81 courses with the subject HIS, 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.
HIS 101WESTERN CIVILIZATION I3
The study of the rise and progress of Western Civilization from the achievements of Greece and Rome through the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation. The geographic settings, as well as the significant trends in the political, social, economic, intellectual and cultural development of Europe will be analyzed. Required of History majors. (Offered Fall)
The study of the rise and progress of Western Civilization from the achievements of Greece and Rome through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation. The geographic settings, as well as the significant trends in the political, social, economic, intellectual, and cultural development of Europe will be analyzed. Required of History majors.
The study of the development of Western Civilization from the Enlightenment to the present. The geographic settings, as well as the significant trends in the political, social, economic, intellectual and cultural development of Europe will be analyzed. Required of History majors. (Offered Spring)
The study of the development of Western Civilization from the Enlightenment to the present. The geographic settings, as well as the significant trends in the political, social, economic, intellectual, and cultural development of Europe will be analyzed. Required of History majors.
A survey of the political, social, economic and cultural developments that have influenced the growth of the United States from the Colonial period to the Civil War. This course will analyze the impact of geography, institutions and ideas that shaped American Civilization, with emphasis on continuity, change and conflict in American society. (Offered Fall)
A survey of the political, social, economic and cultural developments that have influenced the growth of the United States from the Colonial period to the Civil War. This course will analyze the impact of geography, institutions and ideas that shaped American Civilization, with emphasis on continuity, change and conflict in American society.
A survey of the political, social, economic and cultural developments that have influenced the growth of the United States from the Post Civil War period to the present. The course will provide a geographic overview and will analyze the institutions and ideas that shaped American Civilization, with emphasis on continuity, change and conflict in American society.
A consideration of the origins of American traditional foreign policy with the major emphasis on exploring the consequences of geography, political and economic decisions, and social pressures on America’s diplomatic problems as America contracts and expands its participation in world affairs since 1900. (Offered Spring)
A consideration of the origins of American traditional foreign policy with the major emphasis on exploring the consequences of geography, political and economic decisions, and social pressures on America's diplomatic problems as America contracts and expands its participation in world affairs since 1900.
This course will examine the major political, economic, social and technological changes that have shaped contemporary American society. The impact of geography, economic ideas and political ideals on both domestic and foreign developments that have affected the role of the United States as a post-war superpower will be analyzed. (Offered Fall)
This course will examine the major political, economic, social and technological changes that have shaped contemporary American society. The impact of geography, economic ideas and political ideals on both domestic and foreign developments that have affected the role of the United States as a post-war superpower will be analyzed.
An examination of the historical and geographical factors that have influenced the development of Latin American countries; contemporary social, economic and political conditions and challenges, as well as relations with the United States will be explored. (Offered Fall)
An examination of the historical and geographical factors that have influenced the development of Latin American countries; contemporary social, economic and political conditions and challenges, as well as relations with the United States will be explored.
A study of the political, economic and social developments of the nations of the Caribbean from Columbus to Castro. The geographic setting, the colonial heritage and the cultural diversity of the region will be examined and the relations between the Caribbean nations, the United States, and Europe will be analyzed. (Offered Fall)
A study of the political, economic and social developments of the nations of the Caribbean from Columbus to Castro. The geographic setting, the colonial heritage and the cultural diversity of the region will be examined and the relations between the Caribbean nations, the United States, and Europe will be analyzed.
A survey of the history and geography of Africa, including the economic and political development of the continent. The North African civilizations as well as the cultures of Africa sout of the Sahara will be discussed. Topics will include: Islamic history and traditions, tribalism, African nationalism, white minority rule, one party rule and apartheid. (Offered Spring)
A survey of the history and geography of Africa, including the economic and political development of the continent. The North African civilizations as well as the cultures of Africa south of the Sahara will be discussed. Topics will include: Islamic history and traditions, tribalism, African nationalism, white minority rule, one party rule and apartheid.
A study of China in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics include, the Western Powers in China, the revolutionary forces that brought the Empire to an end, and the modern period under the People’s Republic of China. This course will examine the impact of geography on China’s economic and political development in modern society. (Offered Fall)
A study of China in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics include, the Western Powers in China, the revolutionary forces that brought the Empire to an end, and the modern period under the People's Republic of China. This course will examine the impact of geography on China's economic and political development in modern society.
