HIST101     WORLD HISTORY I

3 sh

A global survey of the evolution of societies and civilizations from prehistory to the early modern era.  It covers the history of Europe and the Mediterranean basin, but also Africa, Asia and the Americas.  Recurrent themes are the environment, community, politics, economy, technology, belief systems and culture.  Fulfills General Education Requirements.   (Fulfills multicultural general education)

HIST102     WORLD HISTORY II

3 sh

A survey of world history from the early modern period to the present.  Its central focus is the gradual integration of diverse populations as global contact expanded during the period in question.  Students consider the construction of historical periodization from a multi-cultural perspective while examining a variety of themes that illuminate the interaction of cultures through conflict and cooperation. Fulfills General Education Requirements.   (Fulfills multicultural general education)

A global survey of the evolution of societies and civilizations from prehistory to the early modern era.  It covers the history of Europe and the Mediterranean basin, but also Africa, Asia and the Americas.  Recurrent themes are the environment, community, politics, economy, technology, belief systems and culture.  Fulfills general education requirement in world history.  Restricted to History and Secondary Education, Social Studies majors

A survey of world history from the early modern period to the present.  Its central focus is the gradual integration of diverse populations as global contact expanded during the period in question.  Students will consider the construction of historical periodization from a multi-cultural perspective while examining a variety of themes that illuminate the interaction of cultures through conflict and cooperation.  Fulfills general education requirement in world history.  Restricted to History and Secondary Education, Social Studies majors

HIST150     AMERICAN HISTORY

3 sh

A rapid survey of political, economic, diplomatic, social, and cultural developments in the United States from the beginning of the colonial period to the present.  This course does not fulfill the general education requirement in history.

HIST159     SPECIAL TOPICS:  FIRST YEAR STUDENT SEMINAR

1 sh

The first year seminar is designed to introduce the student to the culture and mission of the university within the context of an academic discipline of choice.  The course will explore the purpose of one's college education and provide the student an opportunity to become engaged with the academic field of interest.  The student will be introduced to basic college learning and study skills in the context of the content area.  Through ample class discussion of common readings, the student will engage in active learning.  Common co-curricular activities and the incorporation of a peer mentor component will facilitate the first year student's connection with fellow students and faculty in the university community.  Restricted to first semester, first year students.

HIST200     HISTORICAL THINKING AND WRITING  

3 sh

An introduction to historical methods, with emphasis upon sources, interpretation, presentation and scholarly debate.  Thematic content (i.e., geographic region, era, or subject) and/or case studies to be determined by the instructor.  Prerequisite:  ENGL100, restricted to history or secondary education social studies majors, all others with permission of instructor only

HIST201     HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I

3 sh

A survey of U.S. history from the period of colonial origins to the end of Reconstruction, encompassing political, economic, military and social developments during the colonial era, the Revolution, the early national period, the age of Jackson, and the Civil War and Reconstruction.

HIST202     HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II

3 sh

A survey of U.S. history since 1865, emphasizing shifting political, social and economic developments, particularly the transformation of the U.S. from an agricultural to an industrial nation and the impact on the U.S. of its rise as a world power.

An introductory survey to the field of public history giving special attention to the history, philosophy, and purposes of applied history.  A key theme is the professional responsibilities of historians in preserving and interpreting the past through historical agencies, archives, museums and sites of local history.

HIST205     HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES LABOR MOVEMENT

3 sh

A study of the American labor movement from early national beginnings to the present placed within the framework of general historical development.  It seeks to explore the world of both the wage earner and the organizations created to achieve common goals.  Emphasis is focused on the growth of American unionism and the development of collective bargaining.

HIST210     COLONIAL AMERICA

3 sh

A survey of American life from the beginnings of English settlement to 1789, with emphasis upon the development of political, economic and cultural institutions.

HIST230     APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HISTORY

3 sh

Traces the unique history of Appalachia, a region that runs from Alabama through New York and includes Central and Western Pennsylvania.  Students will scrutinize and discuss primary sources and historical analyses as they consider the construction of the notion of ”Appalachia.”  The course will introduce students to patterns of settlement and exploitation of resources, discuss variations within the region, and examine Appalachia’s history within both a national and an international context. 

