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.
HIST 1000Global Culture in History3
An exploration of cultural diversity in a global historical context. Focusing on a particular element of human culture, the course examines how historians develop an understanding of this subject and use primary sources to construct a narrative. May be applied to the Humanities requirement of the General Education Core.
A study of the development of cultural, economic, and political institutions in America from pre-Columbian times to 1877. The course may be applied toward the History requirement of the General Education Core.
Completion of ENGL 1010 with a minimum grade of “C”. CIP 28.54.0101.00
HIST 2011Honors American History I3
A study of American history from pre-Columbian times to the present. Limited to students in University Honors Program. Both courses may be used to satisfy the History requirement of the General Education Core.
Completion of ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 with a minimum grade of “C”.
HIST 2020American History II3
A study of the development of cultural, economic, and political institutions in America since 1877. The course may be applied toward the History requirement of the General Education Core.
Completion of ENGL 1010 with a minimum grade of “C”. CIP 28.54.0101.00
HIST 2021Honors American History II3
A study of American history from pre-Columbian times to the present. Limited to students in University Honors Program. Both courses may be used to satisfy the History requirement of the General Education Core.
Completion of ENGL 1010 and ENGR 1020 with a minimum grade of “C”.
HIST 2030History of Tennessee3
A study of the state from neolithic time until the present day. It includes a survey of social, cultural, economic, and political developments which have influenced Tennessee’s growth and development. The course may be applied toward the History requirement of the General Education Core.
Completion of ENGL 1010 with a minimum grade of “C”. CIP 28.54.0101.00
HIST 2040Introduction to Public History3
An introductory course focusing on the distinctions between academic and public history. The course examines the methodology and process of historical work, with specific concentration on the unique focus of public historians. For each section of the course, career choices are presented. Practicing public historians participate as guest lecturers.
A survey of the major societies and civilizations of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the West - their geography, major economic and social structures, political systems, religions, and philosophies. The first course covers the period from pre-history to about 1500 CE, and the second covers the period from 1500 to the present. Required of all History majors. Both courses may be applied toward the History requirement of the General Education Core.
Completion of ENGL 1010 with a minimum grade of “C.” CIP 28.54.0101.00
HIST 2700The African American Experience3
A chronological and thematic study of the history of African Americans in the United States from fifteenth-century West Africa to the present, paying particular attention to the impact Africans and their descendants have had on the creation of American society and their sustained efforts to obtain equality. Students enrolled in the course will use an examination of the lives and writings of African American authors, sources, and scholars as the primary lens to understand the significant events, themes, and experiences of the descendants of the enslaved Africans brought to the United States. May be applied toward the History requirement of the General Education Core.
Completion of ENGL 1010 with a minimum grade of “C”. CIP 28.54.0101.00
HIST 3000Intro to Ethics in Public History 3
Intro to Ethics in Public History. This course engages with ethical concerns in the field of public history while introducing students to various subfields and professions. It focuses on questions about collecting and managing historical sources, engaging with people narrating their own histories, understanding power dynamics in community histories, and engaging with public memory.
A survey of early modern Europe from the end of the Thirty Years’ War to the beginning of the French Revolution. Themes include the rise of the modern state system in Europe, the creation of colonial empires, the development of global commerce, and the impact of scientific revolution and the Enlightenment.
A survey of European history from the French Revolution to the unification of Italy and Germany. This course examines the transformation of Europe through the influence of revolutionary movements and modern ideologies as well as the social and economic forces of urbanization and industrialization.
A survey of Europe from the height of its power and influence to the crisis of its civilization in the First and Second World Wars. The course examines the nature of European imperialism, the growth of international rivalry, the history of fascism and communism, and the great military conflicts of the early twentieth century.
A survey of European history during and after the Cold War. This course examines the end of European empire, the division of Europe in the struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States, and quest for European unity, the collapse of communism, and the challenges of the new century.
A survey of the history of intelligence from ancient to modern times with a strong focus on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The course explores the development of the concept of intelligence and the varying uses of intelligence data over time, emphasizing case studies from recent history. The primary purpose of the course is to enable students to understand why intelligence is gathered and its uses and limitations in practice. Course may be applied toward the Intelligence Studies minor.
