survey
of American history from early times to the Civil War, with emphasis on the
development of our political, constitutional, economic, social, and cultural
institutions. A His 100Z is the writing intensive version of A His
100; only one may be taken for credit. [US]
A His
100Z American Political and Social History I (4)
A His
100Z is the writing intensive version of A His 100; only one may be taken
for credit. [US WI]
A His
101 American Political and Social History II (3)
Survey
of American history from the Civil War to the present, with emphasis on the
development of our political, constitutional, economic, social, and cultural
institutions. A His 101Z is the writing intensive version of A His
101; only one may be taken for credit. [US]
A His
101Z American Political and Social History II (4)
A His
101Z is the writing intensive version of A His 101; only one may be taken
for credit. [US WI]
A His
130 History of European Civilization I (3)
Survey
of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the West from its
origins to the 18th century. A His 130Z is the writing intensive version
of A His 130; only one may be taken for credit. [EU]
A His
130Z History of European Civilization I (4)
A His
130Z is the writing intensive version of A His 130; only one may be taken
for credit. [EU WI]
A His
131 History of European Civilization II (3)
Survey
of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the West from the
18th century to the present. A His 131Z is the writing intensive version
of A His 131; only one may be taken for credit. [EU]
A His
131Z History of European Civilization II (4)
A His
131Z is the writing intensive version of A His 131; only one may be taken
for credit. [EU WI]
A His 140/Z (=A Lcs 100) Cultures of Latin America (3)
Survey
of the diverse pre-Columbian and New World societies and cultures of Spanish
and Portuguese America from the pre-conquest period to the present. Broadly
interdisciplinary introduction to the historical development of Latin American
society, culture, politics, and economics with a special emphasis on elements
such as race, gender, and class. A Lcs 100Z and A His 140Z are the
writing intensive versions of A Lcs 100 or A His 140. Only one of
A Lcs 100, A Lcs 100Z, A His 140, and A His 140Z may be
taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): Any course in Latin American Studies and/or
Women’s Studies and/or History. [BE]
A His
145 (= A Ant 145 and A Lcs 145) Continuity and Change in Latin America
(3)
Introduction
to the historical development of Latin America’s diverse cultural heritage
and to its contemporary institutions and civilization. The perspective will
be broadly interdisciplinary and will reflect diverse approaches and fields.
Only one of A His 145, A Ant 145, & A Lcs 145 may be taken
for credit. [BE]
A His
158 The World in the 20th Century (3)
This
course will look at the ethnic and racial diversity of the contemporary United
States and provide a historical context for understanding this diversity. By
providing an understanding of the history and culture of the formerly colonized
world, and the ideologies of domination used to justify colonization, the course
will attempt to sensitize students to the diverse history of Americans. The
course will introduce segments on recent American immigration such as Asian
and Hispanic immigration. The course will also seek to provide a framework that
places the United States within a global context of culture, politics, and economics.
The course will also examine how American social movements such as the women's
movement, and the Civil Rights movement have affected similar movements elsewhere,
and to what extent these struggles in turn have reverberated and shaped contemporary
American social movements. A His 158Z is the writing intensive version
of A His 158; only one may be taken for credit. [DP if taken before
Fall 2004; GC]
A His
158Z The World in the 20th Century (4)
A His
158Z is the writing intensive version of A His 158; only one may be taken
for credit. [DP GC WI]
A His
170 (= A Lcs 102) Introduction to Caribbean History (3)
An
introduction to the history of culture contact in the Caribbean from the pre-Columbian
Arawaks and Caribs, through the infusion of European and African cultures, to
the emergence of the leadership of the United States in 1898. Special emphasis
on the social and economic development of the plantation system, the intercontinental
trade system, slavery, and the struggle for abolition and self-determination.
Only one of A Lcs 102 and A His 170 may be taken for credit. [BE]
A His
176 Cultures and Societies of Asia: An Historical Survey I (3)
Introduction
to the cultures of South Asia (Indian subcontinent), and Southwest Asia. The
story of the development of their major institutions and cultural and social
patterns, along with the examination of the interactions among cultures. A survey
of the history of these areas from their historical beginnings to the present.
May not be offered in 2005-2006. [BE]
A His
177 (= A Eas 177) Cultures and Societies of Asia: An Historical Survey
II (3)
An
introduction to the history and cultures of East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea),
their major institutions and their religious and philosophical traditions from
ancient times to the present. A His 177Z is the writing intensive version
of A His 177; only one may be taken for credit. [BE]
A His
177Z (= A Eas 177Z) Cultures and Societies of Asia: An Historical Survey
II (4)
A His
177Z is the writing intensive version of A His 177; only one may be taken
for credit. [BE WI]
A His
220 Public Policy in Modern America (3)
This
course focuses on the history of four major domestic policies: welfare, civil
rights, economic policy, and health policy. Students assess the relevance of
history to current political debates and analysis of public policy. Group workshops
and debates will enable students to engage in active learning while grappling
with these larger questions. [SS] [US*]
A His
225 (= A Jst 225) Hollywood and the Jews (3)
An
examination of the history of Hollywood and the Jewish relationship to the American
motion picture industry. Investigates a representative sample of films and movies
and explores the impact of the fictionalized landscape of the Jewish mind on
American culture and values. [DP]
A His
235 Early and Medieval Christianity (3)
Survey
of the intellectual, ritual, and institutional development of Christianity from
the apostles to the later Middle Ages. A His 235Z is the writing intensive
version of A His 235; only one may be taken for credit. [EU]
A His
235Z Early and Medieval Christianity (4)
A His
235Z is the writing intensive version of A His 235; only one may be taken
for credit. [EU WI]
A His
250 (= A Jst 250) The Holocaust in History (3)
An
examination of the Jewish experience in the Second World War in the broader
context of twentieth century history. Topics surveyed include anti-Semitism,
Nazism, the role of the witness and the issue of collective guilt. Only one
of A His 250 & A Jst 250 may be taken for credit. [EU]
A His
253 (= A Jst 253 and Rel 253) Medieval Jews Among Muslims and Christians
(3)
Studies
Jewish history, life and culture in the contexts of the Muslim and Christian
civilizations of the Middle Ages. Discusses differences among Jews, Muslims
and Christians; emphasizes reactions to persecution, Jewish autonomy and social
life as a minority group in a majority culture, and the development of Jewish
law, literature, philosophy and mysticism. Only one of A His 253 &
A Jst 253, 343, 343Z & A Rel 253 may be taken for credit. [EU]
A His
255 (= A Jst 255) The Holocaust: Lessons and Legacies (3)
Offers
a general, nonspecialized cultural studies approach to the Holocaust, the destruction
of European Jewry by Nazi Germany during World War II. Examines European Jewish
life as well as the history, cultural significance and public importance of
the Holocaust through multiple perspectives. Utilizes historical studies, a
film series, literary works and guest lecturers. Only one of A His 255
& A Jst 255 may be taken for credit. [GC]
A His
256 Women in European History (3)
Survey
of the role and position of women in European society from antiquity to the
present, concentrating on social, economic, political, and intellectual aspects
of women’s lives and on cultural attitudes and ideologies concerning women.