A study of Japanese civilization with an overview of the cultural and historic legacy and the importance of geography in the development of the nation. The course will concentrate on modern Japanese history and the remarkable economic and political transformation of Japanese society in the Post-World War II period. (Offered Spring)
A study of Japanese civilization with an overview of the cultural and historic legacy and the importance of geography in the development of the nation. The course will concentrate on modern Japanese history and the remarkable economic and political transformation of Japanese society in the Post-World War II period.
HIS 2350History and Politics of South Asia: India, Pakistan and Afghanistan3
(also POL 2350) This course covers the Indian subcontinent’s history from c. 1500 to the present. The course examines South Asian interests from regional and global perspectives with an analysis of the economic, political and security issues of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Students will gain a clear understanding of South and Central Asian politics and their applications to issues like empire, nationalism, non-violence, globalization, terrorism, ethnicity, development and cultural phenomenon such as tribalism, religion and caste.
(also POL 236) This course is a study of Southeast Asia in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics analyzed include the establishment of colonial regimes by Western powers, the political structures in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, international h commerce, the state and society, religion and anti-colonial movements and the impact of nationalism and modernist reform. In the mid-twentieth century, war and peace in Southeast Asia bring an end to European colonial empires, the emergence of the political structures of independent states, economic and social as well as religious changes. In addition, the interplay of regionalism with issues of identity and unity in the context of post-independence nationalism, the beginning of the Cold War, the formation of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Non-Aligned Movement, the Second Indo-China War and international communism. The countries we discuss include Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Brunei. The course and Global-Learning Program trip in Thailand aim to increase our awareness of one of the most culturally diverse areas in the world today. (Offered Spring) 3 credits 349
(also POL 2360) This course is a study of Southeast Asia in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics analyzed include the establishment of colonial regimes by Western powers, the political structures in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, international commerce, the state and society, religion and anti-colonial movements and the impact of nationalism and modernist reform. In the mid-twentieth century, war and peace in Southeast Asia bring an end to European colonial empires, the emergence of the political structures of independent states, economic and social as well as religious changes. In addition, the interplay of regionalism with issues of identity and unity in the context of post-independence nationalism, the beginning of the Cold War, the formation of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Non-Aligned Movement, the Second Indo-China War and international communism. The countries we discuss include Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Brunei. The course and Global-Learning Program trip in Thailand aim to increase our awareness of one of the most culturally diverse areas in the world today.
This course examines twentieth-century American culture and society through film. It critically assesses how American society is portrayed in popular films at different times and within various contexts. It will demonstrate how motion pictures have shaped and were shaped by the society in which they were made, and thereby provide new insights into the American past. (Offered Fall)
This course examines twentieth-century American culture and society through film. It critically assesses how American society is portrayed in popular films at different times and within various contexts. It will demonstrate how motion pictures have shaped and were shaped by the society in which they were made, and thereby provide new insights into the American past.
A survey of Russia in the modern era. The geographic and cultural influences, and the major political, economic and social developments in Russia from the Bolshevik Revolution to the present will be studied. (Offered Fall)
A survey of Russia in the modern era. The geographic and cultural influences, and the major political, economic and social developments in Russia from the Bolshevik Revolution to the present will be studied.
The study of New York State from the Colonial period to the present. Students will examine the diversity of the American past as represented and exemplified in the history of New York State. Emphasis will be placed on the major social, political, cultural and economic forces that shaped the development of the state and the impact of New York on the nation at large. (Offered Fall)
The study of New York State from the Colonial period to the present. Students will examine the diversity of the American past as represented and exemplified in the history of New York State. Emphasis will be placed on the major social, political, cultural and economic forces that shaped the development of the state and the impact of New York on the nation at large.
HIS 2600Low Countries at the Crossroads of European History3
A history of the Low Countries (Belgium and the Netherlands) from the 1st through the 20th centuries. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the golden ages of Flanders in the 16th century and the Netherlands in the 17th century and the impact of the Reformation and of the two world wars on the development of the Low Countries. Course includes overseas travel. Approval of Global Learning Office required.
This course traces the history of the early modern European period from its roots in 1300 Medieval Italy through to the High Renaissance in the 1500’s. Economic, social, cultural, political, artistic, scientific, philosophical and theological dimensions are explored. Course includes overseas travel. Approval of Global Learning Office required. (Offered Spring)
This course traces the history of the early modern European period from its roots in 1300 Medieval Italy through to the High Renaissance in the 1500's. Economic, social, cultural, political, artistic, scientific, philosophical and theological dimensions are explored. Course includes overseas travel. Approval of Global Learning Office required.
