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Government (Graduate Courses) |
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GOVT-664 Politics and Policy in the Digital Age (3)
This course examines the impact technology, especially the Internet, has on the American political system. Specifically, students evaluate how technology impacts subsystems including interest groups, Congress, and executive agencies. The class focuses on real-world applications of technology in politics through guest speakers and site visits. Crosslist: GOVT-464 . Usually Offered: fall and summer.
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GOVT-665 Politics and the Internet (3)
This course examines the history and evolution of the Internet; its impact on our daily lives; and the various ways in which the Internet has embedded itself into the political landscape. The course also looks at the impact of the Internet on the media and reaching constituents as a two-way medium. Crosslist: GOVT-465 . Usually Offered: summer.
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GOVT-674 Constitutional Law and Politics (3)
Involvement of American courts in such issues as legitimacy, conflict resolution, and representation; courts as political actors with respect to federalism; powers and limitations of government; advancement of individual and group interests and rights.
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GOVT-682 Women and Politics (3)
This course examines the evolutionary role of women in politics-as voters, citizens, candidates, and leaders-from the Seneca Falls Convention to the present. The role of women’s organizations and movements in the expansion of political and legal rights are also explored. Crosslist: GOVT-482 .
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GOVT-683 Women, Politics, and Public Policy (3)
A wide variety of issues of concern to women, including healthcare, welfare, educational equity, employment discrimination, and reproductive rights are examined through the lens of the formal policy-making process. Crosslist: GOVT-483 .
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GOVT-684 Women and Political Leadership (3)
This course explores the historical evolution of women as leaders, the factors that have limited the number of women in leadership positions, and the differences in men’s and women’s leadership styles. Crosslist: GOVT-484 .
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GOVT-685 Topics in Women and Politics (1-4)
Topics vary by section. Topics include reproductive rights, women’s health policy, women and campaigns, women in the media, and Title IX. Crosslist: GOVT-485 . Usually Offered: fall and spring. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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GOVT-686 Feminist Political Theory (3)
This course traces the major debates in feminist political theory and their roots in liberalism, communitarianism, Marxism, post-modernism, and other schools of thought and examines the ways in which feminist political theory can inform current policy debates concerning women. Crosslist: GOVT-486 . Usually Offered: fall. Note: One course in political theory, philosophy, or women’s and gender studies required.
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GOVT-689 Seminar in U.S. Politics and Policy (3)
This course provides a conceptual and practical understanding of how Washington works. Through exposure to political practitioners and policy makers, both elected and unelected, who influence legislation, execute decisions, resolve disputes, and help others win electoral office, the seminar provides a direct understanding of U.S. politics and policy. Students not only improve their skills in evaluating current policy proposals but also increase their factual knowledge of the structures, rules and processes of American politics. Restriction: Graduate Professional Studies . Permission: department.
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GOVT-690 Independent Study Project in Government and Political Science (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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GOVT-691 Internship (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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GOVT-693 AU-Koc University, Turkey Exchange (1-9)
Topics vary by section. The course provides an opportunity for students to study abroad at Koc University in Istanbul, Turkey. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Note: Consult SPA graduate program.
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GOVT-696 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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GOVT-704 Approaches to Political Understanding (3)
Survey and analysis of alternative theories of knowledge in the social sciences. Epistemological norms of modern empiricism. The critique of empiricism. Linguistic analysis, phenomenology, ethnomethodology, hermeneutics, critical theory, structuralism, and post-structuralism. Application to the study of political science and public administration. Usually Offered: spring. Restriction: PhD program.
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GOVT-710 Seminar in American Politics (3)
Topics vary by section. Analysis of the operation of the presidency and the legislative branch and the impact of interest groups and parties on public policy. Topics vary, but the course concentrates on the design of research and critical examination of works in the field. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Restriction: PhD program.
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GOVT-720 Seminar in Policy Analysis (3)
Topics vary by section. Analysis of policy formation and implementation; different theories on the role of government in society; the science of program evaluation. Topics vary, but the course concentrates on the design of research and critical examination of works in the field. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Restriction: PhD program.
