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GEOL 0201 (F-Even) Physical Geography
3 hrs. cr.
Study of the physical or natural aspects of man’s environment, with emphasis
on land form development, oceanographic features and climate. Students
may not receive credit for both GEOL 120 and GEOL 201.
GEOL 0202 (Demand) Map and Photo Interpretation
1 hr. cr.
An introduction to the interpretation of topographic maps, aerial photos and
satellite images. One 3-hour laboratory per week. Designed to compliment
GEOL 201. Prerequisite: GEOL 201 or equivalent, may be taken concurrently. Students may not receive credit for both GEOL 120 and GEOL 202.
GEOL 0210 (F,S-Odd) 3 hrs. cr.
Fundamentals of Earth and Space Science
GEOL 0498 (Demand) Advanced Topics in Geology
1-3 hrs. cr.
GEOL 0499 (Demand) Geology Field Studies
1-3 hrs. cr.
In depth study of the geology of a particular region or system of regions
through classroom sessions and/or field trips. Extended field trips will require
a special lab fee and, in some cases, special physical conditioning or training.
The region or area of interest varies from year to year. Prerequisites: GEOL
320 and/or consent of the instructor.
Individual work under the supervision of a staff member with credit and hours
to be arranged. Problems may be undertaken in any field of geology with
adequate preparation and the consent of the supervising instructor. Prerequisite: 3 hours of Physical Science or permission of instructor.
Materials of the earth, geologic features and landscapes of the earth’s surface in relation to the processes producing them; interrelationships between
geologic processes and the earth’s atmosphere and oceans; geologic description of the solar system; basic concepts in astronomy and meteorology. Prerequisite: PHYS 100 or 101 or consent of instructor. Three lectures per week.
GEOL 0212 (F,S-Odd) Earth & Space Science Lab
1 hr. cr.
Laboratory study of rocks and minerals, landscapes features as revealed in
maps and stereo photos, weather maps and data, astronomical observations
and earth-sun-solar system interrelationships. One-day field trips and some
night-time astronomical observations are required. This course is designed
primarily for students specializing in elementary education. Co-requisite:
GEOL 210 must be taken concurrently. One 3-hour lab per week. (Additional
lab fee will be required.)
GEOL 0298 (Demand) Topics in Geology
1-3 hrs. cr.
Special Topics in geology not normally offered in other courses. Prerequisites
to be determined by department.
GEOL 0300 (S-Odd) Environmental Geology
3 hrs. cr.
An introduction to our relationship to the earth’s environment. The limitations
of natural resources and discussion of consequences of the exploitation of
natural resources are considered along with the demands of humanity upon
the environment. Overview of natural environmental hazards, including volcanoes, earthquakes, subsidence landslides, floods and asteroid impacts.
Prerequisite: Five credits in physical science, physics and/or chemistry.
Cross listed as EH 300.
GEOL 0320 (Demand) Historical Geology
4 hrs. cr.
A comprehensive study of the history of the earth within a plate-tectonics
context. Emphasizes the global evolution of landscapes and the fossil record.
Laboratory includes geologic mapping, the interpretation of geologic history
from map and fossil data, and fossil identification. Three lectures, one 2-hour
lab per week. Prerequisites: Geol 120 and either Bio 101 or higher level
Biology course.
GEOL 0430 (Demand) Internship in Geology
1-3 hrs. cr.
In conference with departmental representatives at least six weeks in advance, the student shall elect to work and observe in any area of applied
geology in which on-the-job experience would be beneficial to the student’s
training. Prerequisites, Junior standing in chemistry, physics, biology or preengineering or by permission.
History
Webster Hall 241• 417.625.9564
Faculty Locher - Head, Tannenbaum, Teverow, Wagner, Wheeler
Mission
Preparing students for dynamic leadership and responsible citizenship is the
mission of the Department of Social Sciences. The department provides students with the opportunity to cultivate critical thinking, communication and
technological skills that will continue to be of value in the complex world of the
21st century. The faculty offers substantive instruction and intellectual challenge within the Social Sciences. The department emphasizes opportunities
to engage in the international world in support of the University’s international
mission. Finally, the Department of Social Sciences builds bridges to the local
community through academic internships, public events, partnerships with
local institutions and sponsorship of academic programs and events for students and teachers at local schools.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History prepares students for entering career positions in business, governmental and community service fields
and for entry into graduate programs in the social sciences and law. A Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Social Studies - History emphasis
- certifies a student to enter professional teaching at the secondary school
level. A minor in History is available for students majoring in other disciplines.
