36 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.
From the colonial period to 1865, emphasis on selected topics to comprehend their historical and contemporary significance on American life and tradition. Breadth and Proficiency category: History and Social Sciences
From 1865 to the present; emphasis on selected topics to comprehend both their historical and contemporary significance on American life and culture. Breadth and Proficiency category: History and Social Sciences
Examine major political, economic, social, cultural and intellectual developments that affected Europe and the world. Study the transformation of Europe from the Renaissance to the French Revolution. Includes an assessment of industrialization in Europe. Breadth and Proficiency categories: History and Social Sciences or Global Cultures and Languages
Examine the Industrial Revolution, the origins of the two World Wars, the rise of totalitarianism, the challenge of Soviet power, and the reconstruction of Europe. Explore Europe’s changing relationship with the world. Breadth and Proficiency categories: History and Social Sciences or Global Cultures and Languages
This course examines history from a global perspective as well as the similarities and differences among historical developments over time and in different geographic and cultural contexts. Course topic chosen by instructor. No prerequisites are required. Foundation categories: History and Social Sciences and Global Cultures & Languages
This course examines social movements in the American context, historically and in the present. We will examine theories and evidence about social movements, primarily the labor, women, and civil rights movements in the United States and why they occur, how they are organized, and the strategies of organizers.
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the methods and skills of history. Its primary goal is to develop in students the practical and analytical skills needed to effectively read, write, and think about history; and, second, to gain a better understanding of how historians approach the past and the problems of historical interpretation. Prerequisite: WRIT 102.
This course examines the history of Central America in general and Nicaragua specifically, with close attention to its relations with the United States. Prerequisite: none. Breadth and Proficiency 123
Offered occasionally. Topics vary with each offering. Prerequisite: may require permission of the instructor, depending on content. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102; HIST 121 or 122..
An in-depth study of selected major problems for America/Europe/Non-West in an age of challenge and change. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102; HIST 121 or 122.
An in-depth study of selected major problems for America/Europe in an age of challenge and change; both internally and in its relationship to the contemporary world; primary sources and interpretive material will be evaluated for background and significance. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102; HIST 121 or 122.
Aspects of intercolonial political, economic, social, and cultural patterns with emphasis on their impact on colonial society in creating an American tradition significant to the present day.
Examines the American Revolution as a pivotal event in the North American colonies. Topics include colonial life and society, the failure of British imperial and colonial policy, classical liberalism, and the political development of a new nation through 1800. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102.
An examination of the early national period from 1800 through 1848. Themes include the rise of democracy, northern capitalism, slavery, reform movements, and manifest destiny. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102.
Examines the historical development of sporting practices in the United States from a social and cultural standpoint, particularly through the lenses of race, class, and gender. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102.
An appraisal of the causes of the war, its progress, and aftermath; historians' interpretations of its inevitability, political and military leadership, and its legacy. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102.
America’s role is viewed from a historical perspective as a world power since 1892; the shift from 124
An examination of the politics, culture, and society of the period with emphasis upon the conflicts over cultural authority and political legitimacy, between the forces of order, consensus, and containment of those of protest, resistance, and liberation. Topics will include the Cold War, civil rights, the student movement, the Vietnam War, sexual liberation, and the counterculture.
The course surveys women’s struggle for suffrage and political rights, the conflicts between women of different classes, races, and generations, and the difficulties and opportunities that have accompanied women's attempts to balance work and home life. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102.
This course examines the evolution of the United States from a rural and small-town society to an urban and suburban nation. Themes to be discussed are the impact of industrialization, immigration and internal migration, the onset of racial and urban problems, the formation of new and distinctive urban subcultures, the problems of health and housing, and corrective public policies from the 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102.
An examination of imperialism, racial ideology, and theories of genocide that have led to crimes against humanity. Emphasis is placed on an examination of historical circumstances that led to acts of violence, investigation, and analysis of policies of discrimination, and systematic and institutionalized violence of one group of people by another. Prerequisite: HIST 101, 102,121, or 122.
This course will explore racism by examining western colonialism, the historical construction of racism, and the cultural structures and historical discourses of racism. Prerequisite: HIST 101, 102, 121, or 122.
This course examines the creation and development of the policy of apartheid in South Africa.
The intellectual, religious, and institutional developments as they affected these two separate and distinct movements in the emergence of secular culture and religious reform. Prerequisite: HIST 101, 102,121, or 122. 125
This course surveys the civil rights movement led by African Americans in the United States, from the early twentieth century until the present. Students in this course will examine the emergence of the movement, including the demographic and industrial transformations, agricultural change in the South, and resulting political and economic changes effect on race relations. Prerequisite: HIST 101, 102,121, or 122.
Examine experiences of European and non-European immigrants. Explore reasons and implications of their displacement and adjustment. Examination of immigrant perspectives and current debates about immigration and immigrant experience. Prerequisite: HIST 101, 102,121, or 122.
Examine the reasons that led to the rise of Nazism. Examine Fascist/Nazi ideology, examine the rise of Hitler, construction of a Total State. Explore how Nazi Germany functioned and evaluate compliance and resistance against the Nazi regime. Prerequisite: HIST 101, 102,121, or 122.
This course explores the intricate relationship between capitalism and individual liberty, examining how economic systems influence social and political freedoms. Through case studies and discussions, we will investigate the implications of market dynamics on inequality, innovation, and democracy. By the end of the course, students will develop a nuanced understanding of capitalism’s role in shaping modern societies and individual rights.
This course delves into the rich and diverse history of Native American communities, highlighting their resilience and resistance in the face of colonization and systemic oppression. Students will examine key historical events, cultural practices, and movements, focusing on the impact of U.S. policies on Indigenous peoples. Through a combination of primary sources, literature, and contemporary case studies, we will explore themes of identity, sovereignty, and activism. By the end of the course, students will gain a deeper understanding of Native American experiences and the ongoing struggles for rights and recognition. Prerequisites: HIST 101 and HIST 102
An analysis of the background and development of Latin American history, society, and politics, particularly problems relating to stability and change, such as population pressures on existing political, economic, and social institutions, and the contemporary revolution of rising expectations. Prerequisite: HIST 101, 102,121, or 122.
Chinese history with emphasis on significant periods in the development of China; special 126
Examine European colonialism with emphasis on Africa/Asia. Emphasis is on an examination of colonial policies, impact on colonies, and the emergence of nationalism. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102 and HIST 121 or 122.
From the French colonial experience to the United States’ intervention, this course brings together the histories of colonialism, nationalism, and anti-communism, using Vietnam as a focal point. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102 and HIST 121 or 122.
The complex historical and psychological forces of the past applied to the problems of the emerging nations achieving political stability, economic viability and cultural identity; the future of the continent in world politics. Prerequisite: HIST 101, 102, 121, or 122.
History of the Russian Empire, the Bolshevik revolution and the establishment of a totalitarian regime under the U.S.S.R., the collapse of communism and its consequences. Prerequisite: HIST 101, 102,121, or 122.
Research seminar required of history majors with a focus on a selected problem area for intensive study. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and three 300-level courses in history.
Source: St. Thomas Aquinas College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