HIST245     HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA

3 sh

Pennsylvania from its colonial beginnings to the present; special attention to the political, economic, and social factors which have shaped the past; the Commonwealth's impact upon the national scene.

HIST300     The EARLY AMERICAN REPUBLIC

3 sh

An exploration of various themes in United States history from the end of the Revolution through the era of Andrew Jackson (1783-1845).  Topics to be covered include the emergence of political institutions, economic growth, the struggle to create a functional foreign policy, westward expansion, the rise of sectional tensions, and the changing characteristics of a developing society.

HIST302     CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION

3 sh

A study of the American Civil War era, 1845-1877.  Topics to be emphasized include the ante-bellum South; the origins of the Civil War; the war in its military, political, diplomatic, social and economic aspects; and reconstruction, South and North.

HIST304     RECENT U.S. HISTORY

3 sh

An exploration of major transformations in U.S. society and foreign policy since World War II.  Topics include the origins of the Cold War, domestic life in the 1950's, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, sixties protests, the women's movement, Watergate, the political shift to the right in the 1980's, and recent changes in the U.S. economy.

HIST305     RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

3 sh

Key intellectual developments of the Renaissance including secularism, humanism, and individualism.  Analysis of early Protestant movements.  Ideas and influences of Protestant and Catholic leaders including Luther, Calvin, Loyola, and Pope Paul III.  The Commercial Revolution.

HIST306     HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER

3 sh

A study of the westward movement and its influence upon the American development.  Social and economic aspects of the frontier experience will be emphasized.

HIST307     DIPLOMATIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

3 sh

Foreign relations from the beginning of our national history to the present:  the growth and influence of a policy of "isolation"; the creation and development of the Monroe Doctrine; the emergence of the United States as a world power; the problems incident to the assumption of global responsibilities.

HIST310     THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON

3 sh

The Old Regime, the Enlightenment, and the causes of the French Revolution.  Revolutionary events of the decade 1789-1799 and military, legal, economic, and political aspects of the Napoleonic era.  The emergence of the bourgeoisie.

HIST311     INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HISTORY

3 sh

An examination of selected topics in the development of modern business cultures.  The expansion of the industrial, world economy will serve as the general chronological framework, with major units devoted to:  family firms and trading diasporas, chartered and joint stock companies, banking and insurance, commercial adaptations of new technologies, the creation of mass markets, “business imperialism,” the multinational corporation, and business cultures within late industrializers and “emerging” markets.

HIST312     THE U.S. IN PROSPERITY AND DEPRESSION 1918-1941

3 sh

An examination of the culture, economics and politics of the U.S. between the two world wars.  Topics include the impact of World War I, the emergence of a mass consumer culture in the 1920's, the Great Depression and its effects on U.S. society, the rise of the modern labor movement, the New Deal and the origins of the welfare state, and the legacy of these developments for contemporary America.

HIST313 - NATIONALISM IN ASIA

3 sh

An examination of the rise of modern nationalism in India, China, Japan and Southeast Asia in the nineteenth and twentieth century.  Emphasis will be on a thematic, theoretical and comparative approach highlighting the similarities and differences in society and culture of each of these regions and their response to nationalism.

HIST314 - ORAL HISTORY

3 sh

A workshop that introduces students to the theory, method, and practice of oral history.  Students read and discuss theory, develop a research agenda, conduct field interviews, present results of a transcribed interview, and reflect on the relationship between theory and practice. (Fulfills external experience general education)

HIST315     SOCIAL HISTORY OF EUROPE SINCE 1750

3 sh

An interdisciplinary survey of the pattern of social history of modern Europe with particular reference to the interaction of institutions and struggles of social classes.  Use is made of social sciences auxiliary to the study of history, in particular economics, demography and sociology.

HIST318     U.S. WOMEN’S HISTORY

3 sh

An exploration of the experiences of women in the United States from colonial times to the present.  The course examines the way that U.S. history has been shaped by gender, that is, the impact of gender on women’s economic status and social roles.  It also explores the diversity of experiences of women of different classes and ethnic backgrounds.  Finally, the course examines women’s contributions to U.S. culture or politics.

