90 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 1100World Societies to 16503
Fall, Summer Session I An examination of the life and history of humans and world societies from the earliest times to A.D. 1650. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
A thematic and interdisciplinary study of global, historical, and cultural developments in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe from 1450 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the dynamics of the evolution of modern society by emphasizing religious, intellectual, economic, and political aspects of life and history. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An examination of the roles played by people of African descent in the Americas to 1865. Special emphasis on people of African descent in the social, religious, economic, cultural, and intellectual developments in the Americas during this period. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An examination of the roles played by people of African descent in the United States since 1865. Special emphasis on people of African descent in the social, religious, economic, cultural, and intellectual developments in the United States from 1865 to the present. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An introduction to historical methods, theories, and bibliographies for undergraduate majors and minors in history and social science. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 2080Problems in the History of Women to 17503
An examination of selected problems in the history of women to 1750. Special attention will be given to changing historical interpretations of race, class, and gender in analyzing women’s experiences. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 2081Problems in the History of Women Since 17503
An examination of selected problems in the history of women since 1750. Special attention will be given to changing historical interpretations of race, class, and gender in analyzing women’s experiences. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An introduction to the history and the ancient civilizations of Africa, Babylonia, and Persia. A study of the government and society of Greece and the early Italian peoples. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An introduction to the breakup of the Roman Empire. The course discusses the Germanic invasions, and the rise of the Papacy, feudalism, and the manorial system. It examines the rise of nation-states and the developing controversy between church and state. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
A general survey of U.S. history from the period of discovery, exploration, and settlement to the end of the Civil War. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
A general survey of U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present, emphasizing the Industrial Revolution, social and agrarian movements, and aspects of 20th-century American history. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
A general survey of African developments before 1800, with a discussion of the rise of African states and the impact of outsiders on the continent. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
A general survey of African developments since 1800, with a discussion of the dynamics of imperialism as they operated in Africa during the period of the partitioning and subsequent colonization, the rise of African nationalism, the process of decolonization, and the issues facing African states since independence. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Prerequisites: This course introduces students to the field of public history. It is a survey of the rich variety and complex web of interrelated research activities activities that constitute the practice of public history; particular attention given to African Americans’ influence on the field. Lectures, readings, guest speakers, field trips, and group work will be utilized. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
This course introduces students to the field of public history. It is a survey of the rich variety and complex web of interrelated research activities activities that constitute the practice of public history; particular attention given to African Americans’ influence on the field. Lectures, readings, guest speakers, field trips, and group work will be utilized. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 2610Latin American History: The Colonial Period, 1480-18203
A survey of the discovery of the New World, the conquest of the indigenous societies, the processes of cultural transformation, and the independence revolutions of the Latin American colonies. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 2620Latin American History: The National Period3
A survey of the problems experienced by the independent Latin American nations in their economic, political and social evolution from 1820 to the present. Special emphasis is given to the development of republicanism, capitalism, and nationalism. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An interdisciplinary study of methods and applications used by historians. The course will include classroom and community involvement, such as interviews, surveys, and public history projects. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 2910Histories and Societies of South Asia Prior to 17503
This course addresses the development of society, culture and polity in South Asia (i.e., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal). It traces the interactions and tensions between society, culture and polity, and covers ancient, and medieval and early modern South Asia. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Prerequisites: At least one European survey course and permission of the instructor. An intensive study of various problems in European history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one European survey course and permission of the instructor. An intensive study of various problems in European history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3020Problems in American History3
Prerequisites: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An intensive study of various problems in American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An intensive study of various problems in American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3040Topics in African History3
Prerequisites: At least one African survey course and permission of the instructor. An intensive study of the various problems in African history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one African survey course and permission of the instructor. An intensive study of the various problems in African history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3070Topics in the African Diaspora3
An intensive study of various topics in the history of the African Diaspora. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
This course is a comparative study of women in the African Diaspora. The course explores the sociocultural constructions of race and the processes of acculturation and resistance among people of African descent in the ‘New World’ and the ‘Old World’. We will focus on women in Africa and its Diaspora communities in the Caribbean, Latin America, and North America. Part of this course pays close attention to the leadership strategies of women in the African Diaspora providing opportunities for students to adapt these models for their personal development. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3100Independent Readings in European History3
Prerequisites: At least one European survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in European history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one European survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in European history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3115Europe, 1500-18153
