HISTORY (HY)

HY 101 History of Civilization I 4 cr
History of mankind, emphasizing the rise of the West.

HY 102 History of Civilization II 4 cr
History of the modern West.
NOTE: History 101 and 102 are related courses but do not need to be taken in order.

HY 103 History of Asian Civilization I 4 cr
A survey of traditional cultures and values as well as principal ideas and institutions of East Asia (China, Japan and Korea), South Asia (India and Pakistan) and Southeast Asia, up to 1800.

HY 104 History of Asian Civilization II 4 cr
The responses of East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia, to the impact of Western challenges; their roles in the modern world; economic and political structure; the emergence of China and Japan as major world political and economic powers.
NOTE: History 103 and 104 are related courses but do not need to be taken in order.

HY 205 Warfare and Society in the Modern World (W) 4 cr
Examines the mutual interrelationships between warfare and society in Western civilization since the 18th century.

HY 210 United States During the 1960's 4 cr
An in-depth examination of the sense and sensibilities of one of the most turbulent decades in the history of the United States.
HY 215 Military History of the U.S. Civil War 4 cr
Examines the military aspects of the U.S. Civil War, paying particular attention to strategy, tactics, technology, leadership, and minority participation.

HY 227 Colonial Latin America 4 cr
An introductory survey of Latin American history from European conquest to the collapse of colonial rule.

HY 228 Modern Latin America 4 cr
An overview of Latin America from Independence to the present.

HY 235 United States History to 1877 4 cr
United States history through Reconstruction.

HY 236 United States History since 1877 4 cr
A continuation of HY 235 to the present.

HY 239 History of Alabama 4 cr
The history of Alabama from 1702 to the present.

HY 244 History of Modern France 4 cr
The history of France from the death of Louis XIV to the present.

HY 245 Tsarist Russia 4 cr
Russian history to 1917.

HY 246 The U.S.S.R. 4 cr
History of Soviet Russia since 1917.

HY 248 History of Photography 4 cr
A survey of the development of photography from a historical perspective. Selected photographers and their work will be evaluated both as a cultural record and distinctive art form. Cross listed as Art History 248.

HY 249 Modern Germany 4 cr
Germany since the 17th century.

HY 251 History of England to 1603 4 cr
The political and social history of England from the Roman occupation to the Age of the Tudors. Examines the growth of the nation in the Anglo-Saxon period, the effect of the Norman conquest, the development of royal power, centralized governmental institutions and the common law system, the intensification of national consciousness, and the Reformation.

HY 252 History of England from 1603 to 1867 4 cr
England from the accession to James I to the Reform Act of 1867.

HY 253 History of England since 1867 4 cr
England from the Reform Act of 1867 to the present.
NOTE: HY 251, 252, and 253 are related courses but do not need to be taken in order.

HY 257 Ancient Civilizations: The Greeks and Romans 4 cr
A survey of the history, socio-economic life, and cultural achievements of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

HY 262 African History Since 1500 4 cr
A survey of sub-Saharan African history since the age of exploration. The course will emphasize the diversity of African cultures before the arrival of Europeans, the colonial experience, independence, and modern Africa.

HY 279 African-American Experience 4 cr
The role of African-Americans in United States history, emphasizing African origins, cultural contributions, and social programs.

HY 290 Special Topics 4 cr
Special topics and their development, illustrating historical methodology. Topics to be announced by the instructor prior to each offering. May be repeated once for credit when content varies.

HY 305 History of Military Thought (W) 4 cr
An intellectual history of the place of armed conflict in society from the Renaissance to the Nuclear Age.

HY 315 History of 20th Century Guerrilla Warfare 4 cr
and Terrorism Examines the history of unconventional warfare and terrorism during the 20th century.

HY 321 The Caribbean 4 cr
A history of the island Caribbean from the onset of European rule to the present day.

HY 323 Central America 4 cr
Explores the history of Central America from the era of Spanish conquest to the present day.

HY 325 Modern Mexico 4 cr
19th century to the present, emphasizing the Mexican Revolution and its effect on society.

HY 326 Modern Brazil 4 cr
From the 19th century fall of the monarchy to the present.

HY 343 Witchcraft and Magic in Medieval 4 cr
and Early Modern Europe The history of beliefs and practices concerning witches, magic, and witch-hunting in Medieval and Early Modern Europe.

HY 347 The Holocaust 4 cr
The history of the systematic mass murder of Europe's Jews and other groups by Nazi Germany during World War II.

HY 351 Medieval Civilization, 950-1300 4 cr
Achievements and attitudes of the high Middle Ages.

