53 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.
An examination of the multiple global narratives that comprise human development and interaction prior to 1500 with primary focus on early human activity, the development of complex societies, classical and post- classical ages, and expansion of post-classical cross- cultural involvement. Credits 3
An examination of the multiple global narratives that comprise human development and interaction since 1500 with primary focus on the origins of global interdependence, the ages of revolution, industry, and empire, and the twentieth century. Credits 3
United States History Survey Choose 3 credits from the following courses: Course Code Title Credits
Examines political, economic, and cultural trends in world history over the course of the twentieth century with emphasis on the interconnectivity of world peoples and places. Major themes include trade, ideology, conflict, culture and globalization. CL General Education: Study of the Past Credits 3
Examines the history of the Pacific Ocean world from around 1500 to the present. While surveying the histories of key societies in the Asia-Pacific region, the course also examines the intricate connections in this diverse world. Major themes include cultural encounters, trade, migration, empires, and conflicts. CL General Education: Study of the Past Credits 3
Examines the rise and fall of an Atlantic World system that tied Europe, Africa and the Americas into a web of cultural, political and economic interdependence. Major themes include different models of New World exploration, colonization by European colonial powers, missionary activities and religious migrations, the ramifications of New World slavery, encounters and conflicts between native and colonial peoples, and the development of nation states in the Western Hemisphere. CL General Education: Study of the Past Credits 3
Examines political, economic, cultural and religious trends in the greater Middle East from the birth of Islam in the seventh century to the present day. Major themes include the origins of Islam and the rise of Islamic empires and cultures, the development of an early modern polity under the Ottomans, European imperialism, and the influence of nationalism(s), resources conflicts and religious revival in the 20th and early 21st centuries. s, Credits 3
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An introduction to historical research methods and the tools and techniques that historians use to study the past. The course focuses on the development of key research skills through the location, analysis, and use of primary and secondary sources in a variety of forms and settings. Students will also review and gain an understanding of the fundamental historiographical practices and interpretations used within the field of history. Credits 3
Examines the foundations, nature, and impact of the Second World War in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Emphasizes the role of ideology, including fascism, communism, militarism, imperialism, and colonial nationalism in shaping the experiences of both western and non-western powers in these regions from the late 1930s to 1945. CL General Education: Study of the Past Credits 3
Examines the relationship between history and film and considers the difficult balance between historical scholarship and artistic expression. Emphasis is on popular movies portraying historical characters and events and the controversies and questions these often raise. Subjects will cover a broad range of topics in European and world history. Credits 3
Examines remembrance as it takes shape in monuments, memorials, and museums. Students will critically engage with conceptions, conversations, and controversies around memory at the intersection of history, memory studies, public/ digital history, and museum studies. Students use documents, images, and scholarship to explore different sites, traveling to monuments, memorials, and museums. Students will integrate their experiences and thoughts by critically reflecting on memorial landscapes. Credits 3
Course covers the development of Western Europe from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance with emphasis on the ideas, individuals and events that shaped the period. Topics include daily life for the masses, evolution of political and religious thought, consolidation of state and religious authority, cultural shifts and the rise of a persecuting society, and medieval warfare. CL General Education: Study of the Past Credits 3
Examines the cultural, political, and historical context of great power diplomacy from the Treaty of Westphalia (1648) to the present through a series of case studies of major diplomatic events and processes. Offered alternate years. Credits 3
This interdisciplinary travel course examines the history and culture of Canada, through its First Nations peoples, European colonization, and Confederation. As well as the core travel component, it is composed of an on-campus series of classes, in which students will learn about Canada's communities, political structures, current policy issues, and Canada's contribution to global politics. While traveling abroad, students will interact with Canadian citizens and guides, with a view to synthesize and apply what was learned in the classroom to what they encounter in the world. Emphasis will be on a variety of texts (including primary founding documents, historical analysis, documentaries, film, literature, visual arts), as well as discussions centered on major turning points in Canadian history and contextualizing contemporary tendencies within a longer historical view. Credits 3
A travel course that offers a firsthand examination of the cultural, political, and religious legacies of three separate empires - the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughals, and the British Raj - in contemporary India. While expediting the vast array of Indian cultures in general, students will explore a number of past and current political and religion centers and examine the role of competing imperial frameworks in shaping the simultaneous unities and divisions in modern India. The course will focus on Northern India, including Delhi, Agra, the Great Indian Desert (Thar) in Rajasthan, British "hill stations" in the Himalayas, and the Hindu holy city of Hardwar on the River Ganges. Offered alternate years. Credits 3
World, 1492-1789
This course is an introduction to the history and experiences of immigrants in the United States. The class will provide an introduction to major developments in the history of US immigration, historicize contemporary debates, and develop comparative understandings of immigrant experiences. In this class, we will examine the domestic and international context of migration, migrants' encounters with American society, policy responses, and the significance of immigration in American culture.
