80 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 105Historical Foundations of Global Cultures Credits: 33
Introduces the premodern social, cultural, economic, political, scientific, and environmental foundations of today’s globalized world. Particularly emphasizes the origins and interactions of major cultural and political traditions; world religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism; and the local religious traditions of Africans, Asians, Native Americans, and others. Fosters interdisciplinary thinking by drawing insights from related disciplines. Also develops essential study skills of independent learning, analytic reading, critical thinking, and effective written and oral communication.
Explores the political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, and environmental changes since 1500 that have shaped today’s world. Students will examine the historical background of contemporary issues. Particularly emphasizes the historical context of modern globalization; the transformation of traditional societies; and the international role of the United States. Fosters interdisciplinary thinking by drawing insights from related disciplines. Also, systematically builds on study skills developed in History 105, further strengthening ability to learn independently, think and read critically, and produce college-level research and writing.
HIST 201Early History of the United States Credits: 33
Traces the major social, political, and cultural themes of American history from the initial contacts among Africans, Europeans, and Native Americans through the Civil War.
HIST 105 Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - S
HIST 202Recent History of the United States Credits: 33
Examines the social, political, and economic currents of American history since the Civil War. Emphasizes changes taking place in agriculture, labor, urban society, social relations, and industry.
HIST 203Theory and Practice of History Credits: 33
Covers briefly the history of the discipline. Introduces historiographical issues, methodology, and the craft of argumentation; includes library skills, the use of computers, analysis of professional historians’ research. Hands-on approach provides opportunities to work with primary sources (documents, oral sources, quantitative data, visual/material evidence). Seminar with discussion, oral presentations, written exercises, and a major paper or project. Must be sophomore standing to enroll or permission of instructor.
Studies the history and significance of the continuously advancing West in the development of the United States and present day life in America. Frontier society and migration are included is the importance of the American frontier on the nation’s history.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 305The Civil War Era Credits: 33
Studies the background, development and results of sectional rivalries between northern and southern sections of the United States. The war and its aftermath are considered from political, military, economic, and sociological points of view.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 307America from War to Watergate, 1945-1974 Credits: 33
This course examines the history of the United States following World War II through the mid-1970s. Topics include the origins and evolution of the Cold War, and its impact on America’s role in international affairs; the influence of the Cold War on American society and politics; the creation and consequences of economic affluence in postwar society; the revolution in race and ethnic relations; changes in the role of women and gender relations; the nationalization of American culture; the shift from liberalism to conservartism.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 309History of the American Worker Credits: 33
Covers the historical development of the American working class between the 18th and 20th centuries. Readings focus on the process of unionization and the relationship between industrial workers and the social, educational, political, and economic life in America.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 314History of Jacksonian America Credits: 33
Analyzes the social, intellectual, political, economic, and religious events, trends, issues, and problems in American life from the 1810s until the 1850s.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 318History of U.S. Women Credits: 33
Focuses upon historical factors that shaped the lives of American women in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Changing standards of behavior, expectations of marriage and family, and options of work outside the home will be explored, as well as women’s demands for equality in education, careers, and citizenship. Women’s differing experiences based on race, ethnicity, religion, region, social class, and age will be discussed.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 319Introduction to Public History Credits: 33
