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101-6 (3,3) The History of World Civilization. (University Core Curriculum) (a) [IAI Course: S2 912N] To Industrialization; (b) [IAI Course: S2 913N] Since the Age of Encounter. A survey of various civilizations in the world from prehistory to the present with particular attention to non-western cultures.
110-3 Twentieth Century America. (University Core Curriculum) The history of the United States since 1900. Surveys cultural, social, economic and political development, with special emphasis on domestic pluralism and changing international roles.
202-3 America’s Religious Diversity. (University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: H5 905] An introduction to the basic concepts and histories of the world’s religions and their place in American society. The purpose is to increase our understanding of cultural and religious diversity and how the various religious traditions inform our worldviews.
205-6 (3,3) History of Western Civilization. [IAI Course: (a) S2 902 (b) S2 903] (a) From ancient times through the sixteenth century; (b) The seventeenth century to the present. A brief survey of the major developments and trends in European history from ancient times through the 20th Century.
207-6 (3,3) World History. (a) From pre-history through the fifteenth century; (b) Fifteenth century to the present. A brief survey of major developments and issues in historical societies of the world from pre-history through the 20th century, with a focus on primary source interpretation.
300-3 The Origins of Modern America, 1492-1877. [IAI Course: S2 900] A general survey of political, social, and economic development of the United States from 1492 to 1877.
301-3 Modern American from 1877 to the Present. [IAI Course: S2 901] A general survey of the political, social and economic development of the United States from 1877 to the present.
303-1 to 9 Topics in Comparative History. A comparative study of recurring themes in the history of diverse societies and civilizations. Topics will vary and will be announced in advance. Topics to be covered include the problem of slavery, technology and society, war, and civilization.
311-3 The Ancient Near East and Mediterranean. A comparative study of ancient near eastern and classical civilizations of the Fertile Crescent and the Mediterranean Basin: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Palestine, Greece and Rome.
313-3 Ancient and Medieval Spain. Investigation into the societies and cultures of the Iberian Peninsula from the Roman conquest to the Inquisition. Focus on cultural interchange and conflict between pagans, Christians, Jews and Muslims.
315-3 Medieval Europe. The emergence of Europe from the Age of Constantine to the Black Death, with emphasis on the political, socio-economic, and cultural forces which were at work creating Europe.
324-3 Women in Western Society: 1600 to Present. (Same as Women’s Studies 348.) The legal, social, economic, and political position of women in Western society during the past 350 years are examined against the backdrop of industrialization, political democratization, world wars, and totalitarianism. Emphasis is on women in England, France, and the US.
326-3 Europe: 1789 – 1914. Changing social and political structure of Europe caused by the impact of industrialization and the French Revolution. The consequences of these developments in terms of the emergence of new social forces and the development of movements for social and political revolution.
328-3 History of France. A survey of main themes (social, cultural, economic, political) in French history from the middle ages to the present.
330-6 (3,3) British History. (a) Britain to 1688; (b) Britain since 1688. Political, social, economic, and cultural history of Britain.
333-3 British Empire. A survey of the British Empire, from the loss of the American colonies to the onset of decolonization at the end of the Second World War. It focuses on the intersections between the histories of Britain and of its imperial possessions in Africa, Asia and the British West Indies. Special attention will be given to the role of the nation and of race, class, gender and sexuality in the making of the British Empire.
334-3 History of Modern Germany. This course considers the important historical and moral questions posed by modern German history. It begins with the unification of Germany and explores such themes as World War I, the Weimar Republic, national socialism, the Holocaust, East Germany and reunificiation.
335-3 20th Century Peace and War. A survey of peace and war as a 20th Century phenomenon with emphasis on relationships between war and society, technology, and culture.
337-3 Modern Russia. Russia from Peter the Great with main emphasis on 19th and 20th centuries. Emphasis on political history.
338-3 Eastern Europe. An historical survey of the East European area from the Baltic to the Balkans, with emphasis on the modern era.
340-3 International History of the Cold War. This course is designed to acquaint students with the themes, events and figures prominent in the Cold War era. The origins of the Cold War and the global ramifications of sustained tension among the rival powers will be discussed. The events and the people within the context of their times will be evaluated.
