Courses
101. History of Modern Western Civilization to 1815
A basic survey of Western Civilization from the Renaissance to 1815.
102. History of Modern Western Civilization since 1815
A basic survey of Western Civilization since 1815.
201. History of the United States, 1607-1865
A basic survey of American history from the settlement at Jamestown to the surrender at Appomattox.
202. History of the United States since 1865
A basic survey of American history from Reconstruction to the present.
260. Historiography and Research Methods
An introduction to the concept of historiography--"the history of history"--and guidance through selected schools of historical thought. The course also provides instruction in basic research methods; including technology-based research.
304. Seminar on the Salem Witchcraft Episode
A seminar on the historiographical interpretations of the Salem Witchcraft event.
305. History of South Carolina
Selected topics in the history of South Carolina from the colonial period to modern times.
307. History of the American South to the Civil War
A cultural, economic, and social history of the South from 1820 to the Civil War.
308. History of the American South since the Civil War
A cultural, economic, and social history of the South since the Civil War.
309. American Colonial Society to 1763
A study of American colonials as members of the British Empire, as settlers of the new frontier, and as innovators in institutions and ideas.
311. Selected Topics in American Social History
Explorations in American society, thought, and culture.
314. American Civil War
A study of the Civil War years, 1861-1865.
316. Topics in African-American History
A study of various themes in the history of African Americans with special emphasis on slavery or the 20th century.
317. History of the American Frontier
A survey of the settlement of the American frontier from the colonial period to the present, with particular emphasis on the settlement of the trans-Mississippi west from 1803-1890.
319. History of American Women
An exploration of the experience of women in their public and private roles throughout American history.
320. American Diplomatic History
A history of American foreign policy from national independence to the status of international power, with particular focus on the 20th century.
325. America Since 1945
An examination of the major trends of recent American history, from the end of World War II to the present. Among the major areas of attention are the origins and perpetuation of the Cold War competition with the Soviet Union and the subsequent rise of the national security state, the consolidation and expansion of the limited welfare state, the Civil Rights movement and the Women's movement, the Vietnam War and the social upheaval of the 1960s, the crisis of confidence of the 1970s, and the Reagan revolution of the 1980s.
330. The Ancient World
Ancient history from the rise of civilization in the Fertile Crescent until the dissolution of Roman imperial rule in Western Europe in the 5th century CE. The courses focuses in particular on ancient Greeks and Roman culture and politics. Considerable attention is also devoted to the rise and spread of Christianity in the Roman world.
340. The Early and High Middle Ages (400 - 1200)
Beginning with the decline and fall of the Roman empire, an examination of the "Dark Ages" of the early medieval period and the Christianization of Western Europe after the fall of Rome. The course also looks at the Carolingian empire, Islamic Spain, Viking expansion, the Norman conquest of England, the culture of the High Middle Ages, and the so-called "twelfth century renaissance."
341. The Late Middle Ages and Renaissance (1100-1500)
An examination of the life just before and during what is generally held to have been one of the greatest social, cultural, and intellectual events in Western history--the Italian Renaissance. Special attention is given to late medieval society and the Black Plague, as well as to the social and economic conditions that gave rise to the Italian Renaissance. The later part of the course focuses on the culture of the Renaissance and its export to North European and on the impact of the Renaissance on European history.
350. The Reformation and Counter Reformation (1400-1688)
An examination of the social, political, and religious causes of the Reformation in the 16th century. The course focuses as well on the changes to European Christendom during the Reformation era and on the similarities and differences among different sects. Emphasis is placed on the reform of the existing church as both a self-motivated Catholic Reformation and as a response to Protestantism.
360. Europe from Louis XIV to the French Revolution (1600-1800)
Focusing chiefly on France, a study of European society between 1600 and 1799, with emphasis on social and political developments, in particular the rise of absolute monarchy and the modern state. In addition, study includes the so-called Scientific Revolution and the intellectual culture of the Enlightenment, as well as the economic, social and political crisis that preceded the French Revolution. The end of the course focuses on teh French Revolution itself.
370. European in the Age of Revolutions, 1789-1850
A survey of the revolutions in Europe, beginning with the French Revolution and continuing through the revolutionary movements of 1848-1850. This courses addresses the political, social, economic, and cultural pressures both leading to and resulting from revolution.