May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
257 (= A Jst 257) Jews, War & Revolution: West European Jewry, 1770-1918
(3)
An
examination of Jewish history in Central and West Europe that highlights the
transformation and politicization of Jewish life in the modern era. One-third
of the course is devoted to the impact of 'German' Jewish immigrants on American
Jewish life and American society. [EU]
A His
258 (= A Jst 258) Jews, War & Revolution: East European Jewry, 1772-1918
(3)
An
examination of Jewish history in Poland and Imperial Russia and the era of mass
Jewish migration to the USA. Highlights the modernization, emancipation, and
politicization of Jewish life in Eastern Europe. One-third of the course is
devoted to the impact of East European Jewish immigrants on American Jewish
life and American society. [EU]
A His
259 (= A Wss 260) History of Women and Social Change (3)
With
an emphasis on the diversity of U.S. women, this course examines the social,
historical, and economic forces that have shaped U.S. women's lives from about
1800-1970 and the contexts within which women have participated in and sometimes
led social and political movements. [US*]
A His
260 (= A Eas 260) China in Revolution (3)
This
course examines China's four great twentieth century revolutions: the 1911 Revolution,
the 1949 Communist Revolution, the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, and
the reforms of the 1980's and 1990's. Topics include authority and dissent,
constituency mobilization, the relationship between urban and rural regions,
and the changing nature of ideology in China. [BE]
A His
263Z Art, Music, and History: A Multimedia Approach I (4)
Survey
of Western art and music from the Middle Ages to about 1750. Art and music will
be used to illuminate history, and history will be used to further an understanding
of art and music. [AR EU HU WI]
A His
264Z Art, Music, and History: A Multimedia Approach II (4)
Survey
of Western art and music from about 1750 to the present. Art and music will
be used to illuminate history, and history will be used to further an understanding
of art and music. [AR EU HU WI]
A His
275 (= A Jst 275) Antisemitism in Historical Perspective (3)
This
course studies the development and varying forms of antisemitism in Western
history. The course is divided into three segments: 1) the anti-Judaism of early
Christianity and the rise of medieval antisemitism in Christian Europe; 2) the
modernization of antisemitism in European society up to World War II; 3) the
impact of antisemitism in American history. Learning materials include analytic
texts, fiction, films and guest lecturers. Only one of A His 275 &
A Jst 275 may be taken for credit. [DP EU GC]
A His
286 (= A Aas 286) African Civilizations (3)
Africa
from prehistoric times to 1800 with emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa, the development
of indigenous states and their response to Western and Eastern contacts. Only
one of A Aas 286 & A His 286 may be taken for credit. [BE]
A His
287 (= A Aas 287) Africa in the Modern World (3)
Africa
since 1800: exploration, the end of the slave trade, the development of interior
states, European partition, the colonial period, and the rise of independent
Africa. Only one of A Aas 287 & A His 287 may be taken for credit.
[BE]
A His
291 (=A Jst 291 and A Rel 291) Messiah and Messianism in Judaism and
Christianity (3)
Origins
of Jewish and Christian messianism in the Old and New Testaments and related
literature. Topics include the projection of a society's ultimate values, and
the tension caused by the actual attempts to realize those values; i.e., to
achieve salvation through messianic movements. Only one of A His/Jst/Rel
291 may be taken for credit. May not be offered in 2005-2006.[GC]
A His
292 Trials in United States History (3)
This
course examines various historic Anglo-American criminal trials. To introduce
the discipline of history, trials are explored in their legal and social settings
so students can learn the purposes of trials in past cultures. Course topics
can include insanity defense, free speech, racism, press coverage, honor, and
gender relations. May not be offered during 2005-2006. [US*]
A His
293 History of Women in the Americas (3)
An
historical survey of the role of women in the United States, Canada, and Latin
America from colonial times to the present with emphasis on social, intellectual,
and political developments and feminist movements. May not be offered during
2005-2006. [GC]
A His
296 Peace in the Nuclear Age (3)
An
historical approach to peace studies. This course examines the background of
the contemporary international arms race. Twentieth century peace movements
and efforts at disarmament and armaments control are emphasized. [GC]
A His
297 (= A Rel 297) Religion and Society in History (3)
This
course will focus on the role religion has played in societies from antiquity
to the present. Our examination will include the anointed kings of ancient Israel,
the idealized unity of emperor and patriarch in Byzantium, the universal claims
of the Holy Roman Empire, the role of the prophet in Islam, the divinity of
the Emperor in China and Japan, the conception of the monarchy in Western and
Eastern Europe, the anti-religious rhetoric of European revolutions, the separation
of church and state in contemporary secular societies, the current revival of
fundamentalism, and the persistence of wars based on religion. Architecture,
music, iconography, and rituals will be examined for the information they provide.
[GC HU]
A His
297Z (= A Rel 297Z) Religion and Society in History (4)
A His
297Z is the writing intensive version of A His 297; only one maybe taken
for credit. [GC HU WI]
A His
304Z Albany: The City and Its Architecture (4)
As
a city, Albany is rich in Classical, Medieval, and Modern architecture. This
course will examine that architecture and the forces, social, economic, and
political, that brought it into being. [WI]
A His
386 (= A Aas 386) Race and Conflict in South Africa (3)
Study
of the historical origins and development of racial conflict in South Africa
with a concentration on economic. political, social and religious change in
the 20th century. Topics will include: changing state structures and ideologies,
the impact of industrialization, transformations of rural and urban life, African
religious movements, political and religious connections with Black Americans,
gender relations, and changing forms of popular resistance against white domination.
A His 386Z is the writing intensive version of A His 386 & A Aas
386; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): 3 credits of A His
or A Aas course work, or junior or senior class standing. [BE]
A His
386Z (= A Aas 386) Race and Conflict in South Africa (4)
A His
386Z is the writing intensive version of A His 386; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): 3 credits of A His or A Aas course work,
or junior or senior class standing. [WI] [BE]
A His
476 Colloquium in African History (3)
Specific
topic to be examined in the colloquium will be announced at the time the course
is offered, and students may obtain a course description from the department
at the time of advance registration. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing. Permission of instructor may be required. A His 476Z is the writing
intensive version of A His 476. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
476Z Colloquium in African History (4)
A His
476Z is the writing intensive version of A His 476. Only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing. Permission of
Instructor may be required. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
Concentration in the History of the United States
A His
300 The History of American Indians and the United States (3)
A
detailed survey of the history of the North American Indians, particularly those
now within the territory of the United States, as communities and nations, from
the period of first contact to the present. Only one may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite(s): A His 100 or A His 100Z. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
[US*]
A His
300Z The History of American Indians and the United States (4)
A
detailed survey of the history of the North American Indians, particularly those
now within the territory of the United States, as communities and nations, from
the period of first contact to the present. Only one may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite(s): A His 100 or A His 100Z. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
[US* WI]
A His
301 Approaches to the History of American Indian Peoples (3)
This
course provides an in-depth exploration of specific Tribal Nations and major
cultural themes in American Indian history, such as political relations, economic
relations, and religious relations. Only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
A His 300 or A His 300Z. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
301Z Approaches to the History of American Indian Peoples (4)
This
course provides an in-depth exploration of specific Tribal Nations and major
cultural themes in American Indian history, such as political relations, economic
relations, and religious relations. Only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
A His 300 or A His 300Z. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
A His
302Z American Art and the Western Tradition (4)
By
focusing on types of art (the portrait, history painting, genre painting, landscape
art, etc.) and artistic styles (Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism,
Abstract Expressionism, etc.) the course will examine the development of American
art from its European origins. The main focus of the course is how American
art—even with its European origins—becomes distinctively American.