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GOVT-730 Seminar in Comparative Politics (3)
Topics vary by section. Analysis and critique of major theoretical approaches to the study of comparative politics in developed and developing worlds. Historical and theoretical foundations of the nation-state; political issues that arise from social change; and approaches to determining the relative autonomy of state institutions. Usually Offered: fall. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Restriction: PhD program.
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GOVT-732 Classics of Comparative Politics (3)
This course provides a broad overview of major issues in comparative politics through analysis of the most important scholarship in the field. Includes political economy, political culture, ethnicity and nationalism, democratization, the changing role of the state, and revolutionary and peaceful political change. Usually Offered: fall.
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GOVT-733 Political Institutions in Comparative Perspective (3)
The study of political institutions including political parties, interest groups, electoral behavior, legislatures and executives. Also examines political economy, neoinstitutionalism, theories of state and society, and formal modeling. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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GOVT-734 Democratization: Past, Present, Future (3)
This course helps students construct a cognitive road map of the extensive literature on democracy and democratization. The course mostly addresses recent processes (those of the last 25 years) of democratization, which have been concentrated in the developing world. In particular, the focus is on empirical examples from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. After defining and measuring democracy, the class discusses democracy’s causes and out puts, considers hybrid (with authoritarian and democratic characteristics) regimes, and democratic political institutions including government branches, political parties, electoral systems, and civil society groups. Prerequisite: GOVT-730 or GOVT-732 .
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GOVT-735 Social and Political Movements, Ethnicity and Nationalism (3)
This course examines a range of social and political movements from a comparative perspective. It explores both theoretically and empirically the issues of political change, social movements, religion and politics, ethnicity and politics, nationalism, revolution, gender and political change, informal politics, non-state actors, transnational networks and movements and civil society. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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GOVT-743 Political Violence in Comparative Perspective (3)
This seminar in comparative politics provides an introduction to the study of political violence and intra-state conflict. The course extends the study of political violence beyond civil war by examining lower-level violence ranging from communal riots to extortion rackets to crime. A variety of both qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches are included. Usually Offered: alternate springs. Grading: A-F only.
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GOVT-796 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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GOVT-898 Doctoral Continuing Enrollment (1-9)
May be taken by doctoral students completing coursework, exams or proposals in preparation for advancement to candidacy. It is a 1-9 credit course that can be repeated once and may be taken with or without regular coursework. Tuition is assessed at the 1 credit rate. The course is graded SP/UP and students must have the approval of their Program Director. Academic load will be determined by total enrolled credits for the semester. This course may not be used to establish full-time status for merit aid except for students with a half-time appointment who have an approved plan to distribute a total of 18 credits over one calendar year (6 credits during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters). Grading: SP/UP only. Restriction: PhD students. Permission: program director.
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GOVT-899 Doctoral Dissertation (9)
May be taken by doctoral students who are advanced to candidacy with the approval of the faculty supervising the dissertation (or designee). It is a 9 credit course, but tuition is assessed at the 1 credit rate. The course is graded SP/UP and students will be deemed full-time. The Office of the Registrar must be notified when a student has advanced to candidacy. Grading: SP/UP only. Restriction: doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy. Permission: program director.
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Health Care Strategic Sciences (Graduate Courses) |
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HCS-600 Standards and Systems in U.S. Health Care (3)
Evaluation of the U.S. health care delivery system and impacts on health care quality, cost, and access. Topics include tiered services, preventative health care, health care utilization trends, and the role of major providers and payers. The course also explores the history and transformation of the health care delivery system. Grading: A-F only.
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HCS-610 Principles of Health Information Technology and Innovation (3)
Introduction to principles and strategies to acquire and use information technology to improve health care. Students become familiar with current trends in health care information technology and apply theories of innovation and quality improvement to design successful processes and strategies that positively impact the quality of patient care. Grading: A-F only.
