HIST - History

HIST 100 Survey of American History from Its Beginnings to 1877 (3)

Survey of American history through Reconstruction to examine efforts to found New World communities, gain an American identity, secure independence and to define and secure the union under a federal government. (GenEd)

HIST 101 Survey of American History from 1877 to the Present (3)

Survey of American history from Reconstruction to the present to examine geographical expansion, the rise of industrial and military power, five American wars, reform cycles and the shaping of modern America. (GenEd)

HIST 110 African Civilization (3)

An introduction to the society, economy, culture and politics of traditional Africa from the Empire of Ghana to the European conquest in the nineteenth century. (GenEd)

HIST 112 Asian Civilization I: From Prehistory to the 1600s (3)

Introduction to the historical development of pre-modern cultures in East, South and Southeast Asia. (GenEd)

HIST 113 Asian Civilization II: The Modern Transformation (3)

Examination of the modern transformation of East, South and Southeast Asian societies. (GenEd)

HIST 118 History of Mexico (3)

Mexican history from pre-Columbian times to the present emphasizing 19th and 20th centuries. Covers socioeconomic, political and cultural change. (GenEd)

HIST 120 Western Civilization from Ancient Greece to 1689 (3)

A survey of Western Civilization from ancient Greece to the Glorious Revolution. (GenEd)

HIST 121 Western Civilization from 1689 to the Present (3)

A survey of Western Civilization from the Glorious Revolution to the present. (GenEd)

HIST 217 Europe and Islam: Myth and Reality (3)

With reference to literature, art, film and memoir, this course examines the changing ways in which European society (Christendom) has viewed its Middle Eastern counterpart (Islam) over the centuries and vice versa.

HIST 224 History of Colorado (3)

A survey of Colorado history from prehistoric times to the post-World War II era.

HIST 225 Latina/Latino History (3)

Seeks to examine the historical and historiographical trend lines of the Latino experience. Among the issues to be explored: identity, heritage, language, gender roles. May be taken once as either MAS 225 or HIST 225.

HIST 230 Class and Culture in America (3)

An introduction to the role of class distinctions and cultural pluralism in American life. Emphasis is on timeline of culture and class from 1492 to the present.

HIST 240 Modern America, 1914-Present (3)

A tracing of American history topically since World War I, emphasizing foreign policy, presidential politics, civil rights, the growth of the welfare state and the changing American character.

HIST 250 United States Military History, 1775-Present (3)

Survey of American military and naval history from the Revolution to the present, with an emphasis on the strategies, tactics and technologies employed.

HIST 260 History of Science and Technology of the West (3)

Origins and development of science and technology from antiquity to the 20th century with the emphasis on the intellectual, social and cultural implications.

HIST 262 American Cultural History (3)

Prerequisites: HIST 100 or HIST 101. An examination of the growth and development of American thought and culture by surveying major works of literature and examples of popular culture in their historical context.

HIST 263 European Intellectual History (3)

A consideration in depth of selected topics in European intellectual history from the Enlightenment to the present.

HIST 265 Women in Europe to 1700 (3)

This survey of the history of women from circa 1200 B.C. - 1700 A.D. examines western institutions and intellectual and religious traditions that controlled and shaped women's lives.

HIST 266 Women in Europe 1700 to the Present (3)

Women's roles in history, and the opportunities and obstacles offered to women by European social, cultural, and political institutions from the Enlightenment to the present.

HIST 267 Age of Revolution Since the 17th Century (3)

An examination of selected political and ideological revolutionary upheavals since the 17th century. Emphasis will be on comparative analysis and applicability of this analysis to 20th century revolution or liberation movements. (GenEd)

HIST 283 Russian Civilization (3)

Development of Russian culture and society from the beginning to the present, with emphasis on the late 19th and 20th centuries. (GenEd)

HIST 286 History of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917 (3)

A history of imperial Russia from the reign of Peter the Great to the coming of the Russian revolutions and the end of the Romanov Dynasty in 1917.

HIST 290 American Immigration (3)

An examination of immigration to the United States, emphasizing 19th and 20th centuries. Includes Irish, English, German, Italian, Scandinavian, Jewish, Asian and Latin American immigrants as well as nativist and immigration legislation. (GenEd)

HIST 307 History of China to 1840 (3)

A study of the development of Chinese civilization from antiquity to the Opium War, stressing social, political and cultural change.

HIST 309 Modern Southeast Asia (3)

An analysis of the historical experience of Vietnamese, Filipinos, Indonesians, Thais and others caught between China/India, religions of the West and East, colonialism/nationalism and traditional vs. modern life-styles.