An overview of the underlying causes and far-reaching results of the Renaissance and Reformation, the expansion of European powers, the Old Regime, the French Revolution, and Napoleonic Europe. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An overview of the revolutionary movements of the 19th century, the growth of nationalism, and the rise of international rivalries. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An overview of the development of the political, social, economic, and military ideas of Russia to the Bolshevik Revolution. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An overview of the social, intellectual, economic, and political history of England from the Glorious Revolution to the present. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3180History of France since the Enlightenment.3
An overview of the social, political, and economic developments in France from the Enlightenment to the present. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An examination of the history and evolution of the American military system from colonial times to the present, with a discussion of the early roots of the American military within the context of America’s social, economic, and political development. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Prerequisites: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of American history since 1900. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of American history since 1900. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3230American Urban History3
Prerequisites: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. A survey of the growth of American urban history from the Colonial period to the present, with a discussion of the relationship of urban society to the development of American political, economic, and social history. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. A survey of the growth of American urban history from the Colonial period to the present, with a discussion of the relationship of urban society to the development of American political, economic, and social history. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3250American Economic History3
Prerequisites: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced study of the American economic system from Colonial times to the present, with a concentration on how this system is regulated and how it influences individuals, economic growth, politics, and international relations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced study of the American economic system from Colonial times to the present, with a concentration on how this system is regulated and how it influences individuals, economic growth, politics, and international relations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3260American Labor History3
This course traces the history of American workers and organized labor unions from the Colonial era to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction between workers and unions, and political and economic developments. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Completion of the following courses: HIST 1540 or HIST 3520 or SOCI 2300 . This course examines hip hop’s historical origin in the United States and its global spread to Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. We will explore how youth throughout the world increasingly draw on U.S. hip hop to address their own experiences of marginality, exploitation, and displacement, localizing the music in ways that create a multiplicity of models that complicate the cultural transmission of a global art form. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3410Ancient Africa3
An in-depth study of the development of Ancient African civilizations and their influence in Africa and the rest of the world. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An examination of state formation in Africa from the rise of ancient Ghana about 800 A.D. to the founding of Islamic states in West and Central Africa in the 19th century. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An examination of the policies of European colonial administrations in Africa from the partition in the late 19th century to the beginnings of the decolonization movement after World War II. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An overview of independent Africa. The course discusses the political, economic, and social challenges of independence. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An advanced study of African economic systems from ancient times to the present with a concentration on how these systems have influenced individuals, states, politics, and international relations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3500Independent Readings in African American History3
Prerequisites: At least one Afro-American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic in African American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one Afro-American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic in African American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3510African American History to 18653
A survey of African Americans’ history from their earliest appearance in America to the end of the Civil War. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3522The Black Female Body in American Culture3
This course examines the constructions, representations, forms of appropriation and liberation of the Black female body in cross-cultural, historical and contemporary perspective. Particular attention will be given to examining ways that the intersecting hierarchies of gender, race, class, sexuality and culture shape the treatment of the Black female body. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
The purpose of this course is to examine the history of Black feminist theory and scholarship. The course will explore topical areas in Black feminist and feminist scholarship. It pays particular attention to theoretical perspectives that examine local, national, and international topics that include: the social construction of gender and sexuality; definitions of womanhood; the female body and the politics of representation; comparative feminisms; women’s culture; political and economic expressions; and women’s activism and participation in social transformation will be included. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
The purpose of this course is to highlight the multiple ways black women activists have shaped United States History. Through this course, students will explore and examine the struggles and accomplishments of Black women activists. The course also examines black women’s clubs, groups, and organizations in the hopes of creating a more accurate portrayal of the impact these individuals and groups have had on society. The second half of the course will enable students to see more clearly how black women served as critical agents in uplifting their communities, particularly during tremendous periods of interracial turmoil and heightened group tensions. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
The purpose of this course is to investigate African American women’s history during the colonial era to 1865. The principal focus of the course is to apply analytical frameworks of race, gender and class to understand the life cycles and multiple roles of women of African descent as mothers, daughters, wives, workers and social change agents. Throughout the course, we will utilize a variety of monographs as well as primary source materials to document black women’s experiences in slavery. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
This course explores United States history by centering black women’s experiences within the study of African American and U.S. History. Using African American women’s history as its lens, the course also examines the intersection of race, class, and gender in American society. This course takes a chronological and thematic approach to the study of African American women from the dawn of the twentieth century to the present. Particular themes that will be explored include: the relationship between constructions of race, class and gender; productive and reproductive labor; women’s networks; migration; the gendered meaning of freedom, and issues facing black women in the twentieth century. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3600Independent Readings in Latin American History3