354-3 The Contemporary United States. A survey of the social, economic, political and cultural changes in the United States since the end of World War II, focusing on such topics as the Cold War, changes in the lives of women and minorities, the Vietnam War, the social movements of the 1960s, the imperial presidency, and the Reagan revolution.
355-3 The Radical View in American History. A survey of American radicalism from the revolution to the present, with an emphasis on twentieth century movements for social change.
357-3 Women and Work in the United States. An introduction to the diversity of women’s experiences as workers in the home, the household economy, and the labor market segregated by race, ethnicity and gender.
360-3 American Rural History. An examination of America’s rural history from the 17th to the 20th centuries, focusing especially on social and economic relationships and attitudes, the role of ethnicity and gender, environmental and technological issues, agrarian radicalism and governmental activities.
361-3 Race and History in the United States. (Same as Black American Studies 360.) This account of racial attitudes and race relations begins with the 16th century European racial experience and covers subsequent developments in the U.S. to the present time. The problem of race is treated in its several dimensions, but principal emphasis falls upon the historical consequences of Caucasian confrontations with blacks, Hispanics, and native Americans.
362-6 (3,3) Black American History. (Same as Black American Studies 311.) (a) Black American history to 1865; (b) black American history since 1865. The role of blacks and contribution in the building of America and their ongoing fight for equality.
363-3 History of Working Americans. Survey of historical changes in work patterns from colonial times to the present, and the historical impact of working Americans on United States society, culture and politics.
364-3 The Great Depression in the United States. Causes and effects of the Great Depression and of governmental measures for relief, recovery, and reform during the years 1929-1942.
365-3 American Immigration. A history of American immigration and ethnicity from colonial times to the present, with primary attention upon the peoples of the United States and the diverse lands from which they have come.
366-3 American Indian History. A survey of American Indian history from the Paleolithic age to the present. Emphasis upon interactions and relationships among cultural groups during pre-colonial, colonial and modern era
367-3 History of Illinois. The history of the state from 1818 to the present.
370-6 (3,3) History of Latin America. (a) Colonial Latin America. (b) Independent Latin America. An introduction to the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Latin America from Pre-columbian times to the present.
380-6 (3,3) History of East Asia. (a) To 1600; (b) Since 1600. A broad survey of the history of China, Korea and Japan from early times to present.
381-3 Colonial India. This course is a survey of modern Indian history, from the advent of British colonialism in India to Indian independence. The emphasis of the course is on the impact of colonialism on India and the Indian struggle against British rule.
385-3 Islam and the West. A history of the religious and cultural interaction between the Islamic and Western world. Surveys the changing image of Islam in western literature, the Muslim response to secularism, and the Islamic presence in Europe and America.
387-6 (3,3) History of Africa. (Same as Black American Studies 314) (a) To 1800; (b) Since 1800. A chronological study of African peoples from earliest times to the present, including ancient Egypt, Ethiopia, the Era of the African Kingdoms, the role of Islam, the slave trade, African-European relations, colonialism, African nationalism and independence.
392-3 Historical Research and Writing. Methods of historical investigation, criticism and composition. Restricted to undergraduate majors in history. May not be taken more than twice without completion. Fulfills the CoLA Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) requirement. Prerequisite: history majors.
393-3 Twentieth Century Military History. An introduction to the problems of armed conflict throughout history with particular emphasis on the twentieth century and the transformation of warfare during the era of the World Wars. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
395-3 Honors. Great ideas and works of history, with discussion of conflicting interpretation of major historical problems. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of department.
406-3 Family and Gender in Pre-Modern Europe. A discussion of the history and the creation of gender roles from ancient times to the Nineteenth Century in Europe.
412a-3 Empire and Social Conflict in the Roman Republic. The social, political and cultural consequences of Roman expansion during the Republican period (c. 700-44 BCE). Focus on reading and analyzing primary sources.
412b-3 Religion and Society in Imperial Rome. Religious, social and cultural conflict and change in the Roman Empire, first through third centuries. Focus on reading and analyzing primary sources.
413-3 Christianization of Power and Society in Late Antiquity. An investigation into the political and social changes involved in the rise of Christian leadership in Western Europe following the fall of the Roman Empire. The course will focus on reading and analyzing primary sources from the fourth through the eighth centuries.