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HCS-620 Strategic Partnerships in Health Care Transformation (3)
Survey of the evolution of health care organizations and insurance companies in a rapidly changing marketplace. Students examine how to balance the need to thrive in a competitive market with the interests of patients and communities. Case studies highlight opportunities, underlying factors, and impacts on participating organizations, patients, communities, and the market. Grading: A-F only.
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HCS-630 Managing Information Risk in Health Care (3)
Exploration of health information management as it pertains to patient safety and technical and organizational risks, including authoring, data security, security breaches and plans, and data confidentiality. Students explore ways to manage privacy and security risks, including how to respond to unintended disclosures through effective crisis communication strategies. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: HCS-600 , HCS-610 , or HCS-620 .
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HCS-640 Evaluating New Models of Health Care Delivery and Payment (3)
Overview of emerging models of health care delivery and payment and their impacts on providers and patient. Students assess and apply various care and payment models in a variety of circumstances. Strategies for successful performance in various care and payment models are also examined. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: HCS-600 , HCS-610 , or HCS-620 .
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HCS-700 Health Care Strategic Sciences Capstone (3)
Focus on high-level independent document delivery and writing, applied research and analysis, and the creation of a polished, professionally-written analytical report to be shared with a health care organization. This course provides in-depth experience into the careful planning, preparation, research, analysis, and writing required for high-level leadership in the health care industry. Grading: A-F only.
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Health and Fitness (Undergraduate Courses) |
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HFIT-100 Beginning Swimming (1)
Designed for students who are unable to maintain themselves in deep water. Students overcome the fear of the water and learn to feel at ease in aquatic environments while learning basic swimming skills. Usually Offered: spring.
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HFIT-101 Intermediate Swimming (1)
Instruction in swimming skills and techniques for students interested in perfecting their swimming strokes, endurance, and associated aquatic skills. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: HFIT-100 .
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HFIT-120 Beginning Martial Arts (1)
Introductory course for the beginner to develop the basic skills of the martial arts. Physical and mental discipline are stressed, as well as self-defense techniques. Flexibility, balance, endurance, and strength are improved. The course prepares the student to advance to the Tae Kwon Do rank of Yellow Belt. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Note: uniform required.
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HFIT-121 Intermediate Martial Arts (1)
Continuation of the development of the martial arts skills. Additional techniques and forms are presented. The course prepares the student to advance to the Tae Kwon Do rank of Green Belt. Prerequisite: HFIT-120 . Note: uniform required.
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HFIT-125 Personal Defense (1)
Introduction to the basic principles of self-defense. Emphasis is placed on perfecting the basic skills and techniques in protecting oneself. Physical conditioning, strength, and flexibility are attained, along with the understanding of the legal and psychological aspects involved in personal defense. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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HFIT-130 Walking and Jogging (1)
Designed for all levels of walkers and joggers. Enables individuals to design their own programs based upon goals such as cardiovascular conditioning, muscle toning, weight loss, and long-term health. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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HFIT-140 Beginning Fencing (1)
A general overview of the techniques, strategies, and psychology of foil fencing, with an emphasis on the historic perspectives and traditions from a variety of cultures. There is a dual emphasis on developing physical skills and studying the implementation of tactics in situations in the world of fencing. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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HFIT-150 Beginning Golf (1)
Designed for the beginning player. Skill work consists of grip, stance, and swing techniques for putting, short irons, middle irons, and woods. Special emphasis is placed on rules, terminology, and etiquette. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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HFIT-163 Yoga (1)
Through yoga exercise designed for all levels, participants increase flexibility, balance, and strength. Combining physical activity and lectures, students learn breathing and relaxation techniques, proper alignment, stress reduction, and how to heighten physical and mental awareness. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Note: yoga mat required.
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HFIT-170 Recreational Activities (1-3)
Topics vary by section. Development of skills, techniques, and knowledge of selected individual, dual, and team activities with emphasis on seasonal sports, including volleyball and soccer. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HFIT-180 Beginning Tennis (1)
Designed for beginners who have had little or no playing experience or formal instruction. Students learn the forehand, backhand, serve, volley, history, scoring, rules, and basic strategy. Usually offered every term. Note: tennis racket required.