HIST322     HISTORY OF MODERN CHINA

3 sh

Traces the political, social, economic, and intellectual evolution of China from approximately 1800 to present.  Special emphasis will be placed upon Western imperialism in China, the Revolution of 1911, the rise of the Nationalist and Communist Parties, the Chinese Civil War, the People's Republic, and post-Mao China.  No previous exposure to China is presumed.

HIST327     HISTORY OF MODERN JAPAN

3 sh

Traces the evolution of Japan from an isolated island nation to a world power.  Deals with the political, economic, social, military and intellectual history of Japan from 1600 to the present.  Particular emphasis will be placed on the Takugawa Bakafu, the Meiji Restoration, the rise of Militarism and Nationalism, the Russo-Japanese War, the occupation of China, World War II, the Reconstruction, and the modern Japanese economy.  No previous exposure to Japan is presumed.

HIST328     SOCIAL SCIENCE SEMINAR:  TOPICS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

3 sh

A thematic or topical approach, with emphasis on historical/political/economic analysis.  Treatment of historical, contemporary and/or comparative topics (for example, the historical roots and contemporary practice of terrorism and its political and economic impact; the impact of imperialism --political, economic, and historical-- in different global areas; the frontier experience of Russian Siberia and the American West) within a framework provided by the instructor.  Restrictions upon student registration:  BA majors with a minimum of 45 credits.

HIST332     HISTORY OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD TO 1798

3 sh

Examines selected topics in Islamic history before 1798, introducing students not only to important personages, events, and themes, but also to historical interpretation and method.  The course will be divided into four units, outlining the expansion of the Islamic world from the early community at Media to the zenith of the Ottoman Empire; specifically, the religious and political foundations of Islam, conversion and expansion, Islamic civilization, and the great empires.

HIST333     HISTORY OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD SINCE 1798

3 sh

An examination of selected topics of the modern Islamic history, introducing students not only to important personages, events, and themes, but also to historical interpretation and method.  The course will be divided into seven units from the pivotal 1790's to the present; specifically:  decline and renewal in the late eighteenth century, the age of European colonialism, nineteenth and twentieth century nationalism, the politics of oil and the fundamentalist challenge.

HIST335     HISTORY OF MODERN RUSSIA

3 sh

Major developments of Russian history since 1815.  Emphasis upon the decline of Tsarism, rise of revolutionary movements, World War I and the Russian Revolution of 1917.  Soviet ideology, foreign and domestic policies from Lenin to the present.

A study of American architectural history as material evidence of the country's social, cultural, economic and technological development.  Examines the meaning, uses, and changes of selected architectural forms addressing a broad array of structures, monuments, and landscapes. Emphasizes the principles and methods of public history, especially historic preservation.  Includes attention to professional careers and ongoing projects in historic preservation.  Prerequisites:  HIST200 or HIST203 or permission of instructor

HIST342     HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE 1815-1914

3 sh

A chronological and topical approach.  Evaluation of major political, economic, social and cultural trends, with particular emphasis on industrialization and economic and social changes, development of the power of the nation-state, imperialism, and the origins of World War I.

HIST343     HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE 1914 TO THE PRESENT

3 sh

A chronological and topical approach.  Evaluation of major political, economic, social and cultural trends, with particular emphasis on the impact of two world wars, fascism, establishment of the USSR, western European resurgence after World War II, and the shaping of the post-Cold War order.

HIST345     MILITARY HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

3 sh

A study of the American military experience from colonial times to the present.  Topics include the development of military organizations, institutions, practices, and traditions, and the origins and evolution of past wars in their military, diplomatic, political, economic, and social dimensions.  Prerequisite:  HIST101 or 102.

HIST358     HISTORY OF MODERN SOUTH ASIA AND THE INDIAN OCEAN

3 sh

Provides the student with a basic understanding of the history and civilization of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, from South Asia's earliest history up to the present.  Special emphasis will be placed on the Classical Age of Indian History, the great Mughal Empire, the British Empire, and independent South Asia.  No previous exposure to South Asia is presumed.