417-3 Ritual and Revolt in Early Modern Europe. This course examines political practices on different levels of European society from the later middle ages through the Enlightenment: court ritual, popular revolts, patronage networks, representative assemblies and family politics are among the topics covered.
418-3 Renaissance. The focus on the Renaissance in Italy and in particular on its relation to the social and economic context in which it developed. The spread of humanism and humanistic values to other areas of Europe will also be considered.
420-3 Reformation. Concentrates on the movement of religious reforms in the 16th Century. Emphasis on its roots in the past, particularly in earlier expressions of popular piety and to the wider social and political effects in the 16th and 17th centuries.
425-6 (3,3) Twentieth Century Europe. (a) Europe 1914-1945; (b) Since 1945. Political, social, cultural and economic development of the major European states during the present century.
426-3 Cities and Culture in Europe 1870-1914. Cultural and social history focussing on four European cities (Paris, Berlin, Vienna, St. Petersburg) in the Fin-De-siècle period (1870-1914).
427-3 World War I. The first World War (1914 - 1918) from a variety of perspectives: military, cultural, social and political. Seminar-type format with discussions of topics such as the war’s causes, nature of trench warfare, the home front, and political and cultural impact of the war.
442-6 (3,3) British Culture and Society, 1660-1914. (a) from 1660 to 1780; (b) 1780 to 1914. An examination of British society and values using such sources as novels, memoirs, music and paintings. The first semester analyzes the emergence of national identities, empire and a more secular society. The second semester explores industrialization, urbanization, the democratization of politics, growth of empire and changing roles for women and the family.
444-3 The Holocaust. An introduction to Nazi Germany’s systematic mass murder of Europe’s Jews and other minorities. Using works of history, literature, and film, we will examine such topics as anti-Semitism, the behavior of “ordinary Germans” during the 30s and 40s, Jewish resistance, Holocaust denial and memory after the Holocaust.
446-3 Comparative History of Europe and China. A comparative analysis of historical developments in Europe and China examining themes such as religious/intellectual history, economic change, power structures and gender roles.
447-3 Culture and Imperialism. This course will focus on the culture of modern British imperialism. It will xamine the impact that the people and commodities of the empire as well as the practices of imperial rule had on modern British culture. The emphasis of the course will be on the implications of “imperial culture” in mediating gender, race and class relations within Britain.
450-6 (3,3) Early America. The evolution of American society from European settlement through the Age of Jefferson, with special emphasis on social and political institutions and thought.
451-3 Antebellum America, 1815-1860. The struggle to define the nation in the political, economic and social realms; the emergence of women’s rights, slavery, sectional conflict from 1815 to 1860.
452-6 (3,3) United States History 1850-1896. (a) Civil War era; (b) the origins of modern America; reconstruction and nationalization; 1865-1896. The study of the background to the Civil War, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age.
454-3 Cold War United States, 1945-1990. The impact of the Cold War on United States society. Major topics include foreign policy debates, domestic anti-Communism, and the cultural effects of the Cold War.
455-3 The Conservative View in American History. Readings in American conservative thought, from the eighteenth-century to the present day, including traditionalist, neoconservative and libertarian writers.
456-3 The United States in the 1960s. Examines the roots, events, ideas and legacies of the 1960s through readings in history and literature, and through films and music. Focus will be on the social protest movements of the era and their impact on American society.
457-3 American Environmental History. An exploration of the attitudes toward and the interaction with the natural resource environment of North America by human settlers. Coverage from the Neolithic Revolution to the present.
458-3 North America to 1880. A history of the North American continent beginning with the native peoples and continuing through the European contact, the emergence of Euro-American societies, and the establishment of modern states.
462-3 History of American Health and Medicine. Readings and discussion about the development of modern medicine as it affected patients and doctors in the United States. Health care will be traced historically, with discussions of the development of medical science as well as medical organizations and institutions. Approved as a Writing-Across-the-Curriculum course.
464-3 U.S. Economic and Business History. This course examines the growth of the American economy, economic thought, the evolution of the firm, and the changing place of women and minorities in American business society. It also explores the intersection between business and other institutions in American life, including labor, law, literature, government, education and religion.
