378 HIST DV4350. History of Modern Germany (3) German social-political, economic and cultural developments from the eighteenth century to the present. Topics include the Prussians, Classicism, Revolution, the Age of Bismarck, industrialism and warfare, and the 20th Century. HIST 4370. History of Modern France 1789-present (3) Examines the political, social, and cultural history of France from the outbreak of the French Revolution to the present. Attention will focus on political ideologies, religious and philosophical movements, artistic and literary expression, and changes in the social environment. The course will also attend to the impact of France and French culture on the world and to recent challenges presented to French national identity by globalization. HIST 4410. History of Spain and Portugal (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of Spain and Portugal from the beginning to the present. HIST 4430. History of Scandinavia (3) Examines the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Scandinavia, particularly Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Special emphasis is given to the Viking Age, the Great Power period, and the twentieth century. HIST 4450. History of Modern Eastern Europe since 1815 (3) Examines the political, economic, and social factors that have shaped the history of this region from 1815 to the present. HIST 4500. Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12 (3) 5, Su Materials and methods of teaching for skill, concept and value development in middle, junior high and senior high school social studies. (Required of all majors in Social Science area). HIST DV4510. Twentieth Century World (3) The political, economic, and social forces of the twentieth century since World War I. Emphasis is placed on global relationships, the rise of mass society, and conflict among cultures in an era of accelerating change. HIST DV4530. Far Eastern History (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of China, Japan, and Korea from the pre-modern era to the present, with particular emphasis given to the 19th and 20th centuries. HIST DV4550. Southeast Asian History (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of Southeast Asia from the pre-modern era to the present, with particular emphasis given to the 19th and 20th centuries. HIST DV4590. Middle Eastern History (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the present with particular emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. HIST 4610. History of Africa (3) Africa from earliest times to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the Sub-Sahara from its ancient kingdoms through the travails of the slave trade, European colonialism, and the independence movement. HIST 4630. History of Ancient and Colonial Latin America (3) History of ancient Native Latin America through the Spanish and Portuguese takeover and colonization. HIST DV4650. Modern Latin America (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural developments of the Latin American nations to the present. HIST DV4670. History of Mexico (3) A survey from ancient Native American times, the colonial experience, and the nation including the U.S. Southwest until 1848. HIST 4710. Special Issues and Topics in American History (3) When offered will focus on a specific and detailed subject in American History. Students may repeat this course for credit when the topic offered is substantially different than the previous class. HIST 4720. Special Issues and Topics in European History (3) When offered will focus on a specific and detailed subject in European History. Students may repeat this course for credit when the topic offered is substantially different than the previous class. HIST 4730. Special Issues and Topics in Global and Comparative History (3) When offered will focus on a specific and detailed subject in global or comparative history. Students may repeat this course for credit when the topic offered is substantially different than the previous class. HIST 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) Independent reading under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1500 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed. No more than three hours will count towards a major or minor. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. HIST 4860. Internships in Historical Studies (1-6) Open to all students. Faculty supervised off-campus internships in public history institutions. Each internship is individually established and provides students with practical experience and the opportunity to apply and leam new professional skills. Six hours of internship are required for the Public History Emphasis. No more than six hours will count towards a major or minor. Prerequisite: Junior-class standing and permission of instructor and field supervisor. HIST 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Academic credit for advanced internship opportunities in History- related careers. Grade, credit, and work experience to be determined in consultation with instructor and field supervisor. No more than six hours will count towards a major or minor. HIST 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. No more than six hours will count towards a major or minor. HIST 4930. History Workshop (1-5) Offered as needed to give background history on topics which arise in timely subjects of world affairs. May be repeated for credit more than once with different topics. No more than five hours will count towards a major or minor. Only ten hours of this course number can be applied toward graduation. HIST 4980. History Honors Senior Project (2) Designed for the History Honors student and will be taken in conjunction with History Seminar, HIST 4990. It will give the Honors student opportunity to develop more depth and skills in History on a Honors level of performance. HIST 4990. Senior Seminar (3) A seminar for History majors requiring the completion of an extensive thesis project. Prerequisite: HIST SI3000. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog