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Show 302 303 4110. History of the American West (3) Explores the history of the Trans-Mississippi West region of the United States from 1500 to the present. The course considers the varied experiences of its peoples and the myth of the West in American culture. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 4250. Nineteenth Century Europe (3) A topical analysis of major trends in the 19th Century including liberalism, conservatism, romanticism, socialism, Marxism, industrialism, colonialism and warfare. Emphasis is given to the agents and ideas that effected historical change. 4270. Twentieth Century Europe (3) An analysis of major European developments of the 20th Century, including intellectual foundations, warfare, revolution, religion, economics and cultural variations, including post-modernism. 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. 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. 4330. History of England (3) A survey of English history from earliest times to the present. Special emphasis is given to Angevin England, the Tudor-Stuart period, and to the twentieth century. 4350. 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. 4370. History of Modern France (3) An analysis of France since the Revolution of 1789. Included are examinations of political and social institutions, leading personalities, military adventures and the legacy of French intellectualism. 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. 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. 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. 4510. 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. 4530. Far Eastern History (3) China, Japan, and Korea from early beginnings to the present with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. 4550. Southeast Asian History (3) Southeast Asia from early beginnings to the present, emphasizing the 19th and 20th centuries. 4570. South Asian History (3) India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from early beginnings to the present, particularly the 19th and 20th centuries. 4590. Middle Eastern History (3) The Middle East from the rise of Islam to the present with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. 4610. History of Africa (3) Africa from earliest times to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the Subsahara from its ancient kingdoms through the travails of the slave trade, European colonialism, and the independence movement. 4630. History of Ancient and Colonial Latin America (3) History of ancient Native Latin America through the Spanish and Portuguese takeover and colonization. 4650. Modern Latin America (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural developments of the Latin American nations to the present. 4670. History of Mexico (3) A survey from Ancient Native American times, the colonial experience, and the Nation including the U.S. Southwest until 1848. 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. 4720. Special Issues and Topics in European History (3) When offered will focus on a specific and detailed subjectin European History. Students may repeat this course for credit vv . >' the topic offered is substantially different than the previous class. 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. 4800. Bachelor of Integrated Studies Senior Capstone (3) This Capstone course serves as the culmination of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies (B.I.S.) interdisciplinary undergraduate degree. Students are given the opportunity to utilize and apply the knowledge and abilities accrued in course work into an extended year-long "capstone." This will require students to integrate in a self-conscious and critical manner their three disciplines in order to respond to or solve a question, topic, issue or problem of their own choosing. Depending on the nature of the topic, students should display a thoughtful use of theory and methodology. While topics can and should vary greatly from student to student, all of them should cover most (if not all steps) of the integrative process. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 4990. Senior Seminar (3) A seminar for History majors requiring the completion of an extensive thesis project. Prerequisite: History 2000. MASTER LEVEL COURSES (HIST) 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. 6010. Colonial America (3) The colonial origins of the United States to 1763. 6°20. The 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. 6040. The 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. 6130. History of Utah (3) A study of Utah history from its Native American beginnings through the 20th Century-emphasizing political, economic and social developments. 6590. Middle Eastern History (3) The Middle East from the rise of Islam to the present with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. 6610. History of Africa (3) Africa from earliest times to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the Subsahara from its ancient kingdoms through the travails of the slave trade, European colonialism, and the independence movement. 6710. Reading Seminar in American History (3) When offered will focus on a specific subject in American History. 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. 6720. Reading Seminar in European History (3) When offered will focus on a specific subject in European History. 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. 6760. Reading Seminar in World History (3) When offered will focus on a specific subject in World History. 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. 6830. Directed Readings (1-3) Independent readings 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. Department Political Science and philosophy Chair: Dr. Rod O. Julander Location: Social Science Building, Room 280 Telephone Contact: Elizabeth Ryan-Jeppsen 801-626-6694 Professors: Frank Guliuzza III, Rod O. Julander, T. Ramakrishna Reddy; Associate Professors: Nancy N. Haanstad, Thomas C. Kuehls, Peter J. Vernezze; Assistant Professors: MarcyJ. Everest, B. 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