Particular attention will be given to American art that can be seen locally,
from the Hudson River Collection in the Albany Institute of Art and History
to the Tiffany windows in Albany and Schenectady. [WI]
A His
303Z American Architecture and the Western Tradition (4)
The
various styles of American architecture will be examined in connection with
their European antecedents, from Colonial times to the present. One theme of
the course will be how styles derived from Europe-Gothic Revival, Romanesque
Revival, and so on, take on distinctive American characteristics. Another theme
will be the connection between nineteenth-century historicist architecture and
the pioneers of modern architecture such as Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Particular importance will be given to the architecture of Albany, Troy, and
Schenectady. [WI]
A His
305 Colonial America to 1763 (3)
Survey
of major aspects and events in the colonial period, with particular emphasis
on the growth of uniquely American culture and institutions. A His 305Z
is the writing intensive version of A His 305; only one may be taken for
credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history.
A His
305Z Colonial America to 1763 (4)
A His
305Z is the writing intensive version of A His 305; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [WI]
A His
306 The Era of the American Revolution, 1763–1815 (3)
Detailed
survey of the American Revolution, the making of the Constitution, and the historic
experiment in federal-republicanism; the clash of ideas and interests on the
rapidly changing domestic and foreign scenes; the search for unity in the new
nation. A His 306Z is the writing intensive version of A His 306;
only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing,
or 3 credits in history.
A His
306Z The Era of the American Revolution, 1763-1815 (4)
A His
306Z is the writing intensive version of A His 306; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [WI]
A His
307 Nationalism and Reform, 1815-48 (3)
Survey
of the growth of nationalism, the emergence of a reform impulse, the age of
individualism and egalitarianism, the development of the second American party
system, and technological, cultural, and social change. A His 307Z is the
writing intensive version of A His 307; only one may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history.
A His
307Z Nationalism and Reform, 1815-48 (4)
A His
307Z is the writing intensive version of A His 307; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [WI]
A His
308 Division and Reunion, 1848-77 (3)
Causes
of the American Civil War, the war on military and civilian fronts, and Reconstruction
and its aftermath. A His 308Z is the writing intensive version of A His
308; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in history.
A His
308Z Division and Reunion, 1848-77 (4)
A His
308Z is the writing intensive version of A His 308; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [WI]
A His
309 The Gilded Age, 1877-1900 (3)
Detailed
survey of the complexity and diversity of the period, emphasizing the impact
of industrialization, urbanization, and mass immigration upon politics, diplomacy,
agriculture, labor, religion, and thought. A His 309Z is the writing intensive
version of A His 309; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history.
A His
309Z The Gilded Age, 1877-1900 (4)
A His
309Z is the writing intensive version of A His 309; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [WI]
A His
310/Z History of Women in the United States (3-4)
A
survey of women in the United States from the seventeenth century to the present,
emphasizing women's changing social, economic, and political positions. Topics
will include: work, politics and reform movements, education, sexuality, and
family life. This course will also consider how race and ethnicity, region,
class, and gender have shaped women's experience in diverse ways.
A His
311 History of American Foreign Policy I (3)
Historical
survey of United States relations with other countries emphasizing the interplay
of domestic and international issues and covering the period from the American
Revolution to 1920. A His 311Z is the writing intensive version of A His
311; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in history. [US]
A His
311Z History of American Foreign Policy I (4)
A His
311Z is the writing intensive version of A His 311; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [US WI]
A His
312 History of American Foreign Policy II (3)
Historical
survey of United States relations with other countries emphasizing the interplay
of domestic and international issues and covering the period from 1920 to the
present. A His 312Z is the writing intensive version of A His 312;
only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing,
or 3 credits in history. [US]
A His
312Z History of American Foreign Policy II (4)
A His
312Z is the writing intensive version of A His 312; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [US WI]
A His
313 Constitutional History of the United States (3)
Survey
and analysis of the impact of the federal Constitution with its changing interpretations
on the political, social, and economic life of the nation. Special emphasis
is given to the role of the President and of the Supreme Court in effecting
constitutional change. A His 313Z is the writing intensive version of A His
313; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing or 3 credits in history . [US*]
A His
313Z Constitutional History of the United States (4)
A His
313Z is the writing intensive version of A His 313; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing or 3 credits in
history .[US WI]
A His
314 The Progressive Generation: 1900–1932 (3)
Intensive
examination of society and politics in the United States in an age of reform
and reaction. Special emphasis on important personalities, such as Theodore
Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Herbert Hoover; also consideration of major themes,
such as progressivism, World War I, and the business civilization of the Twenties.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His
314Z is the writing intensive version of A His 314; only one may be taken
for credit.
A His
314Z The Progressive Generation: 1900-1932 (4)
Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His 314Z is
the writing intensive version of A His 314; only one may be taken for credit.
[WI]
A His
315 Roosevelt to Reagan, 1933-1988 (3)
Intensive
examination of United States political history from the Great Depression to
the 1980's. Special emphasis on the welfare state, the Cold War, the President
and Congress, and the relationship between citizens, public policy, and the
political process. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits
in history. A His 315Z is the writing intensive version of A His 315;
only one may be taken for credit.
A His
315Z Roosevelt to Reagan, 1933-1988 (4)
Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His 315Z is
the writing intensive version of A His 315; only one may be taken for credit.
[WI]
A His
316 Workers and Work in America, 1600-Present (3)
A
survey of the transformation of work and workers in America from the years of
the first white settlement to the present. Topics will include: indentured servants;
artisan work and culture; household production and the revolutionizing role
of merchant capitalism; slave labor; industrialization; race, gender, ethnicity
and the segmentation of work and workers; the rise of the labor movement; labor
radicalism. A His 316Z is the writing intensive version of A His 316;
only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing,
or 3 credits in history. [US*]
A His
316Z Workers and Work in America, 1600-Present (4)
A His
316Z is the writing intensive version of A His 316; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [US* WI]
A His
317 History of the American City to 1860 (3)
Chronological
and topical survey of the American urban scene, with emphasis on the causes
and consequences of urban growth, the similarities and differences among various
cities, and the attempts to fulfill the needs of an urban environment. This
session begins in the colonial period and traces development to the second half
of the 19th century. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3
credits in history. A His 317Z is the writing intensive version of A His
317; only one may be taken for credit. [US]
A His
317Z History of the American City to 1860 (4)
Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His 317Z is
the writing intensive version of A His 317; only one may be taken for credit.
[US WI]
A His
318 History of the American City Since 1860 (3)
Chronological
and topical survey of the American urban scene, with emphasis on the causes
and consequences of urban growth, the similarities and differences among various
cities, and the attempts to fulfill the needs of an urban environment. This
session examines the urban scene from the late 19th century to the present.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His
318Z is the writing intensive version of A His 318; only one may be taken
for credit. [US]
A His
318Z History of the American City Since 1860 (4)
Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His 318Z is
the writing intensive version of A His 318; only one may be taken for credit.