Social and political structures of the Church, issues in theology and ethics. A survey of the history of the Church from the Apostolic Age to the present time. Offered on demand. (Cross-listed as REL-317) Credits 3
This course is an interdisciplinary survey of African American experiences designed to introduce students to major themes in African American history. Topics include African origins, the Middle Passage and the Transatlantic slave trade, antebellum African American cultures, and Reconstruction-era politics. The second half of the course focuses on twentieth century migrations as well as cultural, political, and social movements such as Pan- Africanism, the Harlem Renaissance, the Long Civil Rights, Black Power, and Black Feminist movements. Offered alternate years. Credits 3
HIST-330HX Modern Britain and Oxford 3
Examines political, economic, and culture trends in British history from the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688 to the present day. Modern Britain stands as one of the cornerstones of the contemporary world, and its politics and culture influenced global society in countless way, ranging from soccer to modern environmentalism to constitutional law. The course focuses on several major themes, including the role of religion, finance, and industry, the royal family, sport, and, most important of all "social class," in building British society. Students will acquire a basic understanding of the major driving forces of modern British history and the ways that they compare and interrelate with Europe, the United State, and the world. Offered alternate years. Credits 3
Examines political, economic, and culture trends in British history from the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688 to the present day. Modern Britain stands as one of the cornerstones of the contemporary world, and its politics and culture influenced global society in countless way, ranging from soccer to modern environmentalism to constitutional law. The course focuses on several major themes, including the role of religion, finance, and industry, the royal family, sport, and, most important of all, "social class," in building British society. Flory Honors students will acquire a basic understanding of the major driving forces of modern British history and the ways that they compare and interrelate with Europe, the United States, and the world while studying at Oxford.CL General Education: Engaging in Global Diversity
A study of major themes, questions, events, and problems in global history chosen by the instructor. May be taken more than once provided different topics are covered. Credits 3
Explores women's histories in Asia. Stresses the construction of gender norms and their evolution over time and encourages comparison of women's lives and experiences across various cultural contexts in Asia. Topics include women's political rights and participation, women's education and literacy, women's sexuality and reproduction, and women's work. Offered alternate years. , CL General Education: Engaging in Global Diversity Credits 3
Examines the history of American Indians from pre- contact civilizations and cultures to the present. It demonstrates the diversity of individual, tribal, national, and pan-Indian experiences in the context of culture, society, religion, economics, politics, and law. Students investigate a variety of sources including scholarly and popular non-fictional and fictional writings, images, songs, and films. Offered alternate years. CL General Education: Engaging in U.S. Diversity Credits 3
3 HIST-390 War and Peace Across the Pacific 3
An introduction to the practice, methods, and theories of applied history in the contexts of public history sites, oral history, and local history. Students will be introduced to best practices for museum and archive collection development, accessioning and deaccessioning artifacts, conducting oral history interviews, and responsible application of history skills to real-world problems. Students will: visit local museums, archives, and library special collections to see public history in action; participate in Storied Halls, which is an ongoing, collaborative student-faculty oral history research project; conduct a substantial original research project on local history through local archival repositories; and present their work as research papers, history talks, museum exhibits, and/or digital history displays. Offered alternate years. Credits 3
Surveys the history of Modern Africa from the era of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the present and places special emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. It approaches the history of the continent through consideration of the nature and impact of European intrusion into African societies and African responses to European imperialism. Moreover, the course examines how independent African nations have addressed the legacies of their history and the challenges independence has posed for African nations. Special topics include Apartheid, the struggle against segregation, African women, feminism, development, and the difficulty in creating viable democracies and stable economies in the late twentieth-century. CL General Education: Engaging in Global Diversity Credits 3
