73 courses with the subject HST, 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.
A survey of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in the United States to 1877. This course fulfills the student learning outcomes and the required documents of the Foundations of American Democracy graduation requirement.
A survey of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in the United States since 1877. This course fulfills the student learning outcomes and the required documents of the Foundations of American Democracy graduation requirement.
A survey of the experiences of peoples of African descent in the Americas, with special focus on the United States, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Major comparative themes will include the origins and development of plantation slavery, the process of abolition, and struggles for economic and political equality after emancipation. This course fulfills the student learning outcomes and the required documents of the Foundations of American Democracy graduation requirement.
A survey of the birth and diffusion of world civilizations from “pre‑history” to 1500, with attention to major cultural, social, economic, and political trends within each civilization. The emergence of European civilization is set within a larger framework of civilizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and interactions between or among civilizations are stressed.
A survey of world civilizations from 1500 to the present, with attention to major cultural, social, economic, and political trends within each civilization. Emphasis is given to the interaction between expanding European and North American civilizations and non‑Western civilizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This course fulfills the student learning outcomes and the required documents of the Foundations of American Democracy graduation requirement.
Serving as the required introductory African American Studies minor course, this course teaches students the development of the discipline and introduces them to the key methodology and analytical paradigms used to develop and produce advanced knowledge in the field of Africology and African American Studies. Introduction to African American Studies also prepares students to maximize multidisciplinary opportunities in research, analysis, and praxis.
Development of concepts and skills essential to the work of professional historians. This course addresses the following topics: the nature and types of history; the critical reading and analysis of primary and secondary sources; efficient and ethical research practices; writing skills; documentation style; and presentation and public speaking skills. Common readings and research assignments will reflect the instructor’s area[s] of expertise. The course is required for History and Social Studies Education majors, and it should be taken at the end of the sophomore or beginning of the junior year. This course is designed to prepare students for success in all advanced History courses. This course also fulfills the Writing in the Discipline (WD) requirement. PREREQ: ENG 1060 AND at least two of the following courses: HST 1010, HST 1020, HST 1030, HST 1100, HST 1110, HST 1140, or HST 1150; or permission of instructor.
This course examines British North America from the founding of its colonies to the conclusion of the French and Indian War. It focuses on Britain’s exploration and settlement of North America, the Anglo-American relationship, the forces shaping the colonies’ development, the evolution of American politics, the impact of war, and the nature of intellectual and spiritual life.
Between 1763 and 1815, Americans fought two major wars, won their independence, established one national government only to replace it by another, expanded rapidly into the west, and laid the foundation for a lasting democracy. This course examines the origins and impact of the American Revolution, constitution and nation-making, the evolving political culture, and the meaning of the Revolution for various groups in the early republic. PREREQ: HST 1010, 1020, 1030, 1100, 1110, 1140, or 1150
This course explores life in the United States between 1815 and 1848, tracing the origins of economic, political, and social trends that shaped the country well into the twentieth century. Main areas of inquiry include early industrialization, the growth of a nationwide transportation network, the emergence of a popular political culture and flourishing two-party system, the origins of a distinct middle-class identity and lifestyle, religious and social reform, the expansion of slavery, and the causes and consequences of “Manifest Destiny.” PREREQ: HST 1010, 1020, 1030, 1100, 1110, 1140, or 1150
The course addresses the pivotal events in the two decades before the first shot of the Civil War was fired, the military, political, and social history of the Civil War, and the aftermath of emancipation in the southern states. In addition, attention is paid to the Reconstruction era when the southern states constructed new governments and reentered the Union. PREREQ: HST 1010, 1020, 1030, 1100, 1110, 1140, or 1150
In the years 1877-1919, the United States initiated a rapid transition form an agricultural nation to an industrialized one. This course will examine the construction of railroads, the rise of business tycoons, eruptions of labor unrest, and the arrival of millions of European immigrants. Two significant political movements, Populism and Progressivism, emerged to grapple with these changes and greatly influenced subsequent political ideas.
This class explores how America dealt with the challenges facing a newly modernized nation between the First World War and the Second World War. Included in this conversation are political developments and a new role in global affairs; the creation of a mass society, culture, and economy; confronting the problems of consumer society’s prosperity and its collapse into the Great Depression; and debating what role, if any, America must play in the larger world in the face of World War II.