An introduction to American women’s history and historiography from the colonial period to 1890 focusing on the diversity of women’s experiences. The course analyzes the connections between gender, race, class, and sexuality in various cultural, economic, legal, and political contexts.
HIST 3110American Women’s History 1890 to the Present3
An introduction to American women’s history and historiography from 1890 to the present day focusing on the diversity of women’s experiences. The course analyzes the connections between gender, race, class, and sexuality in various cultural, economic, legal, and political contexts.
Black Women’s History (3) An introduction to Black women’s history and historiography from 1619 to the present. This course examines the myriad experiences of Black women in the Western hemisphere via an engagement with Black feminist theory and a specific focus on the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality, disability, and religion. the primary purpose of this course is to allow students to study the specific experience of Black women as integral members of diverse communities.
Supervised and approved program of learning experiences undertaken by students in governmental, business, or industry setting. Formal proposals, project objectives, and learning plans are reviewed and approved by faculty. Student activity and progress are monitored, evaluated, and graded by a full-time faculty member.
Supervised and approved program of learning experiences undertaken by students in governmental, business, or industry setting. Formal proposals, project objectives, and learning plans are reviewed and approved by faculty. Student activity and progress are monitored, evaluated, and graded by a full-time faculty member.
An introduction to the social, cultural, economic, and political history of Mexico, primarily since independence, with a background on the colonial and Pre-Columbian periods.
The history of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century. Topics include territorial expansion, sectional conflict, the debate over slavery, and the coming of the Civil War.
A study of the sectional disputes dividing the nation, the course of the Civil War, the Constitutional problems of Reconstruction times, the condition of the freedmen after the war, and the political history of the nation to 1877.
An analysis of the political, economic, and cultural evolution of the United States. Key issues include the end of Reconstruction, end of frontier America, rise of big business, imperialism, the Spanish-American War, the Progressive era, and World War I.
A study of the political, economic, and cultural development of the American people from the end of World War I through World War II. Topics include the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the New Deal.
An investigation of the American nation since World War II. Topics include domestic politics, America’s involvement in post-war world affairs, and economic, cultural, and social developments.
HIST 3380The Cultural History of the United States3
A study of selected cultural aspects of America from colonial times to the present day. The principal topics include folklore, mythologies, music, art, literature, popular culture, and fads.
HIST 3400African American Public History and Memory3
This course delves into the rich narrative of African American history through the lens of public history and memory. It examines how this history has been presented, interpreted, and remembered in public spaces, museums, memorials, and popular culture. The course also explores the role of memory, commemoration, and contested narratives in shaping our understanding of the African American past.
An introduction to history as an academic discipline and professional vocation. The course traces the development of history as specialized field, explores its philosophical foundations, and introduces students to the methods, practices, and career opportunities of professional historians. Students should typically take the course during the fall semester of their junior year. Required of all History majors.
Selected topics and sources in the historical development of modern science and technology from the Renaissance to the present. It includes the developments in mathematics, physical sciences, earth sciences, biological sciences, medicine, and technology.
An examination of pandemics in history, such as the Black Death (Second Plague Pandemic), Smallpox in the New World, and the Influenza Pandemic of 1917-1918, with special consideration of epidemiology, public health, medical treatments, long-term and short-term economic, social, and psychological consequences.
6 hours from the following: HIST 1000, HIST 2010, HIST 2020, 2030, 2060, 2070, 2700. CIP 28.54.0101.00
HIST 3680Black Nashville3
This course takes a chronological and thematic examination of the history of African Americans in Nashville from the founding of the territory to the end of the Modern Civil Rights Movement. In addition to exploring the economic, social, and political history of the black men and women who call Nashville home, we will pay close attention to how their history is recovered, celebrated, and erased from public memory.
An investigation of selected economic issues in American history from the colonial period to the present. Topics include mercantilism, capitalism, industrialism, labor-management relations, corporatism, and multi-national organizations.
The methods, strategies, and materials of the secondary teaching of social studies. The philosophical and definitional literature of the social studies and its relationship to pedagogy are explored. Clinical and field-based experiences which call for active participation by students are part of the course requirements. Required of all History majors in the Teacher Education Program.
A survey course of Modern China from the Qing Dynasty to Contemporary China. The course examines the history and transformation of Modern China through the influence of state development, revolutionary movements, race and ethnicity, and foreign relations.