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HFIT-181 Intermediate Tennis (1)
Designed for the student who can execute the basic strokes and has some playing experience. Instruction includes basic stroke refinement, adding spin to the strokes, and strategy in singles and doubles play. Prerequisite: HFIT-180 . Note: tennis racket required.
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HFIT-193 Aquatic Fitness (2)
Develops cardiovascular fitness through aquatic activities as an alternative to weight bearing forms of exercise. Emphasis on current theories of exercise physiology in personal conditioning programs. Includes body mechanics, hydrodynamics, program design and water safety. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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HFIT-195 Principles and Techniques of Weight Training (2)
An overview of muscle anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics as they apply to the development of muscle strength. Systems and principles of weight training. Practical experience in strength development through a progressive resistance program. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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HFIT-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HFIT-197 Group Aerobic Fitness (2)
Using aerobic activity to develop and maintain body awareness in five major areas: cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, and promotion of ideal body composition through activity with music. The goal is the reduction of emotional tension, greater productivity, improved performance, formation of fat-burning enzyme, and a healthier cardiovascular system. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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HFIT-210 SCUBA (2)
A balanced curriculum in skin and SCUBA diving, providing practical skill development in the pool and a thorough grounding in the physics, physiology, technology, and history of sport diving. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Note: Must be taken with HFIT-211 for certification. Students are responsible for cost of personal equipment.
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HFIT-211 SCUBA Certification Laboratory (1)
Includes five open-water dives in salt and fresh water, additional equipment training, and an introduction to boat as well as shore staging for sport diving. Basic rescue techniques are introduced. The laboratory, in conjunction with the standard course, is sufficient to qualify the student as a certified basic diver under the standards of a nationally recognized certifying organization. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Corequisite: HFIT-210 .
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HFIT-230 Cross Training (2)
Improvement of cardiovascular and muscular fitness through various aerobic activities. Students develop personal conditioning programs. Classroom discussions include diet theory, circuit training, flexibility, and specificity of exercise. Pre/post fitness assessment tests are administered. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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HFIT-260 Group Fitness Instructor Workshop (2)
This course covers anatomy, physiology, teaching strategies, class design, injury prevention, special populations, and motivational strategies for teaching safe and effective group exercise classes. It prepares students with the knowledge and skills to successfully complete the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor Exam to become a Certified Group Fitness Instructor.
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HFIT-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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History (Undergraduate Courses) |
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HIST-100 History, Memory, and the Changeable Past FA2 (3)
This course explores how families, communities, and nations construct memories into a sense of shared history. Drawing upon sources such as novels, memoirs, and visual images, it compares these memory-building processes with the methods of professional historians. The course demonstrates how different perspectives of an event can create radically different historical understandings. Usually Offered: spring.
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HIST-110 Renaissance and Revolutions: Europe, 1400-1815 FA2 (3)
Explores transformations in the culture, society, politics, and intellectual life of early modern Europe, such as the Italian Renaissance, the print revolution, the Reformation, European expansionism, New World slavery, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer.
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HIST-120 Imperialism in History FA3 (3)
This course traces the history of modern imperialism and resistance to it. It includes the nature of colonial rule, the rise of modern nationalism and post colonial states, and the political, social, religious, cultural, demographic, environmental, economic, and intellectual revolutions that produced and were produced by the rise of modern empires. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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HIST-130 History of American Popular Culture (3)
This course explores the origins and cultural politics of American popular culture from the rise of commercial entertainment in the nineteenth century through the 1990s. Course readings introduce students to the cultural history of minstrelsy, circuses, film, radio, and television as commodities and as expressions of identity and community affiliation. Close attention is paid to key theoretical issues, including how popular culture has informed ideas about race and national identity over time, with consideration of how American popular forms have been increasingly created and deployed by corporations for commercial profit, but also used and often recreated by audiences. Finally, the course explores the global dimensions of American popular culture and questions of authenticity, imperialism, and globalization. The course requires intensive reading in history and cultural studies and active class participation. Usually Offered: fall.