An analysis of political, economic, and social conditions since 1945.
A study of selected phases of the development of North Carolina from its colonial beginnings to the present. PREREQ: HST 1010, 1020, 1030, 1100, 1110, 1140, or 1150
A survey of the development of western cultures from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance.
A survey of European history from the Renaissance to the French Revolution.
A survey of European civilization from the French Revolution to the outbreak of the First World War.
A study of conflict and cooperation in an era of global war, with emphasis on the interaction of democracy, communism, fascism, and imperialism.
A survey of the origins and course of the Second World War in both the European and Pacific Theaters, with emphasis on the ideological, diplomatic, strategic and military developments that shaped the conflict. PREREQ: HST 1010, 1020, 1030, 1100, 1110, 1140, or 1150
A history of China, Japan, and Korea, with special attention to the problems of modernization.
A study of the major trends and issues in the Middle East in the modern world.
This course is an overview of Chinese civilization from the time of Confucius during the Axial Age of world history to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Students will consider what forces came together to produce Chinese civilization and how they contributed to the formation of the notion of “Chineseness” over time, as well as the roles of intellectual or philosophical thinkers in the development of Chinese cultural tradition and the values, ideals, and folk traditions of ordinary Chinese people.
By focusing on both China and Japan during the medieval and Early Modern periods of world history, this course will require students to learn about the existence and subsistence of peasants and commoners during the period known as the “Little Ice Age.” It also focuses on some of the critical issues facing ruling elites during this same period; namely how to govern and provision the state and its subjects, as well as the role of ritual and the function of military life.
The course begins with a discussion of modern slavery and its introduction into the Western Hemisphere with special emphasis on the continent of North America. In addition, it examines the differing patterns of slavery in the north and south, slave revolts, and slave culture until Emancipation in 1863.
The course starts with the Emancipation Proclamation and traces the triumphs and challenges encountered by African Americans during Reconstruction and studies the emergence of Jim Crow legislation in the South. Attention is also devoted to the creation of various civil rights organizations and leaders, key Supreme Court decisions, federal laws, and the turbulent decade of the 1960s, and the modern civil rights movement.
This course will trace the contours of the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century United States, including actions by African Americans, American Indians, Hispanic Americans, women, and gay and lesbian Americans. Students will explore the issues, events, conflicts, historical actors, and scholarly interpretations of these inter- and intra-related movements. PREREQ/COREQ: HST 3000; or ENG 1060 and HST 1030; or Instructor Permission
A study of the Indian subcontinent with an emphasis on cultural, social, and economic aspects; the Moslem and Mogul eras; the British period; and events since 1945. PREREQ: HST 1010, 1020, 1030, 1100, 1110, 1140, or 1150
An exploration of the political, social, and economic history of sub‑Sahara African civilizations from antiquity to the present.
An historical investigation of continuity and change in childhood as a life stage, with emphasis on patterns in the experience of growing up in the United States and the social construction of adolescence during the 20th Century. PREREQ: ENG 1060 & (HST 1010 or HST 1020)
An examination of the Spanish and Portuguese Empires in the Western Hemisphere through the wars for independence.
An examination of Latin America from Independence to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the historic antecedents of current events and Latin America’s place in world affairs.
A study of Mexican history since 1810, with particular attention to the U.S.-Mexico War (1846-1848), the Reform of the 1850s, the era of President Porfirio Diaz (1876-1911), the Revolution (1910-1920), the post-revolutionary period, and the massacre of Tlatelolco of October 2, 1968 as well as its aftermath. The course focuses on the continuous interplay of race, class, gender, religious syncretism, and the Mexican peoples’ indefatigable struggle against oppression and exploitation. PREREQ: ENG 1060 & (HST 1030 or HST 1150)
Directed readings in Asian, European, and/or African History, under the guidance of an instructor.
Directed readings in North and/or South American History under the guidance of an instructor.
This course traces the contours of the New South from the end of the Civil War to the emergence of the New South. Included are conceptualizations of race, class, gender, religion, and cultural meaning.