466-6 (3,3) History of the American West. (a) Trans-Appalachian Frontier; (b) Trans-Mississippi Frontier. The American frontier and its impact on American society from the colonial period to the 20th century.
469-3 Darwin and the Darwinian World. Readings and discussion on the impact of Charles Darwin on American thought and culture. Focus areas include religion, social ethics, political criticism, social critics, economics, the genteel tradition, utopian writers, race, and imperialism. Approved as a Writing-Across-the-Curriculum course.
470-3 Continuity and Change in Latin America. An in-depth examination of major topics in the history of Latin America since pre-Columbian times, especially themes that have been prominent in recent scholarship. Lectures will be supplemented by outside readings and class discussion.
480-6 (3,3) History of China. (a) Late Imperial China, 1350-1890; (b) Twentieth Century China, 1890 to the present. An in-depth examination of political, economic, social and cultural history of China from 1350 to the present. The first semester examines the imperial state, gentry and peasants, commercialization and social change in China from 1350 to 1890. The second semester focuses on nation building, ideology and rural-urban culture in 20th century China.
490-1 to 4 Special Readings in History. Supervised readings for students with sufficient back-ground. Prerequisite: registration by special permission only.
491-3 Historiography. Writings of historians from Herodotus to the present.
492-1 Senior Paper. A research paper to be done in conjunction with a regularly scheduled 400-level history course. Students may also complete 492 in conjunction with a 300-level course (excluding History 300, 301 and 392), but only with the instructor’s consent. Fulfills the CoLA Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) requirement. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: 392.
493-1 to 6 Topics in History. Topics vary with instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours provided registrations cover different topics. Topics announced in advance.
494 Quantitative Research in History. An introduction to the application of quantitative data and social science methods to historical research.
495-4 History Honors. Principles of historical method, research, and writing for senior honor students only. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: consent of department.
496-1 to 9 Internship in History. Supervised field work in public or private agencies or operation where history majors are frequently employed, such as archives and libraries, government offices, communications media, historic sites, and museums. Only three hours may be applied to the major and six hours toward the M.A. degree. Prerequisite: consent of department.
497-3 Historical Museums, Sites, Restorations and Archives. The development of museums from antiquity to the present, with emphasis on the United States. Additional topics include historical sites such as battlefields, historic buildings, restorations, monuments and archives. Also examines the pur-poses and functions of the museum and the tasks of professionals employed in museums or interpreta-tive centers. Given in cooperation with the University Museum.
499-3 Senior Seminar in History. Seminar for senior undergraduate students to examine in-depth a particular historical topic. Topics will vary with instructors. Students will engage in discussion, and produce a research paper.. Not for graduate credit. Open to history majors only. May not be taken more than twice without completion. Fulfills the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: 392.
500-2 The Historian's Craft. Examination of historical methodology and recent trends in historiography. How historians conduct research and convey the results of it. Special treatment of selected topics of historiography. Required of M.A. degree students. Ph.D. degree students should consult graduate advisers.
501-3 Recent Historiography. Trends in historical writing and historical interpretation in the 20th Century. Required of M.A. degree students. Ph.D. degree students should consult graduate advisers.
522-3 to 15 (3 per semester) Colloquium in European History. Group reading and discussion about major periods, subregions and themes in European history. May be repeated as instructors and topics vary. Recent courses have included: "Twentieth Century Europe" with Dr. Wiesen, "Christians, Jews and Others in Medieval Europe" with Dr. Stocking, "Europe and the World, 1500 - 1800" with Dr. Hurlburt, "Fascism" with Dr. Wiesen.
523-4 to 20 (4 per semester) Research Seminar in European History. Research and writing on selected topics in European history. Students will prepare a major paper. May be repeated as topics and instructors vary.
551-3 to 9 (3 per semester) Colloquium in Middle Eastern History. Group reading and discussion about major periods, subregions and themes in Middle Eastern history. May be repeated as topics vary. A recent topic was "Nationalism and Colonialism in the Middle East" with Dr. Yilmaz.
552-4 to 12 (4 per semester) Research Seminar in Middle Eastern History. Research and writing on selected topics in Middle Eastern history. Students will prepare a major paper. May be repeated as topics vary.