HY 352 Renaissance Europe 4 cr
The impact of the Renaissance upon established ideals and institutions.

HY 353 Reformation Europe 4 cr
The role of religious change in the 16th Century.

HY 354 Ancient Regime Europe 4 cr
Social, political, intellectual, cultural and economic life of Old Regime Europe.

HY 355 Europe in the Era of the French Revolution 4 cr
and Napoleon Intellectual, social, political, economic, and cultural revolutions in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, emphasizing the French Revolution.

HY 356 Modern Europe I, 1815-1890 4 cr
European civilization in the 19th century.

HY 357 Modern Europe II, 1890-1939 4 cr
European civilization in the early 20th century.

HY 358 Modern Europe III, 1939 to the Present 4 cr
European civilization in the global age.
HY 366 Traditional China 4 cr
Historical development of China from pre-historic times to the arrival of Western influence in the 1800s.

HY 367 Modern China 4 cr
A study of modern China from 1800 to the present.

HY 368 Traditional Japan 4 cr
Japanese history from antiquity to the nineteenth century.

HY 369 Modern Japan 4 cr
Japanese history from the nineteenth century to the present.

HY 371 A Social History of the United States, I 4 cr
Patterns of frontier, agrarian, and urban society to 1865.

HY 372 A Social History of the United States, II 4 cr
A continuation of HY 371 to the present.

HY 374 History of American Culture (W) 4 cr
Surveys American values, ideas, beliefs, and social institutions from c. 1770 to the mid-twentieth century.

HY 376 American Technology and Material Culture 4 cr
Surveys technology and material culture (objects) in the United States from c. 1750 to the late twentieth century. Special emphasis on the way values and ideas shaped the nation's material life.

HY 381 History of Urban America 4 cr
The construction of American cities from the colonial period to the mid-twentieth century. Special emphasis on relationship between urban growth and race, politics, immigration, and technology.

HY 388 History of Journalism 4 cr
The role of journalism in American society from the Revolution to the present. This course is also listed as Communication Arts 388.

HY 390 Special Topics 4 cr
Special topics and their development, illustrating historical methodology. Topics to be announced by the instructor prior to each offering. May be repeated once for credit when content varies.

HY 405 History of War and Society in the 20th Century 4 cr
A seminar which presents major themes in the interaction of warfare and society in the 20th century.

HY 429 Studies in Latin American History (W) 4 cr
A seminar devoted to the exploration of a significant topic in Latin American history. May be repeated when content varies.

HY 432 Colonial History of the United States 4 cr
Colonial period to the Revolution.

HY 433 The American Revolution 4 cr
State and national forces at work during the Revolution and Confederation.

HY 434 The Early Republic 4 cr
The early Republic from 1789-1840.

HY 435 Civil War and Reconstruction 4 cr
The United States from 1840-1877.
HY 436 Modern U.S. I, 1877-1917 (W) 4 cr
A study of urban-industrial development and its political and social consequences.

HY 437 Modern U.S. II, 1917-1945 (W) 4 cr
The response of the United States to peace, prosperity, depression, and war.

HY 438 Modern U.S. III, since 1945 (W) 4 cr
The role of the United States in foreign and domestic affairs since World War II.

HY 457 Studies in European History I 4 cr
This course will deal with different topics in European history with origins prior to 1815. May be repeated for credit when the content varies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

HY 458 Studies in European History II 4 cr
This course will deal with different topics in European history since 1815. May be repeated for credit when the content varies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

HY 459 Europe in the Era of Liberal and 4 cr
National Revolution Examination of major interpretive and methodological problems in European history from 1740-1880. May be repeated under a different instructor.

HY 460 Twentieth Century Europe 4 cr
A study of the decline and resurgence of Europe, from 1900 to the present, emphasizing major interpretive and methodological problems.

HY 461 Studies in Asian History 4 cr
This course will deal with different topics in Asian history. May be repeated when the subject matter varies.

HY 476 The Industrial Revolution in World History 4 cr
To develop an understanding of the origin of industrialization, its diffusion and impact on Western Civilization and on the less developed world in modern time.

HY 477 The Old South 4 cr
History of the South to the Civil War.

HY 478 The New South 4 cr
History of the South from Reconstruction to the present.

HY 492 Seminar 4 cr
Historical criticism, analysis, and synthesis through reading, critical discussion, and presentation of a seminar paper. This course is strongly recommended for all students contemplating graduate work. May not be taken for credit by graduate students.

HY 494 Directed Studies 1-4 cr
Directed individual study. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair.