General Education Requirements and Missouri statute requirements are met
by HIST 110 or HIST 120. HIST 130 and HIST 140 meet the General Education requirement in Area I, International Cultural Studies.
HIST 130 or 140 is a prerequisite for all Upper Division European courses.
HIST 150 is a prerequisite for all Upper Division Asian History courses. HIST
160 is a prerequisite for all Upper Division Latin American History courses.
Student Organizations
The History Club is open to all students who are interested in history. The club
provides an informal setting for students to pursue their interests in history
and sponsors a wide variety of activities each semester.
Pi Alpha Theta is the national honor society in history. Pi Alpha Theta recognizes academic excellence in the field and encourages its members to
participate in the activities of its national organization. Locally, Pi Alpha Theta
members share many activities with the History Club.
HISTORY 107
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History
Major Code H100
Semester Hours
General Education Requirements (p. 45) 46-47*. . . .. . 43-44
Computer Literacy Requirement - determined by
Social Sciences Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Foreign Language (four courses in one language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
History Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
HIST 110 U.S. History 1492-1877. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 120 U.S. History 1877-Present. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 130 Western Civilization to 1660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 140 Western Civilization Since 1660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 150 Asian Civilizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 160 History of Latin America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 201 Introduction to Historical Research**. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 497 Seminar in Historical Research** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Upper Division U.S. History Courses**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Upper Division European/Global History courses**. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Upper Division Latin American History course**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Upper Division Asian History course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Electives (minor recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124***
*Required History courses satisfy major requirements and 3 hours of General
Education Requirements.
**See Prerequisites
***Must include at least 40 Upper Division (300-400 level) hours.
Bachelor of Science in Education
with a Major in Social Studies
Grades 9-12 Certification
History Emphasis
Single Teaching Field
Major Code ES19
Semester Hours
General Education Requirements (p. 45) 46-47*. . . .. . 34-35
History Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
HIST 110 U.S. History 1492-1877. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 120 U.S. History 1877-Present. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 130 Western Civilization to 1660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 140 Western Civilization Since 1660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 150 Asian Civilizations
OR
HIST 160 History of Latin America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 201 Introduction to Historical Research**. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 497 Seminar in Historical Research** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Upper Division U.S. History courses**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Upper Division European/Global History course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Upper Division Latin American or Asian course**. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Upper Division History courses**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Supporting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PSC 120 Gov’t: U.S./State/Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSC Upper Division course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SOC Upper Division course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GEOG 211 Regions and Nations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GEOG Upper Division course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ECON 180 American Economic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Education Certification Requirements (p. 179). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-42
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133-137
*Required history, political science, sociology/economics and psychology
courses satisfy major requirements and 12 hours of General Education
Requirements.
**See Prerequisites
Minor in History
Minor Code H180
Semester Hours
HIST 110 U.S. History 1492-1877. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 120 U.S. History 1877-Present. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 130 Western Civilization To 1660
OR
HIST 140 Western Civilization Since 1660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hist
Upper Division U.S. History Course*. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hist
Upper Division European or Asian or
Latin American Courses* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
*Must be chosen with approval of history adviser.
Minor in American Studies
Minor Code HI81
Semester Hours
Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
HIST 110 U.S. History 1492-1877. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 120 U.S. History 1877-Present. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSC 120 Government: U.S., State and Local. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ENG 281 American Literature I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ENG 282 American Literature II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Select two courses from the following. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
American History - HIST 310, 325, 330, 335, 340, 343, 344, 345,
350, 360, 365, 373, 405, 410
Political Science - PSC 301, 311, 314, 431, 432
Geography - GEOG 422 Geography of U.S. and Canada
American Literature - ENG 381 Studies in American Literature
Anthropology - ANTH 302 North American Indian
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Minor in Latin American Studies
Minor Code GE81
Semester Hours
Foreign Language (four courses in one language). . . . . 12
Select two courses from the following:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HIST 160 History of Latin America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 342 Latin American Revolutions (WI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 474 Colonial Latin America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HIST 475 Modern Latin America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Select two courses from the following. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GEOG 211 Regions and Nations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FREN 301 Readings and Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FREN 305 Contemporary Francophone Cultures . . . . . . . . . . 3
FREN 325 French Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FREN 405 Francophone Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPAN 307Introduction to Latin American Civilization. . . . . . . . 3
SPAN 308 Latin American Civilization: Mexico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPAN 309 Contemporary Mexican Culture and Civilization . . . 3
SPAN 310 Conversation I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPAN 335 Mexican Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPAN 336 Survey of Spanish American Literature. . . . . . . . . . 3
SPAN 340 Latin American Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPAN 343 Hispanic Children’s Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
108 HISTORY
SPAN 350 Latin American Contemporary Issues . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPAN 400 Hispanic Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPAN 410 Conversation II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSC 332 Comparative Politics: Developed Countries . . . . . . 3
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
For additional information contact:
Dr. David Locher
Office: Webster Hall 245
Phone: 417.625.9565
Email: [email protected]
HIST 0110
(F,S)
United States History 1492-1877
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0120 (F,S) United States History 1877 to Present
3 hrs. cr.