554-3 to 15 (3 per semester) Colloquium in United States History. Group reading and discussion about major periods, subregions and themes in United States history. May be repeated as topics and instructors vary. Recent courses have included: "Post 45 US History" with Dr. Zaretsky, "Reform in 19th century US" with Dr. Etienne, "American Political History" with Dr. Peter Argersinger, "Environmental History" with Dr. Carr, "20th Century Radicalism" with Dr. Lieberman, and "US Public Policy" with Dr. Bean.
555-4 to 20 (4 per semester) Research Seminar in United States History. Research and writing on selected topics in United States history. Students will prepare a major paper. May be repeated as topics and instructors vary.
570-4 to 12 (4 per semester) Research Seminar in Latin American History. Research and writing on selected topics in Latin American history. Students will prepare a major paper. May be repeated as topics vary.
571-3 to 9 (3 per semester) Colloquium in Latin American History. Group reading and discussion about major periods, subregions and themes in Latin American history. May be repeated as topics vary. A recent course on "Latin America in the National Period" was taught by Dr. Espinosa.
580-4 to 12 (4 per semester) Research Seminar in Asian History. Research and writing on selected topics in Asian history. Students will prepare a major paper. May be repeated as topics vary.
581-3 to 9 (3 per semester) Colloquium in Asian History. Group reading and discussion about major periods, subregions and themes in Asian history. May be repeated as topics vary.
582-3 to 9 (3 per semester) Colloquium in World History. Group reading and discussion about major periods, subregions and themes in world history. May be repeated as topics vary. A recent course was "Empire and Imperialism" with Dr. Weeks.
583-4 to 12 (4 per semester) Research Seminar in World History. Research and writing on selected topics in world history. Students will prepare a major paper. May be repeated as topics and instructors vary.
584-3 to 9 (3 per semester) Colloquium in Comparative History. Group reading and discussion relating to the use of theories and methods from the social science disciplines in historical interpretation.
585-4 to 8 (4,4) Research Seminar in Comparative History. Research on selected topics employing cross-cultural or other comparative approaches. Students will prepare a major paper. May be repeated as topics vary.
586-3 to 15 (3 per semester) Colloquium in African History. Group reading and discussion about major periods, subregions and themes in African history. May be repeated as topics vary. A recent course was "Ethnicity and Competing Nationalism in Africa" with Dr. Benti.
590-1 to 8 (1 to 3 per semester) Readings in History. Individual readings. Registration by special permission only. Student must obtain the consent of the faculty member involved. M.A. degree students are limited to a maximum of 4 hours toward the 30-hour requirement. Graded S/U only. Prerequisite: registration by special permission only.
591-2 to 5 Independent Investigation. Graded S/U only. Prerequisite: doctoral standing and consent of graduate adviser.
596-3 Tutorial in History. Research and writing in history in close consultation with an instructor to produce a major paper on a selected topic. This course may count toward graduation as a seminar and the paper will be placed on file in the Department of History. Students may take this course only once at the M.A. level and once at the Ph.D. level. Prerequisite: consent of the director of graduate studies.
597-1 to 9 (1 to 3 per semester) Practicum in Teaching College-Level History. Students will learn how to lead discussion sections and/or to teach independent courses at the college level. M.A. or Ph.D. students assigned for the first time as a discussion leader must take this course. The course is also required for Ph.D. students who are teaching their own courses for the first time. Graded S/U only. Prerequisite: Open only to graduate students in history with the consent of the director of graduate studies.
598-1 to 9 Graduate Internship in History. Supervised field work in occupationally related fields in public history, teaching, university publishing, historical editing. Programs of field work will be designated by students in consultation with their advisory committees. Students at the Ph.D. level can take as many as 9 hours in the course of their studies. Graded S/U or DEF only.
599-1 to 6 Thesis. Minimum of three hours to be counted toward a Master's degree.
600-1 to 30 (1 to 16 per semester) Dissertation.
601-1 per semester Continuing Enrollment. For those graduate students who have not finished their degree programs and who are in the process of working on their dissertation, thesis or research paper. The student must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of dissertation research, or the minimum thesis, or research hours before being eligible to register for this course. Concurrent enrollment in any other course is not permitted. Graded S/U or DEF only.
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