This course focuses on the history of Uyghur, Tibetan, Mongolian communities in Asia, as well as specific indigenous groups in Japan and South East Asia. Some of the topics explored are the intersection of gender and local identity within these communities, in conjunction with the formation of specific Asian nation states during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The course also aims to help students at UNCP to find and explore the historical experiences of indigenous people in other parts of the world. PREREQ: ENG 1060 & (HST 1140 or HST 1150)
This course explores the historical construction of prescribed notions of gender and sexuality, and can be focused on American, European, Asian, and other non-western societies or a combination of the above. By examining a variety of written, video, and audio textual sources, the course objectives consist of gaining a greater understanding of how prescribed sexual norms have been socially constructed and how these ideals defining acceptable and respectable sexual behavior have changed over time and vary among distinct social groupings. The course will also explore the intersection of class, race, and gender by examining how these have blended together to shape sexual behavior and attitudes.
Studying Rock & Roll blends the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic history of the United States in the second half of the twentieth century. This course opens with an exploration of rock’s roots and its emergence within the youth culture of the fifties, as well as adult reactions against its popularity. Moving on to the sixties, we will examine the tension between rock’s growing commercial appeal and its political uses. Finally, our semester ends with a look at the fragmentation of rock and of its audience since the seventies. Our inquiry takes shape from the relationship between three interrelated and overlapping groups of people: those who made, those who sold, and those who listened to rock. On a theoretical level, we will invest a good amount of energy delving into the historical contexts from which rock and roll took shape. On a more vocational plane, this class is designed as a capstone experience that builds on skills acquired in HST-3000, other upper-level courses in our department, and your interdisciplinary experiences. PREREQ: HST 3000 or Instructor Permission
An examination of Russia’s political, social, economic, and cultural development from the reign of Peter the Great to the fall of the Romanovs in February 1917.
An examination of Russia’s development from the 1917 revolution to the present day, with special emphasis on Leninism, Stalinism, and post‑Stalinism.
This course will provide a broad overview of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War and explore the social, cultural, economic, military, diplomatic, and political aspects of this conflict.
Through focused lectures, readings, and activities, students will learn the history of the past 500 years “from the outside in,” that is, through a dynamic focus on how individual events and individual life stories illuminate the larger story of globalization and modernity. This advanced course has two overarching objectives: first, to prepare students enrolled in Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) for the world history section of the Praxis examination, and second, to develop the historical skills and knowledge necessary to become impactful social studies teachers. PREREQ: HST 1010 or HST 1020 or HST 1150
This course will be a general survey of modern Chinese history beginning with the fall of Qing dynasty during the 19th century. We also study the period of China’s first republic in the early 20th century, and how, following the establishment of the People’s Republic of China under Chairman Mao Zedong in 1949, the country was unified for the first time in decades, but widespread oppression and other problems ensued. In the decades since Mao’s death, massive economic growth has created a new middle class, and China is poised to become the superpower of the twenty first century.
This capstone course asks that students build upon skills acquired in HST 3000 and other advanced history courses by capitalizing on their larger university experience. Participants will complete a semester-long project rooted in examining an area of history selected by the professor. Based on appropriate primary and secondary sources, this task will require that they answer a research question by honing their interpretative and communicative abilities. Such a project bolsters the student’s self-assessment of content knowledge and skill acquisition. PREREQ: HST 3000 and Completion of 12 total hours of advanced history courses (3000 or 4000 level HST or HSTS).
A topical and thematic look at the history of the world during the twentieth century, providing an overview of key events while exploring how historians have interpreted these events. The initial portion of the course will focus on the period leading up to the Second World War while the second half of the semester will focus on transformations in the post-war world. Potential topics for consideration this semester include “The World at the Turn of the Century,” “The Origins of World War I,” “The Russian Revolution,” “Consequences of the Mandate Period in the Middle East,” “Fascism, Nazism, and World War,” “Decolonization in Asia,” “The Chinese Revolution,” “Korea and the Cold War,” “Decolonization in Africa,” “The Twilight of Communism,” “The War on Terror,” “Women in the Twentieth Century,” and others. One objective for the course is to examine the evolution of the world in the twentieth century, adopting a topical and thematic approach to understanding the world around us. This class is designed as a capstone experience that builds on skills acquired in HST-3000, other upper-level courses in our department, and your interdisciplinary experiences. PREREQ: HST 3000 or Instructor Permission
A conducted tour of selected historical sites with an emphasis on a particular period or geographical area of history. Student must submit a plan of study for the department chair’s approval prior to registering for the course, and must present an agreed-upon final project after the tour. PREREQ: Permission of department chair.