HIST 310 Modern China (3)

An analysis of the Chinese experience from the impact of Western imperialism in the mid-19th century to the present. Emphasizes internal changes in China's political, social, economic and cultural institutions.

HIST 311 Modern Japan (3)

An historical analysis of the late Tokugawa period to the present. Emphasizes internal changes in political, social, economic and cultural institutions.

HIST 313 India (3)

A study of the layers in Indian history, including the Indus Civilization, Brahmanic and Buddhist culture, the Gupta classical age, Islam's impact, Mughal India, the British Raj, the nationalist period and independent India.

HIST 314 History of Latin America to 1855 (3)

A survey of Spanish America and Brazil from pre-Columbian civilizations to 1855. Covers conquest, church, Indian labor, administration, independence and beginning of nations.

HIST 315 History of Latin America: 1855 to the Present (3)

A thematic study of personalism, nationalism, militarism, foreign influences and socioeconomic classes with particular reference to Nicaragua, Cuba, Chile, Argentina and Brazil.

HIST 316 Central America and the Caribbean (3)

Explores major historical themes in the area in the 20th century: revolution, indigenous cultures, dictatorships, religion, reform efforts and U.S. influence. Emphasis on revolutions in Cuba and Nicaragua.

HIST 317 Faces of Latin America: People and Issues (3)

Explores 20th century topics and the forces which affect the daily lives of the people of the hemisphere: urban migration, occupations, children, race, gender, guerrilla movements, drug traffic, environmental changes and popular culture.

HIST 318 Modern Africa (3)

A study of the social, political, economic and cultural transformation of 20th century Africa.

HIST 320 Colonial America, 1492-1763 (3)

An examination of the European background of colonization, the founding of New World communities, the growth of an Anglo-American identity and the growing tension and conflict between England and her colonies.

HIST 321 The New American Nation, 1763-1800 (3)

A study of the background of the American Revolution, the Revolution itself, the Confederation, the framing of the Federal Constitution and the social, economic, political and religious patterns of the Early Republic.

HIST 323 Sex, Marriage and Family in America to 1920 (3)

Studies early-American contests over family life, marriage, child-rearing, and sex. We focus on native-, Anglo-, and African-American domestic arrangements. Thus we analyze any early-American "sexual revolution."

HIST 327 The Early American West (3)

Divides the American frontier into two parts: the Spanish and English language frontiers. Included is analysis of themes of environment, culture and perception of the frontier before 1846.

HIST 328 The United States West Since 1846 (3)

Analyzes the themes of modernization, cultural change, environment and perception that arose from the American presence in the West after the war with Mexico, including the 20th century.

HIST 329 American Indian History (3)

Covers the American Indian experience from prehistory to the present, emphasizing themes of environment, diversity and perception of native peoples by outside observers.

HIST 330 Age of Jackson (3)

An examination of post-1815 nationalism, the political and economic trends in the Jacksonian Era and the ramifications of the expansionist, religious, sectionalist and reform movements, which characterized the period.

HIST 331 Civil War and Reconstruction (3)

Major topics studied include political upheavals in the 1850s, the growth of southern nationalism, attempts at compromising constitutional differences, the Civil War and problems in reconstructing the Union.

HIST 334 The United States and the World (3)

A survey of American foreign policy from the birth of the new nation to the present, examining problems of war and peace as well as American expansionism, imperialism and internationalism from 1776 to the present.

HIST 337 History of American Education (3)

The development of American education from colonial times to the present, focusing on the European roots of the educational system to its impact on America's character.

HIST 338 Advanced Overview of American History (3)

Advanced survey of American history from its beginning. Students will learn concepts of historical thinking and how to analyze the "processes and resources" of historical inquiry as these affect America.

HIST 340 American Constitutional History to 1870 (3)

An analysis of the origins of the constitution, differences over constitutional philosophy and the drafting, ratification and subsequent shaping of the federal constitution to 1870 by executive, legislative and judicial actions.

HIST 341 American Constitutional History from 1870 (3)

A thematic survey of the development of constitutional interpretation from the post-Civil War era to the present by examining major cases in their historical context.

HIST 345 Baseball and American Society, 1840-1992 (3)

Examines American society from the perspective of professional baseball and its development. It deals with the rise of professionalism as well as changes in racial attitudes, technology and business practices.