Survey of the United States from the era of discovery through reconstruction.
Prerequisite: UE 150 or a score of 17 or higher on the ACT Reading Section.
Survey of the economic, social and political development of the United States
from 1877 to the present. Prerequisite: UE 150 or a score of 17 or higher on
the ACT Reading Section.
HIST 0310 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
United States Social and Intellectual History
Course Descriptions
HIST 0201 (S) Introduction to Historical Research
U. S. History
3 hrs. cr.
A formal introduction to the discipline of history and the skills needed for
studying it. Emphases include basic research techniques, critical reading of
primary and secondary sources and the recommended styles and strategies
for writing research papers. Required of all History BA and all Social Studies
(History emphasis) BSE majors as a prerequisite for upper-division History
courses. Prerequisite: HIST 110 or 120 or 130 or 140.
Survey of the ideas, values and institutions that have nurtured and influenced
the United States during the great industrial expansion and emergence as a
technology leader to the dilemmas of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Prerequisite:
Three hours of history or consent of instructor.
HIST 0320 (Demand) The Civil Rights Era
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0325 (Demand) The American West
3 hrs. cr.
Practical, professional training in archival skills and museum management
in an area historical museum, archival institution or historic site, under the
supervision of a faculty member and a professional from the participating institution. No more than three hours may be counted toward a major or minor.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and departmental approval. Repeatable up to eight credit hours.
HIST 0330 (Demand) History of the American Indians
3 hrs. cr.
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0497 (Demand) Seminar in Historical Research HIST 0332 (Demand) The Great Depression & World War II
An in-depth study of the American experience during the Great Depression
and World War II. Prerequisite: HIST 120.
HIST 0343 (Demand) The U.S. and the Cold War
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0344 (Demand) America in Vietnam
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0345 (Demand) Age of Jefferson and Jackson
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0298 (Demand) Topics in History
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0496 (Demand) Internship in History
3-8 hrs. cr.
Special historical topics are examined. Students are encouraged to submit
areas of personal interest to guide in the selection of the topics.
3 hrs. cr.
(Writing Intensive)
Topics pertaining to an era or historical problem of special interest to the
instructor and students. Emphasis on student’s ability to research, assimilate
and present new areas of knowledge. Prerequisite: Junior standing, HIST
201, ENG 102 and 6 hours upper-division history.
HIST 0498 (Demand) Advanced Topics in History
3 hrs. cr.
Advanced topics not covered in other history offerings. Emphasis on student’s ability to research, assimilate and present new areas of knowledge.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status.
HIST 0499 (Demand) Independent Study
1-3 hrs. cr.
Individualized project directed by the instructor/adviser with approval of department head and school dean. Advanced standing in the major field and a
minimum GPA of 3.0 are required. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
A study of the African-American struggle for civil rights. While surveying the
period from the end of Reconstruction to the present day, this course will
focus primarily on events from 1954-1968. Prerequisite: HIST 120.
Explores the conquest of the American West by Spanish, French and American settlers and its effects on the native inhabitants of the region. The development of the mythic west will also be examined. Prerequisite: HIST 110
or 120.
A Survey of the social, political, diplomatic, military and legal history of Native
American society. Prerequisite: HIST 110 or 120.
A study of the 20th century struggle for global influence between the United
States and the Soviet Union. Prerequisite: HIST 120.
A political, diplomatic, military and social study of the U. S. involvement in
Vietnam from 1945 to 1975. Prerequisite: HIST 120.
Early political development in the United States. Evolution of the presidency
over the first years of the new government, the triumph of Jeffersonian ideas,
social trends and the rise of nationalism. Prerequisite: HIST 110 or 120.
HISTORY 109
HIST 0350 (Demand) Civil War and Reconstruction 3 hrs. cr.
(Writing Intensive)
Causes of the Civil War, slavery and reform movements before the Civil War.
