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Section VII: Courses of Instruction
History
HIST 100. History of Civilization: Asian Traditions (3)
The course covers the histories of East, Southeast, and South Asia from the inception of civilizations to approximately 1700 AD. It focuses on both political and cultural development within these regions. Cannot be taken together with HIST 101 to fulfill general studies requirement.
HIST 101. History of Civilization: The Ancient and Medieval worlds (3)
A survey of ancient and medieval world civilizations. Emphasis is placed on basic similarities and differences in government, religion, economics, society, culture, and intellectual development. Cannot be taken together with HIST 100 to fulfill general studies requirement.
HIST 102. History of Civilization: Change and Global Connections in the Early Modern World (3)
A survey of civilization between roughly 1200 and 1800. Topics may include the Mongol conquests, the rise of West African kingdoms, the expansion of Islam, the Renaissance and Reformation, the rise of the modern state, the European Age of Exploration, the conquest of the Americas, the slave trade, the scientific revolution, and the French Enlightenment.
HIST 103. History of Civilization: The Modern World (3)
A survey of the French Revolution and its aftermath, of liberalism, nationalism, industrialization, materialism, and imperialism. The student will investigate 20th-century wars, international organizations, and global interactions in the post-colonial world.
HIST 175. WWI Travel Practicum (3)
The practicum provides on-site study of the European battlefield and other historic sites of World War I. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in HIST 375 or permission of instructor.
HIST 201. History of the United States to 1865 (3)
Survey course examines the basic political, economic, and social forces in the formation and development of the American nation from the Colonial Period through the Civil War.
HIST 202. History of the United States, 1865 to Present (3)
Course surveys the basic political, economic, and social forces in the rise of the republic from sectional conflict to a major international role. Moving from Reconstruction to the recent decade, it covers the evolution of the nation from an agrarian to an industrial society.
HIST 300. Historic Preservation and Interpretation (3)
Course will familiarize the student with the historic preservation policies and procedures of local, state, and national governments and of the outstanding private efforts in the field. A study of the general principles and methods of interpretation of historic phenomena to the general public will be involved. Extensive out-of-classroom use will be made of the historical resources in the local area for interpretive practice and preservation examples. Prerequisite: HIST 201/202 or consent.
HIST 302. American Colonial History and Revolutionary Experience (3)
Course will examine the motivations and background of European exploration and settlement; the political, social, and intellectual development of the English colonies in America; the imperial role and reaction; the ideological and legal basis of revolution; and the American Revolution and its result.
HIST 303. The Early Republic, 1781-1850 (3)
Emphasis will be on the growth and development of the American Republic in the Confederation Period, the early National Era, the so-called Era of Good Feelings, and the Jacksonian Era.
HIST 304. The American Civil War, 1850-1865 (3)
A study of the causes of the Civil War and of the war itself, with emphasis on the military conflict and the societies which waged it. The course will examine the economic, social, cultural, and political causes of the war; Union and Confederate political and military leadership; the conduct of military and naval operations; and the relationship between war and society.
HIST 305. History of the Lower Shenandoah Valley (3)
This regional course investigates historical development within the national context. It examines geographical features; early explorations and settlement; the colonial influences in migration, politics, and economy; antebellum matters such as slavery, transportation, and cultural manifestations; the American Civil War; Reconstruction, the farmer's revolt, and industrialization; the limestone and orchard industry; and the 20th-century impact. Some attention is devoted to regional literature as it reflects historical character and biography of major personalities.
HIST 307. Reconstruction Era, 1865-1877 (3)
This course will detail the immediate effects and the enduring impact of the American Civil War upon the modern United States in the areas of race, constitutional development, national and state politics, and economy. It will explore postwar adjustments in all sections, the evolution of national policies on major issues, and the various interpretations of national reconciliation that culminate in the disputed presidential election of 1876.
HIST 308. The Old South (3)
This course examines the development of the American South from the Colonial period to 1850 as a distinctive section. It traces the origins of the plantation system; the rise of democracy, slavery, and the common man; the westward movement; and the Southern position on national political issues. It also appraises societal, intellectual, and political conflicts within the section.
