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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
The development of slavery law and homicide law, and relationship between legal and religious institutions will be examined in Sumerian, Babylonian, Biblical, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Readings will include the Laws of Hammurabi, Reforms of Uruiningina, the Codes of Ur-Nammu and Lipit-Ishtar, "Exodus," Code of Gortyn, Aristotle's "Politics," selections from trial speeches of Demonsthenes and Cicero, and from Justinian's "Digest." Required for Law and Society program. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College History Department Course Attributes: GE-TOPICS ARTS AND HUMANITIES, MJ-INTL-Intl Compare- Non-West, MJ-INTL-Area Studies-Europe, MJ-INTL-Intl Comparative 'West, MJ-LAWS-Law & Society Elective
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Constitutionalism, or the representative system of centralized government, is a major legacy of the Middle Ages. The course examines the evolution of this system of government through an analysis of the origins, development, and interaction of three distinct conceptual and practical bases of law in medieval society. These traditions include Germanic custom and feudal practices, canon law, and the 12th century revival of Roman law. Readings are drawn from original sources reflecting these traditions and include Tacitus' "Germania," selected documents from barbarian codes, selected feudal contracts, Gratian's "Decretum," Magna Carta, Bracton's "English Customs and Law," and Aquinas' "Treatise on Law." Required for Law and Society major. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College History Department Course Attributes: GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, MJ-INTL-Area Studies-Europe, MJ-INTL-Intl Comparative 'West, MJ-LAWS-Law & Society Elective
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This course serves as both a gateway course for students interested in pursuing upper level courses in East Asian studies, as well as a broadly conceived introduction to East Asian civilizations for students of different disciplines. This course will survey the social, intellectual, cultural, and political history of the major civilizations of Northeast and Southeast Asia from ancient times to the early modern era. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay between these civilizations, particularly the movement of people, ideas, and technology. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College History Department
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The United States and East Asia have had profound influences in shaping each other's history over the past two centuries. From destabilizing the Tokugawa Shogunate and Christianizing Chosen Korea in the 19th century to contemplating a competitive Chinese superpower in the 21st century, this course will explore the cultural, political, economic, and strategic relations between the United States and China, Japan, and Korea as well as the Philippines and Vietnam. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College History Department Course Attributes: GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
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A study of the Indians of the Americas with emphasis on the Aztec, Inca, and Maya. Special attention will be given to the encounter between the Spanish conquistadors and the Indians. After an outline of the development of colonial institutions, the demand for, and winning of independence will be studied. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College History Department Course Attributes: GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, MJ-INTL-Intl Compare- Non-West, MJ-INTL-Area Stds-Latin Amer
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A study of the historical foundations and recent social and political experience of the major Latin American nations. United States relations with the area in general and specific countries in particular will be studied. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College History Department Course Attributes: GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, MJ-INTL-Intl Compare- Non-West, MJ-INTL-Area Stds-Latin Amer
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This course is designed to introduce the student to Latin America. Organized as a history survey, it will also cover geography, literature, and anthropology. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College History Department Course Attributes: GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, MJ-INTL-Intl Compare- Non-West, MJ-INTL-Area Stds-Latin Amer
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An historical analysis of the peoples and cultures of Southern Africa. Beginning with an archaeological survey, the course will focus on a number of pre-20th century topics which explore issues that directly and indirectly set the scene for the turbulent 1900s: from the founding of the Union of South Africa to the struggles and ultimate triumph with the first-ever multi-racial elections of April 1994. The reading list includes works by Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Documentaries and slide shows will be shown and guest lecturers invited. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College History Department
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This course explores the social, economic, and political history of major ethnic groups in West Africa and West-Central Africa. Regional as well as cultural similarities and differences will be studied as an approach to beginning the process of learning how the peoples of Western Africa have addressed such issues as: the Atlantic slave trade, colonialism, the struggle for independence, and post-independence development. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College History Department Course Attributes: MJ-INTL-Area Studies-Africa, MJ-INTL-Intl Compare- Non-West
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
A study of African politics since the achievement of independence by most African states. Significant events, continuities, and conflicts between the African past and present will be examined. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Amer and Int'l Studies College History Department Course Attributes: MN-AFR AMR STD-Hist & Pol Tht, GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, MJ-INTL-Area Studies-Africa, MJ-INTL-Intl Compare- Non-West
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