19 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 1100European History to 1300 (HU)3
A survey of the development of Western Civilization to 1300. Special emphasis is placed on the cultural, economic, social and political contributions of ancient and medieval cultures in the Western civilization.
Survey of the development of Western Civilization since 1300. Special emphasis is placed on the cultural, economic, social and political contributions of modern and contemporary cultures in the Western civilization.
Examines Asian cultures and civilizations through the historical lens. Students study the fundamental ideas, values, practices and politics of Asia from the earliest civilizations through the 14th century political fragmentation of the Mongol Empire. Readings and assignments foster critical thinking and communication skills. It is recommended that students take HIST 2999 in the same semester as this course.
HIST 1220Asian History: Modern History & Societies3
Examines modern and contemporary Asian civilizations from the end of the Mongol period to nearly the present through the historical lens. Students will explore the politics, economics of Asia as well societal ideas, values, and practices. Readings and assignments develop conceptual understanding and foster analytic, interpretive, and communication skills. It is recommended that students take HIST 2999 in the same semester as this course.
This course covers the history of Latin America from the time of the Columbus voyages to the independence movements in the 1820’s with special emphasis on the interaction between Europeans, Africans, Native Americans and the imposition of European institutions and culture on subject populations.
This course surveys Latin America from the era of independence to the present. Examines the political, social and economic issues and their diverse influence in shaping contemporary Latin America.
An introduction to the beginnings of civilization in river valleys of Mesopotamia and Egypt to the end of the 18th century. Emphasizes cultural and religious developments that contributed to modern Western European and Islamic civilizations. It is recommended that students take HIST 2999 in the same semester as this course.
Survey of Middle East from late 18th Century to present. Emphasis on interactions between the various religious and ethnic groups in region as they find ways to fit into modern world and respond to the rise of Western powers. It is recommended that students take HIST 2999 in the same semester as this course.
Survey of the history of the world from prehistory to 1500. It provides an examination of the major social, political and economic themes, issues and influences in the development of early world civilizations. Emphasis is global and comparative.
This is a survey of the development of civilizations in the world since 1500. Special emphasis is placed on the cultural, economic, social and political contributions of World history.
From the Pre-Columbian period to nearly the present, this course examines the social, political and economic development of American institutions through the historical lens. It is recommended students complete ENGL 1010 prior to taking this course.
Under the instructor’s supervision, students develop and follow an individualized curriculum. Designed to allow students with special interests in a particular area of history to work with the instructor in creating a course and study plan. Course is research oriented.
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HIST 2200Americanization: Ethnicity, Power and Privilege (HU)3
This course focuses on challenges of diverse groups in their struggle for inclusion in US society. Politics and economics will be examined in the context of power structures that created privilege and how marginalized groups became privileged over time.
Examines the first half of the American experience, from the Pre-Columbian period through Post-Civil War Reconstruction. Surveys social, political, economic and cultural developments throughout this extensive period, and provides a focus on the challenges that diverse groups faced as they struggled for an inclusive place in American society. It is recommended students complete ENGL 1010 prior to taking this course.
Examines the second half of the American experience from the end of Reconstruction to nearly the present. Surveys social, political, economic and cultural developments throughout this period and provides a focus on the challenges that diverse groups faced as they struggled for an inclusive place in American society.
Utah has always been a multicultural, multiethnic, and multiracial society. This course connects the historical conflict of the dominant and subdominant, the powerful and less powerful, and the privileged and less privileged from Pre-Columbian times to the present.
Involves 45 hours at the Utah Archives, as well as regular one-on- one meetings with the instructor to discuss and organize a research project that grows out of the archival work. It provides students the opportunity to learn how the archives function, to engage in primary research and writing, and to make professional contacts.
HIST 2999History CLAC (Cultures & Languages Across the Curriculum)1
The “Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum” (CLAC) courses allow students to study primary sources, documents, and other course materials in a target language. This one-hour course supplements the corresponding three-hour, area-focused HIST course (e.g., Latin America, Asia, Middle East, etc.) and requires simultaneous enrollment. It may be cross-listed as [LANG] 2999. You must register for one of the following courses at the same time: HIST 1210, HIST 1220, HIST 1300, HIST 1310, HIST 1450, or HIST 1460.