HIST 309. West Virginia and the Appalachian Region (3)
Emphasis upon the development of western Virginia and the state of West Virginia. This course will examine the general geographical, political, and economic aspects of the southern Appalachian region. The impact upon the Mountain State of the patterns of settlement, the heritage of sectional conflict, the statehood movement, legal and political developments accompanying the assimilation of the area into the national economy, and national events will be considered. The student will view the current problems of the area and contemporary Appalachian society.
HIST 310. The Gilded Age and Progressive Era (3)
Course will encompass the domestic development of modern America from the end of Reconstruction through the New Freedom program of Woodrow Wilson.
HIST 311. Economic History of the United States (3)
This survey course traces the historical development of the American economy from the Colonial Period to the 20th century. Based on the broad social, cultural, and legal context of economic growth, it devotes attention to the major historiographical debates about various phases of United States economic history.
HIST 312. American Society in an Era of Crises, 1917-1945 (3)
A survey of important social, cultural, economic, and political trends and events in the United States from World War I to the end of World War II.
HIST 314. Recent United States History, 1945 to Present (3)
A survey of important social cultural, economic, and political trends and events in the United States since the end of World War II.
HIST 315. History of American Women (3)
The study of women in America from the 1600s to the present analyzes the diverse experience of women from different ethnic, racial, socio-economic, and regional backgrounds. Emphasis is placed upon the agency women created for themselves within patriarchal restraints.
HIST 318. United States and World War II (3)
Covers the event leading to the war, the major campaign, and the effects of the war on the home front. Major emphasis is upon military strategy and the campaigns.
HIST 320. Sub-Saharan Africa (3)
An interdisciplinary examination of Sub-Saharan Africa, including the great migrations, the genesis of modern Africa in the nineteenth century, the impact of imperialism, and the rise and consequences of nationalism.
HIST 329. The Renaissance and Reformation (3)
A study of Renaissance politics, literary and intellectual contributions, and the conditions of social and religious unrest which led to the successes and failures of the Reformation.
HIST 331. Ancient Civilization (3)
The process by which civilizations develop and the application of this process to the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean with special emphasis on the Hebrew and the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or its equivalent.
HIST 332. Medieval History (3)
Concerns the development of Western traditions during this formative period of history from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on the development of the Christian Church and philosophy, the barbarian invasions, the crusade, and the formative beginnings of nation-states. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or its equivalent.
HIST 333. Modern European History (3)
The political, economic, and intellectual achievements and failures of Europe from the time of the French Revolution to the coming of World War I, including the impact of European contact with the non-European world. Prerequisite: HIST 102 or its equivalent.
HIST 338. European Women to 1500 (3)
The course is an introduction to the history of women from Antiquity through the Renaissance. It explores the role of gender in historical experience and evaluates that experience for women. The course will also examine women's participation and status in the political and economic realm and their role in the private sphere.
HIST 339. European Women since 1500 (3)
An examination of issues in the political, intellectual, social, and economic history of European women since the Reformation.
HIST 345. Introduction to Public History (3)
This course examines how academic history reaches wider audiences and the way in which history and memory shape culture, politics, and collective identity. The course, which includes field trips to historic sites, also introduces students to potential sources of employment for historians in non-academic settings.
HIST 360. Evolution of European Government (3)
An experiential study abroad course tracing the evolution of European political philosophy, governmental institutions, society, and culture from the ancient Greeks through the Roman Empire, the Medieval and Renaissance states to the European Union. The course will include visits to major European cities where students will visit historic and cultural sites, attend lectures, and meet with representatives for European governments.
HIST 375. First World War (3)
A study of the causes, conduct, and impact of the First World War. The course examines the war form global military, diplomatic, social, economic, and cultural perspectives.
HIST 402. Diplomatic History of the United States (3)
A survey of the development of the foreign policy of the United States from Colonial times to the present.
HIST 404. The Contemporary World Since 1929 (3)
Concerns political and intellectual events since the Great Depression and their impact on the contemporary scene.
