Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedFall Term 2013FA - History
HIST 110 A
Title: The Ancient World
Instructor: Dr. Stella Y. XuBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: This course is a survey of world history from theMesolithic era to ca. 500 CE, emphasizing aregional and cross-cultural analysis of varyingpolitical, economic, social, and religioussystems.
HIST 140 A
Title: The Modern World
Instructor: Dr. Jesse W. BucherBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: This course is a survey of world history from ca.1800 CE to today, emphasizing a regional andcross-cultural analysis of varying political,economic, social, and religious systems.
HIST 200 A
Title: United States History
Instructor: Dr. Gary L. DentBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A broad survey of the forces and structures ofAmerican history. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
HIST 210 A
Title: Environmental History
Instructor: Dr. Jesse W. BucherBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A survey which explores the relationship between history and the environment, with focus on a specific area of the world, and the connection between a people and its habitat through time. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
HIST 245 E
Title: History of World War II
Instructor: Mr. John D. LongBlock:
Time: TH 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to the military, strategic, and diplomatic history of the Second World War. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
HIST 264 A
Title: Amer. Pres. & the Presidency
Instructor: Dr. John G. SelbyBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A study of the institution of the Presidency, and the lives of the individuals who have this office. Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
HIST 265 A
Title: American Military Traditions
Instructor: Dr. Mark F. MillerBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A survey of America's military experience with anemphasis upon the interrelationship of war andsociety. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
HIST 273 A
Title: Latin American Revolutions
Instructor: Dr. M. Ivonne Wallace FuentesBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A survey of key revolutionary turning points inLatin America, with special focus on thetwentieth century. (1)
HIST 282 A
Title: Modern East Asia
Instructor: Dr. Stella Y. XuBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: China, Japan, and Korea since the late 19th century. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
HIST 290 B
Title: Sp St: Amer. Material Culture
Instructor: Dr. Kelley DeetzBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
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 D
Title: Sp St: Age of Alexander
Instructor: Dr. Jason HawkeBlock:
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:41PM
Room:
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 F
Title: Sp St: Arch of Lost Cities
Instructor: StaffBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room:
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 FuentesBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
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 320 A
Title: Issues in High Middle Ages
Instructor: Dr. Kirsten M. DeVriesBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of issues of significance to the period. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
HIST 365 A
Title: Issues in 19th Century America
Instructor: Dr. John G. SelbyBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
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. Kelley DeetzBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room:
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. Whitney A.M. LeesonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Supervised reading and research in a selected historical field.
HIST 406 B
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Kelley DeetzBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Supervised reading and research in a selected historical field.
HIST 416 A
Title: Internship
Instructor: Dr. Whitney A.M. LeesonBlock:
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. Kelley DeetzBlock:
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 419 A
Title: Museum Practicum
Instructor: Mr. John D. LongBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Experience in the field of museum management under the guidance of the Salem Museum director.
HIST 419 B
Title: Museum Practicum
Instructor: Dr. Gary G. GibbsBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Experience in the field of museum management under the guidance of the Salem Museum director.
HIST 490 B
Title: Sem: Modern America
Instructor: Dr. Mary J. HenoldBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A seminar approach to selected topics foradvanced students.
HIST 490 E
Title: Sem: British History
Instructor: Dr. Gary G. GibbsBlock:
Time: T 6:30PM-9:30PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A seminar approach to selected topics foradvanced students.
HIST 495 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Stella Y. XuBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
