History
HIST 103 – United States to 1877 3
This is an introductory survey of U.S. history from Spanish settlement to the Civil War. Major topics include the origins, evolution, and importance of chattel slavery; the political significance of religion in everyday life; the economic, cultural, and political underpinnings of the independence movement; and the wrenching upheavals that ended in the bloodiest conflict in United States history. Fall
HIST 104 – United States since 1877 3
This course is an introductory survey of U.S. history from the end of the Civil War to the close of World War II. Topics covered include the growth of industries and the cities, the rise of Jim Crow in the South, the development of social movements, overseas expansion and war, and domestic reform. Spring
HIST 211 – World Civilizations to 1500 3
World civilizations begin with earliest histories of organized human life in China, India, Africa, and Mesopotamia and end with Europe’s emergence from the Middle Ages around 1500. Fall
HIST 212 – World Civilizations since 1500 3
Moving from the Renaissance through the collapse of Communism, Europe’s impact upon the world alongside unique developments in Africa, the Americas, and Asia, are evaluated in terms of attempts to retain their traditional cultural identity in light of wars, new technologies, scientific discoveries, and intense interactions with foreign cultures. Spring
HIST 301 – Colonial America 1000-1754 3
This course is a history of the Colonization of North America up to the 1750’s. Students study the Viking voyages, pre-Columbian native societies, the exploration and invasion of the continent by the Europeans. The underlying theme of this course is the long-range causes of American independence. Spring, alternate years
HIST 303 – Women in History 3
A general survey of the history of women since early times, this course investigates the various roles played by and /or imposed upon women through society, mythology, the law, and culture throughout the world. Pre-requisites: HIST 211 – World Civilizations to 1500 and HIST 212 – World Civilizations since 1500, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 304 – The American Revolution (1754-1789) 3
The American Revolution created American history by creating a new nation. What the American Revolution was depends to a large extent upon how Americans think they are or ought to be. The goals of this course are twofold: (1) to probe the nature, causes and consequences of the American Revolution; (2) to assess the intentions and behavior of both the Framers in 1754-1783 and of the inheritors of modern America. Pre-requisite: HIST 103 – United States to 1877, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 305 – The National Experience 1789-1845 3
An examination of this critical period in American History. The two major threads of this course are implementation of the Constitution and the political adolescence of the new nation. Topics considered include the growing pains of territorial expansion and industrialism,, the paradox of regionalism and nationalism, the shaping of a new democratic ideology, and the culmination of manifest destiny. Pre-requisites: HIST 211 – World Civilizations to 1500, HIST 212 – World Civilizations since 1500, HIST 103 – United States to 1877, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 307 – The Civil War Era (1846-1877) 3
An examination of the causation of the Civil War, followed by a consideration of the major features and developments of the war period. An analysis of the major factors and relationships involved in the “reconstruction” of the federal union are also examined. Prerequisite: HIST 103 – United States to 1877, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 310 – History of North Dakota 3
Examination of social, political, and economic evolution of the State from the earliest Native Americans to post-World War II. Pre-requisites: HIST 103 – United States to 1877 and HIST 104 – United States since 1877, or the instructor’s consent. Offered on demand
HIST 325 – A Survey History of Canada 3
This course is a survey of Canadian history from the Age of Discovery to the Canada Round. Students study the political, social, and economic factors in both Europe and North America that shaped Canada from its colonial and provincial periods, the struggle for confederation, to the modern era. Fall, alternate years.
