26 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.
An introduction to the origins and evolution of the major world civilizations, including those of Greece and Rome, China, India, and the Middle East, from the Agricultural Revolution to the early Modern period. Fall, Spring.
An introduction to world history from the early Modern period to the present. Topics covered include the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism and Decolonization, and the first and second World Wars. Fall, Spring.
A survey of the History of the United States from the Colonial period to the close of Reconstruction. Fall, Spring.
A survey of the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Fall, Spring.
An intensive but light-hearted holistic look at one decade in American history. Emphasizes popular culture in addition to more traditional history subjects. [H]. Note: This course may be taken for credit two times providing that the course studies a different decade each time.
A study of revisions in American history, based on the best-selling book by James W. Loewen. The course examines the “lies” Loewen finds in American history textbook coverage from all sides. It discusses the methods of historical research, writing and interpretation and the process of historiographical revision. Spring, odd years. [H]. Note: This course serves as the Gateway course for the History and Social Studies majors. A grade of C- or higher is required for graduation.
An examination of the development and expansion of modern Europe from the end of the Napoleonic wars until the end of World War II. Course covers the period of European greatness and world dominance; of the development of the ideas of liberalism, nationalism, and socialism; of complex diplomatic, economic, and social changes which transformed the world and led to two world wars. [G]. Fall or summer, at least one time within a three-year period.
An advanced survey of the role played by women in American society from the Colonial period to the present. Focus on women and American public life by examining topics such as the anti-slavery crusade, the women’s suffrage movement, the campaign for an equal rights amendment, and the abortion controversy. [H].
An intensive but light-hearted holistic look at one decade in American history. Emphasizes popular culture in addition to more traditional history subjects. [H]. Note: This course may be taken for credit two times providing that the course studies a different decade each time.
A study of the War for Independence and the struggle to create a new American republic that examines questions such as why did the American colonists revolt, why did the founders write the Constitution they wrote, and how have their concerns and actions continued to shape American ideals and American politics and policies ever since.
Course concerned with the destruction of European Jews during World War II, emphasizing the origins, processes, and the historical, sociological, and theological consequences. Attention given to other historical forms of genocide. [S].
The leaders, issues, and battle of the most expensive and destructive war ever waged, placed into historical perspective. [H].
Topics in Western Civilizations will feature a selection of courses pertaining to historical topics before 1600 such as, the Hellenistic World, Medieval Europe, the Mediterranean World, the Silk Road, and others. These courses will address themes in social, political, military, religious, or gender history. Students will be allowed to take the course multiple times as long as a different theme is taught.
A survey of the history of Africa, with emphasis upon the modern period. [G]. Fall or summer, at least one time within a three-year period.
A survey of the history of Central and South America. [G]. Fall or summer, at least one time within a three-year period.
A thematic view of American history from colonization through present. Themes will rotate between women’s history, military history, sports history, Civil Rights history, and others. Note: This course may be taken for credit two times providing that the course studies a different topic each time.
An analysis of the structural and interpretational changes in the Constitution of the United States. [H]. Spring. Note: Also listed as CCJ 355.
History of the United States from 1845 to 1877, with special attention to sectionalism, political issues, Constitutional interpretation, military and naval campaigns, and post-war social and economic changes. [H].
Topics in the history of the southern section of the United States. [H].
The history of the Tar Heel state from the Lost Colony to the present. [H]. Spring.
An advanced survey of the Populist and Progressive Movements, the First World War, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the New Deal.
An advanced survey of the major trends in American politics, foreign policy, and society from the Second World War to the present. [H].
An advanced survey of the Populist and Progressive Movements, the First World War, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the New Deal.
An advanced survey of the major trends in American politics, foreign policy, and society, from the Second World War to the present. [H].
An internship with a gallery, historic site, museum, house museum, research facility, or other appropriate organization. [H]. Note: Special fee.
Selected research projects in a historical area. Note: Also offered as HIS 481 for one semester hour, and as HIS 482 for two semester hours.
Source: Barton College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