Explores the field of public history and the ways that historians preserve, interpret, and present the past to the general public. Through guest speakers and hands-on activities performed in class and at area historical institutions, students will learn about the work of public historians in areas such as archives, historical editing, oral history, material culture studies, museums, historic preservations, digital history, and historical film productions. special emphasis will be placed on the financial, legal. ethical. political, and interpretative issues faced by historians presenting the past to diverse audiences, and recent public history controversies. Students will also explore career opportunities available in the field of public history.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 320Europe in the Early and High Middle Ages: 300 to 1270 Credits: 33
Surveys the important political, economic and cultural developments in Europe from the time of the late Roman Empire to the end of the crusading movement. Special emphasis on the great cultural achievements of the 11th through the 13th centuries.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 321Late Medieval Europe: 1270 to 1517 Credits: 33
Examines the decline of medieval civilization and the emergence of the modern, with particular emphasis upon growth of the modern state, the Italian and northern renaissances, and the crises of the Catholic Church in the 14th and 15th centuries.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 325History of the Tsarist Russia Credits: 33
Studies the development of the Tsarist system (1462-1917) and of the 1917 Russian revolutions. Major attention focused on tsars, clergy, nobles, bureaucrats, intelligentsia, and peasantry in terms of their character, relations, institutions, and beliefs. Special concern given to causes of the 1917 revolutions and the legacy of pre-Soviet Russia.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 326History of the U.S.S.R. Credits: 33
Considers the history of modern Russia in three phases: a study of the basic aspects of Marxist-Leninist ideology; chronological coverage of the history of Soviet Russia from the 1917 revolution to the present; and a study of conditions within present-day Russia and her relations with the rest of the world.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 330History of Modern Germany: 1919 to Present Credits: 33
Survey of German history from the end of World War I to the present, emphasizing social and political developments. Particular attention paid to the dissolution of the Weimar Republic and the establishment of the National Socialist totalitarian state.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 331History of Modern France: 1750 to Present Credits: 33
Examined origins and course of the French Revolution and assesses the consequences for social, economic, institutional, political, and intellectual trends. These themes then are followed through successive revolutions, wars, and governmental changes down to the present.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 332English History: 1066 to Present Credits: 33
Surveys British history from the Norman Conquest to the late 20th century, emphasizing the unique character of English institutional and social developments. Major topics include growth of common law and Parliament, the changes in institutions and religion during the Tudor-Stuart era, the impact of the Industrial Revolution, the acquisition and evolution of empire, and the role of Great Britain in the 20th century.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 334Europe 1715-1815: The Era of the Industrial and French Revolutions Credits: 33
The century from 1715-1815 has a fair claim to be the most important one hundred years in the history of the world, because of the importance of the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution. This course introduces students to the period, to give them a better context for understanding the causes and consequences of these major events using both primary and secondary sources.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor.
HIST 337History of the Byzantine Empire Credits: 33
This course examines the eastern Roman, or Byzantine, Empire and its civilization from the age of Constantine to the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453. Of special interest will be three themes: the relationship of Byzantium to Western Europe, the development of the Byzantine state, and the influence of Byzantine economy, art, and religion on both the Empire and its neighbors.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor.
HIST 338Colonial America Credits: 33
Explores changing patterns of life in North America from the late 15th century to the mid-18th century. Themes examined include the European exploration and settlement of the Americas, the demographic and ecological consequences of colonization, and the development of distinct regional cultures in colonial America.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 339The Central Islamic Lands, 500-1700 Credits: 33
This course examines the development of Islam as a cultural and religious tradition from its origins in the late antique Middle East until the period of the “Gunpowder Empires”. It includes the rise and disintegration of the caliphate as an Islamic empire, the development of Islamicate societies and Islamic institutions, the spread of Islam through much of Asia and Africa, the simultaneous localization and globalization of the Islamic tradition, and the rise of new imperial systems under the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permissoin of the instructor.