HIST 330 – History of the American West 3
Study of successive frontiers accompanying movement from East to West, with emphasis on the social, economic, and political influences of the frontier on American History. Prerequisite: HIST 103 – United States to 1877, HIST – 104 United States since 1877, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 335 – Modern Germany 3
Beginning with the impact of the French Revolution on the Germans, Germany, and the Germans have played a key role in basically all European affairs in modern European history. Pre-requisite: HIST 212 – World Civilizations since 1500, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 340 – Modern Britain 3
British history since 1485 is a history of the development of parliamentary democracy and of a vast colonial empire. British social and cultural norms came to dominate the thought and behavior of large segments of the ruling elites within the empire. Pre-requisite: HIST 212 – World Civilizations since 1500, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 345 – History of the U.S. Presidency 3
Historical survey of change and continuity in the powers, functions, and structure of the presidency in the United States. Pre-requisites: HIST 103 – United States to 1877, HIST 104 – United States since 1877, and POLS 115 – American Government, or instructor consent. Offered on election years
HIST 350 – Imperial Russia 3
Imperial Russia traces its origins to the reign of Tsar Peter I “the Great” and ends with the Bolshevik revolution of 1917. Pre-requisite: HIST 212 – World Civilizations since 1500, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 355 – Soviet Union 3
The history of the Soviet Union traces its origins in the Bolshevik Revolution of October 1917 to its dissolution in 1991. Pre-requisite: HIST 212 – World Civilizations since 1500, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 360 – History of Eastern Civilization 3
The History of Eastern Civilization embraces two of the world’s oldest civilizations and better than a quarter of its population from ancient times to the present: China and Japan. Pre-requisites: HIST 211 – World Civilizations to 1500 and HIST 212 – World Civilizations since 1500, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 365 – United States Supreme
Court and the Constitution 3
Survey of the history of the United States Supreme Court, its decisions, and its place in American history. Pre-requisites: HIST 103 – United States to 1877, HIST 104 – United States since 1877, POLS 115 – American Government. Spring, alternate years Cross listed with POLS 365
HIST 370 – Communicating Our Heritage:
Museum Interpretation 3
A study of formal and informal learning in museums, focusing on historical interpretation and living history. We deal practically with the problems of developing, conducting, and evaluation interpretative program at historical sites. Spring
HIST 375 – Middle Ages 3
This era of politics and society from the decline of the Roman Empire through the 14th Century has often been falsely described as the Dark Ages. A time of Vikings, Germanic migrations, and feudalism, European civilization revived in the West through powerful secular leaders like Charlemagne and with the reintroduction of Christianity. Western Europe then exported its vision of the world through crusades against the Islamic world. In the East, Byzantium retained its ties to a Greek and Roman past until its final collapse in the 15th Century. Offered on demand
HIST 380 – Cultural and Intellectual
History of Modern Europe 3
A critical survey of major trends in 16th-20th century European cultural and intellectual trends. Pre-requisite: HIST 212 – World Civilizations since 1500, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 382 – The Holocaust in Historical Context 3
This course introduces student to the historical problems associated with Nazi Germany’s systematic mass murder of Europe’s Jews between 1933 and 1945. Prerequisite: HIST 212 – World Civilizations since 1500, or instructor consent. Offered on demand
HIST 385 – Modern America 3
This course is a detailed study of the United States history from 1945 to the present. Emphasis is placed on the Cold War between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., American involvement in Vietnam, 1960’s idealism, and American politics in the post-Watergate era, including the Clinton impeachment. Fall, alternate years
HIST 401 – Historiography and Method 3
An introduction to the theory and practice of the historian’s craft. This capstone course reviews acknowledged masterpieces of historiography and examines important issues raised in the writing of history. Covered in this course are topics such as the nature and philosophy of history, the problems of historical causation, objectivity, and use of supplemental readings of the great historians. Under the supervision of the instructor, students will prepare a 25-30 page study based upon a topic covered in the course, augmented by current research. Junior and Senior level students only. Fall, alternate years
HIST 440 – The World Since 1945 3
The World Since 1945 has been molded by the decline of European colonial empires and the rise of globalism and multiculturalism in all its forms. Forces changing our contemporary world include new forms of terrorism, guerilla warfare, and the religious state. The contemporary world; however, is also a world increasingly governed by ideas about international law and commerce, for example, in the evolution of European unification and the role of United Nations in world affairs. Offered on demand
HIST 291, 491 – History Seminar 3-6
A capstone course designed to train students in the historian’s craft by direct application. Under the supervision of an instructor, the student will prepare a 25-30 page topical study based upon current research. HIST 491 is a writing intensive and capstone course. Pre-requisites: 21 credits in History courses.
HIST 292, 492 – Experimental Course 1-4
A unique course, designated by an instructor and/or department, not currently listed in the University catalog. An experimental course may be offered for a maximum of two semesters. After that time, the course must be either assigned an appropriate permanent course number and formally listed in the University catalog, or its usage must be discontinued.
HIST 293, 493 – Peer Tutoring 1-6
Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)
HIST 294, 494 – Independent Study,
Undergraduate Research 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
HIST 295, 495 – Service Learning 1-6
Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.
HIST 296, 496 – Study Tours 1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.
HIST 297, 497 – History Internship,
Externship, Cooperative Education 1-6
Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.
HIST 299, 499 – Special Topics, Readings 1-6
SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.
READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline.