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HIST 125 A

Title: World History I

Instructor: Mr. John D. Long
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 325
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 B

Title: World History II

Instructor: Dr. Robert A. Willingham
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 325
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 A

Title: United States History

Instructor: Dr. Mary J. Henold
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1

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

HIST 175 B

Title: United States History

Instructor: Dr. Mary J. Henold
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1
Comments: HIST175A HIST175A

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: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 127
Units: 1

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

HIST 254 A

Title: Africa from 1850

Instructor: Dr. Ann H. Genova
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 319
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 255 A

Title: History of Southern Africa

Instructor: Dr. Ann H. Genova
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 319
Units: 1

Catalog Description: This course explores the history of southernAfrica since earliest times to the present. WhileSouth Africa will be our main focus, we will alsoexamine its neighbors such as Zimbabwe, Namibia,and Mozambique. WE address issues such asapartheid, civil war, and the AIDS epidemic. Bythe end of the semester, students should be ableto identify the major social groups andindividuals that have shaped southern Africa'shistory as well as understanding the orgins ofconflict that have taken place.

HIST 263 A

Title: American Frontier

Instructor: Ms. Torrie Hester
Block: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 127
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An examination of the American frontier experience. The survey ranges from the colonial wilderness through 19th century migrations to 20th-century perceptions. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 265 A

Title: American Military Traditions

Instructor: Dr. Mark F. Miller
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A survey of Americas military experience with an emphasis upon the interrelationship of war and society. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 266 A

Title: Modern Amer Diplomatic History

Instructor: Dr. John G. Selby
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An examination of the emergence and development of the United States as a world power, focusing on its evolving foreign policy. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 272 A

Title: Latin America

Instructor: Dr. M. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes/Ms. Torrie Hester
Block: 8
Time: M/W 4:00PM-5:30PM
Room: WEST 127
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: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 125
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: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1
Comments: Field Trip required

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 E

Title: Sp St: Latin American Film

Instructor: Dr. M. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes/Ms. Torrie Hester
Block:
Time: T 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: WEST 127
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. Mark F. Miller/Dr. M. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes
Block: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 117
Units: 1
Comments: Completion of 1 100-level HIST course, SO standing and permission of instructor

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

HIST 315 A

Title: Issues in Early Middle Ages

Instructor: Dr. Kirsten M. DeVries
Block: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 125
Units: 1
Comments: HIST-300 or permission

Catalog Description: An examination of issues of significance to the period. 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 127
Units: 1
Comments: HIST 300 or permission

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: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 127
Units: 1
Comments: HIST 300 or permission

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. Selby
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: HIST 300 or permission

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

HIST 406 A

Title: Independent Study

Instructor: Dr. Ann H. Genova
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission

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

HIST 406 B

Title: Independent Study

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

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

HIST 406 C

Title: Independent Study

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

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

HIST 416 A

Title: Internship

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

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. Whitney A.M. Leeson
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission

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

HIST 418 B

Title: Historical Journal Editing Pra

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

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

HIST 450 A

Title: Research Sem in African Hist

Instructor: Dr. Ann H. Genova
Block:
Time: M 3:00PM-6:00PM
Room: BANK 101
Units: 1
Comments: Permission Permission

Catalog Description: A seminar approach to selected topics for advancedstudents. (1)

HIST 480 A

Title: Res Sem in Asian Hist

Instructor: Dr. Stella Y. Xu
Block:
Time: TH 1:10PM-4:10PM
Room: BANK 101
Units: 1
Comments: Permission

Catalog Description: A seminar approach to selected topics for advancedstudents. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

HIST 496 A

Title: Honors Project

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

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

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