Summer Session

HIS 101: Pre-Mod Europe/Mediterranean

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: GLO; SBS

An introduction to the ideas and institutions of "the West" from the beginnings of civilization to the early modern period. Topics include ancient cultures; the rise of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; medieval politics and society; Renaissance art and thought; the Reformation and Counter-Reformation; the new science; and absolutism and the emergence of the modern state.

HIS 104: United States Since 1877

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F&4 SBC: DIV; SBS; USA

A survey of modern American history from the end of Reconstruction to the present. The course focuses on the impact of industrialization on social, cultural, and political life; the emergence of the United States as a world power; and the adaptation of that power to the crises of the later 20th century.

HIS 214: Modern Latin America

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: J SBC: GLO; SBS

An introduction to the major themes in the history of modern Latin America, from the early nineteenth century to the present. Students will gain a deeper understanding of some of the central historical themes that have shaped Latin American society and politics since achieving independence, thus providing the basis for making sound observations and judgments about the political, economic, social, and cultural realities affecting Latin America today. The class advances chronologically as well as thematically, covering topics such as nationalism, political economy, U.S.-Latin American relations, revolutionary & counterrevolutionary struggle, and cultural practices. Lectures approach the hemisphere comparatively, drawing similarities and differences between different nation-states and regions. This course is offered as both HIS 214 and POL 214.

HIS 221: Intro Modern African History

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: J SBC: GLO; SBS

Historical themes in 19th- and 20th-century Africa. Topics include social and political relations in African states; slavery and the slave trade in West Africa; the impact of Christianity and Islam on African colonialism; colonialism and its consequences; nationalist movements and de-colonization; pan-Africanism and the politics of African unity; the postcolonial state project; economic planning in postcolonial Africa; and African states and international politics in the Cold War era. This course is offered as both AFS 221 and HIS 221.

HIS 340: Topics in Asian History

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing; 1 D.E.C. F or SBS course

DEC: J SBC: GLO; SBS+

Designed for upper-division students, this course provides an in-depth study of a specific topic in Asian history. May be repeated as the topic changes. This course is offered as both AAS 340 and HIS 340.

HIS 380: Topics/Latin American History

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing; 1 D.E.C. F or SBS course

DEC: J SBC: SBS+

May be repeated as the topic changes.

HIS 398: Topics in Hist of Sci & Tech

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing; 1 D.E.C. F or SBS course

DEC: H SBC: STAS

May be repeated as the topic changes.

HIS 399: Topics in US History

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing; 1 D.E.C. F or SBS course

DEC: K&4 SBC: SBS+

Designed for upper-division students, this course provides an in-depth study of a specific topic relating to American history. With a focus on U.S. history, past topics have included titles such Race, Religion, and Gender; Disease in Modern America; and Early American Commerce and Culture. May be repeated as the topic changes.