HIST 600 Studies in United States History 3(3,0) Topics and problems in the history of the United States from the Colonial era to the present.
HIST 620 History and Film 3(2,3) Analyzes the role of the cinema in the construction and dissemination of history.
HIST 628 A Famous American Trial in History 3(3,0) Study of the social, cultural, and legal context of a famous American trial. Consideration is given to the actual trial record (transcripts, briefs, and opinions on appeal) and to historical studies of the time and place in which the trial arose. Trial selected varies. Preq: HIST 328 or 329 or consent of instructor.
HIST 636 The Vietnam Wars 3(3,0) Wars in Vietnam are seen in two phases. The First Indochina War, 194654, is covered briefly. Main body of the course covers the Second Indochina War, which began as a guerrilla conflict in 195960 and ended as a mostly conventional war in the Communist victory of 1975.
HIST 638 Problems in African Historiography and Methodology 3(3,0) Concentrates on major issues in the field of African history with an additional focus on methodological concerns.
HIST 640 Studies in Latin American History 3(3,0) Consideration of selected and varied topics in Latin American history through readings, class discussions, and individual or group projects. Special attention will be given to the use of an inquiry or problem-solving method of historical analysis and to the cultivation of a comparative perspective.
HIST 650 Studies in Ancient History 3(3,0) Selected topics in ancient history ranging from pre-Biblical times to the fall of the Roman Empire.
HIST 651 Alexander the Great 3(3,0) Focuses on the career of Alexander the Great and deals with the history and archaeology of ancient Macedonia.
HIST 660 Studies in British History 3(3,0) Examination of selected themes, topics, or periods in British history from Anglo-Saxon times to the present.
HIST 670 Studies in Early European History 3(3,0) Studies of selected topics or themes in European history from the fall of the Roman Empire to the age of industrialization.
HIST 671 Studies in Modern European History 3(3,0) Study of selected topics or problems in European history from the end of the Old Regime to the present.
HIST 691 Studies in the History of Science and Technology 3(3,0) Selected topics in the development of science and technology, with emphasis on their social, political, and economic effects.
HIST 692 Studies in Diplomatic History 3(3,0) Selected topics and problems in international conflict and conflict resolution among nations. Concentration is usually on 20th century history.
HIST 693 Studies in Social History 3(3,0) Studies in the ways people have earned their livings and lived their lives, individually and as communities, in the confines of different societies.
HIST 694 Studies in Comparative History 3(3,0) Selected topics in comparative history, contrasting and comparing similar historic developments in different nations, geographic areas, or civilizations.
HIST 695 Studies in the History of Ideas 3(3,0) Selected topics and themes in the development of ideas that have had an impact on the behavior of individuals and civilizations.
HIST 696 Studies in Legal History 3(3,0) Selected problems in the development of law and the system of criminal and civil justice.
HIST 710 United States Since 1865 3(3,0) Problems in U.S. history since 1865 with attention given to bibliography and teaching methods. Primarily for Master of Education candidates, but open to all graduate students. May be repeated with consent of graduate program director.
HIST 775 Europe Since the 18th Century 3(3,0) Problems in European history since 1700 with attention given to bibliography and teaching methods. Primarily for Master of Education candidates, but open to all graduate students. May be repeated with consent of graduate program director.
HIST 800 Seminar in United States History 3(3,0) Training in historical research and writing. May be repeated for credit with consent of graduate program director.
HIST 810 Culture and Society 3(3,0) Training in historical research and writing with a focus on the social and cultural underpinnings of U.S. history. May be repeated for credit as topics change with consent of graduate program director.
HIST 820 American Historiography 3(3,0) Graduate seminar designed to familiarize students with the major overarching themes, scholarly interpretations, and issues of American history that historians have presented over the last century.
HIST 830 Seminar in Asian History 3(3,0) Training in historical research and writing with focus on Asian history. May be repeated for credit with consent of graduate program director.
HIST 840 Seminar in Latin American History 3(3,0) Training in historical research and writing with focus on Latin American history. May be repeated for credit with consent of graduate program director.
HIST 860 Seminar in British History 3(3,0) Training in historical research and writing with focus on British history. May be repeated for credit with consent of graduate program director.
HIST 870 Seminar in European History 3(3,0) Training in historical research and writing with focus on European history. May be repeated for credit with consent of graduate program director.
HIST 872 Issues and Methods in European and Non-Western History 3(3,0) Seminar discussion of contemporary approaches to European and non-Western history; exploration of theoretical and empirical debates.
HIST 880 Special Topics in History 3(3,0) Training in historical research and writing. May be repeated for credit with consent of graduate program director.
HIST 881 Historiography 3(3,0) Seminar discussion of contemporary approaches and methodologies used by historians; exploration of current debates over major issues confronting the discipline of history.
HIST 885 Independent Study 3(3,0) Critical study of a historical topic, selected according to needs of student and with approval of graduate program director. May be repeated for credit with consent of graduate program director.
HIST 887 Archival Management: An Introduction 3(3,0) Introduction to basic concepts of archival theory and management.
HIST 891 Master's Thesis Research 1-12
HIST 893 Practicum in Archival Management 3(0,9) Hands-on experience in the operations of an archival program, including acquisitions, arrangements, descriptions, conservation, and reference service. Preq: HIST 887 or consent of instructor.
HIST 894 Practicum in Historical Editing 3(3,0) Practicum for applying methodologies learned in introductory editing course to a specific body of original sources such as family correspondence, diaries, or journals in order to become a historical editor.