HY 496 Professional Studies: Directed Field Research 1-4 cr
Independent study in the field and library under the supervision of a member of the history faculty. May not be taken for credit more than twice. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
400 level courses listed previously are also appropriate for graduate studies.
HY 530 American Historiography 4 cr
Examination of major American historians; study of techniques, styles, ideas, interpretations, and critical evaluations.

HY 532 Colonial History of the United States 4 cr
Colonial period to the Revolution.

HY 534 The Early Republic 4 cr
The early Republic from 1789 to 1840.

HY 535 The Civil War and Reconstruction 4 cr
U.S. History, 1845-1877: Readings, research paper; graduate students attend lectures plus meet separately with instructor for discussion of interpretive readings.

HY 538 20th-Century United States History 4 cr
Individual topics, readings, and reports within the context of the period.

HY 540 Modern European Historiography 4 cr
A study of the development of European historical literature and its theoretical and methodological bases.

HY 541 European Biography 4 cr
Studies of major European personalities and their times with attention to historical biography as an art and means of interpretation.

HY 553 Early European History 4 cr
Individual topics, readings, and reports within the context of the period from the Medieval Era to the French Revolution. May be repeated under a different instructor.

HY 559 Europe in the Era of Liberal and 4 cr
National Revolution Examination of major interpretive and methodological problems in European history from 1740-1880. May be repeated under a different instructor.

HY 560 Twentieth Century Europe 4 cr
A study of the decline and resurgence of Europe, from 1900 to the present, emphasizing major interpretive and methodological problems.

HY 561 Third World History 4 cr
HY 561 may include Asian and Latin American fields, and may be repeated when the subject matter varies.

HY 570 American Biography 4 cr
The study of selected individuals, with special attention to historical biography as an art and means of interpretation.

HY 576 The Industrial Revolution in World History 4 cr
To develop an understanding of the origin of industrialization, its diffusion and impact on Western Civilization and on the less developed world in modern times.

HY 578 The New South 4 cr
History of the southern United States, 1876-1976, with special reference to race relations, politics, and the law. Readings, research paper; graduate students attend lectures plus meet separately with instructor for discussion of interpretive readings.

HY 580 Studies in American History 4 cr
This is a variable content course which deals with a topic in American history and its historiography. It will introduce students to research skills specific to that field and result in the tentative definition of a research project. First part of a two-course sequence for M.A. candidates in history.

HY 581 Research in American History 4 cr
This is a variable content course which is the second part of a required sequence for all M.A. candidates in history. Students will write a research paper involving interpretation of primary sources. Prerequisite: At least a grade of B in HY 580 with the same instructor.

HY 585 Studies in European History 4 cr
This is a variable content course which deals with a topic in European history and its historiography. It will introduce students to research skills specific to that field and result in the tentative definition of a research project. First part of a two-course sequence for M.A. candidates in history.

HY 586 Research in European History 4 cr
This is a variable content course which is the second part of a required sequence for all M.A. candidates in history. Students will write a research paper involving interpretation of primary sources. Prerequisite: At least a grade of B in HY 585 with the same instructor.
HY 590 Special Topics 4 cr
A colloquium on selected subjects and readings to be arranged by the department. Limited to fifteen students. May be repeated once for credit when content varies.

HY 592 Seminar in Teaching History 4 cr
A study of the use of historical methodology and materials, individual problems, group criticism, and some experience in presenting history. May be repeated once with written approval of the department chair and eight hours in history in the same field taken for graduate credit including a 500-level course in the field. Four of the eight hours of prerequisites may be taken concurrently with the seminar.

HY 594 Directed Studies 1-4 cr
Directed individual study. Prerequisite: Special permission of department chair.

HY 595 Archival Practice 4 cr
Introduces graduate students to archival theory and practice.

HY 596 Professional Studies: Research Methods in History 4 cr
The preparation and writing of a major research paper; methods of research, appraisal of primary sources, literary presentation, critical bibliography, and achievement of a significant interpretation of sources. Prerequisite: Special permission of department chair.

HY 597 Professional Studies: Directed Field Research 4 cr
Under direction of faculty, relates the student's classroom situation to occupational and professional experiences in a defined field of interest, e.g. archival, museum, or public history project. Written reports required. Pre-requisite: Special permission of departmental chair.

HY 599 Thesis 1-8 cr
Eight hours required of student in the thesis track. May not be taken for credit toward a degree by students in the non-thesis track. Prerequisite: HY 581 or HY 586 and eight hours of graduate level history, including one 500-level course, in the field relevant to the thesis. Special permission of department chair.

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