Traces the development of reconstruction and political developments of the
era. Prerequisite: HIST 110 or 120.
HIST 0360 (Demand) History of Missouri
3 hrs. cr.
Missouri’s growth from its early settlement to the present. Emphasis on political, economic, institutional and social development. Prerequisite: HIST 110
or 120.
HIST 0365 (Demand) Colonial North America 3 hrs. cr.
(Writing Intensive)
Discovery, conquest and development from 1492-1781. The imperial struggles between Spain, France, England and various Native Americans will be
emphasized, along with the social, cultural and economic growth of the European colonies. Prerequisite: HIST 110 or 120.
HIST 0373 (Demand) Women in U.S. History 3 hrs. cr.
(Writing Intensive)
A survey of the historical experience of American women from the colonial
period to the modern era. Prerequisite: HIST 110 or 120.
HIST 0405 (Demand) The Gilded Age and Progressive Era
3 hrs. cr.
A survey of United States history from the end of Reconstruction through the
1920s.
HIST 0410 (Demand) The United States 1945-Present 3 hrs. cr.
(Writing Intensive)
Selected topics in United States history between 1945 and the end of the
twentieth century. Prerequisite: HIST 120.
HIST 0415 (F) African American History and Culture
3 hrs. cr.
Understanding African American history is indispensable for understanding
American history. This is true because African Americans have made extraordinary contributions to American culture and society, including but not
limited to, social movements to achieve full participation in that society.
European and Global History
HIST 0130 (F,S) Western Civilization to 1660
3 hrs. cr.
Survey of the development and progress of western civilization from its origins through the Reformation. Changes in political organization, religion, artistic expression and daily life in the ancient Near East, Greece, Rome and
Christian Europe.
HIST 0140 (F,S) Western Civilization since 1660
3 hrs. cr.
Survey of Western societies from the Baroque Era to the retreat of European
colonialism. Major emphasis on development of the nation-state, the impact
of industrialization, changes in political and religious outlook, the impact of
revolutions and two world wars.
HIST 0369 (Demand) Nineteenth Century Europe
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0370 (Demand) Twentieth Century Europe
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0371 (Demand) The Holocaust
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0375 (Demand) English History to 1660 3 hrs. cr.
(Writing Intensive)
HIST 0380 (Demand) British History Since 1660
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0387 (Demand) History of Russia to 1796 3 hrs. cr.
(Writing Intensive)
A survey of the major alterations of European society during the twentieth
century. Emphasis on industrialization, imperialism, revolutions, rise of socialism/communism, middle-class liberal capitalism and individual national
events. HIST 130 or 140 recommended before taking this class.
A survey approach with emphasis on World Wars I and II, the League of Nations, the United Nations, totalitarian systems and current European/world
problems. HIST 130 or 140 recommended before taking this class.
An examination of the destruction of the European Jews from 1933 to 1945,
with special attention to the social, political and scientific context of the Holocaust. Special attention to European anti-Semitism, the rise of German
Nazism, the development of a policy of mass murder and the operation of
ghettos and death camps. HIST 130 or 140 recommended before taking this
class.
The peoples of England and their institutions from prehistoric settlement
through the English civil wars. Major topics include the impact of Anglo-Saxon, Scandinavian and Norman invasions, the changing roles of monarchy
and parliament, changes in England’s relations with other parts of the British
Isles and with Europe and life among various social classes. Prerequisite:
HIST: 130 or 140.
British peoples and institutions from the Restoration to the present. Emphasis on the development of Parliamentary government, the rise and fall of
the world’s first industrial economy, life among various social classes and
changes in Britain’s role as a European and global power. Prerequisite: HIST
130 or 140.
History of Russia from pre-Tsarist times through the reign of Peter the Great.
Emphasis on the land and the people, national characteristics and political
institutions. Prerequisite: HIST 130 or 140.
HIST 0388 (Demand) History of Russia Since 1796
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0390 (Demand) History of Germany
3 hrs. cr.
Russia since the reign of Catherine the Great until the recent demise of the
Soviet Union. Investigates the problems posed by Tsarist Autocracy and Serfdom, the origins and course of the Bolshevik Revolution, Russian life under
communism and the structural weaknesses and events contributing to the
collapse of the Soviet Union. Prerequisite: HIST 130 or 140.
Social, political, military and economic history of Germany, with major concentration on the post-1519 period. Emphasis on the decline of the Medieval
Empire, princely absolutism, national unification, Weimar Republic, Third
Reich and post World War II. HIST 130 or 140 recommended before taking
this class.
