38 courses with the subject HST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HST 1114United States History to 18653
This is a survey of American history from the colonial era to 1865. It covers pre-contact America; the interaction of American, African, and European peoples during exploration and colonization; the development of new blended cultures; the growth of unfree labor; the role of war in early America; the founding of a new nation; early attempts to construct a national identity, and growth of cultural tensions leading to the Civil War. It includes discussions of the increasingly diverse makeup of the American population and emphasizes the devel
This is a survey of United States history since the Reconstruction It covers social, economic, and cultural changes during the Gilded Age; Populism and Progressivism; internationalism and imperialism; World War One; 1920s America; the 1929 Crash and Great Depression; the New Deal; World War Two; the Cold War; the Great Society; the Vietnam War; the New Right and Reagan Era; Globalization, and contemporary society. It includes discussions of the increasingly diverse makeup of the American population and emphasizes the development of analyti
A global and cross-cultural study of the early period of world history, including ancient civilizations and empires, classical China, India, Greece, and Rome, interaction of civilizations, influence of Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam as world religions, the Arab world and culture, Medieval Europe, African and American pre-contact cultures and civilizations. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 5 & 8]
A global and cross-cultural study of the modern period of world history, including the major cultural/continental areas which existed in 1500, the influence of European expansionism and colonialism, interaction of nations and peoples, reform and change in religious patterns, the French Revolution and Napoleon, the development and spread of the Industrial Revolution, Marxism and Communism, global rearrangements of the twentieth century, decline of European colonialism, and contemporary conditions. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 5 & 8]
HST 1899Introduction to Writing an American History Paper1
The aim of this course is to introduce students to research in a humanities discipline and to have them develop those skills through researching and writing an essay of about 1500 words based on primary-source evidence, as well as some historical literature. Co-requisite(s): HST 1114 or HST 1115 or instructor consent.
A survey of aspects of the cultures of Medieval Europe (ca.400-1450), from the Christian Roman Empire to the Renaissance. The course will cover both the Latin West and the Byzantine East. Themes will include Religious life, Intellectual culture, Political thought, Literary expression, the Visual Arts, and Social History.
Survey of European history from ca. 1400 to 1648 with emphasis on the rise of humanist culture; the growth of stronger "national" governments in England, France, Spain, and Italy; the disintegration of Christian unity and the emergence of rival Christian churches; the emergence of the mercantile, pre-capitalist economic system, and the intensification of conflict made possible by greater resources and religious rivalries. (Might not be offered every year.) [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 6 & 8]
In this course we shall survey Chinese History, mostly concentrating on the Modern History of China (ca.1400-1980). There will be a beginning portion (Weeks I-II) in which I will summarize aspects of Ancient and Medieval China and the philosophical roots of Chinese Civilization up to the late-fourteenth century CE. In Week III, we shall take up the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of Modern China. The emphasis of this course will be on the political and intellectual history of China in the Modern Era, concluding in the late twentieth century
HST 2500Native Americans and the United States, 1600s-Present3
This course will explore the history of American Indians' relations with Anglo Americans, dating from the 1600s to the present, in the region now covering the United States. In doing so, it will ask students to consider how this history shaped American society. This course will focus on the issues of contact, Native opposition to colonization, intercultural understanding and misunderstanding, and assimilation. It will also analyze the effects of the US government's policies confronting Native Americans, as well as how Native people creativ
Survey of the development of the Russian peoples and nation, from the principality of Kiev through the rise and dominance of Muscovy, to the revolution of 1917 and the establishment of the Soviet Union, the collapse of the Soviet Communist federation, to the present, with stress upon political, dynastic, economic, social, and cultural patterns.
Study of a specific historical topic or development, person, or time period, with the specific title being announced in each semester's class schedule.
his course's goal is to help students identify both why and how major events in Minnesota's past occurred by uncovering the means through which economic, political, and cultural forces motivated Minnesotans to act. The students will explore what makes Minnesotan culture distinct from a historical perspective. They will also survey the history of the Minnesota area--its environments, people, and cultures. In addition, this course will expose students to a variety of methods to understand history. The students will explore the local historic
Introductory survey of the role of women in history, approached thematically and topically. Based on the feminist critique of history, a cross-cultural approach emphasizes a comparative critique and evaluation of women in various historical contexts. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 5 & 8]
This course seeks a close-up view of American culture from the colonial era to the modem era through the stories of individuals. In order to better understand these stories, the class first develops an interpretive framework using gender as the central theme. All individuals are shaped by the conventions of gender in any given time period. Those expectations change over time, and students will explore those changes and how individuals respond to them. Individuals are looked at in a variety of historical settings, including urban areas, the
This course explore the history of America's diverse religious traditions since the colonial era and their relationship to historical developments in society, politics, and culture. We will consider how religion has both acted as a conservative force in society by preserving the status quo AND been the motivation for radical democratic upheaval. We will investigate patterns of religious establishment, revivalism, the influence of science on religion, the rise of a national civil religion, changes in denominational structures and theology,
HST 2925People of the Environment: Environment and History3
An examination of past interactions between human society and the natural world in what is now the United States. Issues to be discussed in the course include Native American resource management; the ecological effects of the arrival of Europeans, Africans, and Asians in North America; resource exploitation in the industrial era; the preservationist and conservationist movements; and the historical roots of current environmental problems.
