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4.00 Credits
A survey of the political, social, and cultural history of ancient Greece, with emphasis on the era of the polis. (Pre-Modern field) IV
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4.00 Credits
A survey of Roman history from the beginnings of the principate through the late antique period (i.e., first-sixth centuries A.D.) with an emphasis on Roman political and social institutions, the definition of citizenship, and the problem of unity in a multicultural society. (Pre-Modern field) IV
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4.00 Credits
An examination of Chinese history from the Shang Dynasty (c. 1500-1122 B.C.) through the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Special emphasis is placed on social and intellectual developments that influenced Chinese culture. (Pre-Modern field; Non-Western field) III A or IV
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4.00 Credits
A study of African history from pre-colonial times to the present. Areas of focus include Africa's indigenous cultural, social and political developments in the pre-colonial period and the changes brought by encounters with the outside world. The course stresses the importance of history to understanding the socio-political situation in contemporary Africa. (Non- Western field) III A or IV
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4.00 Credits
Surveys Latin American civilization from its pre-Columbian beginnings to the independence movements of the early nineteenth century. Focus will be placed on the encounters among European, African, and indigenous peoples that resulted in new and changing cultures. (Non- Western field) III A or IVW
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4.00 Credits
Surveys Latin American civilization from the period of independence to the present. Though the focus is, from time to time, placed on a particular culture, country, or region, the stress will be on the themes and movements common to Latin America as a whole. Emphasis will be placed on those aspects of the Latin American past that helped to shape and explain its present. (Non- Western field) III A or IVW
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Revolutionary upheaval characterized Latin America throughout the twentieth century. This course examines the causes of revolutions, the motivations of those who instigated rebellions, and the impact of revolutionary activity on all groups in society. The course will focus on Mexico, Bolivia, Cuba, and Nicaragua, all countries that experienced major social upheaval, and examine cases of unsuccessful revolts in South and Central America. Students will draw out comparisons between revolutions that 'succeeded' and those that 'failed.' Prerequisite: HIST 1024, 1154 or 1164. (Non-Western field) III A or IV
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An introduction to historical research methods, concentrating on the nature, use, evaluation, and analysis of primary sources. Students will examine a variety of primary sources, which may include memoirs, newspapers, archival documents, oral histories, and other materials. Students will also develop skills in placing sources in their proper historical context and in constructing historical arguments. IV
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The study of English history from the Anglo-Saxons through the Civil War. Considerable emphasis on class discussion of key topics or problems in English history (e.g., Norman Conquest, Magna Carta, and Puritanism) based on outside reading. Prerequisite: HIST 1014. IV W
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4.00 Credits
Study of English history from the Restoration to the present. Considerable emphasis on class discussion of key topics or problems in English history (e.g., Revolution of 1688, George III, and the Irish problem) based on outside reading. Prerequisite: HIST 1024. (Modern European field) IVW
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