110 HISTORY
HIST 0425 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
The Renaissance and the Reformation 1350-1559
An overview of Europe from 1350 to 1559. Changes in thought and artistic
expression, the divisions within Western Christendom, the emergence of national monarchies and the impact of economic change on daily life. Prerequisite: HIST 130 or 140.
HIST 0435 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
The Era of the French Revolution and Napoleon
An examination and analysis of events in France and their impact on Europe
from 1789 to 1815. Interplay of ideas and people and the quest for a political
settlement under a constitutional monarchy, republic and empire. Prerequisite: HIST 130 or 140.
HIST 0440 (Demand) European Intellectual History
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0498 (Demand) Advanced Topics in History
3 hrs. cr.
Intellectual, cultural and social developments in Europe from the Italian Renaissance to the present. Examination of the rise of scientific thought, the
Enlightenment, Romanticism, nationalism, political ideologies, social reforms
and existentialism. HIST 130 or 140 recommended before taking this course.
Advanced topics not covered in other history offerings. Emphasis on student’s ability to research, assimilate and present new areas of knowledge.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status.
HIST 0499 (Demand) Independent Study
1-3 hrs. cr.
Individualized project directed by the instructor/adviser with approval of department head and school dean. Advanced standing in the major field and a
minimum GPA of 3.0 are required. Repeatable up to six credit hours.
Asian History
HIST 0150 (F) Asian Civilizations
3 hrs. cr.
Introductory survey of the history and culture of traditional and modern Asia,
focusing on the distinctive culture areas of monsoonal Asia, i.e., South,
Southeast and East Asia. Some attention will also be given to Asian culture
areas outside this zone.
HIST 0313 (Demand) East Asian Civilizations I
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0314 (Demand) East Asian Civilizations II
3 hrs. cr.
Survey of the history of pre-modern East Asia to 1600, focusing particularly
on China, Japan, Vietnam, and to a lesser extent, Korea. Course will emphasize the development of East Asian cultures, societies and political structures
and will use a comparative analysis in seeking to understand the history of
the region. Prerequisite: HIST 150.
Survey of the history of modern East Asia from ca. 1600, focusing particularly
on China, Japan, Vietnam, and to a lesser extent, Korea. Course will emphasize the impact of the West and the problems of modern development, using
a comparative analysis in seeking to understand the history of the region.
Prerequisite: HIST 150.
HIST 0316 (Demand) South Asian Civilizations
3 hrs. cr.
Survey of South Asian History from the dawn of civilization to the present.
Course will encompass the interplay among art, religion, politics, migration,
conquest, nationalism and cultural exchange in constituting the peoples and
nations of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Prerequisite: HIST 150.
Latin American History
HIST 0160 (S) History of Latin America
3 hrs. cr.
Historical overview of Latin America, from the Spanish and Portuguese to the
present day, by examining the major themes and events in the region. Particular emphasis will be placed on the Indian and African background of Latin
American history and the ways in which these groups helped shape Latin
American society. Topics covered will include the conquest of Latin America,
Spanish administration, the independence movements of the nineteenth century, nation building and revolutionary movements of the twentieth century.
HIST 0342 (Demand) Latin American Revolutions 3 hrs. cr.
(Writing Intensive)
Latin American Revolutions addresses the causes and consequences of
20th century uprisings in Bolivia, Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El
Salvador, Chile and Columbia. Emphasis will be placed on the tactics and
personalities of revolutionary leaders as well as the needs and reactions of
their supporters. Prerequisite: HIST 160.
HIST 0474 (Demand) Colonial Latin America
3 hrs. cr.
HIST 0475 (Demand) Modern Latin America
3 hrs. cr.
Colonial Latin America will provide a historical overview of Latin American
from the Spanish and Portuguese conquest until independence in the 1820s,
by examining the major themes and events in the region. Particular emphasis
will be placed on the Indian background to Latin American history and the
ways the natives helped shape Latin American society. Topics covered will
include the conquest of Latin America, imperial rivalries, Spanish administration, Indian labor and the independence movements of the 19th century.
Prerequisite: HIST 130 or 140.
Historical overview of Latin America since independence, examining major
themes, events and issues in the region. Particular emphasis on ways in
which Latin American peoples have struggled to resist, adapt and take advantage of the social forces influencing their nations’ urbanization, populism,
social revolution, development, peasant rebellion, the position of women in
society and the Church. Prerequisite: HIST 130 or 140.