HIST101
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Introduction to History |
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| This course offers an introduction to historical methodologies,
historiography ("the history of history"), and the various branches
(i.e., political, intellectual, social, etc.) of history.
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HIST110
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History of the U.S. to 1865 |
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| This general survey course traces the international multicultural
roots of American society, economics, religion, and politics from
pre-colonization through the Civil War with a balanced emphasis upon
both national development and sub-cultural complexity.
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HIST111
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History of U.S. Since 1865 |
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| This general survey course traces the modernization and growth
of the American nation from the Civil War through the 20th century highlighting
its political, international, social, multicultural, religious, economic, and
technological transformations, development, and diversity. |
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HIST120
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Selected Themes in Hist. of Civ. |
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| An introductory-level course that serves majors and non-majors, this course
covers themes that have a basis in the past, speak to current concerns,
and cover Western and on-Western countries. Themes have included
revolution, the novel and history, war, sexuality, and marriage.
May be repeated when theme changes. HIST 120 may be counted as upper-level
credit when taken as HIST 320. Further requirements will be added for
the upper-level option.
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HIST150
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Ascent of Civ. to 476 A.D. |
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| A comparative study of ancient cultures, this course focuses
on the rise of civilization in the ancient Middle East. It
concludes with an examination of civilization in the Mediterranean
basin including classical Greece and Rome.
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HIST151
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Global History,c.500BC to 1780AD |
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| This course involves a general survey of the social, economic, and
political interactions of major societies to the eve of the
Industrial Revolution and the onset of the colonial era.
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HIST152
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Global History, 1780 to Present |
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| This course offers a general survey of the social, political, and
economic interactions among major societies in the modern era, with
special attention to colonialism and imperialism, revolutions and
anti-colonial struggles, and the forging of what is frequently
described as an increasingly global economy and culture.
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HIST220
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Europe: 476-1648 |
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| This course provides a survey of European civilization from the fall
of Rome to the Treaty of Westphalia with emphasis on the social and
political history of Europe, the Renaissance and Reformation, and the
period of religious wars.
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HIST221
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Europe Since 1648 |
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| This course offers a survey of European social and political history
focusing on the rise of the European state system, the Enlightenment,
the French Revolution, the congress system, the First World War,
communism, fascism, the Second World War, and the nuclear age.
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HIST242
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World War II |
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| This course will focus on the causes and consequences of one of the
most monumental historical events of all time. The social, political,
military, and moral dimensions of the war will be examined from the
perspectives of the soldiers, civilians, and statesmen confronting the
experience of total war. By the end of the course, students should
obtain a solid understanding of what it means to think historically
through collective reflection on a variety of primary and secondary
source materials pertaining to WWII. The course will end by considering
to what degree today's world is still shaped by the legacy of what some
have termed the "last good war."
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HIST248
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Film and History |
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| This class will offer an overview of the often-contentious relationship
between film and history. We will ask to what extent films constitute
historical evidence, reflect and influence ideological agendas, and
offer distinct and persuasive interpretations of the past. Students
should develop a mastery of visual literacy skills that will allow them
to reflect critically upon films rather than passively "consuming"
them.
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HIST260
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The Hist of Women in America |
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| This course will explore the many ways that women participated
in, and contributed to, the creation of our nation and its
continued dynamism. How women managed to shape the nation's
institutions, culture, government, society, and economy--although
for centuries they lacked civil rights and freedoms--will be an
important consideration in this class. The evolutions and
revolutions in women's status and opportunities will be explored
in relation to the economic, legal, political, and social factors
that served as barriers or boosts in the quest for full civil
rights and equal opportunity.
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HIST302
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Studies in Non-Western World |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course is designed to increase awareness of the international
significance of the culture and politics of selected areas. Areas will
change from time to time and will emphasize topics such as Japan, China,
Africa, or the Middle East. Special attention will be given to Western
relations within an area and its contemporary aspirations and problems.
