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3.00 Credits
A detailed introduction to the history of 15th- and 16thcentury England that explores the political, social, economic, religious and intellectual trends responsible for the "renaissance" of culture that characterized theElizabethan Age. Prerequisite: sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
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An examination of dissent, radical politics, terrorism, and political violence in American history. Radicalism in all forms in American history is studied from the colonial era to the present. We examine the impact and influence of historically important forms of violence, political crime, and state repression on American politics, culture, society, and economy. Students examine the rise of different radical political ideologies and parties, mob violence, slave uprisings, filibusters, lynching, vigilantism, strikes, police and military repression, assassination, terrorism of the left and right, apocalyptic sects, the role of violence in producing or forestalling social change and reform, etc. We also discuss and dissect the different theoretical approaches developed by historians to explain the meaning of radicalism, terrorism, and violence in American history. Prerequisite: sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
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An examination of the major themes, events, ideas, and consequences of American foreign policy from the French and Indian Wars through Woodrow Wilson's attempt to re-shape international relations in the aftermath of World War I. Particular attention will be given to the strategic, ideological, economic, sectional, and racial dimensions of U.S. relations with other nations and peoples, and to the connections between foreign and domestic politics. Prerequisite: sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.
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Offers students the opportunity to work directly in museums, historic houses and archives in the region where they gain historical knowledge and insight into what historians do outside the classroom. In addition to 100 hours of field work, students meet several times for discussion with other interns and write a short paper relating to their experiences. Prerequisites: B (3.00 GPA) average, sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered each spring.
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An exploration of the South African past from earliest settlement by African and European peoples through the British Colonial and Afrikaner union periods, to the establishment and dismantling of apartheid in the 20th century. Prerequisite: sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
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Focusing on France's attempts to achieve "liberty,equality, and fraternity," the history of France is explored from the beginning of the 18th century until the present. The investigation covers the various political regimes beginning with Absolutism under Louis XIV, through the series republics, and the two Napoleonic empires. Looming large on the horizon of modern French history, of course, are the many revolutions, which have left indelible stamps on the history of France and are a central focus. The political narrative is supplemented by a social analysis of French society, including the history of the working classes, women, Jews, and immigrants. Given the vibrant cultural history of modern France, an examination is made of the cultural milestones in French history as well as popular culture and national political symbolism. Prerequisite: sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered on demand.
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In 1871, Germany united and became a modern nationstate. Since unification, however, the geo-political definition of Germany has never been fixed. In 1918, 1933, 1940, 1945, and 1990, Germany went through momentous changes that highlighted the instability of the German nation. Focusing on key historical developments, students explore the meaning of modern Germany since 1871. While the political outline of German history is examined, the focus extends beyond the political realm, investigating both the social and cultural histories of Germany as a means to probe more deeply into German identity. This social and cultural emphasis raises key questions about German identity: Why have ethnic groups clashed over the definition of Germany? Why have Germans historically had a strong sense of regional identity and a tenuous national allegiance? Is the Holocaust the main lens through which one should read German history? Where are Germany's borders? Prerequisite: sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
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Examines topics in the history of women in the United States from the colonial period to the present. The course focuses particularly on how women's roles and ideas about femininity changed over time in the context of the social, economic, political, and cultural development of the United States. The course also takes account of what American women have shared, as well as how they have differed across lines of class, race, ethnicity and region. Prerequisite: sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
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Explores the history of women in Europe from the 18th century to the present. Its central themes focus on women's roles in society, both public and private. Examining women in the spaces they have historically occupied, students probe some of the central questions concerning the history of women in Europe: How did society define "woman," andwhy was she generally seen as the "other"? How did societyconstruct women's roles, and to what extent did women contest traditional gender roles? How did industrialization shape women's lives? To what extent did women participate in political struggle, and how did their political goals and means of struggle vary from those of men? How did contemporaries view the female body? Why did some women oppose "emancipation," as defined by feminists?Prerequisite: sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to provide history majors with skills for research within the discipline. Students examine a few basic readings on the general topic together and then formulate their own related research projects. A series of assignments takes them through the research and writing process and culminates in a major paper. Prerequisites: declared major in history, sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered each spring.
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