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HIST
75 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.
None. Restriction: None. Description: Analyzes compelling historical themes or problems to develop the methodological skills of historical analysis and interpretation. Investigates differing interpretations of historical questions through the study of primary and secondary sources. Cross-Listed: No
NA Restriction: NA Description: Explores, over historical time, the complicated dynamics of human behavior in American society. Analyzes the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that have shaped American identity, and how Americans engage not only their fellow citizens, but the world. Examines, where appropriate, the intersection of race and ethnicity, gender, and class. Cross-Listed: No
None. Restriction: None. Description: Interprets and analyzes the development of global history through a chronological survey of a historical era or a topical theme central to global history. Examines, where appropriate, the intersection of race and ethnicity, gender, and class. Emphasizes the recognition of historical patterns, the interconnectedness of historical events, and the incorporation of various subfields in the discipline of history. Cross-Listed: No
3cr of college history, or current major in any of the following: history, history/pre-law, middle-level education grades 4-8/social studies specialization, or secondary social studies Description: Examines the history of Western Civilization from its beginnings in the Ancient Near East to the Age of Discovery. Focuses on the major political, social, religious, and intellectual institutions in Western civilization to approximately 1600.
3cr of college history, or current major in any of the following: history, history/pre-law, middle-level education grades 4-8/social studies specialization, or secondary social studies Description: Development of Western civilization from the expansion of Europe to the present, including political, diplomatic, economic, social, and cultural areas. Introduces issues and interpretations encountered in upper-level courses. For history majors or by instructor’s permission.
3cr of college history, or current major in any of the following: history, history/pre-law, middle-level education grades 4-8/social studies specialization, or secondary social studies Description: An introduction to United States history from the Colonial period through Reconstruction, covering such main currents as the founding of American society, the American Revolution, the making of the Constitution, the market revolution, westward expansion, slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
3cr of college history or majors in history, mathematics education, or secondary social studies. Restriction: Majors in history, mathematics education, or secondary social studies. Description: An introduction to United States history, 1877 to the present, covering such main currents as industrialization, Progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II and the Cold War, the 1960s, the Vietnam War, and post-Vietnam political, social, and economic developments.
3 credits of college history, or current major in history or secondary social studies Description: Explores the history of world societies from the earliest historical cultures to approximately 1500. Examines the major political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural transformations of the period.
3 credits of college history, or current major in history, mathematics education, or secondary social studies. Description: Explores the history of world societies from 1500 to the present. Examines the major political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural transformations of the period.
None Restriction: None Description: Explores the ways in which Americans have fun, and how leisure culture, historically, is a reflection of greater social, cultural, and economic change. Cross-Listed: No
HIST 244Samurai and Gongfu Heroes: Masculinity in East Asia3
None. Restriction: None. Description: Examines the history of computational devices, social media networks, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence from antiquity to the present. Analyzes the technological developments and cultural contexts that contributed to the growth of digital computing technology.
None. Restriction: None. Description: Covers a rotating, variety of topics in Greek and Roman history, Byzantine history, and classical archaeology. Introduces students to primary source analysis and archaeological interpretation. Analyzes the elements of ancient society and how these disparate factors functioned in the cultures of the ancient world. Cross-Listed: No
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Traces Roman history from early Republic down to fall of Empire. Roman political theory is particularly emphasized.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: History of early Medieval Europe, from decline of Rome to beginnings of High Middle Ages; emphasis on political, social, economic, religious, and intellectual developments.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: The study of Europe in 19th century, with emphasis on the emergence of major thought patterns, Romanticism, Nationalism, Socialism, and Positivism.