[US WI]
A His
321 American Social History: European Settlement to Civil War (3)
Historical
survey and analysis of American society with attention to immigration, ethnic
groups, labor problems, changing class and family structure, population, and
mobility patterns. A His 321Z is the writing intensive version of A His
321; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in history. [US]
A His
321Z American Social History: European Settlement to Civil War (4)
A His
321Z is the writing intensive version of A His 321; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [US WI]
A His
322 American Social History: Civil War to Present (3)
Historical
survey and analysis of American society with attention to immigration, ethnic
groups, labor problems, changing class and family structure, population, and
mobility patterns. A His 322Z is the writing intensive version of A His
322; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in history.[US]
A His
322Z American Social History: Civil War to Present (4)
A His
322Z is the writing intensive version of A His 322; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [US WI]
A His
323 Race and Ethnicity in 20th Century America (3)
This
course examines twentieth century American history through the lens of race
and ethnicity, looking at issues such as immigration and gender and at specific
events and movements. The course will also consider race and ethnicity beyond
black and white frameworks, exploring the experiences of Asian Americans, Latinos,
and Native Americans.
A His
324 Religion in American Life and Thought (3)
The
development of religious thought and institutions in this country from colonial
Puritanism and Anglicanism to the pluralistic religious/secular American society
of today. Emphasis on the relationships among religious thought, religious institutions,
and society. A His 324Z is the writing intensive version of A His
324; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
324Z Religion in American Life and Thought (4)
A His
324Z is the writing intensive version of A His 324; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
A His
325 The Quest for Equality in United States History (3)
Examination
of social and political movements seeking a more egalitarian social order, including
abolitionism, communitarianism, trade unionism, populism, anarchism, socialism,
racial egalitarianism, and feminism. A His 325Z is the writing intensive
version of A His 325; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. [US*]
A His
325Z The Quest for Equality in United States History (4)
A His
325Z is the writing intensive version of A His 325; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [US* WI]
A His
326 History of New York State (3)
The
social, economic, and political development of New York from the Dutch colonial
period to the present. A His 326Z is the writing intensive version of A His
326; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
326Z History of New York State (4)
A His
326Z is the writing intensive version of A His 326; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.[WI]
A His
327 The Roles of Law in American History (3)
This
course explores law in the American social and political context, focusing on
the use of law by various groups in the American past for different purposes.
It is composed of topical units in which students read mostly primary materials
(cases, laws, and treatises), as well as monographs, and meet to discuss them.
A His 327Z is the writing intensive version of A His 327; only one
may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing. May
not be offered 2005-2006. [US]
A His
327Z The Roles of Law in American History (4)
A His
327Z is the writing intensive version of A His 327; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing. May not be offered
2005-2006. [US WI]
A His
328 Lawyers in American Life, 1607 to Present (3)
This
course examines the legal profession, showing how law, through lawyers, has
operated in American history. It is interdisciplinary in focus and utilizes
a multimedia methodology. Topics to be covered will include: legal education,
lawyers as heroes, lawyers as reformers and radicals, development of the business
of lawyering, and emergence of women and minority lawyers. A His 328Z is
the writing intensive version of A His 328; only one may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing. May not be offered 2005-2006.
[US]
A His
328Z Lawyers in American Life, 1607 to Present (4)
A His
328Z is the writing intensive version of A His 328; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing. May not be offered
2005-2006. [US WI]
A His
356 The World at War, 1939-45 (3)
For
description, see listing under Concentration in European History. A His
356Z is the writing intensive version of A His 356; only one may be taken
for credit.
A His
356Z The World at War, 1939-45 (4)
A His
356Z is the writing intensive version of A His 356; only one may be taken
for credit. [WI]
A His
390 Topics in American History (1-4)
Specific
topics to be examined will be announced during advance registration periods.
May be repeated for credit. A His 390Z is the writing intensive version
of A His 390; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): permission
of instructor; junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history.
A His
390Z Topics in American History (3-4)
A His
390Z is the writing intensive version of A His 390; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor; junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in history. [WI]
A His
394 Workshop in Oral History (3)
Study
of the preservation of history through the spoken word. An introduction to the
methods of oral history in local history. Lectures, readings, discussions, and
interviews comprise the focus of the course. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior
class standing and permission of instructor. A His 394Z is the writing
intensive version of A His 394; only one may be taken for credit.
A His
394Z Workshop in Oral History (4)
A His
394Z is the writing intensive version of A His 394; only one may be taken
for credit. [WI]
A His
424 American Intellectual & Cultural History to 1860 (3)
Key
ideas and significant patterns of thought in American life: Puritanism, the
American Enlightenment, nationalism, transcendentalism, democracy, and reform.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His
424Z is the writing intensive version of A His 424; only one may be taken
for credit. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
424Z American Intellectual & Cultural History to 1860 (4)
Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His 424Z is
the writing intensive version of A His 424; only one may be taken for credit.
May not be offered in 2005-2006.[WI]
A His
425 American Intellectual History Since 1860 (3)
Key
ideas and significant patterns of thought in American life: the impact of economic
expansion, Darwinian evolution, pragmatism, war and changing ideologies of liberalism,
progressivism, and conservatism. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing,
or 3 credits in history. A His 425Z is the writing intensive version of
A His 425; only one may be taken for credit. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
425Z American Intellectual History Since 1860 (4)
Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His 425Z is
the writing intensive version of A His 425; only one may be taken for credit.
May not be offered in 2005-2006.[WI]
A His
440 (= A Aas 440 and A Wss 440) Black Women in United States History
(3)
This
seminar will examine the history of black women in the United States form the
slave era through the post World War II reform movements. It will focus upon
the range of demands black women faced during the Gilded and Progressive erastheir
participation in the suffrage movement, black struggles for liberation, cultural
expressions, labor force, etc. Only one of A Aas 440, A His 440 and
A Wss 440 may be taken for credit.
Colloquia,
Independent Study, and Projects in United States History
The
following colloquia are limited to undergraduate students and may be taken only
with the permission of the instructor. Specific topics to be examined in the
colloquia will be announced at the time the courses are offered, and students
may obtain a list of topics from the Department of History at the time of advance
registration. Colloquia may be repeated for credit.
A His
478 (3) & 478Z (4) Colloquium in U.S. History, 19th Century
A His
479 & 479Z Colloquium in U.S. History, 20th Century (3) [WI (479Z ONLY,
[4])]
A His
480 & 480Z Colloquium in U.S. History: Topics (3) [WI (480Z ONLY, [4])]
A His
485 & 485Z Colloquium in Comparative and Cross-Cultural History (3) [WI
(485Z ONLY, [4])]
A His
492 Group Research Project (4)
This
course will provide students with the opportunity to participate in an original
group research project. The subject of the project will reflect the active research
interests of the instructor. Participation will involve students in the active
process of researching history, bringing to light greater historical understanding
of our selves, our city, region, school, environment, or perhaps a topic beyond
our immediate locality. Students, with the assistance of the instructor, will
dissect the complexities of the selected research project and then tackle different
aspects of it. By the end of the semester, the class's collective research effort
should be in a public presentation or publication ready form. Prerequisite(s):
history major; permission of instructor.