HIST 347 United States Women's History to 1877 (3)

A survey of women in the United States to 1877. Examines gender ideologies, population movements, patterns of work, reform activities, and early women's rights from Colonization through Reconstruction.

HIST 348 United States Women's History Since 1877 (3)

A survey of women in the United States since 1877. Examines gender ideologies, population movements, patterns of work, reform activities, and feminist politics from Reconstruction to the present.

HIST 350 Age of Robber Barons (3)

Focus on the transformation of American society from 1877-1919, with an emphasis on industrialization, urbanization, and immigration, plus other significant events and trends.

HIST 351 History of World War II (3)

A survey of World War II from the rise of the totalitarian states to the dropping of the atomic bombs; emphasis on the military and social aspects of the war.

HIST 354 The United States and the Vietnam Wars (3)

Prerequisite: HIST 101. Through a variety of readings, the course will concentrate on the political, social and cultural importance of Vietnam for American history from 1945 to 1975 and beyond.

HIST 361 History of Classical Greece and Rome (3)

A survey of Greek and Roman civilization from the origins of Greece to the decline of Rome. Emphasis will be placed on their cultural and intellectual heritage.

HIST 363 Medieval History (3)

Prerequisite: HIST 120. An examination of Western Europe from Late Antiquity to the Early Modern Period (500-1500) which traces the main political, economic, social, religious and intellectual developments of the period.

HIST 365 Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Medieval Europe (3)

Examinations of the three religions that most significantly impacted the Western world. Identifies the beliefs of each and traces their early histories. Emphasis on their interaction in the Medieval period (500-1500).

HIST 367 History of the Renaissance and Reformation (3)

A survey of the social, economic, religious and cultural developments in Western Europe from approximately 1300 to 1600.

HIST 368 Tudor-Stuart England, 1485-1689 (3)

An investigation of the history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland from 1485 to 1689, focusing on political, constitutional, social and cultural developments.

HIST 369 Britain in the Modern Age, 1689 to the Present (3)

An investigation of the emergence of modern Britain and Ireland through the growth of Parliament/Cabinet government, the development of a complex society and economy and the flowering of culture.

HIST 374 Old Regime, 1648-1789 (3)

An examination of Western European political, economic, intellectual and cultural developments, beginning with the Peace of Westphalia and ending with the outbreak of the French Revolution. Focus is France in its greatest century.

HIST 375 France in Revolution, 1774-1848 (3)

Causes and consequences of the French Revolution of 1789 and its impact on 19th century France and Europe. After Napoleon: analyze strains of politics, intellectual life and society leading to 1848 upheaval.

HIST 376 France from 1848 (3)

Study significant personalities and political and constitutional issues in French history from the Revolution of 1848 to the present, examining the Second Republic, Second Empire, Third, Fourth and Fifth Republics.

HIST 382 Hitler's Germany 1890-1945 (3)

The recent history of Germany focusing on the forces, events and individuals that gave rise to National Socialism and contributed to the decline of Europe into war and revolution.

HIST 385 History of the Holocaust, 1933 to the Present (3)

An examination of the intellectual and racial antecedents of the Holocaust, its bureaucracy, operating mechanics for murder and the steps taken toward the "final solution," the elimination of European Jewry.

HIST 386 Twentieth Century Russia (3)

A detailed consideration of the establishment of the Soviet Union, its dissolution, and the contemporary role of Russia in the world.

HIST 387 Russian Intellectual-Cultural History, 1700-Present (3)

A detailed discussion of Russian-Soviet intellectual and cultural history, 1700 to the present at the advanced level.

HIST 389 Modern Europe (3)

A consideration in depth of European historical development from 1815 to the present, focusing on political, diplomatic and economic matters. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits, under different subtitles.

HIST 396 World History (3)

One semester thematic course in world history for history secondary-education concentrations; open also to all history majors. May be counted as 300/400 level European or non-western history.

HIST 397 History Colloquium (3)

Introduction to major historical and interdisciplinary works; discussion of their historiographical significance.

HIST 400 Teaching History in the Secondary Curriculum (1)

Prerequisites: SOSC 341 (may be taken concurrently). Provisional or full admittance to PTEP required, or current licensure in social studies. Teaching history methods, emphasizing content based history standards at secondary school level. S/U graded.

HIST 422 Directed Study (1-6)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

HIST 430 Topics in American History (3)

In-depth examination of various aspects related to American social and cultural history since the American Revolution. Repeatable, maximum of six credits, under different subtitles.

HIST 480 Seminar in History (3)

Students will examine a specific topic and write a critical essay incorporating research, historical methodology, analysis and expository skills. Repeatable, maximum of six credits, under different subtitles.