HIST 313Europe Since 1945: Division, Revolution, and Unity3
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Surveys the principal themes in European history since 1945. Topics include postwar reconstruction, the origins of the Cold War in Europe, the long years of economic growth followed by stagnation, decolonization of the British and French empires, the events of 1968 and their consequences, the experience of communism in the East Bloc, the revolutions of 1989, and progress toward European integration.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: A survey of the growth of the English nation, with emphasis on political, social, and economic developments leading to 17th-century conflict between Crown and Parliament.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Brief sketch of Old Regime, concentration on Revolution and Empire, with emphasis on politics, social structure, diplomacy, and economics.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: A survey of French history from the end of the Napoleonic era to the present. Pays special attention to the revolutionary tradition in politics, changes in the lives of workers and peasants, the French experience in the two world wars, and recent social and political trends.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Analyzes the period from 1855 to the present, including the attempts at modernization by Imperial Russia, the creation of the Soviet Union and further modernization, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Sophomore standing and 3cr of college history Description: China from the dawn of time to the Tang Dynasty. Focuses on the creation of the intellectual and political systems that have dominated China and East Asia down to the present. Looks in depth at the origins of Chinese philosophy and the imperial system.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Focuses on 20 th C Vietnamese experiences with war and revolution and their impact on society. Examines indigenous forms of anti-colonial resistance, the rise of communism and nationalism, and Vietnamese experiences in the wars against France and the United States.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Focuses on aspects of Iranian history from the Achaemenid period until the present that are significant for the formation of modern Iranian identity. Uses primary sources, secondary readings, literature, and film to analyze the development of Iranian identity as well as modern perceptions of Iran. Emphasis on ancient Iranian culture and religion, the story of Iranian wars with the Greeks and Romans, how Iran became Muslim, and the development of contemporary Iranian religion and politics.
HIST 339Jihad and the Origins of Islamist Movements in the Middle East3
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Discusses the concept of “jihad” in Islamic history: its origins, development, and historical deployment by groups within the Muslim community. Analyzes the history and origins of groups such as al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and ISIS and considers whether these groups are “medieval” or actually modern products of globalization. Previously Offered As: (Also offered as PLSC 339; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: A survey of United States history from 1783 to 1850, with special attention on constitutional, political, economic, and social trends.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: The study of the failure of American democracy to cope with issues of mid- 19th century, followed by political, economic, military, and social developments during war and reconciliation of North and South.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Examines the major political, economic, social, and cultural changes in America since 1945, with a focus on their causes, character, and significance; also explores the role of the United States in global relations.
HIST 348Top Secret America: The Rise and Reach of the National Security State3
Sophomore standing and 3cr of college history. Description: Examines the purpose for conducting and various uses of local and family history. Introduces the practical skills necessary to conduct research into local and family history.
HIST 353History Museums and Historic Sites: Theory and Practice3
Sophomore standing and 3cr of college history. Description: Introduces the history of museums and historic sites, and the relationship between these institutions and public audiences. Explores the tools that public historians use to interpret and present the past in museum and historic site settings. None of the Public History courses (HIST 352, HIST 353, HIST 354, HIST 355, HIST 356, HIST 357) may be counted towards the Social Studies Education/History Track. Only one may be counted towards the History, BA.
Sophomore standing and 3cr of college history. Description: Introduces the practices of collecting and preserving oral histories, as well as the research and public use of oral histories. None of the Public History courses (HIST 352, HIST 353, HIST 354, HIST 355, HIST 356, HIST 357) may be counted towards the Social Studies Education/History Track. Only one may be counted towards the History, BA.
Sophomore standing and 3cr of college history. Description: Offered periodically in interest areas that are not part of the regular program. Focuses on contemporary issues or specialized methods related to the field of public history. Repeated: May be take twice for a total of 6 credits.
Sophomore standing and 3cr of college history. Description: Introduces the archival profession and its practices. None of the Public History courses (HIST 352, HIST 353, HIST 354, HIST 355, HIST 356, HIST 357) may be counted towards the Social Studies Education/History Track. Only one may be counted towards the History, BA.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Treats primarily our 21st-century involvement in world affairs and domestic debate over that involvement. Special emphasis is on the role of interest groups and increasing power of Executive Department over foreign affairs.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Selected topics in early American intellectual and cultural growth, with emphasis on Puritanism, Enlightenment, cultural nationalism, and Romantic movement.
HIST 365History of Black America since Emancipation3
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Description and analysis of the role of blacks in the history of the United States since the Civil War; emphasis on key leaders, major organizations, leading movements, and crucial ideologies of blacks in modern America.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: A study of the activities of women from the colonial era to the modern era—evaluating cultural, societal, religious, economic, and political frameworks. Reviews women’s involvement in movements for feminism, social reform, unionism, and the abolition of slavery.