HIST 341African-American History Credits: 33
Traces the experiences of African-Americans from the early colonial period to the present while emphasizing the following themes: the formation of a racial identity among diverse African-Americans, the rise of slavery and abolitionism, the struggles of African-Americans after the Civil War, and the evolution of 20th century civil rights movements.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 342U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity Credits: 33
Examines the history of immigration and ethnicity in the United States between 1820 and 1980. Traces processes, politics, and cultures of new Americans with special emphasis on legal barriers to full citizenship. Focus on gender relations and the experiences of recent ethnics included.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 344History of the Modern Middle East Credits: 33
Surveys the modern Middle East from 1500 to present. Investigates how the world was transformed by the rise of Islam as a guiding force within some of the most powerful and stable empires, like the Ottoman and Saffavid Empires, in history. Discusses in some depth the impact of colonialism and the rise of nationalist movements. Major emphasis placed on contemporary issues: the Iranian Revolution, Iraq-Iranian War, Arab-Israeli Conflict, the Palestinian Question, and the problems of national development in the area.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 345Military History of the United States Credits: 33
Studies the military history of the United States by placing the American military within the larger context of the changing economic, technological, social, and intellectual environment of the United States of which environment the American military is a product and extension.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 348The History of Ancient Rome Credits: 33
This course examines Ancient Roman society, religion, and government, looking at the development of religious, social, and political changes throughout Roman history. Emphasis will be placed on social, religious, and political institutions that have had the longest-term impact.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor.
HIST 349History of Latin America Credits: 33
Surveys the history of Latin America from the pre-Columbian civilization to the present with emphasis on the social, cultural, political, and economic themes that explain the present problems and potentials of the continent.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 350History of Modern Japan Credits: 33
Deals with the evolution of traditional Japanese social, economic, and political institutions. Impact of rapid modernization on these institutions and the transformation of Japan into a world power will be the major themes of this course. Japan’s re-emergence as an economic and political force in Asia since World War II examined.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 351World History since 1945 Credits: 33
Examines the major events and key developments that have occurred since World War II. Course is global in scope and particular emphasis is placed on the interrelationships that have come to characterize the entire world’s events and institutions since 1945.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 352The US and Vietnam Credits: 33
Begins with an overview of pre-colonial Vietnam, examines the motives and consequences of 19th and 20th century French colonialism to 1954, and finally analyzes the American war in Vietnam and its impact on both Vietnam and the United States.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 353Modern Southeast Asia Credits: 33
Provides an understanding of modern Southeast Asian history from the early 1500s through the post-colonial period. After a brief introduction to Southeast Asia’s early history, the main themes explored are nature and impact European colonization, growth of nationalist resistance movements and the subsequent emergence of modern nation states. Concludes by addressing the main issues confronting post-colonial Southeast Asia.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 354Traditional China Credits: 33
Surveys China’s history from ancient to early modern times (ca. 1600) by investigating major developments in Chinese society, political systems, economy, and culture.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 355History of Modern China Credits: 33
Concerned with the evolution of traditional Chinese institutions and philosophies. Decline of the imperial system examined from the point of view of internal disintegration and external aggression. Course then traces development of nationalist movements in China since 1911 and describe the impact of the KMT-CCP Civil War to 1950. China’s emergence as a world power examined.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 356History of 19th Century Europe Credits: 33
Examines the major political, social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped Europe during the “long” 19th century between 1789 (the French Revolution) and 1914 (the outbreak of WWI). Particular emphasis is placed on the causes and effects of the French and Industrial Revolutions. Traces new movements and ideologies such as liberalism, nationalism, socialism, Darwinism, feminism, imperialism, and militarism.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor
HIST 357History of Holocaust Credits: 33
Examines the background, perpetration, and memory of the systematic destruction of Europe’s Jews and other minorities during the Second World War, commonly known as the Holocaust. Particular emphasis is placed on the history of Antisemitism in Europe, Social Darwinism, the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany, Nazi ideology, the carrying out of the murder of Europe’s Jews, and the legacy of the Holocaust.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 358American Environmental History Credits: 33
Analyzes growth of the American economy from the pre-colonial era. Deals with the interaction between humans and the natural world in the United States from the pre-colonial era to the present. Explores such topics as the impact of industrialization and urban growth on the American environment, the emergence of ecological consciousness and green politics, and the creation of the idea of “Nature” in American culture.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 359History of Western Political Thought, 1500-1800 Credits: 33
In 1500, most European governments were monarchies. By 1800, there had been successful revolutions in Britain, France, and America. The result of these revolutions was a dramatic increase in popular participation in government. There was also a revolution in thinking about politics- most intellectuals now hoped and expected that democracy would spread. This course, focusing on primary sources, examines the major political thinkers of the era- including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau- to understand how this crucial intellectual change came about.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor.