378. Imperial Russian
A survey of the growth of modern Russia, both geographically and politically. Beginning with the westernization of Russian under Peter the Great, this course reviews the social and political transformation of the country in the 18th and 19th centuries. The ultimate goal is to examine explanations for the Communist Revolution of 1917.
379. The Soviet Union
A survey of the history of the Soviet Union, from the Russian Revolution of 1917 to the collapse of communism in 1991. Major themes include the economic and political impact of the Russian Revolution, the rise to power of Stalin, and then the various failed efforts to reform the communist system under Khrushchev and, later under Gorbachev.
380. Europe in the Age of Anxieties, 1850-1914
A survey of the pressing cultural and social issues of Europe after the end of the revolutionary period covered in History 370. Major themes include the effects of Darwinian science, the growth of empire, changes in gender roles, and the rise of mass culture.
381. Europe in the Age of World Conflict, 1914-1945
A survey of the crucial events that defined the 20th century for Europe and the rest of the world, including the two world wars, the Russian Revolution, and the rise of the "Crisis of Democracy" in Germany, Italy, and elsewhere in the interwar period.
382. Western Europe in the Age of Superpowers, 1945-1991
A survey of Western Europe in the half century after World War II, with attention to the Cold War, the welfare state, decolonization, youth rebellion, and the development of the European Union.
383. Tudor-Stuart Britain
A survey of the major political, social, and religious upheavals in England and Scotland during his period, focusing on the establishment of parliamentary monarchy and the break from the Catholic Church.
384. Modern Britain
A survey of the emergence of Britain as an island empire, covering the period of 1715 to the present. Major themes include the transfer of political power from monarchy to parliament, the growth of class society, the development of imperial identity, and the loss of international power after the two world wars.
385. Women in European History
A survey of the changing models of female and male identity in Europe since approximately 1500, including the development of both "separate sphere" ideologies and various suffrage movements.
386. History of Science
A survey of the major developments in western scientific thought since the Renaissance. There are no prerequisites. Science, social science and humanities students are encouraged to enroll.
388. Topics in Modern Germany
An examination of crucial eras in modern Germany history, from the beginning of political modernization in the 17th century to division and then reunification of Germany at the end of the 20th century.
389. Modern Intellectual History
A survey of the most important themes in intellectual history since the end of the 19th century. The focus of the course will be such important bodies of thought as positivism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, existentialism, and poststructuralism. This course serves as a core course of the gender studies program, and so special attention will be paid to feminist though and gender analysis.
391. Modern Middle East
A study of the Middle East, with special attention given to the 19th and 20th centuries. Major themes include Islam and traditional Middle Eastern society and culture, the impact of Western imperialism in the Middle East, and the effort to build strong and independent nations out of the remnants of the Ottoman, French and British empires.
392. Modern East Asia
A survey of the history of East Asia since the beginning of the 19th century with particular attention given to Asia's encounter with the West.
396. Colonial Latin American History
A study of the pre-Columbian and colonial eras of Latin American history examining the economic, political, and social aspects of colonial life, looking in particular at the adaptation of Spanish and Native American institutions to the new colonial reality. Study also includes the formation of ethnic and national identities between the 16th century conquest and the independence movements of the early 19th century.
397. Modern Latin American History
An examination of Latin American history since independence focusing upon the continuing issues of ethnicity and race relations, as well as the impact of global capitalism on Latin America. Emphasis is also placed on rural and urban social movements, peasant rebellions, political developments, and the relations of Latin American nations with the United States.
447. History Major Reading
A reading course requir4ement of students majoring in History. Two books will be read in the second semester of the junior year. Prerequisite: History 260.
448. History Major Reading
A reading course requirement of students majoring in History. Two books will be read in the first semester of the senior year.
460. Courses in the History of the United States taught by Visiting Jones Professors
465. Courses in European and non-Western History taught by Visiting Jones Professors
470. Independent Study in United States History
Opportunity is offered to the student to develop projects of special interest. Such projects are to be approved by the instructor at least six weeks prior to registration day. After approval of the topic, the student is expected to engage in general bibliographical study to participate in conferences with the instructor, to report on reading, and to produce papers as directed by the instructor. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, approval of the department faculty, and permission of instructor.
475. Independent Study in European or non-Western History
Same as History 470, expect in a European or non-Western field.
480. Special Topics in United States History
Selected problems, periods, or trends for intensive study and extensive reading. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
490. Special Topics in European and non-Western History
Same as History 480, expect in a European or non-Western field.