A survey of the creation and evolution of Europe from the division of Rome by the fifth century to the division of Christianity after the fifteenth.  The course will concentrate on the development of European political, social, religious, and intellectual structures, paying special attention to the synthesis of Mediterranean, Germanic, Islamic, and Christian contributions.  Restrictions Upon Registration:  30+ hours

Analyzes the evolution of ancient Mediterranean societies and cultures from the prehistory of the area until the decline of the Roman Empire, the rise of Islam, and the end of the Mediterranean as a cultural unit.  Focuses on major social, political, cultural, and religious institutions and practices of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Palestine, Greece, and Rome.  Restrictions Upon Registration:   Completion of a minimum of 30 credits.

HIST362     HISTORY OF AFRICA TO 1800

3 sh

An examination of  selected topics in pre-colonial African history. with the aim of introducing students not only to important personages, events and themes, but also to historical interpretation and method.  The course will be divided into six units ranging from prehistory to the eighteenth century, specifically:  food and society, ancient civilizations, human migration, state formation, Islamic society, and the transatlantic slave trade.

HIST363     HISTORY OF AFRICA SINCE 1800

3 sh

A survey of modern African history from 1800 to the present, with the aim of analyzing contemporary issues from an historical perspective.  In particular, the course will revolve around the question of whether the colonial period was simply a brief, superficial phase in African history, or a time of upheaval and transformation.  Emphasis will be placed on African agriculture, rural communities, industrialization, urbanization, and colonial and contemporary politics.

HIST366     HISTORY OF MODERN SOUTHEAST ASIA

3 sh

Traces the evolution of Southeast Asia from its early modern history as a focal region for European and American colonialism and conquest, to the emergence of the contemporary independent states.  Emphasis will be placed on Dutch colonialism in Indonesia, the British in Burma and Malaysia, America in the Philippines, French Indochina, the Vietnam War, and Southeast Asia since 1975.

HIST370     HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA

3 sh

The development of Latin America from the period of discovery to the present.  The relation of economic, social and cultural factors to the various political units.  The influence of relations with Europe and the U.S.

HIST372     HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON APPALACHIAN HEALTH CARE

3 sh

Students will study the development of health care systems and issues in Appalachia, a region that contains central Pennsylvania.  This course will provide students with an opportunity to scrutinize and discuss primary sources and historical analyses that address the following issues:  identification of the region and recognition of the unique health needs of its inhabitants; the development of the medical profession and its relationship to other health care providers; and evaluation o the effectiveness of the traditional medical system in Appalachia.

HIST375     HISTORY OF MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA

3 sh

A general history of Middle America from the conquest by the Spanish to the present, with emphasis upon the national rather than the colonial experience.  Special emphasis on Mexico and Cuba and on the relationships of Middle America with the U.S.

HIST385     HISTORY OF MODERN SOUTH AFRICA

3 sh

An exploration of modern South African political, social and economic problems within an historical context.  Thus, the course will survey the development of colonial political institutions, industries, social class and popular movements with the aim of better defining the protests and reforms of recent years.  Topics covered will include:  pre-colonial Southern African societies, Dutch colonization and Afrikaner society, the mineral revolution and industrialization, rural impoverishment and labor migration, colonial labor and segregation policies, labor unions, African nationalism, and the rise and apparent fall of the apartheid regime.

HIST390     CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS

3 sh

A detailed study of the historical background and significance of several major contemporary problems.  Issues treated will vary from year to year in response to the changing world scene.  Typical problems are the Arab-Israeli conflict, arms limitation, northern Ireland, the status of Taiwan, among others.

HIST395     HISTORIOGRAPHY

3 sh

An examination of the nature of historical inquiry and historical knowledge through a study of the principles of historical methodology.  A survey of the history of historical writing with emphasis upon the critical historical scholarship of the last two centuries.

A research seminar, with emphasis upon historical sources, interpretation, presentation and scholarly debate. Thematic focus (i.e., era or theme) to be determined by the instructor, according to the following criteria: 1) global in scope, 2) local history application, 3) subject of historical debate.  Prerequisites:  Minimum of 60 hours completed; completion of HIST200 and one 300-level HIST course

WMST101 – INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES

3 sh

An exploration of the social construction of gender and the interconnections between gender, race, and power in the lives of women.  Using feminist and diverse culture perspectives, students will examine such issues as work, family, sexuality, and religion and will work to find strategies to create a more egalitarian society.

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