A survey of Roman civilization from the founding of the 350 Republic to the fall of the Western Empire in the 5th century. Course includes overseas travel. Approval of Global Learning Office required. (Offered Spring)
A survey of Roman civilization from the founding of the Republic to the fall of the Western Empire in the 5th century. Course includes overseas travel. Approval of Global Learning Office required.
(formerly HIS 110) Explores the history of American women from the Colonial period to the present. Themes include motherhood, sexuality, work, women in public life, women’s rights and the diversity of women’s experience. (Offered Fall)
Explores the history of American women from the Colonial period to the present. Themes include motherhood, sexuality, work, women in public life, women's rights and the diversity of women's experience.
(formerly HIS 118 and HIS 214; formerly Modern Europe) A survey of Europe from World War I to the present. The course will examine the major political, economic, social and intellectual forces and developments that have shaped the contemporary scene. (Offered Spring)
A survey of Europe from World War I to the present. The course will examine the major political, economic, social and intellectual forces and developments that have shaped the contemporary scene.
(formerly HIS 115) An examination of the culture and institutions of the medieval period and an analysis of the major forces that contributed to the development of western civilization during that era. (Offered Fall)
An examination of the culture and institutions of the medieval period and an analysis of the major forces that contributed to the development of western civilization during that era.
(formerly HIS 116) An interpretative study of the major political, military, social, religious, cultural, scientific and intellectual movements, together with the vital impact of geography and economic strategies upon the emergence of the modern European society from the Renaissance through the Napoleonic Era. (Offered Fall)
HIS 3190Research Methods for Historians and Political Scientists3
(also POL 3190) This course is designed for undergraduate history and political science majors. The course will sharpen the student's research and writing abilities through a range of single and multi-draft papers and reports and several individual and group presentations and projects and help prepare students for graduate school. This is a highly hands-on and Interactive course where the student will learn how to acquire and scrutinize primary and secondary source materials both within and outside the structured classroom time. Students will receive critiques from the instructor and benefit from group Review sessions of their work. The course will examine concepts used in qualitative research such as theories, hypotheses, independent and dependent variables, as well as basic quantitative techniques used to examine data with an emphasis on interpreting the results.
This course covers the history of race and ethnicity in the United States. Students will study the complex ways race and ethnicity have operated in American political, social, and cultural life. We will take a comparative approach to the topic, exploring the experiences of different groups through a variety of primary and secondary source readings.
The destiny of the United States has been intimately connected to the growth and vitality of its cities. The American city has both shaped and mirrored the nation as a whole. As laboratories of modern life, American cities have faced the phenomena of industrialization, mass immigration, class struggle, progressive reform, racism, cultural dynamism, ecological degradation, physical decay and urban renaissance. Their responses to these ongoing challenges have varied widely, yet collectively they have impacted American society in a most profound way. The course is generally constructed chronologically, with a periodic focus on specific urban case studies. The semester begins with an examination of the earliest American cities in the colonial era, and proceeds to the rise of the metropolis in the nineteenth century. The metropolis created new opportunities as well as new problems, and the course will examine the challenges of urbanism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This course will integrate American political history, economic history, social history and technological change. By using in depth case studies, general trends and concepts will become specific and concrete for the learner. (Offered Fall)
The destiny of the United States has been intimately connected to the growth and vitality of its cities. The American city has both shaped and mirrored the nation as a whole. As laboratories of modern life, American cities have faced the phenomena of industrialization, mass immigration, class struggle, progressive reform, racism, cultural dynamism, ecological degradation, physical decay and urban renaissance. Their responses to these ongoing challenges have varied widely, yet collectively they have impacted American society in a most profound way. The course is generally constructed chronologically, with a periodic focus on specific urban case studies. The semester begins with an examination of the earliest American cities in the colonial era, and proceeds to the rise of the metropolis in the nineteenth century. The metropolis created new opportunities as well as new problems, and the course will examine the challenges of urbanism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This course will integrate American political history, economic history, social history and technological change. By using in depth case studies, general trends and concepts will become specific and concrete for the learner.
(formerly The Modern Presidency; Presidential Leadership in the 20th Century) Starting at the onset of the 20th Century, this course explores the evolution of the modern American presidency with its expansion of responsibilities, power and influence. Particular attention will be given to the president’s historic role in delineating and responding to issues of foreign policy, economic policy, social welfare and citizenship. (Offered Spring)
(also POL 3230) Starting at the onset of the 20th Century, this course explores the evolution of the modern American presidency with its expansion of responsibilities, power and influence. Particular attention will be given to the president’s historic role in delineating and responding to issues of foreign policy, economic policy, social welfare and citizenship.
1789-PRESENT This course explores the history of Germany through the internal conditions of that country and then their ramifications for the world at large. German culture and thought will be emphasized with the goal of understanding the paradoxical history of this country. (Offered Spring)
This course explores the history of Germany through the internal conditions of that country and then their ramifications for the world at large. German culture and thought will be emphasized with the goal of understanding the paradoxical history of this country.
(also ART 3390/ENG 3390) An exploration of medieval France from an interdisciplinary perspective. Historical, theological and cultural significance of the period will be discussed. Needs Chairperson's approval to satisfy General Education requirement. Registration is limited to students participating in trip to Fanjeaux, France.
(also POL 340) This course examines the history and politics of the Arab countries of the Middle East, as well as Israel, Turkey and Iran with major emphasis on the period since the First World War. Topics included are: colonialism and nationalism, the creation and transformation of the modern states, politics of oil, regional wars and the Arab-Israeli conflict. (Offered Spring)
(also POL 3400) This course examines the history and politics of the Arab countries of the Middle East, as well as Israel, Turkey and Iran with major emphasis on the period since the First World War. Topics included are: colonialism and nationalism, the creation and transformation of the modern states, politics of oil, regional wars and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
This course provides a comprehensive study of America’s longest war. Beginning with the French colonial background, the course then proceeds to address the political, diplomatic and military aspects of the conflict from the Roosevelt to the Ford administrations and beyond. Special emphasis is placed upon the strategic and tactical contexts in which major decisions were made. The course concludes with a review of the political and cultural aftermath of the war up to the present time. (Offered Fall)
This course provides a comprehensive study of America's longest war. Beginning with the French colonial background, the course then proceeds to address the political, diplomatic and military aspects of the conflict from the Roosevelt to the Ford administrations and beyond. Special emphasis is placed upon the strategic and tactical contexts in which major decisions were made. The course concludes with a review of the political and cultural aftermath of the war up to the present time.
Internship in historical settings on both the local and state levels. Students are required to spend 100 hours at the internship site and meet at least four times during the semester with the professor. Approval of Department Chairperson required. (Offered Fall, Spring) 3,
Internship in historical settings on both the local and state levels. Students are required to spend 100 hours at the internship site and meet at least four times during the semester with the professor. Approval of Department Chairperson required.
Internship in historical settings on both the local and state levels. Students are required to spend 100 hours at the internship site and meet at least four times during the semester with the professor. Approval of Department Chairperson required.
(formerly HIS 291) Independent study in the area of the student’s special interest. Directed readings and discussions with a member of the department. Formal meetings once a week.
Permission of Department Chairperson and a 3.00 average in History. (Offered upon request)
HIS 4701Independent Study1
Independent study in the area of the student's special interest. Directed readings and discussions with a member of the department. Formal meetings once a week.
Independent study in the area of the student's special interest. Directed readings and discussions with a member of the department. Formal meetings once a week.
Independent study in the area of the student's special interest. Directed readings and discussions with a member of the department. Formal meetings once a week.
Complete 9 credits chosen from HIS 200-level courses Complete 6 credits chosen from HIS 300-level courses Complete 3 credits additional upper-level HIS courses Related Requirements (12 credits): Complete 6 credits 200-level courses chosen from ECO, POL or SOC Complete 6 credits 300-level courses chosen from ECO, POL or SOC Electives: The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.A. degree is met. FST 101 counts towards required Electives. 33 Recommended Electives: POL is highly recommended for the General Education requirement or as Electives. (Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as -- needed, under consultation with advisor.) Total: 128 NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 41, because the following Major requirement will also satisfy the General Education requirement: HIS 101. CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1-6/EARLY CHILDHOOD BIRTH-2 - HISTORY—B.S. New York State Registered Program Code: 23868 HEGIS Code: 802.00 {Elementary Education, General} Molloy Program of Study Code: CHBBS
The study of a major topic of historical importance through appropriate readings, media presentations and group discussions. The seminar will require students to prepare a research paper reflective of the proper research methodology, documentation and organization of the writing project examined in the course. Limited to Junior and Senior History Majors.
