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  • HIST 290: Independent Study

    3.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    Directed research or study on an individual basis, with emphasis on experiential learning. Topic and terms of evaluation to be determined by agreement between student and instructor. Prereq: c/i and c/vc. (fall/spring)
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  • HIST 320: History of Central Europe I

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    This class examines the history of Central Europe from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to Adolf Hitler's seizure of power in 1933. Special emphasis will be afforded to social/cultural history. Such an approach best allows students to understand how the rise of the middle class, industrialization, the beginnings of democracy, and modernism impacted society politically, economically, and as a whole. From all of Central Europe's nation-states, this course will closely explore the history of the German people and state during this time. Trying to understand why and how Fascism/Nazism was attractive to Germans and others in Central Europe will be critical. Students will show understanding of the material through class discussion, group projects, written assignments based on critical core readings and library research, and examinations. Lecture, discussion, and group projects-research. Prereq: PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (fall/odd-numbered years)
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  • HIST 321: History of Central Europe II

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    The course will pick up where HIST 320 left off. Nazi Germany domi-nated Central Europe after 1933, and its subsequent defeat gave birth to historical dynamics that still dominate Central Europe. Thus, this class will focus on the history of Germany from 1933 until the present. The course examines Nazi strategies at establishing a totalitarian regime, the fascist world-view, World War II, resistance to the Nazis, and the Holo-caust. Post-war Central Europe will also be examined through the lens of Germany, a state that today plays a central role in the European Union. Students will show understanding of the material through class discussion, group projects, written assignments based on critical core readings and library research, and examinations. Lecture, discussion, and group projects-research. Prereq: PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/ POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (spring/even-numbered years)
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  • HIST 325: History of The Mass Media

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    A critical examination of the social role played by newspapers, maga-zines, books, movies, radio, and television in the United States from the Revolution until the present. Students will show understanding of the material through class discussion and written assignments based on library research. Lecture and discussion. Prereq: HIST 111 or 112, and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (spring/even-numbered years)
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  • HIST 360: Cold War Europe

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    An intense investigation of Eastern Europe from the 19th century to the present. Particular emphasis will be placed on eastern Europe immedi-ately after the conclusion of World War II when Stalinist regimes were put in power in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and East Germany. This class will explore Eastern Europe by studying its social/cultural history. Such an approach best allows students to understand how socie-ties reacted to the imposition of Stalinism, how they resisted it, and how they eventually overthrew Soviet domination in the revolutions of 1989. Students will show understanding of the material through class discus-sion, group projects, written assignments based on critical core readings and library research, and examinations. Lecture, discussion, and group projects-research. Prereq: PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/ SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (fall/odd-numbered years)
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  • HIST 362: African- American History

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    An examination of African-American experiences in the United States, from slavery through emancipation and the civil rights movement, to contemporary debates on race and equality. Students will be evaluated on class participation and several written assignments based on critical readings of assigned texts. Lecture and discussion. Prereq: PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/ PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (fall/even-numbered years)
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  • HIST 370: Women's History

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    An examination of the roles played by women in shaping significant historical events, issues, and movements. The course will engage political, cultural, social, and economic aspects of those roles and examine how each either conforms to or challenges traditional views of women. Primary emphasis will be on American women post-1700, but with some comparative attention to women in European and non-Western societies. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions and prepare written assignments based on core readings and library research. Lecture, discussion, and group projects. Prereq: HIST 111 or HIST 112, and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/ SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (spring/odd-numbered years)
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  • HIST 371: Montana & The American West

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    An examination of the development of America's western territories, with special emphasis on Montana history, Native American cultures, and the background of contemporary issues relating to the lands west of the Mississippi River. Students will engage in class discussion and prepare written assignments based on core readings and library research. Lecture and discussion. $10 Course Fee. Prereq: PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (fall)
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  • HIST 380: Modern Europe

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    This class examines the political, social, and cultural history of 20th century Europe including the rise of nationalism, World Wars I and II, fascism, Marxism, the rise and fall of the Soviet Empire, the European Union, and life in Europe. The central theme of the course will be: "As Americans, what can the European experience teach us?" Students will show understanding of the material through class discussion, group projects, written assignments based on critical core readings and library research, and examinations. Lecture, discussion, and group projects-research. Prereq: PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (spring/odd-numbered years)
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  • HIST 400: Cooperative Education/ Internship

    3.00 Credits
    The University of Montana-Western

    This option is intended to provide students with an opportunity to incorporate an appropriate extended field experience into their academic program. Field placement options to include all facets of the historical professions. Prereq: Senior standing and c/i. (fall/spring)
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