The history of Asians in America will focus on pivotal moments in the history of Asians in America. As Asia is a large continent, the course will include narratives that cover East, Southeast, and South Asia with an emphasis on their journeys to and lives within the United States of America. In addition to exploring the law, race and ethnic studies scholarship will be used as the theoretical framework to understand the identities that comprise Asian America. No prior knowledge of Asian languages is required.
An examination of ancient civilizations, including Egyptian, Roman, Hellenic, and Hellenistic cultures. Materials in this course include archaeological evidence, philosophical writings, and political institutions.
An intensive study of Western Europe from 500 to 1600. The course focuses on the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the middle ages, the twelfth-century Renaissance, and the Italian and Northern Renaissance.
A survey of political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Europe from approximately 1500 to 1700. The course begins with the demographic and governmental crises arising from the Black Death and the Hundred Years’ War and ends on the eve of the Industrial Revolution.
Located in a historically strategic part of the globe, the region known as “The Middle East” presents a dynamic and heterogeneous landscape of peninsulas and isthmuses, republics and monarchies, oil-producing countries and labor-exporting nations. This course examines the recent history of the region from the beginning of the twentieth century until the present day.
An undergraduate seminar collaboratively exploring literature within a specific historical field of study and providing a focused research experience for students. Required for all History majors.
An introduction to the history and organization of libraries and archives housing historical collections. Students will learn about the origins, organization, holdings, and staffing of historical research libraries and archives, caring for historic collections, conducting research in historical libraries and archives, and current issues in historical libraries and archives (such as intellectual property rights, public outreach, and theft of antiquities).
6 hours from the following: HIST 1000, HIST 2010, HIST 2020, 2030, 2060, 2070, 2700. CIP 28.54.0101.00
HIST 4100America Behind Bars3
A survey of the history of incarceration in the United States from early America to the present day. The course covers social, legal, and cultural history.
An examination of medieval English society (roughly 500-1500) as reflected in laws, court cases, legal records, legal treaties, and literary treatments of legal topics. The course will cover civil, criminal, and canon (Church) law.
An analysis of American foreign affairs, 1776 to the present. HIST 4210 begins with the diplomacy surrounding the emergence of the United States as a nation and concludes with the nation’s growth into a world power by 1870. HIST 4220 treats the further expansion of the United States’ role as a dominant world power by covering the years 1870 to the present, including foreign policies preceding and during the world wars, containment and anti-communist policies, the Vietnam dilemma, detente, and the collapse of the Soviet empire.
An analysis of American foreign affairs, 1776 to the present. HIST 4210 begins with the diplomacy surrounding the emergence of the United States as a nation and concludes with the nation’s growth into a world power by 1870. HIST 4220 treats the further expansion of the United States’ role as a dominant world power by covering the years 1870 to the present, including foreign policies preceding and during the world wars, containment and anti-communist policies, the Vietnam dilemma, detente, and the collapse of the Soviet empire.
The relationship between the Middle East and the United States has become one of the most fraught in the contemporary world, yet few people understand how and why it has come to be this way. This course explores the evolution of this relationship from 1776 to the present, with a focus on foreign relations and the growth of the transnational and cultural connections linking these two parts of the globe.
In this course, we will look at World War I through many different lenses. Although we will touch on traditional topics that are typically associated with the war, such as trench warfare, military technology, and the various home fronts, we will also study topics like how the war influenced the non-European populations of the world and how the war affected the environment in different parts of the globe.
HIST 4230Literature and History of Medieval England3
Students in this course will explore the major political, cultural, and economic developments in England and the British Isles from the withdrawal of Roman troops in the fifth century until the end of the Tudor Dynasty in 1603.
An exploration of historical developments and variations in feminist thought. Through the critical analysis of historical and literary texts, the course examines ideas about gender and sexuality, their intersections with concepts of race, class, and nation, and their changing role in constructions of identity.
HIST 4250American Social and Intellectual History3
Analysis of social, cultural, and intellectual thought. The first semester covers the period to the Civil War and focuses on such topics as Puritanism, the Enlightenment, romanticism, individualism, Social Darwinism, urbanism, and popular culture. HIST 4260 covers the period from 1865 to the present.