The course may be repeated, if topic is different.
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HIST315
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Environmental History |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course provides an examination of the historical interaction
between people and environment in Europe and North America. This course
will begin with history and end with law, as it is now law on a national
and international level that dominates public action vis-a-vis the
environment.
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HIST320
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Selected Themes in Hist. of Civ. |
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| An introductory-level course that serves majors and non-majors.
Its objectives are to cover Western and non-Western countries.
Themes have included revolution, the novel and history, war,
sexuality and marriage. May be repeated when theme changes.
HIST 120 may be counted as upper-level credit when taken HIST 320.
Further requirements will be added for the upper-level option.
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HIST325
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History of the Supreme Court |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course will examine the evolution of law in America from the colonial period
to the present. The course is intended to illuminate American history from the
perspective of our legal culture, and to expose students interested in a career
in the legal world to the field's rich background material.
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HIST328
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Community-Urban Field Exper. |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106, 107, or 206, approval of the Community-Urban
Field Experiences director, minimum 2.75 GPA, and have earned a
minimum of 30 semester hours at The University of Findlay.
This course offers guided work-study experiences. While most opportunities
are available in Findlay and Hancock County, many off-campus
learning experiences are also provided throughout Ohio and other parts
of the United States. This course will be graded S/U and may be
repeated with a maximum of 15 semester hours applying toward a degree.
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HIST331
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American Foreign Policy |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course involves an interpretive study of American foreign
policy from the American Revolution to the present with emphasis
on the 20th century. The course may be elected to fulfill the
requirements for a political science major.
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HIST335
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The American Civil War |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
The Civil War is frequently considered the watershed event in American
history. The course looks at the reasons for the war, the war itself,
and the Reconstruction period following.
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HIST350
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European Society and Thought |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
Focus is on the non-political dimensions of European life. Attention will be given
to social life, the family, women, religion, and some aspects of intellectual thought
since about 1700.
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HIST352
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Selected Topics in Global Hist. |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course is designed to meet current interests by examining selected
topics in global history. Topics may include: war and social change;
science and technology in the Western world; imperialism, colonialism,
post-colonialism; the Cold War; genocide; or slavery. The course may be
repeated, if topic is different.
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HIST375
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Sel. Topics in American History |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course is designed to meet current interests by examining
selected topics in American history. Topics have included: urban history,
religious history, frontier history, the Civil War, economic history,
and African-American history and culture. The course may be repeated,
if topic is different.
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HIST382
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American Society and Thought |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
The focus of this course is on the non-political dimensions of
American life. Different periods from the colonial era to the present
will be considered, with emphasis on the period since the Civil War.
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HIST385
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Sel. Topics in Asian History |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course is designed to meet current interests by examining
selected topics in Asian history. Topics may include: popular culture
in East Asia; the Vietnam War; the Age of the Samurai; Imperial China;
the Asian-American experience; colonialism and revolution in Southeast
Asia. The course may be repeated, if topic is different.
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HIST390
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History of Ohio |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course covers the history of the state from the time of prehistoric
Native Americans to the present. Consideration is given to geographical
factors and Ohio's place in national development.
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HIST400
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Selected Topics in European Hist |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course is designed to meet current interests by examining selected
topics in European history. Topics may include: Russia, Soviet Union,
England, Germany. The course may be repeated, if topic is different.
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HIST495
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Independent Research in History |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106, 107, or 206 and permission of the instructor
This course offers an opportunity for the advanced student to do independent
research, or to become involved with class teaching,
a specific group topic, or workshop activities. This course may be
repeated, if topic is different.
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HIST496
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Senior Seminar |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206, senior major
in history or comprehensive social science, or permission of the instructor.
This is a capstone course for history and comprehensive social science majors. Preparation of
a substantial research paper examining an issue of historical merit, and reflecting
a grasp of historical methodology will be required. American, European, and
East Asian subjects will be examined from time to time, as the need arises.
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