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HST-140
History of Western Civilization I
IAI: S2 902
History of Western Civilization I includes prehistoric people, the ancient cultures, Greek and Roman civilization, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Reformation. The evolution of people from the earliest times to the 17th century is covered.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-141
History of Western Civilization II
IAI: S2 903
History of Western Civilization II covers the evolution of Western people from the 17th century to the present. The development of Western institutions of government, the modern state system, international relations, and the cultural and intellectual development of the West are treated.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-142
History of the U.S. to 1865
IAI: S2 900
History of the United States to 1865 begins with the background to and development of the American colonies, continues with the American Revolution, Constitution, Federal Period, Age of Jefferson, National Period, and Age of Jackson and concludes with the background to the Civil War, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-143
History of the United States Since 1865
IAI: S2 901
History of the United States Since 1865 begins with the problems of Reconstruction, proceeds to the American Industrial Revolution and its effects--urbanism, culture, politics of the Guilded Ages, Imperialism, Progressivism -- continues with the 20th century and the United States' role in World War I, 1920s, Depression, and its role in World War II, and concludes with the United States since World War II.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-144
Current History 1945 to the Present
IAI: None
Current History 1945 to the Present is a historical analysis of the contemporary world in its national and international setting from 1945 to the present that is divided 1945-1960, 1960-1972, 1972-1980, 1980-1991, and current events.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-151
African History Survey to 1600
IAI: S2 906N
African History Survey to 1600 includes the geography, the culture, languages, and the political and social institutions of the African people. Emphasis will be placed upon the birth of man, prehistory, ancient and medieval civilizations and kingdoms, initial contact with Europe and the beginning(s) of the slave trade.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-152
African History Survey Since 1600
IAI: S2 907N
African History Survey Since 1600 covers the slave trade, roots of European expansion, colonialism and the scramble for Africa, the Berlin Conference and the partitioning, the growth of nationalism, the fight for independence, neocolonialism, and the emergence of the modern African nation.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-162
History of Latin America I
IAI: S2 910N
History of Latin America I is an introductory survey course that focuses on the political, social, and economic history of the principal Latin American nations, including the origins and development of its peoples and cultures from ancient civilizations to the European conquest.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-163
History of Latin America II
IAI: S2 911N
History of Latin America II is a continuation of History of Latin America I. This course focuses on the political, social, economic and cultural history of the principal Latin American nations from the late Colonial period to the present. Major influences, forces, and personalities will be studied.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-172
History of the Middle East to 1453
IAI: S2 918N
History of the Middle East to 1453 is an introductory survey of the political, social and economic history of the principal Middle Eastern countries, including the origins and development of the peoples and cultures. The course focuses on major movements, influences and personalities that helped shpae the Middle East.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-173
History of the Middle East Since 1453
IAI: S2 919N
History of the Middle East Since 1453 is an introductory survey of the political, social and economic history of the principal Middle Eastern countries, including the origins and development of the peoples and cultures. The course focuses on major movements, influences and personalities that helped shpae the Middle East. Among the more important themes will be long-term cultural and social continuities with the Islamic tradition, and concepts of religious and political authority.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-182
History of Eastern Civilization to 1500
IAI: S2 908N
History of Eastern Civilization to 1500 includes the political and cultural history of India, China, Japan and Southeast Asia. The origins, development and importance of the major religions of Asia will be stressed.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-183
History of Eastern Civ Since 1500
IAI: S2 909N
History of Eastern Civilization Since 1500 is a survey of the developments in India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia since the arrival of the Europeans. The impact of technology from the West upon political ideas, cultural-religious values, and economics will be stressed.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-192
History of the World Until 1750ý1750ý1750
IAI: S2 912N
This course provides a survey of World History from the earliest beginnings of humankind until 1750. It will examine the growth and development of the social, political, economic, and cultural institutions of the societies of the world.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-193
History of the World Since 1750
IAI: S2 913N
This course provides a survey of World History from 1750 until the present. It will examine the social, political, economic, and cultural changes in the societies of the world during that time period.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-210
History of Women of the United States
IAI: None
This course provides an overview of four hundred years of American women's history in all its diversity. Themes will include the private and family experiences of women, the nature of women's work and education, and the political and civic role and activism of women. The grand sweep of American history - colonial settlement and conquest, revolution and civil war, the institution of slavery, industrialization, world wars, the rise of consumerism, the workings of the welfare state - will provide the backdrop for the story.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
HST-244
English History I
IAI: None
English History I is a survey of English history from ancient origins to 1688.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
HST-245
English History II
IAI: None
English History II is a survey of English history from 1688 to the present.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
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