23 courses with the subject HIS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HIS 111Survey of Civilization I. F3
A survey of world history from the fourth millennium B.C. into the 16th century. Particular attention is paid to change over time, connections and cultural exchanges between different peoples, and to comparisons between different civilizations.
A continuation of HIS 111. This course surveys world history from the 16th century to the present and examines the relationships between nationalism, industrialization, imperialism, political ideologies, and globalization.
A survey of United States history from pre–Columbian times to 1877. This course is a survey of the major events including colonization, American Revolution, national expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
A continuation of HIS 221. This course is a survey of major developments including expansion, industrialization, reform, foreign policy, politics, and cultural changes. 356
HIS 299A/399A. American Revolutionary Era. Offered on sufficient demand3
A study of the American Revolution and War of Independence. Attention is given to the political, social, economic, and military aspects of the period between 1763–1789.
HIS 299K/399K. Special Topics in History. Offered on sufficient demand3
A study of an area of special interest in either World or American History. Topics may include selected historical periods, major historical movements, decisive events, biographical studies, or religious movements. May be repeated for up to six (6) hours credit.
HIS 314Ancient and Classical Civilizations. (W) Sp. Even years3
Study of the history, literature, political structures, and religion of the civilizations of the Near East, Greece, and Rome from about 3500 B.C. to the 4th century A.D. This course includes a significant writing component.
An examination of the social and cultural differences that are present in the American population. This course will examine cultures and subgroups in the American community in a historical, legal, and social context. This course includes a significant writing component. Same as HUM/POL 320.
A study of the causes and effects of the American Civil War. The course examines the political, military, social, and economic changes of this pivotal time in American history.
HIS 328Modern Latin American History. F. Odd years3
A survey of Latin American history in the 19th and 20th centuries. Particular attention will be given to social movements, political instability, and struggles over cultural hegemony. 357
An introduction to the historian's craft, including a survey of historiography and of careers for majors. This course introduces students to research in primary and secondary sources and to the process of framing a historical argument, producing written work that demonstrates critical thinking, and submitting that work to peer review. This course includes a significant writing component. Prerequisites: HIS 111 and HIS 112 (Survey of Civilization I and II), OR HIS 221 and
HIS 338Research and Writing of History II. (W) Offered on sufficient demand3
Guides students through the process of researching and writing a major research paper. This course emphasizes the writing of clear historical prose, which includes multiple drafts and peer reviews, and presenting one's research findings in a public forum. This course includes a significant writing component. Prerequisite: HIS 337 Research and Writing of History I.
A survey of Christianity’s historical development in Europe and the Americas from the close of the medieval period through modern day. Emphasis will be given to the impact of the Reformations in Europe, Christianity’s role in American contact and colonialism, the social progression of Christianity in Latin America, and the interplay of Christianity and politics in United States history.
Contributions of the southern United States to the growth of the country are studied. Special emphasis is given to the sectional nature of the American nation prior to the Civil War and the adjustments made following that war.
HIS 424Twentieth Century America. (W) F. Even years3
Study of the political, intellectual, diplomatic, and social developments of the United States in the 20th century. This course includes a significant writing component.