A His
495Z and 496Z Senior Honors Thesis Seminar (4, 4)
Preparation
of a substantial honors thesis under the supervision of a member of the Department
of History. Students present periodic progress reports, criticize each other's
work, and deliver an oral summary of the completed thesis. Students in the honors
program must satisfactorily complete both A His 495Z and 496Z. Prerequisite(s):
admission to the history honors program. [WI]
A His
497 Independent Study in History (2-4)
Directed
reading and conferences on selected topics in history. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and director of undergraduate studies;
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history.
A His
497Z Independent Research and Writing in History (4)
Directed
reading and conferences on selected topics in history. Prerequisite(s): permission
of instructor and director of honors program; admission to the history honors
program; junior or senior class standing; S/U graded. [WI]
A His
499 Special Projects in History (3)
Supervised
work on projects in coordination with local museums and historical agencies.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and department
chair. S/U graded.
Concentration
in European History
A His
336 History of the Early Middle Ages (3)
The
history of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages, from ca. 500 to ca.
1050, in all major aspects. A His 336Z is the writing intensive version of A
His 336; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior
class standing, or 3 credits in history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.[EU]
A
His 336Z History of the Early Middle Ages(3)
The
history of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages, from ca. 500 to ca.
1050, in all major aspects. A His 336Z is he writing intensive version
of A His 336; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior
or senior class standing, or 3 credits in History. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
337 The High Middle Ages (3)
The
history of Western Europe during the High Middle Ages, ca. 1050 to 1300, in
all major aspects. A His 337Z is the writing intensive version of A His
337; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisites(s) junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in History. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
337Z The High Middle Ages (4)
A His
337Z is the writing intensive version of A His 337; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisites(s) junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
History. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
338 The Italian Renaissance, 1300-1530 (3)
Detailed
study of Italian Renaissance culture and society up to about 1530 with special
emphasis on humanism and other cultural developments. A His 338Z is the
writing intensive version of A His 338; only one may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. [EU]
A His
338Z The Italian Renaissance, 1300-1530 (4)
A His
338Z is the writing intensive version of A His 338; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU WI]
A His
339 Renaissance and Reformation in 16th-Century Europe (3)
Survey
of continental European history in the early modern period with special emphasis
on theological and intellectual developments. A His 339Z is the writing
intensive version of A His 339; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. [EU]
A His
339Z Renaissance and Reformation in 16th-Century Europe (4)
A His
339Z is the writing intensive version of A His 339; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU WI]
A His
340 (formerly A His 449) The French Revolution and Napoleon (3)
A
study of the French Revolution, its causes and aftermath in the Napoleonic period.
Attention will be given to the social, political and cultural forces from the
late 18th century to 1815 as they relate to the French Revolution. A His
340Z is the writing intensive version of A His 340; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing or 3 credits in
history .
A His
340Z (formerly A His 449) The French Revolution and Napoleon (4)
A His
340Z is the writing intensive version of A His 340; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing or 3 credits in
history. [WI]
A His
342 Europe in the Age of Romanticism and Revolution (3)
European
history in the era between the final defeat of Napoleon and the revolutions
of 1848-1849. Emphasis on the political struggle between the forces of conservatism
and liberalism, the economic and social changes triggered by industrialization,
and the shifts of consciousness and perspective brought on by Romanticism and
socialism. A His 342Z is the writing intensive version of A His 342; only one
may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or
3 credits in history. [EU]
A His
342Z Europe in the Age of Romanticism and Revolution (4)
A His
342Z is the writing intensive version of A His 342; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU WI]
A His
343 Europe, 1848-1914 (3)
Europe
in the era of its greatest power and influence; focus on consolidation of the
nation state, domestic social conflicts, imperialist expansion, and the origins
of World War I. A His 343Z is the writing intensive version of A His
343; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in history. [EU]
A His
343Z Europe, 1848-1914 (4)
A His
343Z is the writing intensive version of A His 343; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU]
A His
344 Europe, 1914-45 (3)
Europe
in the era of its greatest power and influence; focus on consolidation of the
nation state, domestic social conflicts, imperialist expansion, and the origins
of World War I. A His 343Z is the writing intensive version of A His 343; only
one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing,
or 3 credits in history. [EU]
A His
344Z Europe, 1914-45 (4)
A
His 343Z is the writing intensive version of A His 343; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU]
A His
345 Europe Since World War II (3)
The
impact of World War Two and the Cold War. Current social, economic, political
and security problems. A His 345Z is the writing intensive version of A His
345; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in history. [EU]
A His
345Z Europe Since World War II (4)
A
His 345Z is the writing intensive version of A His 345; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU]
A His
346 History of England I (3)
The
historical development of English society and government from early times to
the 17th century. A His 346Z is the writing intensive version of A His 346;
only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing,
or 3 credits in history. [EU]
A His
346Z History of England I (4)
A
His 346Z is the writing intensive version of A His 346; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU]
A His
347 History of England II (3)
The
history of the United Kingdom and of the British Empire and Commonwealth from
the 17th century to the present. A His 347Z is the writing intensive version
of A His 347; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior
class standing, or 3 credits in history. [EU]
A His
347Z History of England II (4)
A
His 347Z is the writing intensive version of A His 347; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU]
A His
349 History of France since 1815 (3)
A
survey of the history of France from 1815 to the Fifth Republic, with attention
to the political, social, economic, and cultural developments within France
during this period. A His 349Z is the writing intensive version of A His
349; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
349Z History of France since 1815 (4)
A His
349Z is the writing intensive version of A His 349; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
A His
350 Iberia and Latin America to
1810 (3)
Iberian
backgrounds; the age of exploration and discovery; the conquest and settlement
of America by the Spanish and the Portuguese; Iberia and America in the 16th,
17th, and 18th centuries. A His 350Z is the writing intensive version of
A His 350; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or
senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
350Z Iberia and Latin America to
1810 (4)
A His
350Z is the writing intensive version of A His 350; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
A His
351 History of Germany (3)
Germany
since 1806. The wars of national liberation; Bismarck, unification, and the
Wilhelminian Reich; World War l; the Weimar Republic; the Third Reich and totalitarianism;
the German Federal and German Democratic Republics, post-1990 unity. A His
351Z is the writing intensive version of A His 351; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU]
A His
351Z History of Germany (4)
A His
351Z is the writing intensive version of A His 351; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU WI]
A His
352 History of Eastern Europe I (3)
The
history, culture, and contemporary affairs of the people of the Baltic, Danubian,
and Balkan regions from earliest times to the early 19th century. A His
352Z is the writing intensive version of A His 352; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [EU]
A His
352Z History of Eastern Europe I (4)
A His
352Z is the writing intensive version of A His 352; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [EU WI]
A His
353 History of Eastern Europe II (3)
The
history, culture, and contemporary affairs of the people of the Baltic, Danubian,
and Balkan regions from the early 19th century to the present. A His 353Z
is the writing intensive version of A His 353; only one may be taken for
credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history.