HIST 374Blind Pigs and Brothels: A History of Crime and Vice in America3
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Examines the origins, development and growth of the various types of crime and vice in America, from the colonial era to the recent past. Explores the relationships between individuals, cultures, communities, institutions, government and law enforcement.
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Particularly concerned with probing the relationship between cinema and society. History of film is explored and student is given some background in film interpretation and cinematography, the western, science fiction, police films, and great foreign and American detective films.
HIST 295 Description: A colloquium focusing on historiography and historical methods in the context of a specific topic. Students are expected to improve their research and writing skills and their understanding of historiography and methods of historical research. (writing-intensive course)
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Examines the cultural and social history of Late Imperial China. Includes elite attempts at creating an orderly Confucian society and also how less powerful groups altered or challenged this vision. Discusses the role of commercialization and commercial culture and China as an Early Modern society. (Titled Bandits and Poets: The Cultural and Social History of Late Imperial China before 2016-17.)
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: China’s modern transformation from the crisis of the Late Qing through the various revolutionary governments of the 20th century to the rise of China as a world power. Looks at both Chinese elites’ quest for wealth and power and the impact this quest has had on ordinary people. (Titled History of Modern China: From the Opium Wars to the Present before 2016-17.)
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Examines the cultural and social history of Early Modern Japan, including both Sengoku and the Tokugawa. This includes elite attempts at creating a stratified social order and also how less powerful groups altered or challenged this vision. Discusses the role of commercialization and commercial culture and Japan as an Early Modern society. (Titled Geisha and Samurai: The Cultural and Social History of Early Modern Japan before 2016-17.)
Sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Japan’s modern transformation from the age of the samurai to the present. Looks at both the Japanese elites’ quest for wealth and power in the late 19th and the 20th centuries and the impact this quest has had on ordinary people. (Titled The History of Modern Japan: From the Floating World to the Present before 2016-17.)
As appropriate to course content, sophomore standing, 3cr of college history Description: Offered each semester in interest areas that are not part of the regular program. Some examples of courses of this type are the Victorian Age, the History of Love, World War II, the Great Depression, the Adams Chronicles, and the History of New York City. May schedule as many of these courses as desired, but two per semester is the usual limit.
None. Restriction: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Office of the Provost with a 3.0 GPA in history classes; permission of a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. Description: Involves directed reading or research for qualified students. Experimental projects and personalized learning are encouraged. Cross-Listed: No
None Restriction: None Description: With departmental approval, students are attached to local or national government or private agencies doing directive, bibliographical, archival, or museum work. Advising professor meets with intern regularly and determines what papers or reports are required.
Junior or senior history or social studies education major or by instructor permisson. Description: Strengthens critical thinking skills such as the ability to synthesize, analyze, interpret, and apply historical knowledge. Develops and assesses ability to read, discuss, research, write, and present on specialized topics in history. Improves academic and professional skills for upper division students. Previously Offered As: As HIST 495/496/497/498 before 2022-2023. As HIST 401 before 2014-2015.
HIST 395 and junior/senior history, history/pre-law, or social studies education majors or by instructor permission Description: An upper-division course emphasizing lecture, reading, discussion, and writing on specialized topics relating to European historical issues. The theme varies from semester to semester according to the expertise of the faculty member teaching the course. May be repeated. (Offered as HIST 402 before 2014-15.)
HIST 497Topics in Non-Western History3
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HIST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
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Repeatable
May be repeated Previously Offered As: (Offered as HIST 403 before 2014-15.
HIST 395 and junior/senior history, history/pre-law, or social studies education majors or by instructor permission Description: An upper-division course emphasizing lecture, reading, discussion, and writing on specialized topics relating to non-Western historical issues. The theme varies from semester to semester according to the expertise of the faculty member teaching the course. Repeated: May be repeated Previously Offered As: (Offered as HIST 403 before 2014-15.)
HIST 395 and junior/senior history, history/pre-law, or social studies education majors or by instructor permission Description: An upper-division course emphasizing lecture, reading, discussion, and writing on specialized topics relating to comparative historical issues. The theme varies from semester to semester according to the expertise of the faculty member teaching the course. Repeated: May be repeated. Previously Offered As: (Offered as HIST 404 before 2014-15.)
HIST 250 Description: Capstone for students in the public history concentration. Draws on program experience to conduct a major public history project, short reserach paper, and professional portfolio.
Source: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
