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Show 324 Hist 3270. American Environmental History (3) The new scholarship in American environmental history, considering the intellectual and material interaction people have had with the environment of North America, from pre-contact to the present. Hist 3280. American Military History to 1917 (3) Significance of military affairs in the context of American political, economic, and social history from the formation of the earliest colonial militias to the pre-World War I preparedness movement. Discusses major wars of this period but also emphasizes such themes as the professionalization of the officer corps, the relationship between war and technology, and civil-military relations. Hist 3290. American Military History since 1917 (3) Significance of military affairs in the context of American political, economic, and social history from America's entry into World War I to the present. Discusses major wars of this period but also emphasizes such themes as the professionalization to the officer corps, the relationship between war and technology, and civil- military relations. Hist 3350. History and Philosophy of Science (3) The evolution and practice of Western science from origins to contemporary ideas. Hist 3500. Historical Preservation (3) Advanced principles in the preservation, organization, and presentation of historical materials. Hist 4010. Colonial America (3) The colonial origins of the United States to 1763. Hist 4020. Era of the American Revolution: 1763-1800 (3) Causes of American Revolution, including the military, diplomatic and social aspects; the formation of the Union under the Articles of Confederation; the Constitution; and the Federalist era. Hist 4030. New Nation: 1800-1840 (3) Emphasizes Jefferson's Administration, War of 1812, the Era of Good Feelings, and the Age of Jackson, including the growth of political parties, territorial expansion, sectionalism, and social reform. Hist 4040. Era of the Civil War and Reconstruction: 1840-1877 (3) Slavery and the causes of the Civil War with attention to the political, economic, social, and military aspects of the conflict, including the period of Reconstruction to 1877. Hist 4050. U.S. in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era: 1877-1919 (3) The transformation of the United States following the Civil War and Reconstruction into a modern urban-industrial superpower by the end of the First World War. Hist 4060. Twentieth-Century United States: 1919-1945 (3) Developments, historical patterns and conflicts which shaped the modern United States in the Twenties, the Great Depression and the Second World War. Hist 4070. Twentieth-Century United States since 1945 (3) The United States from 1945 to the present, including investigations of the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, the affluent society, modern politics, the Vietnam and Watergate crises and contemporary issues. Hist DV4110. History of the American West to 1900 (3) Explores the history of the Trans-Mississippi West region of the United States from 1500 to the 1890s. The course considers the varied experiences of its peoples and the myth of the West in American culture. Hist 4120. The Twentieth-Century West (3) Explores the history of the Trans-Mississippi West Region during the twentieth century, to include analysis of such issues as water use and allocation, population growth, land u se, exploitation of resources, conservation, the federal presence, tourism, and threats to the environment. Hist 4130. History of Utah (3) A study of Utah history from its Native American beginnings through the 20th Century-emphasizing political, economic and social developments. Hist 4210. Ancient History (3) The ancient Near East and Mediterranean world, including the civilizations of Greece and Rome, from approximately 3500 b.c.e. to 475 c.e. This course examines the origins of civilization and traces the development of culture, emphasizing the religious, political, and intellectual legacy of the ancient world. Hist 4220. History of the Middle Ages 300-1300 (3) A survey of Europe during the Middle Ages emphasizing the religious, political, and cultural institutions shaping this period. Hist 4230. Renaissance and Reformation Europe: 1300-1660 (3) Examines the cultural, religious, political and economic factors that affected Europe from the end of the Middle Ages to the mid-1600s. Special emphasis is given to the Renaissance and Reformation as vital forces at work during the period. Hist 4240. Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Revolution - Europe: 1660-1815 (3) Examines the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that affected Europe during the period. Special consideration is given to the Enlightenment as a cultural phenomenon and to European-wide revolution and counter-revolution in the late eighteenth century. Hist 4250. Europe 1815-1870 (3) Analysis of the salient political, social and cultural developments between the Congress of Vienna and the Franco-Prussian War. Topics covered will include demographic changes, urbanization, industrialization, the revolutions of 1848, nationalism and the unifications of Italy and Germany. His 4260. Europe from 1870-1945 (3) This course will examine the most important social, political and cultural developments that transpired in Europe between the Franco-Prussian War and the end of World War II. Topics covered will include socialism, ethnic and religious minorities, imperialism, the world wars, the Great Depression, fascism, National Socialism and communism. Hist DV4270. Europe 1945-Present (3) This course will explore the salient political, economic and social developments that have transpired in Europe since the end of the Second World War. Topics covered will include postwar reconstruction, the Cold Ware, decolonization, the emergence of the European Union, and the end of the Cold War. Hist 4310. History of Russia to 1917 (3) Russia's political, economic, social and cultural institutions from pre-history to 1917, emphasizing dynastic leaders, expansion, religion and other significant forces of change. Includes an analysis of both foreign and domestic policies that led to world war and revolution. Hist 4320. Russia since 1917 (3) Analyzes the political, economic, military, diplomatic, social, and ideological problems, crises, and programs from the Russian Revolutions of 1917 to the present. Hist 4340. History of England since 1714 (3) A survey of English history from 1714 to the present. Special emphasis will be given to England's cultural, political, economic, and social development during the Industrial Revolution, the Victorian era, and the twentieth century. 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 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 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. 325 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 4800. Bachelor of Integrated Studies Senior Capstone (3) The Senior Capstone serves as the culmination of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) interdisciplinary degree. After completing course work in three different areas of emphasis, BIS student synthesize their three disciplines in this capstone project. For more information about the BIS program and the capstone project, see BIS Program. 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. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 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 department chair. 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. 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. 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: History 2000. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & logy CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE ■iumanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART ■j* MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC iJiUMMMHiWI CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCj/q ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2001-2002 CATALOG Weber State University 2001-2002 CATALOG |