An in-depth exploration of the role of maps in early modern exploration, expanding imperial aims, and developing ontologies about the world. We will explore the history and development of maps and mapmaking, the role of maps in the geo-political landscape, and critical cartographic understandings of maps as agents of power. We will also briefly examine current practices of amassing and utilizing Big Data through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and build our own historical mapping projects. PREREQ/COREQ: HST 3000 or GGY 2500 or GGY 2700
This course surveys the history of the island Caribbean from the arrival of the region’s first inhabitant to the present day. Focusing on the closely-related themes of colonialism and slavery, students will learn about the economic, social, and political evolution of Caribbean societies in relation to the larger global context in which they have emerged.
This course focuses on the ways in which seemingly “natural” disasters in Latin America’s history have very human roots. By considering topics like migrations, developmentalist initiatives, and social and economic injustices, students will learn about the ways that social, political, and economic developments intersect with the non-human world with often catastrophic results.
This course explores the history of North American Native societies and culture through the lens of gender. We will consider the role of women and also the lesser-explored study of masculinity and manhood. PREREQ: AIS/HST 1010 or AIS 1100 or AIS 1110 HST 1020 or HST 1030
A hands-on introduction to the work of public historians, including physical and digital preservation and exhibition, archives management, historical editing and publishing, historical site management, marketing and public relations, and securing grants and donors. PREREQ: ENG 1060 & (HST 1020, 1030, or 1110)
An internship experience that allows students to combine theory and course content knowledge with practice through hands-on experience in one of several public history venues in UNCP’s service region. Working approximately 12 hours per week under professional supervision, students learn how to apply their classroom education to the day-to-day work of that site as well as a specific study area like exhibit design, museum education, or collections management. The student will meet with the faculty supervisor three times throughout the internship semester and produce bi-weekly reflection papers, and will also be evaluated by the internship site supervisor. 3 semester hours. PREREQ: instructor permission
Directed reading and research under the guidance of the instructor in a specific area or problem in history. Scheduled only with the approval of the Chair of the Department. PREREQ: Permission of the Department.
Advanced study of the methods of historical research and historiography. This course focuses on the “doing” of history through the learning of disciplinary heuristics, developing competencies in searching for and evaluating primary sources (including digital resources), and the demonstration of effective written and oral communication skills.
An advanced study of the development of North Carolina from colonial beginnings to the present.
This course traces the contours of the New South from the end of the Civil War to the emergence of the New South. Included are conceptualizations of race, class, gender, religion, and cultural meaning.
Through focused lectures, readings, and activities, this graduate course surveys the history of the world since 1500 through a dynamic focus on how particular events and individual life stories illuminate the larger histories of globalization and modernity.
A hands-on introduction to the work of public historians, including physical and digital preservation and exhibition, oral history, archives management, historical editing and publishing, historical site management, marketing and public relations, and securing grants and donors. The graduate section of this course will also include an exploration of the origins and development of Public History as a distinct discipline, and will require a self-directed final project that reflects their long-term career goals. PREREQ: graduate standing
An internship experience that allows graduate students to combine theory and course content knowledge with practice through hands-on experience in one of several public history venues in UNCP’s service region. Working approximately 12 hours per week under professional supervision, students learn how to apply their classroom education to the day-to-day work of that site as well as a specific study area like exhibit design, museum education, or collections management. The student will meet with the faculty supervisor three times throughout the internship semester and produce bi-weekly reflection papers, and will also be evaluated by the internship site supervisor. PREREQ: graduate standing, instructor permission
This course serves a capstone learning experience for M.A. in Social Studies Education students in the History/Social Sciences Concentration. Students will complete and present a directed, supervised research project. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis. PREREQ: A complete proposal should be approved no later than the close of registration. Approval requires the signature of the supervising faculty member and of the History Department Chair.
Source: University of North Carolina at Pembroke's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