HIST 360History of Mexico Credits: 33
Surveys Mexican history from pre-conquest to the present. Major topics include the Spanish Colonialism, the Mexican Revolution, and Mexico’s present cultural and economic influence within Latin America.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 361History of 20th Century Europe Credits: 33
This course traces the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Europe from the beginning of the 20th century through the early 21st century. Particular focus is given to the causes and impact of World War I, the Russian Revolution and Stalinism, the rise of fascist regimes, World War II and the Holocaust, the Cold War division and postwar reconstruction of Europe, the end of the Cold War, European integration, and contemporary challenges facing Europe.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 362Europe 1450-1715: The Era of the Renaissance and Reformation Credits: 33
Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries developed many features that we recognize as modern: large standing armies, prime ministers and governments who had to command a majority in parliament, religious pluralism, central banks and stock exchanges, and a culture of scientific experiment. This course tries to explain the causes of these major changes using primary and secondary sources.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 363History of U.S. and World War II Credits: 33
This course will provide an intensive examination of some of the major social, political, economic, diplomatic and military issues of United States history during the era of the Second World War. Special attention will be paid to the impact the war had on American society, gender, and race relations; the way the war transformed the U.S. role in international relations; the impact of the war on American society and foreign relations in the postwar era; the changing place of the war in American historical memory; and the ways the war has been portrayed over time by Hollywood.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 366History of Brazil Credits: 33
Surveys Brazilian development from the Colonial to the Modern era including an examination of Portuguese conquest and control, the monarchy, industrialization, the influence of minorities, and the literature and arts.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
HIST 374America Since Watergate, 1974-2008 Credits: 33
This course examines the history of the United States from the presidency of Richard Nixon through the election of Barack Obama in 2008. Topics include the evolution and end of the Cold War and the subsequent redefinition of the United States’ role in international affairs; economic changes and their impact on American society; the persistence of issues of race and ethnicity; changes in the role of women and gender relations; changing popular culture; and political behavior and the increasing divisiveness of politics in American society.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor.
HIST 379History of Science Credits: 33
Science is the attempt to figure out how the physical world works, and this course is intended as an overview to its history. The course will examine the history of science from two directions: topically, as various fields developed over time; and culturally, as we examine the relationship between specific cultures and the ways they developed theoretical models explaining how the universe operates. Throughout the course, we shall be reading secondary and primary sources that illustrate these two approaches.
Focuses on the critical analysis of primary and secondary sources centered on the production of a research project of significant scholarly value. Students will choose a topic, analyze the relevant secondary source literature and conduct original scholarly research using archival, oral, manuscript and/or other primary sources. Assigned readings will provide practical advice on the art of historical research and writing. Students will also be encouraged to submit their research for presentation at a professional conference or publication in a scholarly journal. P
HIST 397Seminar in Comparative History Credits: 33
Examines themes common across world civilizations from c. 1000 to the present and considers their development in specific cultural settings. Although specific states or world regions may be considered, readings are broadly comparative and intended to form a synthesis of discrete national or regional histories. Includes a writing requirement. Usually taken during the senior year. Must be senior standing to enroll or permission of instructor.