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HIST-140 Modern European History: 1750 to Present FA2 (3)
A history of Europe from 1750 to the present, emphasizing the development of new political traditions and social structures, the establishment of new forms of international organization, the transformation of work, changes in the lived environment, and the evolution of understandings of the self. Usually Offered: fall.
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HIST-194 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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HIST-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HIST-202 The Ancient World: Greece (3)
A political and cultural history of Ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. Readings are drawn primarily from primary sources but some consideration is given to modern interpretations of key events such as the Peloponnesian Wars. Usually Offered: fall.
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HIST-203 The Ancient World: Rome (3)
Apolitical and social history of the ancient Roman world from c. 1000BCto c. 476 CE. Lectures focus on the political events of the Republic and the Empire that succeeded it, while readings cover a broad range of social issues from the family and society to education and religion. Usually Offered: spring.
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HIST-204 Medieval Europe (3)
Exploration of the medieval world-view and consideration of the organization of economic and political institutions, the relationship of secular and ecclesiastical authority, and the creation of new social and religious ideals during the millennium that bridges antiquity and modernity. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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HIST-205 American Encounters: 1492-1865 FA2 (3)
The history of the United States to 1865: the expansion and transplantation of European civilization; the Native American response; the sectional contest over slavery; the birth of the American feminist movement; and the beginnings of the industrial revolution. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer.
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HIST-206 U.S. History since 1865 (3)
This introductory course covers American history from the end of the Civil War. Topics include the modernization of America, the United States and international affairs, the growing cultural diversity of the American people, and challenges to traditional ideologies and political solutions.
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HIST-208 African-American History: to 1877 (3)
This course covers the Atlantic slave trade, the African presence in Colonial America, the American Revolution, nineteenth-century American slavery, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The course utilizes historical eyewitness accounts, maps, and popular culture to explore the arrival and historical journey of Africans from the Colonial and Revolutionary eras through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Usually Offered: fall.
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HIST-209 African-American History: 1877 to Present (3)
Beginning with a brief review of the Civil War and Reconstruction, this survey chronicles the history of African-Americans to the present time. The course uses historical and literary texts and makes use of cultural resources such as films, recordings, art works, and museum exhibitions to explore the richness of this legacy and its impact on the development of American culture and history. Usually Offered: spring.
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HIST-210 Ethnicity in America FA4 (3)
Explores how ethnicity has shaped American institutions and behavior patterns from 1607 to the present. Largely a nation of immigrants, this country reflects the racial, religious, and national characteristics of those who migrated here, whether voluntarily or as slaves. Includes ethnicity’s influence on family, politics, civil rights, and foreign policy. Usually Offered: spring.
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HIST-214 History of the World Regions (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics offered through various AU Abroad programs focus on sophisticated analyses of historical developments of a specific region and/or time period. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HIST-215 Social Forces that Shaped America FA2 (3)
The history of race, class, and gender in the United States from the late nineteenth century to the present. The focus is on how these forces existed and continue to exist as intersecting material realities and contributors to the social attitudes held by residents of the United States. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer.
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HIST-219 Women in America to 1850 (3)
Traces the history of women in America from the sixteenth through the mid-nineteenth century, concentrating on the lived experiences of women as well as on the changing definitions, perceptions, and uses of gender. Particular attention is paid to race, ethnicity, and class, as well as to regional cultures. Additional themes include family, work, and religion. Usually Offered: alternate falls.
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HIST-220 Women in America since 1850 FA4 (3)
Incorporating a multidisciplinary perspective and both primary and secondary readings, this course examines change and continuity in the experience of American women from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Focuses on social and political movements of special concern to women, including suffrage, birth control, women’s liberation, and contemporary antifeminism. Usually Offered: spring.