This course explores the history of genocide. Examines origins of and paths to genocide, including dynamics tied to imperialism, race, and nationalism; also investigates the conception of the word 'genocide' and the development of critical genocide studies as a field of inquiry. Specific case studies that occurred in modern history as well as broader themes give students the opportunity to wrestle with and compare historical dynamics, historiographical discussions, and theoretical conceptions. Offered alternate years. CL General Education: Engaging in Global Diversity Credits 3
Examines the cultural, political, and diplomatic context and events of the Cold War from 1945 to 1991 with an emphasis on life in the United States. Students explore a variety of scholarly and primary sources from the period. Offered alternate years. Credits 3
A study of major themes, questions, events, and problems in European history chosen by the instructor. The course will include the examination of primary documents and/or artifacts and explore the implications of the theme on the cultures, economics, and social systems of the region. Examples include the Greeks and the Romans, the Crusades, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and others. CL General Education: Engaging in Global Diversity (European History only) Credits 3
Examines key events in the relations among Japan, China, and the United States since the mid-19th century, exploring not only diplomatic and political but also cultural relations among the three societies. Topics include migration, WWI, internationalism of the 1920s, WWII, Chinese Civil War, and Cold War. By exploring Asian and American experiences of these key events from international and transnational perspectives, nationalistic narratives that are prevalent in all societies will be challenged. CL General Education: Engaging in Global Diversity Credits 3
This course is specifically designed to prepare history students for entry into the job market, or further study at the graduate level. Meets once a week and addresses issues of relevance to the application of history to the profession. Topics of relevance to postgraduates, including graduate school entry (exams, applications, etc.), interview preparation, resume writing, certifications, and such will be discussed. Opportunities to connect with alumni, to hear from professionals in the field, and to gain some practical insights into different jobs are part of the course (job shadowing, volunteering, internships). Students will prepare a career portfolio, individually designed to meet their specific needs, in which professional and graduate school application materials will be collected. The portfolio will be fully assessed at the end of the semester. In general, and in line with the CL curriculum, students learn to document their experiences showing growth over their undergraduate career. Courses teach integration and reflection on Connected Learning, major(s), and co-curricular experiences. Learning is demonstrated through course deliverables such as shot-and long-term plans, credentials like a cover letter and resume, and course appropriate narrative texts. CL General Education: Capstone Credits 3
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A survey of the history of China since around 1600. While chronologically surveying political, economic, social, and cultural changes that took place in Ming and Qing China, Republic of China, and the People's Republic of China, the course explores key themes including revolutions, projects of building a modern nation-state, wars, gender, and family. Offered alternate years. Credits 3
Credits HIST-425 History of Japan Since 1600 3 3 PSCI-310 Latin American Politics 3 3 PSCI-315 Politics of the Global South 3 3 REL-340 Religions of the Near East 3 3 REL-350 Religions of the Far East 3 3 SPAN-300 Special Cultural Topics in English 3 3 FREN-325 or HIST-321 3 3 SPAN-340 or SPAN-345 3 3 One international travel course (such as ART-307X) or cultural exploration course (such as FREN-305X) may also be used toward the Regional Studies requirement. 3 Total Credits 21 3 Students may take one Internship (HIST-487X 3 or PSCI-487X) toward the requirements for the minor and 3 apply the credits to either Global Processes or Comparative and Regional Studies. Political Science majors may minor in International Security & Diplomacy, but the 12 credits from non-core areas must be taken in disciplines other than political science. PSCI-295 and PSCI-356 may only count towards the Political Science major or International Security & Diplomacy minor. Students pursuing an International Security & Diplomacy minor are strongly encouraged to study world languages and cultures, study abroad, and participate in internships relevant to the field.
