|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
3.00 Credits
(3 credits) This course introduces students to the history of science, medicine, and technology and the ways in which these areas overlapped in the past. The objective of this course is to apply methods of inquiry that investigate social behavior. Topics examined may include the foundations of scientific knowledge and "truth" are made; the interactions of machines, humans, nature, and technological systems; social and scientific constructs of race, class, and gender, and public engagement with medicine, science, and technology. F,S,Su
-
3.00 Credits
(3 credits) This course introduces students to the historical relationships between sports and politics, economics, society, religion, and culture. Taking a global perspective, this class uses a wide variety of case studies, ranging from the ancient games to modern sports, to examine the construction and maintenance of group identity on the field of competition, illustrating how social constructs, such as race, empire, gender, nation, and class, have been both upheld and challenged within the context of sports. F,S,Su
-
3.00 Credits
This survey course will take an interdisciplinary approach to the idea of southern identity by specifically investigating the history of the geographical region. We may explore the South as a way of life, investigating the cultural practices and traditions that have given the region its distinctive identity. We will ask: "what is the South," "where is the South," and "who are Southerners" looking at how these identities and realities have evolved over time. This course introduces students to the craft and concepts involved in interdisciplinary knowledge production, and will serve as an introductory course to the Southern Studies minor. Students will be exposed to materials used in a multitude of disciplines and will be asked to evaluate and interpret such documents as historical primary sources, memoirs, literary works, films, photographs, artifacts, music, and art. F
-
3.00 Credits
A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.
-
3.00 Credits
(3) This course explores the historical development of connections between individuals, societies and cultures in the Americas. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su
-
3.00 Credits
(=PACS*207Q*)(3 credits) This course explores the major themes and concepts in peace and conflict studies. Topics may include peace, war, terrorism, counterterroism, nuclear weapons, diplomacy, individuals, group, states, leaders, human rights, and reconciliation. It also analyzes how these concepts and themes have shaped the contemporary world. F,S,Su
-
3.00 Credits
(3) This course explores the elements of historical thinking, analysis, and argumentation. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,M,Su
-
3.00 Credits
(3) This course introduces students to various fields of historical work and potential career opportunities in history through a possible combination of readings, discussions, field trips, invited speakers and hands-on projects. It assists students in understanding the job market, including beneficial internships, and trains students in the skills necessary to navigate the job market. F,S,Su.
-
3.00 Credits
(Writing Intensive) A seminar in the principles and practice of historical research, including an introduction to historiography, the interpretation of historical documents, proper documentation, and clarity of expression. Should be among the first upper-level courses taken by majors.
-
3.00 Credits
(3 credits) This course analyzes the origins and history of various conflicts, the existence and impact of divergent historical narratives, the legacy of human rights violations, NGOs and grassroots initiatives for conflict transformation, the advantages and limitations of truth and reconciliation commissions, and, in particular, the role of applied history and historians in commemoration, conflict resolution, transformation, reconciliation and transitional justice. Offered as needed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|