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HIST-221 History of Britain I (3)
Political, social, and cultural development in Britain to 1689. Parliament, common law, civil war, plague, rebellion, concepts of kingship, and the conflict of church and state. Usually Offered: fall.
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HIST-222 History of Britain II (3)
This course examines phenomena that have defined Britain’s place in the world, such as the ascension of parliament, the industrial revolution, and the growth of empire, to understand what is unique about Britain and which elements of the British historical experience are more broadly shared. Usually Offered: spring.
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HIST-225 Russia and the Origins of Contemporary Eurasia FA3 (3)
This course provides an overview and introduction to the history of empires, nations, and states in the Eurasian plain, from the origins of Rus’ over a thousand years ago to the present day, as well as the various ethnic, national, and religious groups of the region.
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HIST-231 The Russian Empire, 1650-1917 (3)
This course examines the history of the Romanov dynasty and the Russian Empire focusing on understanding the structures of the diverse society that made up the empire, the growth and modernization of the empire, and the tensions within the system which led to its collapse. Readings include historical narratives, documents, and novels.
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HIST-232 The Soviet Union (3)
This course treats the history of the Soviet Union (1917-1991), seeking to explain how this civilization arose, survived, and ultimately fell, with particular attention to the history of communism as an idea. Readings help give a sense of both the aspirations and sufferings of its citizens.
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HIST-235 The West in Crisis, 1900-1945 FA2 (3)
This course examines the great crises of the first half of the twentieth century, including the two world wars, the global great depression, and communist and fascist revolutions and dictatorships. Usually Offered: spring.
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HIST-239 Topics in European History (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics include national histories, nineteenth-century Europe, and Europe and colonialism. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HIST-241 Colonial Latin America (3)
Conquest and change in Indian civilization; imperial politics; race and class; Indian labor and the Black legend; imperial economic relations; imperial reform and revolution. Usually Offered: fall.
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HIST-242 Latin America since Independence (3)
Problems in creating nations; militarism, dictatorship, and democracy; sources of underdevelopment; reform and revolution in the twentieth century. Usually Offered: spring.
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HIST-245 Modern Jewish Civilization (3)
Surveys Jewish responses to the challenges of modernity. Examines the creation of new Jewish communities in America and Israel, shifts in Jewish political status, and innovations in Jewish religious and intellectual history such as Zionism and Hasidism. Usually Offered: spring.
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HIST-247 Muslim Empires 1300-1920 (3)
Examines the rise and fall of the Gunpowder Empires–the Ottoman, Safavide, and Mughal polities that for centuries dominated the Middle East and beyond after the decline of the Mongols and their immediate successors. Relations between the three empires, often characterized by intense rivalry, is a central concern. However, attention is also paid to the links that bound together their courts and aspects of daily life common to their subject populations. The course concludes with an investigation into imperial decline and the emerging conflict between the cosmopolitanism of the past and modern Western ideas of politics and society. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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HIST-248 Introduction to Modern Middle East (3)
Examines the history of the modern Middle East from the late eighteenth century to the present, during which Euro-American involvement intensified. Students consider the various representations of the Middle East and its people that contributed to Western political and cultural hegemony in this period. Attention is also given to (semi-)indigenous attempts to meet this challenge from the West. Usually Offered: fall.
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HIST-250 Empires and States in East Asia FA3 (3)
This course examines the origins and history of multiple imperial traditions throughout East Asian history, including ancient China (origins to 221 B.C.); Chinese empires (221 B.C. to 1912); the Japanese empire (1895-1945); and modern East Asia (1600-present).
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HIST-251 History of Modern China (3)
A survey of the major events, themes, and issues in modern Chinese history, from the Qing empire to the twentieth century. Usually Offered: fall.