[EU]
A His
353Z History of Eastern Europe II (4)
A His
353Z is the writing intensive version of A His 353; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU WI]
A His
354 History of Russia I (3)
The
evolution of Russia from Kievan origins, Tatar conquests and emergence of Muscovy
to the development of the Russian Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries. A His
354Z is the writing intensive version of A His 354; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU]
A His
354Z History of Russia I (4)
A His
354Z is the writing intensive version of A His 354; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU WI]
A His
355 History of Russia II (3)
Russia
from the emancipation of the serfs to the present, including the Revolutions
of 1905 and 1917 and the foundations, development and expansion of the Soviet
Union. A His 355Z is the writing intensive version of A His 355; only
one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing,
or 3 credits in history. [EU]
A His
355Z History of Russia II (4)
A His
355Z is the writing intensive version of A His 355; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU WI]
A His
356 The World at War, 1939-45 (3)
A
political, diplomatic, military, economic, and social history of the Second
World War. Among the topics covered will be war and peace plans, the military
campaigns in the European, Pacific, and North African theaters of war, the plight
of conquered nations, the concentration camps, and the war crimes trials. A His
356Z is the writing intensive version of A His 356; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU]
A His
356Z The World at War, 1939-45 (4)
A His
356Z is the writing intensive version of A His 356; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU WI]
A His
358/Z (= A Jst 342) Issues in Hellenistic-Rabbinic Judaism (3)
Covers
same period as A Jst 252 but on an advanced level. Students attend two
A Jst 252 lectures each week but have a separate, more sophisticated reading
list, a research paper, and a separate recitation session. A His 358Z is
the writing intensive version of A His 358. Only one of A Jst 252,
342, & 342Z may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Jst 150 or
241, or permission of instructor. [WI]
A His
364Z Culture and the French Revolution (4)
The
emotional, ideological, and artistic response of such figures as Goya, Beethoven,
and Austen to the stresses and strains of the revolutionary era. Changes in
art, music, and literature as the world of the ancien regime gave way to the
modern era. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [EU WI]
A His
365 (formerly A His 365A) War and Society I (3)
This
session will cover the military history of the West from antiquity to the death
of Frederick the Great. Among topics studied will be: socioeconomic developments
in relationship to war, technological change, causation of collective violence,
tactics and strategy, fortifications, and selected campaigns and battles. A His
365Z is the writing intensive version of A His 365; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history.
A His
365Z (formerly A His 365A) War and Society I (4)
A His
365Z is the writing intensive version of A His 365; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [WI]
A His
366 (formerly A His 365B) War and Society II (3)
This
session will reach from 1786 to 1918. Among topics studied will be: socioeconomic
developments in relationship to war, technological change, causation of collective
violence, tactics and strategy, fortifications, and selected campaigns and battles.
A His 366Z is the writing intensive version of A His 366; only one
of these courses may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior
class standing, or 3 credits in history.
A His
366Z (formerly A His 365B) War and Society II (4)
A His
366Z is the writing intensive version of A His 366; only one of these courses
may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or
3 credits in history. [WI]
A His
391 Topics in European History (1-4)
Specific
topics to be examined will be announced during advance registration. May be
repeated for credit. A His 391Z is the writing intensive version of A His
391. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor; junior or senior class standing,
or 3 credits in history.
A His
391Z Topics in European History (4)
A His
391Z is the writing intensive version of A His 391. Prerequisite(s): permission
of instructor; junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. [WI]
A His
416Z European Economic History (4)
The
history of capitalism in Europe from the reintroduction of money in circulation
to the post-1970 crisis. Readings and discussions will focus upon industrialization,
managerialism, labor agitation, political economy, and the economics of war.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or permission of instructor.
May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
May
not be offered in 2005-2006.A His 454 The Diplomacy of National Power,
1815-1890 (3)
Great
power relations from the post-Napoleonic search for stability through concert
to the victory of nationalism in Italy and Germany and the rise and fall of
the Bismarckian alliance system. A His 454Z is the writing intensive version
of A His 454; only one of these courses may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing.
A His
454Z The Diplomacy of National Power, 1815-1890 (4)
A His
454Z is the writing intensive version of A His 454; only one of these courses
may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing. [WI]
A His
455 The Diplomacy of Global Conflict, 1890-1945 (3)
Great
power relations during the era of the two World Wars, emphasizing underlying
forces and rivalries that led to war and attempts to defuse tensions and prevent
aggression. A His 455Z is the writing intensive version of A His 455;
only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing.
A His
455Z The Diplomacy of Global Conflict, 1890-1945 (4)
A His
455Z is the writing intensive version of A His 455; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing. [WI]
A His
456 The Diplomacy of the Nuclear Age (3)
Great
power relations since the end of World War II, emphasizing the origins of the
Cold War, superpower confrontations, attempts at détente, arms control,
the dissolution of the Soviet empire, experiments in regional economic integration,
and current national issues and crises. A His 456Z is the writing intensive
version of A His 456; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing.
A His
456Z The Diplomacy of the Nuclear Age (4)
A His
456Z is the writing intensive version of A His 456; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing. [WI]
A His
460 History of Nationalism (3)
The
nature and development of nationalism; a study of the meaning of nationalism,
nationalist theorists, nationalist leaders, and nationalist movements from the
18th century to the present. A His 460Z is the writing intensive version
of A His 460; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior
or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
460Z History of Nationalism (4)
A His
460Z is the writing intensive version of A His 460; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
A His
463 The Byzantine Empire, 300-1453 (3)
Survey
of the socioeconomic, ethnic, political, religious, intellectual, and artistic
history of Byzantine civilization from late antiquity to the 15th century. A His
463Z is the writing intensive version of A His 463; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing.
A His
463Z The Byzantine Empire,
300-1453 (4)
A His
463Z is the writing intensive version of A His 463; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing. [WI]
Colloquia
and Independent Study in European History
The
following colloquia are limited to undergraduate students and may be taken only
with the permission of the instructor. Specific topics to be examined in the
colloquia will be announced at the time the courses are offered, and students
may obtain a list of topics from the Department of History at the time of advance
registration. Colloquia may be repeated for credit.
A His
481 & 481Z Colloquium in European History (3) [WI (481Z ONLY, [4])
A His
483 & 483Z Colloquium in Russian and East European History (3) [WI (483Z
ONLY, [4])]
A His
485 & 485Z Colloquium in Comparative and Cross-Cultural History (3) [WI
(485Z ONLY, [4])]
A His
492 Group Research Project (4)
This
course will provide students with the opportunity to participate in an original
group research project. The subject of the project will reflect the active research
interests of the instructor. Participation will involve students in the active
process of researching history, bringing to light greater historical understanding
of our selves, our city, region, school, environment, or perhaps a topic beyond
our immediate locality. Students, with the assistance of the instructor, will
dissect the complexities of the selected research project and then tackle different
aspects of it. By the end of the semester, the class's collective research effort
should be in a public presentation or publication ready form. Prerequisite(s):
history major; permission of instructor. [WI]
A His
495Z and 496Z Senior Honors Thesis Seminar (4, 4)
For description, see listing under Concentration in the History of the United
States. [WI]
A His
497 Independent Study in History (2-4)
For
description, see listing under Concentration in the History of the United States.
S/U graded.