HIST 492 Internship (1-3)

Independent, individualized projects jointly directed by faculty supervisors and staff of cooperating office or institution. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

HIST 509 Modern Southeast Asia (3)

Graduates only. An analysis of the historical experience of Vietnamese, Filipinos, Indonesians, Thais and others caught between China/India, religions of the West and East, colonialism/nationalism and traditional vs. modern life-styles.

HIST 510 Modern China (3)

Graduates only. An analysis of the Chinese experience from the impact of Western imperialism in the mid-19th century to the present. Emphasizes internal changes in China's political, social, economic and cultural institutions.

HIST 511 Modern Japan (3)

Graduates only. An historical analysis of the late Tokugawa period to the present. Emphasizes internal changes in political, social, economic and cultural institutions.

HIST 512 Seminar in Asian History (3)

Graduates only. Investigates selected topics in the history of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. Repeatable, maximum of six credits, under different subtitles.

HIST 513 Professional Renewal (1-3)

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

HIST 515 History of Latin America: 1855 to the Present (3)

Graduates only. A thematic study of personalism, nationalism, militarism, foreign influences and socioeconomic classes with particular reference to Nicaragua, Cuba, Chile, Argentina and Brazil.

HIST 516 Seminar in Latin American History (3)

Graduates only. Investigates selected topics in Latin American history. May focus on colonial or post-independence period. Repeatable, may be taken two times, under different subtitles.

HIST 518 Modern Africa (3)

Graduates only. A study of central issues of modern African history, including social transformation, the emergence of the nation-state, economic underdevelopment and the problem of southern Africa.

HIST 520 Colonial America 1492 to 1763 (3)

Graduates only. Investigates topics in the history of colonial and revolutionary America through direct research and/or readings.

HIST 522 Seminar in Southwest History (3)

Graduates only. Focus of seminar will be on research and writing topics for the American Southwest from the Spanish period through the territorial period to the statehood period when full admission secured.

HIST 529 American Indian History (3)

Graduates only. Covers the American Indian experience from prehistory to the present, emphasizing themes of environment, diversity and perception of native peoples by outside observers.

HIST 530 Topics in American History (3)

Graduates only. Investigation of a topic in American history. Content depends on instructor. Repeatable, maximum of 15 credits, under different subtitles.

HIST 534 Advanced Placement Program in World History (1-3)

Graduates only. Intensive course in the study and interpretation of world history, designed for secondary school teachers teaching advanced placement courses in world history. Includes writing of model syllabi and extensive historical analysis.
S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

HIST 535 Advanced Placement Program-US History (1-3)

Graduates only. Intensive course in United States historiography and interpretation, designed for secondary school teachers teaching advanced placement courses in United States history. Includes writing of model syllabi and extensive historical analysis. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

HIST 536 Advanced Placement Program in European History (1-3)

Graduates only. Intensive course in European historiography and interpretation, designed for secondary school teachers teaching advanced placement courses in European history. Includes writing of model syllabi and extensive historical analysis and assessment. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

HIST 537 Advanced Study in the History of American Education (3)

Graduates only. Review of the development of American education from colonial times to the present, focusing on the European roots of the educational system to its impact on America's character.

HIST 550 Industrial America (3)

Graduates only. Focus on the industrial transformation of the United States during the late nineteenth century. The economic developments as well as the political, social and cultural ones will be examined.

HIST 552 History of World War II (3)

Graduates only. A survey of World War II from the rise of the totalitarian states to the dropping of the atomic bombs, with an emphasis on American military and naval operations.

HIST 557 Seminar in Medieval and Renaissance History (3)

Graduates only. A seminar for advanced undergraduate and graduate students that will investigate select topics in Medieval and Renaissance history through research and readings.

HIST 580 Seminar in History (3)

Graduates only. Designed to assist M.A. candidates in researching and writing thesis proposals and chapters. Students will also present scholarly papers. Required for all M.A. students writing a thesis.

HIST 589 Modern Europe (3)

Graduates only. A consideration in depth of European historical development from 1815 to the present, focusing on political, diplomatic and economic matters. Repeatable, maximum of 15 credits, under different subtitles.

HIST 600 Introduction to Graduate Historical Study (3)

Examines the nature of history, historical research and the writing of history.

HIST 622 Directed Studies (1-6)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

HIST 699 Thesis (1-6)

Optional for Master of Arts programs on recommendation of the major advisor.
S/U graded. Repeatable.