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  • 4.00 Credits

    A study of the history of China from the 17th century to the present. Examines the social, cultural, and intellectual heritage of Chinese and Manchu institutions, China's reaction to foreign challenges, the fall of the Qing dynasty, and the rebuilding of political, social, and economic structures during the 20th century. Offering to be determined.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course examines relations between the United States and East Asia (to include China, Japan, and Southeast Asia) from the mid-19th century to the present. While necessarily proceeding chronologically, the course will focus on key junctures and episodes of this complex and evolving relationship. Topics and issues covered include international power and conflict, World Wars, imperialism, revolution, civil war, transnational movement(s), ideology, and cold war. Students will have an opportunity to examine secondary and primary materials and to ask historical questions as well as to draw independent conclusions. Enrollment priority: Priority given to history majors and minors. Offering to be determined.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course focuses on United States involvement in Vietnam from World War II through the end of the Vietnam War. The course will examine such issues as imperialism, war, revolution, nation building, nationalism, insurgency, and terrorism. Through secondary readings, film, and documents, students will explore the diplomatic, economic, social, and political aspects of this decades-long conflict, and ask historical questions as well as to draw independent conclusions. Enrollment priority: Priority given to history majors and minors. Offering to be determined.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Each student designs and conducts an independent research project on a topic selected in consultation with the Resident Director of the European Semester and approved by the appropriate departmental liaison. The project will stress library research, as well as personal interviews, and may include trips to appropriate EU member states. (Students may also register as an independent study in any approved major)
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    A study of a historical theme or topic that uses a methodological approach or viewpoint not fully explored within the departmental offerings. Topics vary according to student interest and faculty expertise. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Students concentrate on writing a major research paper on a topic of their choice, under the direction of the seminar instructor, but with the advice of members of the department who possess expertise in the area of a student's interest. Oral presentations and discussion of projects are required. May be repeated for credit. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: HIST 94. Offered spring semester.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    A tutorial course stressing independent investigation of a topic selected in conference with the instructor and approved by the department. Admission by petition to or by invitation from the department. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit. Signature of instructor required for registration.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Each student conducts research and writes a paper on a topic approved by the London program instructor. The project stresses normal library research as well as personal interviews and other out-of-class experiences as part of the research process. Students are urged to consult with their home campus adviser about their topic before going to London. This seminar cannot be substituted for HIST 294/History Research Seminar in fulfilling requirements for the history major. To qualify for credit in history, the research done in London must be on a historical topic. This seminar cannot be substituted for HIST 194/History Research Seminar in fulfilling requirements for the history major. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: PSCI 182.
  • 4.00 Credits

    A survey of the development of American society from Reconstruction to the present. Treats major events, such as the Great Depression, and explores significant themes, such as industrialization and world power. Offered spring semester.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An introduction to the history of Greece from the Bronze Age to Alexander the Great, including its artistic, social, economic, religious, military, and political developments, and the evolution of the basic concepts that have influenced Western thought. Special attention is given to original sources, with readings from the Greek historians and consideration of archaeology. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years. Same as: CL 20.
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