A His
497Z Independent Research and Writing in History (4)
Open
only to students in the history honors program. S/U graded. [WI]
Concentration
in World History
A His
341 (=A Jst 341) Issues in Biblical Civilization (3)
Covers
same period as A Jst 251 but on an advanced level. Students attend two
A Jst 251 lectures each week but have a separate, more sophisticated reading
list, a research paper, and a separate recitation session. Only one of A Jst
251, 341 & 341Z may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Jst 150
or 240, or permission of instructor. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
341Z (=A Jst 341Z) Issues in Biblical Civilization (4)
A His
341Z is the writing intensive version of A His 341. Covers same period
as A His 251 but on an advanced level. Students attend two A His 251
lectures each week but have a separate, more sophisticated reading list, a research
paper, and a separate recitation session. Only one of A His 251, 341, &
341Z may be taken for credit. The former A His 341 does not yield writing
intensive credit. Prerequisite(s): A His 150 or 240, or permission of instructor.
May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
A His
350 Iberia and Latin America to 1810 (3)
Iberian
backgrounds; the age of exploration and discovery; the conquest and settlement
of America by the Spanish and the Portuguese; Iberia and America in the 16th,
17th, and 18th centuries. A His 350Z is the writing intensive version of
A His 350; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or
senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
350Z Iberia and Latin America to 1810 (4)
A His
350Z is the writing intensive version of A His 350; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
A His
356 The World at War, 1939-45 (3)
For
description, see listing under Concentration in European History. A His
356Z is the writing intensive version of A His 356; only one may be taken
for credit.
A His
356Z The World at War, 1939-45 (4)
A His
356Z is the writing intensive version of A His 356; only one may be taken
for credit. [WI]
A His
357 (= A Eac 357, A Wss 357) Chinese Women and Modernity (3)
Chinese
women and their search for and encounter with modernity will be the focus of
this class. What have been the concerns of Chinese women? What forms have women's
movements taken in the Chinese context? What has been the role of women in creating
a modern Chinese state and society? These and other questions will be examined
over the course of the semester. [BE]
A His
367 Contemporary Latin America (3)
Survey
of Latin American backgrounds followed by study of the social, economic, and
political problems of Latin America since World War II. Particular attention
to the phenomena of social change, economic nationalism, and revolution. A His
367Z is the writing intensive version of A His 367; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
367Z Contemporary Latin America (4)
A His
367Z is the writing intensive version of A His 367; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
A His
369 (= A Lcs 369) Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies Since 1810
(3)
The
circum-Caribbean lands and islands in the 19th and 20th centuries; independence;
independent nations and colonies; foreign intrusions and interventions; social
and economic change; revolutions; comparative Caribbean studies. A His
369Z is the writing intensive version of A His 369 & A Lcs 369;
only one of the three courses may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior
or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. [BE]
A His
369Z (= A Lcs 369) Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies Since 1810
(4)
A His
369Z is the writing intensive version of A His 369 & Lcs 369; only
one of the three courses may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or
senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. [WI]
A His
371 (= A Lcs 371) South America Since 1810 (3)
The
political, economic, social, and cultural evolution of the South American nations
from the winning of independence to the present, with emphasis on Argentina,
Brazil, and Chile. Among topics studied will be dictatorship, democratic government,
economic change, modern revolution, and social trends. A His 371Z is the
writing intensive version of A His 371 and A Lcs 371; only one of
the three courses may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior
class standing. or 3 credits in history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.[BE]
A His
371Z (= A Lcs 371Z) South America Since 1810 (4)
A His
371Z is the version of A His 371 and A Lcs 371; only one of the three
courses may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing.
or 3 credits in history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.[BE WI]
A His
378 History of South Asian Civilization II (3)
Study
of South Asia from the 18th century, with emphasis on changes brought about
by British rule and by modernization; the creation of new nation states. A His
378Z is the writing intensive version of A His 378; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
378Z History of South Asian Civilization II (4)
A His
378Z is the writing intensive version of A His 378; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
A His
379 (= A Eac 379) History of China I (3)
This
course offers a general survey of Chinese history to 1644, with emphasis on
political, economic, and social developments. A His 379Z is the writing
intensive version of A His 379; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in East Asian Studies or history.
[BE]
A His
379Z (= A Eac 379Z) History of China I (4)
A His
379Z is the writing intensive version of A His 379; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history or East Asian Studies. [BE WI]
A His
380 (= A Eac 380) History of China II (3)
This
course offers a general survey of Chinese history from 1644 to the present,
with emphasis on China’s relations with the West and on political and
economic developments. A His 380Z is the writing intensive version of A His
380; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class
standing, or 3 credits in East Asian Studies or history. [BE]
A His
380Z (= A Eac 380Z) History of China II (4)
A His
380Z is the writing intensive version of A His 380; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history or East Asian Studies. [BE WI]
A His
381 History of the Middle East I (3)
Mohammed,
Islam as a religion and a way of life; the Umayyad, Abbasid, Byzantine, and
Persian empires, and the Ottoman Empire to 1789. A His 381Z is the writing
intensive version of A His 381; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history. [BE]
A His
381Z History of the Middle East I (4)
A His
381Z is the writing intensive version of A His 381; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [BE WI]
A His
382 History of the Middle East II (3)
The
Ottoman Empire in the 19th century; European imperialism in the Middle East;
the rise of nationalism; the World Wars; current political, social, and economic
problems. A His 382Z is the writing intensive version of A His 382;
only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing,
or 3 credits in history. [BE]
A His
382Z History of the Middle East II (4)
A His
382Z is the writing intensive version of A His 382; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [BE WI]
A His
383 The Arab-Israeli Conflict in Historical Perspective (3)
The
background and history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. A His 383Z is the
writing intensive version of A His 383; only one may be taken for credit.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in history.
A His
383Z The Arab-Israeli Conflict in Historical Perspective (4)
A His
383Z is the writing intensive version of A His 383; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history. [WI]
A His
384 (= A Eaj 384) History of Japan I (3)
This
course will cover Japanese history from prehistory through 1600. Focus will
be on political and economic trends. A His 384Z is the writing intensive
version of A His 384; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor. [BE]
A His
384Z (= A Eaj 384Z) History of Japan I (4)
Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing, or permission of instructor.. A His 384Z
is the writing intensive version of A His 384; only one may be taken for
credit. [BE WI]
A His
385 (= A Eaj 385) History of Japan II (4)
This
course will cover modern Japanese history from the Meiji Restoration of 1868
through the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and the present Heisei eras. Focus will be
on political and economic trends, and Japans development as a modernized country.
A His 385Z is the writing intensive version of A His 385; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
East Asian Studies or history.
A His
385Z (= A Eaj 385Z) History of Japan II (4)
A His
385Z is the writing intensive version of A His 385; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits in
history or East Asian Studies. [BE WI]
A His
387 (= A Rel 387) Islam in the Middle East: Religion and Culture I (3)
Social,
political, economic and religious dimensions of Islam from the time of Mohammed
through the 18th century with emphasis on the intellectual, cultural, and educational
institutions of the Middle East. Among topics discussed will be Sunnism-Shi'ism
and the schools of law, social and economic infrastructure, science and education,
and reasons for the waning of the Muslim world. A His 387Z is the writing
intensive version of A His 387; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s):
junior or senior class standing or 3 credits in History. [BE]
A His
387Z Islam in the Middle East: Religion and Culture I (4)
A His
387Z is the writing intensive version of A His 387; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing or 3 credits in
History. [BE WI]
A His
388 (= A Rel 388) Islam in the Middle East: Religion and Culture II (3)
Social,
political, economic and religious changes in the Middle East from the 18th century
to Ayatollah Khomeini. Among the topics discussed will be the impact of the
West on the Middle East, the role of oil in shaping the global economy, nationalist
movements, the crisis in the Persian Gulf, and the rise of Islamic Revivalism.