Prerequisites: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in Latin American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in Latin American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3630History of Central America3
An in-depth study of the political, economic, and social developments in Central American countries since 1800 with particular attention to the independence wars, the struggles to achieve nationhood, cultural integration, economic independence, and social democracy. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3710Introduction to African Diaspora History3
An introduction to the history of the African Diaspora. An in-depth discussion of the dispersal of people of African descent throughout the world. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3900Internship in Historical Studies (1 to 12)
A practical hands-on work experience in the historical field. The course integrates academic studies with related and supervised experiences. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3910South Asia Under British Imperial Rule, 1750-18853
This course uses readings, lectures and films to focus on the British Empire in South Asia (i.e., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal). It examines imperialism as a cultural, economic and political form of domination and emphasizes historical factors leading to its rise in South Asia. The course utilizes British history in South Asia to contextualize past forms of European imperialism, as well as present forms of global domination. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 3920The Unmaking of the British Empire in India, 1885-19473
This course addresses how India – a seemingly permanent British imperial possession – gained independence after the formation of the Indian National Congress 1885. It examines how decolonization results not only from nationalist pressure but a full range of social, political, and economic factors. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Prerequisites: At least one European survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in European history with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one European survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in European history with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4020Seminar in American History3
Prerequisites: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in American history with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in American history with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4040Seminar in African History3
Prerequisites: At least one African survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in African history with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one African survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in African history with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4050Seminar in African American History3
Prerequisites: At least one African-American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in African American history with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one African-American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in African American history with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4060Seminar in Latin American History3
Prerequisites: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in Latin American history with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in Latin American history with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4070Seminar in the African Diaspora3
Prerequisites: At least one survey course in African or Afro-American history or the African Diaspora and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in the African Diaspora with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one survey course in African or Afro-American history or the African Diaspora and permission of the instructor. An advanced investigation of special topics in the African Diaspora with emphasis on the writing of a research paper. Critical attention will be given to the development of each research paper via group critique. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Prerequisites: At least one survey course in European history and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual developments of 20th century Europe. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one survey course in European history and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual developments of 20th century Europe. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4120European Diplomatic History, 1879 to the Present3
Prerequisites: At least one survey course in European history and permission of the instructor. An advanced study of the forces and events that produced World War I and World War II, the role of the United States in European affairs, and the contemporary picture of Europe and the world. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one survey course in European history and permission of the instructor. An advanced study of the forces and events that produced World War I and World War II, the role of the United States in European affairs, and the contemporary picture of Europe and the world. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4130Renaissance, Reformation, and European Expansion3
Prerequisites: At least one survey course in European history and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of Renaissance thought and the structure of society at the time; Machiavelli; the European discovery of the New World; and the religious, political, and economic consequences of the Reformation. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one survey course in European history and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of Renaissance thought and the structure of society at the time; Machiavelli; the European discovery of the New World; and the religious, political, and economic consequences of the Reformation. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4140The Revolutionary Era and Napoleon3
Prerequisites: At least one survey course in European history and permission of the instructor. An advanced study of the period from the Enlightenment through the age of Napoleon with special emphasis on the influence of revolutions on Western societies. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one survey course in European history and permission of the instructor. An advanced study of the period from the Enlightenment through the age of Napoleon with special emphasis on the influence of revolutions on Western societies. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4150European Intellectual History3
Prerequisites: At least one survey course in European history and permission of the instructor. An advanced study of the main philosophical, political, economic, and cultural themes of European history. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one survey course in European history and permission of the instructor. An advanced study of the main philosophical, political, economic, and cultural themes of European history. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4160The African Presence in Europe3
Prerequisites: At least one European survey course. An advanced examination of the role of Africans from the continent and peoples of African descent from the United States and the Caribbean in European culture. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one European survey course. An advanced examination of the role of Africans from the continent and peoples of African descent from the United States and the Caribbean in European culture. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4170The New Europeans: Race and Ethnic Minorities in Contemporary Europe3
An examination of the status and experiences of racial and ethnic immigrants in contemporary Europe. The course analyzes the various patterns of movement and settlement of ethnic minorities in Europe during the 20th century. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4200Independent Readings in American History3
