19 courses with the subject HIST, 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.
HIST 101Western Civilization I3
Topical approach to Western civilization addresses political, social, intellectual and economic issues; extends beyond past politics and chronologies to increase understanding of the historical record. Course focuses on European cultures from classical antiquity to 17th century; may extend further for in-depth historical treatment. Topics serve as case studies from which to evaluate the present. (GE05)
Surveys major developments in European history from the 17th century to the present. Some topics may extend further for in-depth perspective. Focuses on the behavior of the many as well as the notable few. Topics serve as case studies from which to evaluate the present. Non-European peoples are of concern only as they and their histories impinge on the development of European culture. (GE05)
A survey of the basic narrative of the growth and development of America from native pre-history through the early Republic. The course will offer a general examination of Native America culturally, socially and politically. European and African influences on American history (from exploration to colonization) will be considered. The early years of the United States (from the American Revolution to the cultural, social, religious, and political development of the Republic) with sensitivity to American unity and diversity will be examined. The emerging international role of the colonies/states will be considered. While the major focus of the course is on pre-nineteenth century history, the course will extend into the 19th century in order to provide insight into results of themes examined in the course of the study (historical continuity). GE04, USCV, CIVI, INFO, RESN
A survey of the basic narrative of growth and development of the America in the 19th century from Jeffersonian America through U.S. Imperialism. Economic, political, religious and social developments (with sensitivity to American unity and diversity) will be central to the 19th century narrative. The course will also include military history (including the War of 1812, Mexican American War, the Civil War, and the Spanish American War). The course will also examine the developing relationship between the United States and the international community. While the major focus of the course is on nineteenth century history, the course will extend into the 18th century in order to provide insight into root of themes examined in the course of the study (historical continuity). GE04, USCV, CIVI, INFO, RESN
A survey of the basic narrative of the growth and development of modern America. With sensitivity to issues of unity and diversity, the course will examine the cultural, social, economic, and political developments of America in the 20th and 21st centuries. Special emphasis will be placed on the expanded role America has played on the international stage. While the major focus of the course is on the 20th and 21st centuries century history, the course will extend into the 19th century in order to provide insight into the root of themes examined in the course of the study (historical continuity). GE04, USCV, CIVI, INFO, RESN
Survey of cultural interactions between civilizations; inquiry into ideas, events, and people as forces for contact, change, and continuity in human issues. Exploring China, India, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, ideas may include imperialist expansion, industrial transformation, revolts, wars, historiography of the other, slavery and race, religion and society, economy and ecology, decolonization, nationalism, globalism. Emphasizes relationships of events and global interaction of movements and ideas. GE06, GLBL, INFO, RESN
Survey of cultural interactions between civilizations; inquiry into ideas, events, and people as forces for contact, change, and continuity in human issues. Provides a basis for comparing times, places, communities, and experiences. Focus is 18th century to present. GE06, GLBL, INFO, RESN
Recommended background: HIST 101-112. Traces the development of American military thought as well as evolution of military technology and weaponry, focusing on wars fought from the Revolution to the Vietnam conflict. Discussion of the current status of military technology and the future of warfare.
Recommended background HIST 101-112. This course examines the political relationships and the military conflicts among nations in the period 1910-1945. The causes and conduct of World War I and the development of nationalistic rivalries preceding 1939 are included in introductory material, and the course concludes with a description of the establishment of the post war system of international alliances.
Recommended background HIST 101-112. This course is an overview of African American history emphasizing the challenges and the contributions of African American individuals and communities. This course investigates the intellectual, social, economic, and political history of African Americans in the United States.
Recommended background HIST 101-112. A survey of the history of New York from pre-colonial times to the present. Topics include the Native New Yorkers (precolonial, colonial, and New York State), Colonial New Netherlands and New York, New York in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, the Erie Canal, New York’s reforms (abolition, women’s rights, religious, etc.), New York in the Civil War, immigration and migration, and the emergence of New York State in the modern world.
Recommended background HIST 101-112. A study of the historical experience of women in America from the colonial period through modern times. Topics include the examination of women and work, education, legal and political status, religious movements, and social organizations, with attention to issues of age, class, race, power, sexuality, and regionalization as significant variables in women's experience.
Recommended background HIST 101-112. This course covers the social, economic, and political causes of the Civil War, an in-depth view of its military execution, a geographic study of the war, some of the political and military figures involved, and the Reconstruction of the parts of the United States affected by the war following its conclusion. In order to enhance the students’ ability to reason historically, the course will include a variety of political and cultural perspectives and a substantial amount of readings from primary historical resources.
This course is an in-depth look at some of the major reforms and reformers in the United States from 1830-1970. The course examines five reform movements, some spanning the entire period that the course covers: antislavery/abolition, temperance, women’s rights, prison reform, and the Civil Rights movement. This course also explores the role of individuals
This course is devoted to a particular historical event or personage, a particular theme or related themes in history, or the history of a particular area of the world. Note: This course may be used as a social sciences or liberal arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of a history requirement without permission of the division chair.