Consideration of the redefinition of the British Empire following the Great War for Empire in 1763, the rise and development of colonial rebel opposition, evolution of political philosophy and ideology culminating in the 1776 Declaration of Independence, the war for independence, the new nation under the Articles of Confederation, the writing and ratification of the new 1787 Constitution, and the contribution of the Federalists during the 1790s. (Might not be offered every year.)
HST 3128Testing Democracy: Reform in Antebellum America, 1787-18653
This course will explore the grass roots movements that tried to expand the benefits that the founders originally guaranteed for elite white males. These powerful reform movements challenged established authorities, compelling them to either accommodate popular demands or coerce a restoration of the status quo. We will investigate the resulting clashes that characterized reform efforts during the early 1800s, including those centered on anti-slavery, women's legal rights, temperance, religious reform, and other causes. In doing so, we will
This course will explore the economic, political, and cultural causes of the Civil War. It will address how and why slavery ended during the Civil War, as well as the legacy of race and racism in America. It will analyze the development of national sectionalism beginning in the 1840s, the influence of Manifest Destiny and frontier expansionism, the growth of southern nationalism, southern secession and the establishment of the Confederate States of America, and the military and economic dimensions of the war. Finally, it will analyze wheth
This course covers the history of global war and its consequences. Beginning with the development of fascist and totalitarian states in Europe, nationalism in Asia, and the impact of economic depression, the course follows the war by considering issues on the home front and battlefield, debates over strategy and diplomacy, and decisions leading to the Holocaust and the development of atomic weaponry. (Might not be offered every year.)
The American West is both an idea and a place, and although it is difficult to define, it is central to an understanding of how Americans see themselves and are viewed by people around the world. This course focuses on the trans-Mississippi West, but recognizes these are imposed boundaries and that the region is shaped by decisions and policies imposed by Easterners. This study moves across time, examining the lives and cultures of the earliest peoples, the effects of immigrants who competed for land and resources, and the legacy of this w
HST 3277Readings and Research in European History3
This is a junior/senior-level topics course on European history. The unifying principle of the course is that students are required to participate in a colloquium format in which they present, analyze, and discuss various readings over the semester and that they produce a research paper of 4000+ words on some specific aspect of the course subject. Prerequisite: HST 1304 or HST 2208 or HST 2218 or HST 2228 or HST 2510 or HST 2520 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year.)
HST 3409Colonialism and Modernization in the Non-Western World3
A survey of African, Asian, Latin American, and Middle Eastern civilizations featuring the impacts of modernization introduced through colonialism on the traditional societies of these civilizations.
Introductory survey of selected themes and problems in the historical, economic, social, and cultural development of Latin America. (Might not be offered every year.)
Environmental History is a relatively new historical discipline dedicated to understanding how our surroundings have influenced our choices and how we have affected our surroundings. Until very recently, history has treated the physical environment of continents, rivers, soils, and climates as a backdrop for political, social, or cultural action. Sometimes a colorful background, but not often a factor in the action taking place in the foreground. At its most basic, Environmental History makes three claims. First, we are influenced by our e
This course will analyze the history and legacy of the Tudor and Stuart dynasties that ruled from 1485 to 1714. It will explore the changes that rewrote England's political, social, and religious structures and turned a weak monarchy into a global power. It will consider the impact of the English Reformation under Henry VIII, the counter-Reformation under Mary, the rise of Puritanism, and the Elizabethan Settlement establishing the Church of England. It will also explore the English Civil War and execution of Charles I, the Restoration of
This course will explore the changes that rewrote Great Britain¿s political, social, and economics structure and transformed Britain from a country still recovering from a political coup in 1688 into the world¿s most powerful empire by the early nineteenth century. It will consider the political impact of the eighteenth and nineteenth century wars with France, the cultural influence of the Enlightenment and Romanticism, the economic consequences of industrialization, the social implications of imperialism, and the cultural ramifications of
This course explores the history of writing history. It will examine how historians have interpreted the past and why their interpretations have changed over time. It will analyze postmodernism, Marxism, feminism, and other theories that have shaped how historians study history. Finally, this course will explore how historians use primary and secondary sources, as well as the procedures historians employ to write and research history. Prerequisite(s): Six credits earned in any two 3000-level HST-prefix courses or instructor permission.
Students will prepare and submit portfolios of their graded assignments from History-courses demonstrating achievement of Learning Outcomes to fulfill requirements for the B.A./B.S. in History. Prerequisite(s): Senior Status and successful completion of at least 26 credits of courses that will count towards the 40 credits required for the B.A./B.S. in History.
Working with a faculty advisor, students complete research and write a scholarly thesis, then polish and present it in a public venue approved by the department. For students who produce, present, and have such a thesis accepted by the Department, the requirement to present a portfolio of graded assignments for the B.A./B.S. will be waived. Prerequisite(s): Senior status, successful completion of at least 31 credits of courses counting toward the History B.A./B.S., and at least a 3.25 GPA within the History major.