Prerequisites: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in American history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4210Foreign Relations of the United States3
Prerequisites: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of the foreign relations of the United States from Colonial times to the present. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of the foreign relations of the United States from Colonial times to the present. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4230Constitutional History of the United States3
Prerequisites: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of the leading decisions of the United States Supreme Court from the period of Chief Justice John Marshall to the present. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of the leading decisions of the United States Supreme Court from the period of Chief Justice John Marshall to the present. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4310History of North Carolina3
Prerequisites: At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of the historical, political, economic, cultural, and social developments of North Carolina from its Colonial beginnings to the present. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced survey of the historical, political, economic, cultural, and social developments of North Carolina from its Colonial beginnings to the present. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4400Independent Readings in African History3
Prerequisites: At least one African survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in African history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one African survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination through in-depth readings on some topic or country in African history. This course, an elective, may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4450History of the Making of Contemporary South Africa3
This course will examine the origins and development of apartheid in South Africa. The focus is to understand the major historical events and people who have shaped the country. It will introduce students to race and ethnic relations, nationalism, racism, industrialization, urbanization, and the emergence of democracy. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Prerequisites: At least one African or Afro-American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced introduction to the attempts by African peoples at conceptual and organizational unity. Course traces historically those sentiments and organizations that produced a series of Pan-African movements. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one African or Afro-American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced introduction to the attempts by African peoples at conceptual and organizational unity. Course traces historically those sentiments and organizations that produced a series of Pan-African movements. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4510Modern African American History Since 19003
Prerequisites: At least one Afro- American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced overview of 20th century Afro-American social, economic, and political movements and personalities. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one Afro- American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced overview of 20th century Afro-American social, economic, and political movements and personalities. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4610History of the Caribbean3
Prerequisites: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination of the history of the West Indies with special attention to the various colonial heritages, the commonality of the African heritage, slavery and its abolition, independence movements, economic and political problems, and efforts toward federation. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination of the history of the West Indies with special attention to the various colonial heritages, the commonality of the African heritage, slavery and its abolition, independence movements, economic and political problems, and efforts toward federation. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4620Latin American Revolution3
Prerequisites: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination of revolution in Latin America from the perspective of continuity and change. Case studies will be used to explain both the internal and external dimensions of these movements in the context of each country’s historical development. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced examination of revolution in Latin America from the perspective of continuity and change. Case studies will be used to explain both the internal and external dimensions of these movements in the context of each country’s historical development. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4630The African Presence in Latin America3
Prerequisites: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An examination of the role of African peoples in Latin American history and culture from the period of exploration to the present, with special attention to the Portuguese-Spanish slave trade, conditions of slavery, resistance movements, abolition struggles, cultural influences, the integration process, and present racial relations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An examination of the role of African peoples in Latin American history and culture from the period of exploration to the present, with special attention to the Portuguese-Spanish slave trade, conditions of slavery, resistance movements, abolition struggles, cultural influences, the integration process, and present racial relations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4640Latin American History Through Literature and Film3
Prerequisites: At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced analysis of Latin American culture and society through various approaches aimed at enhancing the historical perspective. It seeks to foster an empathy with an understanding of Latin America’s past and present role as a member of the global community. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one Latin American survey course and permission of the instructor. An advanced analysis of Latin American culture and society through various approaches aimed at enhancing the historical perspective. It seeks to foster an empathy with an understanding of Latin America’s past and present role as a member of the global community. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4750Native American Societies and Cultures3
A study of the history of selected Native American societies and cultures in the Americas. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
The course is designed to provide each student with an opportunity to research and write on selected topics in African Diaspora history. Students will present the results of their research in short essays and a major research paper. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 2000 . An advanced study of the theory of oral history and how to develop and produce oral history studies. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
EDU 2600 , EDU 3170 EDU 3150 with a grade of C or better
HIST 4910Comparative Slavery3
Prerequisites: At least one survey course in African American or Latin American history. A Comparative study of various slave societies in the Americas. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
At least one survey course in African American or Latin American history. A Comparative study of various slave societies in the Americas. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
HIST 4940Fiction, Film and South Asia’s Past (cross-listed with English Department)3
This course addresses how contemporary film and fiction represent South Asia’s past. It combines writings and films to analyze questions about society, economy and power in South Asia. By highlighting such questions, the course explores people, events and historical processes in modern and early modern South Asia. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
