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. (LAC, gtP)

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. (LAC, gtP)

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. (LAC, gtP)

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. (LAC)

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

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

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. (LAC, gtP)

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

A survey of Western Civilization from ancient Greece to the Glorious Revolution. (LAC, gtP)

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

A survey of Western Civilization from the Glorious Revolution to the present. (LAC, gtP)

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)

Explores class distinctions and the ways they changed over time, filtered through the lenses of gender, race, age, labor, consumption, popular culture, the family, and the American Dream.

HIST 240 Critical Issues in Modern America (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 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. (LAC, gtP)

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. (LAC)

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 312 History of Brazil (3)

Study of Brazilian history from 1500 to the present, stressing the multiethnic dynamics of colonial society, the political transformations of independence, and the contemporary legacies of race, slavery, abolition, and gender.

HIST 313 History of Brazil (3)

Study of Brazilian history from 1500 to the present, stressing the multi-ethnic dynamics of colonial society, the political transformations of independence, and the contemporary legacies of race, slavery, abolition, and gender.

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 History of the Caribbean and Central America (3)

The history of the Caribbean from pre Columbian times to the present, focusing on the legacies of slavery, abolition, race, and imperialism in Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Nicaragua.

HIST 318 Modern Africa (3)

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

HIST 319 Revolutionary South Africa (3)

A study of the enormous changes South Africa has experienced since 1654, investigating the development of ethnic groups, race relations, economic development, the imposition of apartheid, the successful struggle to establish majority rule, and the creation of a new multicultural nation.

HIST 320 Early America to 1763 (3)

Prerequisite: HIST 100. Examines history of early North America from European, African, and Native American perspectives, including cultural conflict among these groups; European imperial aims; political and economic developments; and experiences of ordinary people.

HIST 321 Revolutionary America, 1763-1815 (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 Marriage and Family in the United States (3)

Examines family formations, the role of children and the changing institutions of marriage throughout U.S. history, from Native Americans pre-contact to the present day.

HIST 326 Sex and Sexuality in the United States (3)

Explores the sexual habits, practices, and beliefs of Americans from the 1600s to the present. Will examine both heterosexuality, same-sex sexuality, and the formation of sexual subjectivity itself.

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 Antebellum America 1815 - 1860 (3)

Prerequisite: HIST 100. Explores the social and regional conflicts created by the rise of industrial capitalism, the elaboration of plantation slavery, and the development of democratic politics before the Civil War.

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 342 American Constitutional History (3)

An analysis of the origins and early history of the constitution, including its drafting, ratification and subsequent shaping. A survey of the development of constitutional interpretation by examining major cases in their historical context.

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 The United States and 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 Topics in Early Modern Europe (3)

Prerequisite: HIST 120. A survey of the social, economic, religious and cultural developments in Western Europe from 1500 to 1800. Geographical emphasis may vary. Repeatable for up to six credit hours.

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 370 Revolutionary Ireland (3)

A close study of the transformation of Ireland since 1798, examining the dramatic social, economic, political and cultural changes since the revolt of the United Irishmen

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 383 The Great War and Its Aftermath (3)

An analysis of WWI from its origins through 1939, focusing on European participants and how the war led to a series of protracted crises that shaped the 20th century. Issues to be covered include communism, fascism, cultural modernism and gender.

HIST 384 Three Germanies (3)

Focused on East and West Germany, examines the political, diplomatic, cultural and social effects of the ideological battle between East and West on Europe from 1945 through 1990.

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 Imperial Russia, 1700-1917 (3)

Examines political, economic and cultural changes in imperial Russia from Peter the Great to the fall of the Romanov dynasty in 1917.

HIST 388 Imperial Russia, 1700-1917 (3)

Examines political, economic and cultural changes in imperial Russia from Peter the Great to the fall of the Romanov dynasty in 1917.

HIST 391 Women in Europe to 1700(3)

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

HIST 392 Women in Europe from 1700 to 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 394 European Intellectual History (3)

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

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 The Historian's Craft(3)

An advanced consideration of historical interpretations, method and historiography designed for the liberal arts major. Emphasis area varies depending on the instructor.

HIST 400 Teaching History in the Secondary Curriculum (1)

EDFE 120 or EDFE 125 required. Teaching history methods, emphasizing content based history standards at secondary school level. S/U grades.

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 489 Modern Europe (3)

A consideration 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 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 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.