A His 388Z is the writing intensive version of A His 388; only one
may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing or
3 credits in history. [BE]
A His
388Z Islam in the Middle East: Religion and Culture II (4)
A His
388Z is the writing intensive version of A His 388; only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing or 3 credits in
history. [BE WI]
A His
389 Topics in Asian History (1-4)
Specific
topics to be examined will be announced during advance registration periods.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): at least one course in East Asian
Studies or in Asian History or permission of instructor.
A His
389Z Topics in Asian History (4)
A His
389Z is the writing intensive version of A His 389, only one may be taken
for credit. Prerequisite(s): at least one course in East Asian Studies or in
Asian History or permission of instructor. [WI]
A His
392 Topics in Latin American History (3)
Specific
topics to be examined will be announced during advance registration. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor, junior or senior
class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His 392Z is the writing intensive
version of A His 392; only one may be taken for credit.
A His
392Z Topics in Latin American
History (4)
Specific
topics to be examined will be announced during advance registration. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor, junior or senior
class standing, or 3 credits in history. A His 392Z is the writing intensive
version of A His 392; only one may be taken for credit. [WI]
A His
451 (= A Lcs 451 & A Wss 451) Gender & Class in Latin American
Development (3)
The
study of the historical interplay of cultural, ideological, and structural factors
affecting women's lives during the course of Latin America's experience with
modernization and industrialization during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Topics covered may include: household work, paid work, migration, growth of
female- headed households, women's political participation, and women's participation
in social movements. Only one of A Lcs 451 and A Wss 451 and A His
451 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): any course in Latin American Studies
and/or Women's Studies and/or History. May not be offered in 2005-2006.
A His
396 Topics in the Middle East (1-4)
Specific
topics to be examined will be announced during advance registration periods.
May be repeated for credit. A His 396Z is the writing-intensive version
of A His 396. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits
in history.
A His
396Z Topics in the Middle East (4)
May
be repeated for credit. A His 396Z is the writing intensive version of
A His 396. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing, or 3 credits
in history. [WI]
A His
397 History of the Persian Gulf Region (3)
The
Persian Gulf Region has played a crucial role in history since people learned
to sail the seas engaging in trade. The discovery of oil early in the twentieth
century has given geo-political prominence to the various states surrounding
the Gulf. In recent times, the Persian Gulf has become an area of significant
strategic importance to the U.S. and Western economies. This course will explore
the history of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab
Emirates, and Oman. The emphasis will be on the modern era.
A His
397Z History of the Persian Gulf Region (4)
A His
397Z is the writing intensive version of A His 397; only one can be taken
for credit. [WI]
A His
398 (= A Eac 398) Change in Medieval China (3)
This
course focuses on the dramatic change that China underwent between the eighth
and the fourteenth centuries. We will examine this transformation from several
historical perspectives: political history, economic history, social history,
intellectual history, and cultural history in order to better understand China's
shift from aristocratic to literati society. Prerequisite(s) A Eac 379,
A His 379, A His 177, or permission of instructor.
A His
399 (= A Eas 399) Confucius and Confucianism (3)
This
course surveys the main texts and themes in the development of the Confucian
tradition from its origins in China through its spread in Japan and Korea to
its reemergence in contemporary East Asia. The emphasis is on the way that the
tradition has responded to social conditions. Particular attention will be paid
to the relationship between Confucian intellectuals and political power. The
rivalry with other traditions (e.g., Taoism, Buddhism, Marxism, Liberalism,
etc.) will also be considered. Prerequisite(s): A His 177, A Eas 103,
A Eas 190, A Eac 379, or permission of the instructor.
A His
413 (= A Wss 413) Sexual Politics in Chinese History (3)
This
course examines sexual politics in the Chinese historical/cultural context.
Issues discussed and analyzed include: constructions of gender and sexuality
(including homosexuality); 'policing' of family and kinship structures; ideological
indoctrination through education and other means; rape laws; sex crimes; forms
of dissent or protest. Readings include literature in translation. Prerequisite(s):
Junior or senior standing.
A His
458 (= A Eac 458) New Orders in Asia (3)
This
class examines the international orders in place in Asia from the days of nineteenth-century
imperialism to the search for a twenty-first century post-Cold War order. The
focus will be on political, cultural, and economic interactions among the three
main East Asian powers: China, Japan, and the US. Prerequisite(s): Junior or
Senior class standing.
A His
458Z New Orders in Asia (4)
A His
458Z is the writing intensive version of A His 458; only one can be taken
for credit. [WI]
A His
463 The Byzantine Empire, 300-1453 (3)
For
description, see listing under Concentration in European History. A His
463Z is the writing intensive version of A His 463; only one may be taken
for credit.
A His
463Z The Byzantine Empire, 300-1453 (4)
A His
463Z is the writing intensive version of A His 463; only one may be taken
for credit. [WI]
A His
472 History of Brazil (3)
The
development of Latin America's largest and most important nation from discovery
to the present, with attention to social, cultural, economic, intellectual,
and political trends and developments. A His 472Z is the writing intensive
version of A His 472; only one may be taken for credit. May not be offered
in 2005-2006.
A His
472Z History of Brazil (4)
A His
472Z is the writing intensive version of A His 472; only one may be taken
for credit. May not be offered in 2005-2006. [WI]
Colloquia
and Independent Study in World History
The
following colloquia are limited to undergraduate students and may be taken only
with the permission of the instructor. Specific topics to be examined in the
colloquia will be announced at the time the courses are offered, and students
may obtain a list of topics from the Department of History at the time of advance
registration. Colloquia may be repeated for credit.
A His
482 & 482Z Colloquium in Latin-American History (3) [WI (482Z ONLY, [4])
A His
485 & 485Z Colloquium in Comparative and Cross-Cultural History (3) [WI
(485Z ONLY, [4])]
A His
492 Group Research Project (4)
This
course will provide students with the opportunity to participate in an original
group research project. The subject of the project will reflect the active research
interests of the instructor. Participation will involve students in the active
process of researching history, bringing to light greater historical understanding
of our selves, our city, region, school, environment, or perhaps a topic beyond
our immediate locality. Students, with the assistance of the instructor, will
dissect the complexities of the selected research project and then tackle different
aspects of it. By the end of the semester, the class's collective research effort
should be in a public presentation or publication ready form. Prerequisite(s):
history major; permission of instructor. [WI]
A His
495Z and 496Z Senior Honors Thesis Seminar (4, 4)
For
description, see listing under Concentration in the History of the United States.
[WI (496Z ONLY)]
A His
497 Independent Study in History (2-4)
For
description, see listing under Concentration in the History of the United States.
S/U graded.
A His
497Z Independent Research and Writing in History (4)
Open
only to students in the history honors program. S/U graded. [WI]
