History History General Information 342. History of Technology (3) The evolution of applied science and its impact upon society from earliest times to the present. 374. History of Africa (5) Africa from earliest times to the present. 375. Black History (3) The development of the African American in the history of the United States from African origins to the present, with emphasis on Black contributions to American life. 415. Woman in American History (3) An outline and analysis of history as experienced by the American woman to include a discussion of the major themes and movements relative to the development of women's rights in the United States from the colonial period to the present. 420. Constitutional History of the United States (5) Study of the Constitution, its interpretation and application. 422. United States at War in the 20th Century (5) A study of the involvement of the United States in the Spanish- American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, and the war in Vietnam. 423. Social and Cultural History of the United States (3) A study in the cultural development of the United States with a strong emphasis on the post 1890 period. 425. Diplomatic History of the United States (5) Diplomatic relations of the United States and the development and reflection of foreign policy. 426. History of the American Indian (3) Traces the history of the American Indian with a special emphasis on the political, cultural, and economic problems faced by native Americans. Particular attention is paid to their contribution to contemporary society. 427. Far Western History (3) Traces the settlement of the region from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast. Influence of the Spanish in the Southwest. 428. History of Utah (3) Growth and development of the State of Utah in relation to its western environment. 429. History of the American Southwest (3) A history of the American Southwest from the age of Spanish exploration and occupation through the 19th century. 430. History of the Middle Ages (300-1500) (5) Medieval civilization and institutions. 431. Europe from the Renaissance to the French Revolution (5) European survey from the Renaissance through the Congress of Vienna. 432. Nineteenth Century Europe (1815-1900) (5) Development of Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the period of the First World War. 433. Twentieth Century Europe (1900 to present) (5) A study of Europe from the First World War to the present. Emphasis on the new role of Europe. 440. History of Russia To 1917 (4) The development of Russia's political economic and social- cultural institutions through the revolutions of 1917. 441. History of Russia Since 1917 (4) This course provides a study of Russian History that analyzes the political, economic, military, diplomatic, social, and ideological problems, crises, and programs from the Russian Revolutions of 1917 to the present. 442. History of Modern France (3) The history of modern France since 1789. Emphasizes the social, economic and political topics. 443. History of Germany (3) A consideration of the political, social, economic, and cultural developments of Germany from 1848 to the present. 444. History of Scandinavia (3) An economic, social, political, and cultural study of Scandinavia. 450. English History (to 1714) (3) Beginnings to the advent of the Hanoverians. 451. English History (since 1714) (3) Hanoverians to the present. 459. History of Spain and Portugal (3) A survey of political, economic, social, and cultural development of Spain and Portugal to the present. 460. Latin America—Pre-Colombian Indian Period and Colonial Period (5) A survey of political, economic, social, and cultural development of Latin America from the earliest times to the independence movement. 461. Latin America—Modern Period (5) A survey of political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the Latin American republics to the present. 465. History of Mexico (3) A survey of the development of Mexico to the present. 470. History of the Far East (5) Development of the Far East and its influence in the contemporary era. The nations of China, Japan, and Korea are studied primarily. 471. History of South East Asia (5) Development of South East Asia and its influence in the contemporary era. The nations of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos. Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines are studied. 472. History of South Asia (5) Development of South Asia from its beginnings to the present. The nations of India, Pakistan, Bangledesh, Ceylon, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Bhutan are studied. 473. History of the Middle East (5) The Middle East from early beginnings to the present with emphasis upon the 19th and 20th centuries. 475. Environmental History (3) Presents the new scholarship in environmental history. Explores the interactions peoples have had with the earth in past times. Considers ideas people have had about their relationship to nature and how those ideas have impacted their environments. Prerequisite: upper division standing or consent of instructor. 483. Directed Readings (1-3) Independent readings under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1000 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of 289. Open to all junior and senior students. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 493. History Workshop (1-5) A course in history which can be 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. Only ten hours of this course number can be applied toward graduation. 498. History Honors Senior Project (2) This course is designed for the History Honors student and will be taken in conjunction with History Seminar 499. It will give the Honors student opportunity to develop more depth and skills in History on an Honors level of performance. 499. Seminar (3) The study of bibliography and historiography with practical application in a carefully written seminar report. Limited to History majors (should be taken during senior year.) Prerequisite: Hist 200. The History Department offers the following graduate level courses primarily designed for those who have been accepted into the WSU Master of Education program. Credit will not be given if previously taken at an undergraduate level. 605. Foundations of American Civilization (3) Colonial foundations to the American Revolution, with emphasis on English influence. 607. The Age of The American Revolution (3) Causes of the American Revolution, the Military Diplomatic and social aspects of the revolution, the formation of the American Union under the Articles or Confederation and the Constitution. 613. Slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction (5) Slavery and the causes of the Civil War with attention to the political, economic, social, and military aspects of that conflict, including the period of reconstruction to 1877. 628. History of Utah (3) Growth and development of the State of Utah in relation to her western environment. 673. History of Middle East (5) The Middle East from early beginnings to the present with emphasis upon the 19th and 20th centuries. 674. History of Africa (5) Africa from earliest times to the present. 683. Directed Readings (1-2) Independent readings under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1000 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 686. Reading Seminar in World History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in World History, such as the European Imperialism in the 16th and 19th Centuries or Islam and Christianity as Medieval Cultural Forces. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. 687. Reading Seminar in American History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in American History such as the Making of the Constitution; the Great Basin Kingdom; the Depression; or the Origins of the Civil War. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. 688. Reading Seminar in European History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in European History, such as the Renaissance, the Reformation, the French Revolution, Nazi Germany, or the Decline of the Soviet Union. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 7 266 / 267 Contini Educat