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HIST 125 A

Title: World History I

Instructor: Dr. Jason Hawke
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A general introduction to world civilization before ca. 1600, emphasizing a cross-cultural analysis of varying political, economic, social, and religious systems. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 150 A

Title: World History II

Instructor: Dr. Jesse W. Bucher
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 024
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A general introduction to world civilization since ca. 1600, emphasizing a cross-cultural analysis of varying political, economic, social, and religious systems. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 175 B

Title: United States History

Instructor: Dr. Kelley Deetz
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A broad survey of the forces and structures of American history. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 223 A

Title: Medieval England

Instructor: Dr. Gary G. Gibbs
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the history of Roman andmedieval England. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 246 A

Title: Holocaust

Instructor: Dr. Robert A. Willingham
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An historical account and a philosophical analysis of the Holocaust, including an examination of theological reactions to this event. (Cross-listed as RELG 246). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 254 A

Title: Africa from 1850

Instructor: Dr. Jesse W. Bucher
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the history of Africa, with emphasis on sub-Saharan regions, beginning with the late 18th century. This course centers on the African experience during the last two centuries, from the decline of the Atlantic slave trade to colonization and through the era of independence. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 262 A

Title: US Women's History

Instructor: Dr. Mary J. Henold
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 125
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A survey of the history of American women from thecolonial period to the present.(1)

HIST 272 A

Title: Latin America

Instructor: Dr. M. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A survey of the native background, colonization, independence, the struggle for constitutional forms of government, and relations with the United States. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 282 A

Title: Modern East Asia

Instructor: Dr. Stella Y. Xu
Block: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 319
Units: 1

Catalog Description: China, Japan, and Korea since the late 19th century. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 284 A

Title: Modern Middle East

Instructor: Dr. Robert A. Willingham
Block: 6
Time: M/W/F 2:20PM-3:20PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An examination of the modern political, social, religious, and economic sources of tension and growth in one of the most dynamic and unsettled regions of the world. The course focuses on trends and events in the 20th century. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 290 A

Title: Sp. Top.:Archaeology of Death

Instructor: Dr. Leslie A. Warden
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: OLIN 240
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Investigation of a special topic not regularly offered, with the topic determined by the history faculty. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 290 B

Title: Sp St: Intro to Public History

Instructor: Dr. Kelley Deetz
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Investigation of a special topic not regularly offered, with the topic determined by the history faculty. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 300 A

Title: Historical Methods

Instructor: Dr. M. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: BANK 128
Units: 1
Comments: Completion of 1 100-level History course, Sophomore standing.

Catalog Description: This course serves as the introduction to the discipline, examining both the theory and practice of history. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 325 A

Title: Issues/Renaissance & Reforma

Instructor: Dr. Gary G. Gibbs
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 125
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An examination of issues of significance to the period. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 340 A

Title: Issues Modern European History

Instructor: Dr. Robert A. Willingham
Block: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An examination of issues of significance to the period. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 370 A

Title: Issues in Modern America

Instructor: Dr. Mary J. Henold
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An examination of issues of significance to the period. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 375 A

Title: Issues Latin Amer & Carrbn His

Instructor: Dr. M. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: BANK 128
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An examination of issues of significance to the period. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 406 A

Title: Independent Study

Instructor: Dr. Mary J. Henold
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Supervised reading and research in a selected historical field.

HIST 406 B

Title: Independent Study

Instructor: Dr. Whitney A.M. Leeson
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Supervised reading and research in a selected historical field.

HIST 406 C

Title: Independent Study

Instructor: Dr. Jason Hawke
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Supervised reading and research in a selected historical field.

HIST 406 D

Title: Independent Study

Instructor: Dr. Stella Y. Xu
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Supervised reading and research in a selected historical field.

HIST 410 A

Title: Research Seminar/Medieval Hist

Instructor: Dr. Whitney A.M. Leeson
Block:
Time: W 7:00PM-10:00PM
Room: BANK 128
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students.

HIST 416 A

Title: Internship

Instructor: Dr. Whitney A.M. Leeson
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Experience in a field of applied history, under the guidance of a member of the history faculty.

HIST 416 B

Title: Internship

Instructor: Dr. John G. Selby
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Experience in a field of applied history, under the guidance of a member of the history faculty.

HIST 416 C

Title: Internship

Instructor: Dr. Mark F. Miller
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Experience in a field of applied history, under the guidance of a member of the history faculty.

HIST 416 D

Title: Internship

Instructor: Dr. Robert A. Willingham
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Experience in a field of applied history, under the guidance of a member of the history faculty.

HIST 418 A

Title: Historical Journal Editing Pra

Instructor: Dr. Gary G. Gibbs
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An internship in the 16th-century Journal Book Review Office. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 419 A

Title: Museum Practicum

Instructor: Mr. John D. Long
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Experience in the field of museum management under the guidance of the Salem Museum director.

HIST 460 A

Title: Res Seminar Early American His

Instructor: Dr. Mark F. Miller
Block:
Time: M 3:00PM-6:00PM
Room: BANK 128
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students.

HIST 495 A

Title: Honors Project

Instructor: Dr. Stella Y. Xu
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2

Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.

HIST 496 A

Title: Honors Project

Instructor: Dr. Jason Hawke
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.

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