HIST 398Independent Study I in History Credits: 33
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
HIST 399Independent Study II in History Credits: 33
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
Explores the fundamental changes in American life during the 18th century and their culmination in the American Revolution. Analyzes those themes within the conceptual framework of the modernization of traditional societies and in the context of broader Western and American developments.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and junior standing, or permission of instructor. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
HIST 407Women in Comparative Perspective Credits: 33
Topical exploration of female experiences in selected global cultures. How different societies have constructed gender (or defined the social meaning of being a woman) over time explored in a comparative perspective. Intellectual discourses of religion, education, and politics structure cultural comparisons of women’s work, their position within the family, attitudes toward sexuality, civil rights, and access to public power. Through readings, discussions, films, and occasional lectures the class examines the historical development of modern gender conventions in various world regions and of controversies about the human rights of women.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and junior standing, or permission of instructor. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
HIST 413Pennsylvania History Credits: 33
Deals with development of Pennsylvania from the eve of European settlement to the present. Attention given to political, economic, and social trends and institutions from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Pennsylvania’s role in national and international history also studied.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and junior standing, or permission of instructor. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
HIST 423Issues in 20th-Century Europe Credits: 33
Chronological and topical study of political, economic, social, and intellectual trends of our era. Modern wars, the struggle between authoritarianism and democracy, the East-West split, and the European economic community are major themes.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and junior standing or permission of instructor. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
HIST 428Issues in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era Credits: 33
Covers political, economic, social, and intellectual aspects of the Progressive Movement, tracing its origins in the 19th century and showing how progressivism was a part of the background of the New Deal. Special attention given to the all-important transition of the concept of liberalism from laissez-faire individualism to state regulation. Emphasis placed upon the differing interpretations of the Progressive Movement, which have been developed by various historians.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and junior standing or permission of instructor. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
HIST 430U.S. Cultural History Credits: 33
Focuses upon significant cultural developments in American History, and upon the importance of culture to major trends and events in the U.S. past. Course addresses cultural theory, definitions of culture, multiculturalism in history, and the roles of culture and communication in the interpretation of history. Individual subjects covered each semester will include some combination of the following: mass media (including radio, television, print), folklore, religion, material culture, and performance culture.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and junior standing or permission of instructor. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
HIST 433Oral History Credits: 33
Introduces students to methods and uses of oral history. Students learn to analyze and use oral history sources, and will practice oral history protocols including the conduct of recorded interviews, the storage of oral history recordings, and the transcription of oral history interviews. Students will also be introduced to alternative uses for oral history including audio and video documentary, and digital methods of exhibition.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and junior standing or permission of instructor. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
HIST 444History of Women in Latin America Credits: 33
Surveys history of women in Latin America from pre-conquest to the present. Major topics include prescribed gender roles, how race and class have shaped one’s ability to live up to these roles, and women’s participation in work, politics, religion, the economy, intellectual movements, and cultural practices. This class is available for graduate credit.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and junior standing or permission of instructor. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
HIST 445History of Saudi Arabia Credits: 33
This course will examine the history of Saudi Arabia from the beginnings of the first Saudi state in the 1700’s until the present. Key topics will include the branch of Islam founded by Muhammad b. Abd al-Wahhab, the kingdom’s regional diversity, policies of the ruling House of Saud, the growth and impact of the oil industry, and relations with foreign powers, especially the United States.
For undergraduates, course requires a C in HIS 105 and junior standing or permission of instructor Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit
HIST 454China and the Outside World Credits: 33
Investigates China’s relations with the outside world during its pre-modern history. Since China is somewhat geographically isolated from the rest of Eurasia, historians have tended to assume Chinese civilization is mostly the product of indigenous developments. The course challenges this assumption by looking at how China and people outside of its borders have influenced each other.
HIST 105 or HONR 122 and junior standing or permission of instructor. Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
HIST 460Archives and Public History Credits: 33
Course examines the relationship between archives and the theory and practice of public history. The course will survey the best practices for the care and preservation of archival materials, as well as the application of archival techniques to the care and preservation of electronic records. Special attention will be paid to the ways that public historians and archivists can use archival materials, online archival resources, and public archival programs to help the public learn about the past and appreciate the value of historical records. Students enrolled in the class will be required to visit archival institutions and to undertake hands-on projects with archival materials.