This course surveys the history of women in the U.S. We will examine the role of race, class, and sexuality in shaping citizenship, identities, and communities. Students will work with a range of primary and secondary sources to consider how studying women's and gender history shapes our understanding of the United States. Credits 3
s Electives Choose 6 credits of additional HIST courses numbered 300 or above: Course Code Title Credits HIST courses numbered 300 or 6 above Total Credits 21 This minor may not be taken in conjunction with either a major in History & Political Science or a major in International Security & Diplomacy.
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This course is a survey that examines the unique history of the West as both an idea and a place in U.S. culture and in American popular imagination. Using monographs, academic articles, and popular media, students will explore the history, demography, politics, physical geography, and diverse cultures of the U.S. West. Credits 3
An intellectual and cultural history of the United States in global context between 1880 and 1920. It traces the development of American culture, ideas, economics, and politics as part of a larger reform movement in the industrialized world between the beginning of the Second Industrial Revolution and World War I. Offered alternate years. Credits 3
Survey of the former slaveholding states. Focuses on slavery and slavery politics, race relations, and distinctive characteristics of Southern Society. Offered alternate years. Credits 3
An in-depth seminar in historical research and the examination of historical theory culminating in the preparation and presentation of a major research paper based on primary historical sources. Credits 3
Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 40 hours (minimum two weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 1
Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 80 hours (minimum four weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 2
Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 120 hours (minimum six weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 3
Upon approval of the department and the division head, a student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.20 or better may engage in an independent study or research project. One desiring to pursue independent study or research must submit a written description of the proposed work to the chair of the appropriate department and to the appropriate division head prior to the last day of the drop and add period for the semester in which the study is to be conducted. At the end of the semester, the supervising professor files with the registrar a grade for the student and a description of the work accomplished. Credit may be received for no more than three independent studies or research projects. Credits 3
Upon approval of the department and the division head, a student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.20 or better may engage in an independent study or research project. One desiring to pursue independent study or research must submit a written description of the proposed work to the chair of the appropriate department and to the appropriate division head prior to the last day of the drop and add period for the semester in which the study is to be conducted. At the end of the semester, the supervising professor files with the registrar a grade for the student and a description of the work accomplished. Credit may be received for not more than three independent studies or research projects. Credits 3
An honors project is one in which a student researches a subject, by examination of relevant literature or by experimentation or both; the student reports the results in an accurately documented and well-written paper or appropriate representation of the work. Whenever the study deals with the subject of an established course, the student is expected to go well beyond the usual work of the course in research and in assimilation of the results as revealed in the report. Juniors and seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.40 or above may register for an honors project. One desiring to pursue an honors project must submit a written description of his or her proposed work to the chair of the appropriate department and to the appropriate division head prior to the last day of the drop and add period for the semester in which the study is to be conducted. Upon the completion of the honors project, the student must present an oral defense of his or her project. The final grade must include a satisfactory performance on the oral defense, assessed by a three-faculty member team. The project advisor will authorize the make-up of the oral defense team and will assign the final grade on the project. The honors project title will be noted on the student's transcript. It is the student's responsibility to provide a copy of the written paper or appropriate representation of the work to the library in compliance with specifications approved by the Council on Education. The library director arranges for binding and storage. Credits 3
Source: Bridgewater College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
