History

Courses

HIST1110: United States History I

Credits 3
The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to the history of the United States from the pre-colonial period to the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of the development of the United States within the context of world societies.

HIST1120: United States History II

Credits 3
The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to the history of the United States from reconstruction to the present. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of thedevelopment of the United States within the context of world societies.

HIST1150: Western Civilization I

Credits 3
This course is a chronological treatment of the history of the western world from ancient times to the early modern era. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of the development of western civilization within the context of world societies. Selective attention will be given to "non-western" civilizations which impact and influence the development of "western" civilization.

HIST1160: Western Civilization II

Credits 3
This course is a chronological treatment of the history of the western world from the early modern era to the present. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of thedevelopment of western civilization within the context of world societies. Selective attention will be given to "non-western" civilizations which impact and influence the development of "western" civilization.

HIST2050: American History Through Film

Credits 3

This course studies the relationship between film and popular and historical memory. Our purpose is to understand the history as portrayed in popular Hollywood releases, assess how those films draw from and inform historical memory, and evaluate their usefulness as historical source material. Our study will examine the political, economic, social cultural, and intellectual contexts that have shaped our popular concepts of historical events and actors.