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HIST-252 The Japanese Empire: 1853-1952 (3)
An introductory course on the rise and fall of the Japanese Empire, with focus on the acquisition, development, ideology, dismantlement, and legacy of the empire. The course begins with the Tokugawa and Meiji response to the unequal treaties imposed by the West; turns to the incorporation of Hokkaido and Okinawa and the acquisition of formal (Taiwan, Korea, Karafuto) and nonformal (Manchuia, Nanyo) colonies; and then focuses on the expansion of the wartime empire (Southeast Asia, southern China). The course concludes by examining wartime atrocities, the American occupation, repatriation of overseas Japanese, and the legacy of the empire in postwar Asian politics.
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HIST-264 Precolonial Africa (3)
This course surveys African societies from prehistory to the eve of European colonial rule in the 1880s. Focusing on political, social, and economic change, it examines the rise of African civilizations and state formation; the trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean trade networks; and systems of slavery. The course situates African history in a global context and provides students with a historical framework for interpreting current events in Africa. Usually Offered: fall.
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HIST-285 Understanding Africa: Conquests, Protests, and Post-Independence Struggles FA3 (3)
This course explores the experiences of Africans under European colonialism (1880s-1960s) and the legacy of colonialism for contemporary Africa. Topics include colonial policies and African responses; constructions of race, gender, and class; African nationalism and independence; and the social, economic, and political challenges of post-colonial Africa. Usually Offered: spring.
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HIST-288 Oliver Stone’s America (3)
Director Oliver Stone’s influence on popular views of recent U.S. history has raised important questions about artistic license, the nature and uses of historical evidence, and the shaping of popular historical consciousness. This course addresses these issues while assessing both scholarly opinion and popular beliefs about the Kennedy assassination, the Vietnam War and antiwar movement, the 1960s counterculture, Watergate, U.S. policy in Central America, the 1980s capitalistic culture, and 9/11 and the presidency of George W. Bush. Usually Offered: fall.
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HIST-294 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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HIST-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HIST-305 Topics in Race and Ethnicity in the United States (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics include Latinos and Latinas in United States history; Native American history; and Asian American history. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HIST-314 History of the World Regions (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics offered through various AU Abroad programs focus on sophisticated analyses of historical developments of a specific region and/or time period and an in-depth exploration of the historical, cultural, and social contexts of the region or time period discussed. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HIST-322 History of Britain: 1815-Present (3)
Offered as part of the AU Abroad London program, this course examines the key political, social, and cultural developments of Great Britain over the past two hundred years, from war with France and world-wide imperial expansion to the present with Britain as a medium-sized state torn between allegiance to its former colonies, America, and the expanding European Union.
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HIST-327 Twentieth Century Europe (3)
In this century Europe has experienced two major wars, a wave of communist revolution, a violent reaction in the form of fascism, and the horror of mass extermination. Yet Europe today is quite prosperous, and there are better links between the Western countries and their communist counterparts than could have been imagined two decades ago. There is something in Europe’s past that gives it a certain resilience. Usually Offered: alternate years.
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HIST-330 Antiquities, Exploration, and Empire: From Pompeii to the Moon (3)
This course presents a broad survey of the history of archaeological exploration during the height of Euro-American imperial expansion in the modern world. It examines famous digs, discoveries, and expeditions for what they can tell us about the ideological, political, economic, and cultural conditions of the world from which the explorers emerged. Usually Offered: every two years.
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HIST-344 Topics in Jewish History (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics in Jewish history exploring one theme, or period, or geographical region of the Jewish past, including the history of women in Jewish tradition, East European Jewry, the world of the shtetl, American Jewish women, and anti-Semitism. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HIST-349 Modern Iran (3)
Considers the modern history of Iran from the second half of the nineteenth century to the present. Discussion topics include great power rivalries and the rise of Iranian nationalism, the oil economy and the elite modernization, political Islam and the Iranian Revolution of 1978-79, the Iran-Iraq War and state militarization, and the nuclear crisis.
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HIST-385 Topics in African History (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics in the histories and experiences of Muslim societies in Africa; outsiders’ and insiders’ constructions of African history and their perceptions of Africans; and gender and sexuality in Africa. Usually offered every term. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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HIST-390 Independent Reading Course in History (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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