HIST 405. Introduction to African-American History (3)
An examination of the African and West Indian background of slave trade; the institution of slavery in antebellum United States; the effects of Civil War and Reconstruction; the pursuit of self-help and democracy and repression; and the black renaissance and revolution. Attention will be devoted to historical development of the African in American cultures other than the United States. Prerequisite: HIST 201 or 202 or their equivalent.
HIST 407. History of England to 1603 (3)
A survey of British civilization from the Roman Conquest through the Tudor Age with emphasis on political, economic, social, and cultural developments.
HIST 408. History of England Since 1603 (3)
A survey of British civilization from the Stuarts to the present, continuing the political economic, social, and cultural developments. Emphasis will be placed on Britain's emerging role in world affairs.
HIST 410. History of Russia to 1855 (3)
A survey of medieval and early imperial Russia with special emphasis on political, social, economic, and cultural developments.
HIST 411. Latin American History (3)
The colonial period, the independence movement, rise of national states, national and international developments to the present.
HIST 412. History of Russia Since 1855 (3)
A survey of late imperial and Soviet Russian history with special emphasis on political, social, economic, and cultural developments.
HIST 413. Techniques of Research (3)
An opportunity for independent study and preparation for graduate work. Included are methodology, historiography, and extensive work with source materials. This course is recommended for both history and political science majors. By permission of the instructor.
HIST 416. Italian City States (3)
This course examines the evolution of the city states of northern and central Italy from the 9th to the 16th centuries. It explores how this region experienced various forms of republican government, produced merchant empires, created an influential artistic movement, and dominated European politics for centuries.
HIST 419. History of East Asia to 1800 (3)
This course examines the histories of China, Japan, and Korea, from their beginnings to the commencement of their intensive contact with Western nations. The course will balance the historical primacy of China in the region with the political and cultural independence of neighboring states.
HIST 420. Modern East Asia Since 1800 (3)
The response of China, Japan, and Korea to the challenge of the West during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
HIST 421. The History of Modern Japan (3)
The course will familiarize students with the main events and trends of early modern (1600-1867) and modern (1868-present) Japanese history. Emphasis will be placed on the political, social, and intellectual dimensions of Japan's experience of modernity.
HIST 425, HIST 426. Readings in American and Western Hemispheric History (3)
Course will be devoted to the extensive reading of standard and classic monographs, biographies, or articles on selected American or Western Hemispheric topics. The specific topics and presiding professor will be announced prior to registration periods.
HIST 427, HIST 428. Readings in European and World History (3)
Devoted to the extensive reading of standard and classic monographs, biographies, or articles on selected European and World topics. The specific topics and presiding professor will be announced prior to registration periods.
HIST 430. Civil War Seminar (3)
A special topics seminar which will investigate some aspect of the Civil War, e.g., Europe and the American Civil War, Abolitionism. The topic will vary from year to year. Each student, in consultation with the seminar director, will write a research paper related to the topic.
HIST 432. Public History Internship (3)
This course offers practical learning experience at a historic site, museum, archive, government agency, or similar setting. Students will work at least 40 hours at tasks assigned by the cooperating site supervisor and the course instructor. A research paper related to the site will be written by the student in consultation with the instructor.
HIST 435. Practicum in Civil War Studies (3)
This course provides practical learning experience in a Civil War or 19th-century related park, museum, library, or similar setting. Possible sites are the national parks in Antietam and Harpers Ferry, Shepherd's George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, or the Museum of Civil War Medicine. Students will work at least 40 hours in tasks assigned by the cooperating site supervisor and the instructor and, in consultation with the instructor and the site supervisor, will produce a research paper related to some aspect of the site.
HIST 438. Soldiers and American Society (3)
An intensive research and writing course that examines the life of the common soldier of the Civil War and the society of which he was a part. It includes a research trip to the National Archives and participation in the annual summer seminar hosted by the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War.
HIST 440. Ideas in the Modern West (3)
The course will familiarize students with major thinkers and intellectual movements in the Western world from approximately 1750 to the later 20th century. It will treat the French Enlightenment as the impetus for a variety of conflicting efforts to understand human nature, society, and the cosmos.
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