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3.00 Credits
A two-semester project culminating in the writing of an honors thesis. The student develops and explores a topic with a mentor of his or her choice and, upon completion, presents the thesis to students, faculty and parents. Prerequisite: Approval of honors degree program director. 3 credits FS
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3.00 Credits
The topical progression of the course will be chronological, from the age of Ancient Greece up to the end of the Cold War/beginning of the Global Era. Along with an exploration of the development of the institutions, ideologies and cultures which have both composed and characterized the West, this course will also introduce the interaction between Western and non-Western societies that has established both the present position as well as current perceptions of the West in world affairs. Not open to students who have taken HST 105. 3 credits. FS
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4.00 Credits
Proceeding from an analysis of a world dominated by European powers, this course examines the key events and factors that caused the world's transformation to its present state. 4 credits. Y
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3.00 Credits
The history of the non-Western world will be considered topically with focused consideration on areas of contemporary historical significance. The scope of the analysis-early civilization, interaction with European powers during exploration and colonization, and the problems and potentials since decolonization and independence-will provide a nuanced understanding of historical development in troubled spots of the non-Western world. Prerequisite: HST 101 or 105. Not open to students who have taken HST 106. 3 credits. FS
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3.00 Credits
A topical history of the United States emphasizing European colonization, colonial government and society, the Revolution, problems of the new nation, westward expansion, Jacksonian Democracy, slavery, sectionalism and secession, the Civil War and Reconstruction. 3 credits. F
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3.00 Credits
A topical history of America in the last century emphasizing the new industrialism, immigration, urbanization, the labor movement, populism and progressivism, two world wars, the New Deal, the United States as a world power, and the civil rights movements of the sixties. 3 credits. S
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to methodology and historiography. Methods of research and writing are practiced on the basis of readings in primary and secondary sources and in the works of great historians, past and present. The great historical writings will be treated in terms of their literary merits, and great historiographical controversies will be discussed. Selected problems in the theory and philosophy of history will be raised. Career opportunities for students majoring in history will be explored in light of the departmental curriculum. Must be taken no later than junior year for majors. 3 credits. F
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3.00 Credits
A survey of colonial history emphasizing the political, economic and social foundations in European colonization, religious and intellectual development, Anglo-French rivalry and the colonial wars, colonial resistance to Britain, the American Revolution and its aftermath. 3 credits. AY
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3.00 Credits
A study of the causes and events leading to the war between the American states, political and economic developments in North and South, the military progress of the war and the role of President Lincoln. The course concludes with an analysis of the political, constitutional, economic and social consequences of Reconstruction. 3 credits. AY
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3.00 Credits
A study of American history in the twentieth century with emphasis on the impact of the two world wars. The roles played by big government, the civil rights and protest movements, multinational corporations and modern unionism are examined. 3 credits. AY
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