HIST 4260American Social and Intellectual History3
Analysis of social, cultural, and intellectual thought. The first semester covers the period to the Civil War and focuses on such topics as Puritanism, the Enlightenment, romanticism, individualism, Social Darwinism, urbanism, and popular culture. HIST 4260 covers the period from 1865 to the present.
Designated topics focusing on specialized historical fields, allowing students to become aware of the expanding frontiers of historical investigation and to participate in an intensive research experience.
HIST 4325 Vital Topics in U.S. History (3). Designated topics focusing on specialized historical developments in history outside of the United States, allowing students to become aware of the expanding frontiers of historical investigation and to participate in an intensive research experience. The course may be taken twice for a total of six credit hours if different topic. This course may be applied towards the History major requirement of 6 hours of upper-division electives in non-US History.
HIST 4326 Vital Topics in World History (3). Designated topics focusing on specialized historical developments in history outside of the United States, allowing students to become aware of the expanding frontiers of historical investigation and to participate in an intensive research experience. The course may be taken twice for a total of six credit hours if different topic. This course may be applied towards the History major requirement of 6 hours of upper-division electives in non-US History.
HIST 4400The Black Power Movement and Material Culture3
This course provides a unique perspective on exploring the historical accounts of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements in the United States. By examining the material culture produced by the Black community, including fashion, music, art, film, magazines, and public access television, we will explore how this material culture shaped the era’s social and political struggles. The course will also analyze how the Black community crafted its historical narratives about the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. Through interdisciplinary approaches and critical analysis, students will gain profound insights into the intricate relationship between popular culture and social change. CIP 28.54.0101.00
A one-semester research and writing project for seniors majoring in History. The course represents the culmination of the undergraduate program in History and should be taken during the fall or spring semester of a student’s senior year. Students wishing to enroll under other circumstances must seek prior approval by the Department. Required of all History majors.
An examination of the general history of the civilization of Latin America during European colonization. Covers pre-Columbian Amerindian civilizations, the founding and development of European empires, and the decline and collapse of those empires.
An examination of the general history of the civilization of Latin America from independence to the present. Covers the period from the end of European colonization to the present, including nation-building, social and cultural movements, and international relations.
HIST 4580Public History Administration Internship3
A practicum or internship with a history-related agency (public or private) to provide the student with on-the-job experiences. The details of the internship are negotiated among student, agency, and instructor. A major paper is required for successful completion of course, as well as a satisfactory evaluation by both instructor and internship agent.
A semester-long, supervised student teaching experience divided between middle school and high school. Required of all students seeking certification in teaching history or government.
An investigation of civilizations of the Indian subcontinent and the Far East, especially China and Japan. The first semester covers the time from the development of the classical period to Western domination. The second semester covers the period from the age of imperialism to the present.
An investigation of civilizations of the Indian subcontinent and the Far East, especially China and Japan. The first semester covers the time from the development of the classical period to Western domination. The second semester covers the period from the age of imperialism to the present.
HIST 4840History and Literature of the British Empire3
A survey of the major social, cultural, and political developments associated with the British Empire from 1850 to the present. The course explores the impact of Empire on the British, colonized peoples, and the development of post-colonial cultures and identities. Students may not earn credit in both HIST 4840 and ENGL 4840 .
An examination of the history of Africa from ancient times to the recent period of African nationalism. The first semester addresses the major events and leaders in African history to the beginnings of European colonization. The second covers from colonization through the emergence and organization of independent states.
An examination of the history of Africa from ancient times to the recent period of African nationalism. The first semester addresses the major events and leaders in African history to the beginnings of European colonization. The second covers from colonization through the emergence and organization of independent states.
A study of the history of slavery and slave trades in Africa with particular focus on domestic slave trading systems, the Arab slave trade, and the trans-Atlantic slave trade from its beginnings in the 15th century to its suppression in the 1800s.
A study of Africa in the post-independence period. Topics include the challenges of economic development, issues of the environment and population, the dilemmas of democratic nation building, and the impact of international politics on emerging African states.
A study of the integral role and contributions of African-Americans to the history and development of the United States. HIST 4910 covers the period from the history of African kingdoms to the end of American slavery. HIST 4920 covers the period from 1865 to the present.
A study of the integral role and contributions of African-Americans to the history and development of the United States. HIST 4910 covers the period from the history of African kingdoms to the end of American slavery. HIST 4920 covers the period from 1865 to the present.
