HISTORY (HIST)

HIST 101 and 102 are normally regarded as prerequisites for advanced non-American history courses. HIST 201 and 202 are normally regarded as prerequisites for advanced American history courses. Exceptions can be made with permission of the department head.

101: World History to 1500. 0-3-3. A survey of civilization of the world to 1500. Major emphasis on Western Civilization.

102: World History since 1500. 0-3-3. A survey of civilization of the world since 1500. Major emphasis on Western Civilizations.

201: History of the United States, 1492-1877. 0-3-3. A survey of American history from discovery through Reconstruction.

202: History of the United States, 1877 to the Present. 0-3-3. A survey of American history from Reconstruction to the present.

333: History of Rome. 0-3-3. A survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of Rome from earliest beginnings through the fifth century AD.

360: History of Louisiana. 0-3-3. A study of Louisiana history from early explorations to the present.

395: Junior Seminar in History. 0-3-3 (6). Introduction to the sources and methods of historical inquiry through in-depth group study of a specific topic, problem, or era. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.

402: History of American Foreign Policy. 0-3-3. A study of the development and expansion of American foreign policy from colonial beginnings to the present. (G)

403: History of England to 1688. 0-3-3. A study of the development of the English people from the earliest times to the accession of William and Mary. (G)

404: History of England since 1688. 0-3-3. A study of English political, social, and economic institutions and policies in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. (G)

408: Hitler's Germany. 0-3-3. A study of German history since 1862 with special emphasis on the rise and impact of Adolph Hitler and National Socialism. (G)

410: History of Modern Russia. 0-3-3. A survey of Russian history with special emphasis on twentieth century developments.

413: Medieval Europe. 0-3-3. A survey of Europe from the decline of Rome to the advent of the Renaissance. (G)

414: Renaissance and Reformation. 0-3-3. A study of the political, economic, and cultural evolution of Europe from 1300 to 1648. (G)

415: History of the Christian Church. 0-3-3. A study of the rise and expansion of the Christian Church and its enormous influence on world history. (G)

418: Europe in the Era of the French Revolution and Napoleon. 0-3-3. A study of early modern Europe during the transition from the aristocratic era of the Old Regime to the Age of Revolutions. (G)

419: Nineteenth Century Europe. 0-3-3. A survey of political, economic, and cultural developments in Europe from the defeat of Napoleon I to the outbreak of World War I. (G)

420: Twentieth Century Europe. 0-3-3. A survey of political, economic, and cultural developments in Europe since the outbreak of World War I. (G)

423: The Civil War and Reconstruction. 0-3-3. A study of American history from the beginning of the Civil War to 1877. (G)

430: History of the Ancient Near East. 0-3-3. A survey of the civilizations of the Near East from earliest beginnings to 330 B. C. (G)

431: History of Greece. 0-3-3. A political, economic, social, and cultural study of Greek history from earliest beginnings through the Hellenistic era. (G)

432: The Roman Republic. 0-3-3. A study of the political, cultural, economic, and social history of Rome from earliest beginnings to the end of the Republic. (G)

433: The Roman Empire. 0-3-3. A study of the political, cultural, economic, and social history of Rome during the period of the Empire. (G)

436: History of the Modern Near East. 0-3-3. A history of the Arabic world from the fifteenth century to the present. (G)

440: History of Latin America to 1824. 0-3-3. A survey of Latin American history from European and Indian backgrounds to 1824. (G)

441: History of Latin America since 1824. 0-3-3. A survey of political, economic and social developments in Latin America since 1824. (G)

442: History of Mexico. 0-3-3. A survey of the political, economic, and social evolution of the Mexican nation from its Indian origins to the present. (G)

444: History of Central America and the Caribbean. 0-3-3. The history of Central America and the islands of the Caribbean from 1492 to the present, with emphasis on the historical roots of contemporary problems. (G)

447: History of China. 0-3-3. Traces the development of Chinese civilization from its earliest origins to the present.

450: History of the Old South. 0-3-3. A study of the political, economic, and social development of the antebellum South. (G)

451: History of the New South. 0-3-3. A survey of the major topics of the history of the American South from Reconstruction to the present day. (G)

465: Early 20th Century America. 0-3-3. A study of the social, political and economic development of the United States from 1900 to the end of the New Deal. (G)

466: Contemporary America. 0-3-3. An examination of United States history from World War II to 1960, emphasizing the expansion of America's role in world affairs.

467: Vietnam, Watergate and After: America, 1960 to the Present. 0-3-3. An intensive study of United States history from the troubled 60's to the present. (G)

472: History of American Ideas. 0-3-3. A survey of the major forces and ideas that have shaped American history. (G)

474: The American Frontier. 0-3-3. A study of the American frontier from the colonial period to 1890, with special emphasis on social and economic growth.

475: Women in American History. 0-3-3. A study of women's contributions to American history with special emphasis on the role of women in contemporary society. (G)

478: African-American History. 0-3-3. A survey of how African Americans have contributed to US history and culture from 1500 to the present. (G)

480: History of Science. 0-3-3. Preq., advanced history courses and six hours of science. A descriptive survey of the history of science and its civilizational implications. (G)

481: The British Empire. 0-3-3. A study of the rise and fall of the British Empire, with primary emphasis on South Africa, India, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

483: The Intellectual and Cultural History of the Western World from the Hellenic Era to the End of the Middle Ages. 0-3-3. A survey of the philosophical, cultural, religious, scientific, artistic, and literary thought and achievement of western man from the Greeks to the beginning of the Renaissance. (G)

484: The Intellectual and Cultural History of the Western World in Modern Times. 0-3-3. A survey of the philosophical, cultural, religious, scientific, artistic, and literary thought and achievement of western man from the Renaissance to the present. (G)

490: Selected Topics in History. 0-3-3 (6). Readings, discussions, and lectures in an area of current interest in the discipline of history, with topic designated by instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. (G)

495: Senior Seminar in History. 0-3-3 (6). Advanced consideration of the sources and methods of historical inquiry through in-depth group study of a specific topic, problem, or era. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.

505: Introduction to Historical Research and Writing. 0-3-3. Lectures, readings, discussions, and practical exercises on the sources and methods of professional historical scholarship, with students producing papers based on original research.

506: Seminar in American History, to 1877. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of a restricted topic in American history, to 1877 (excluding the American Civil War), with topic designated by instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.

507: Seminar in American History, Since 1877. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of a restricted topic in American history, since 1877, with topic designated by instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.

510: Independent Study and Research. 3 hours credit. Independent reading and research in selected history topics.

515: Seminar in Louisiana History. 0-3-3. Selected reading and research in Louisiana History, with particular emphasis on the twentieth century.

516: Seminar in Southern History, to 1860. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of a restricted topic in the history of the American South, to 1860, with topic designated by instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Collaborative: transmission originates @ Tech.

517: Seminar on the American Civil War. 0-3-3. Lectures, readings, discussion, and research on the history of the American Civil War. Collaborative: transmission originates @ ULM.

518: Seminar in Southern History, Since 1860. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of a restricted topic in the history of the American South, since 1860 (excluding the American Civil War), with topic designated by instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Collaborative: transmission originates @ ULM.

526: Seminar in American Civilization. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of a restricted topic in the social, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States, with topic designated by instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Collaborative: transmission originates @ ULM.

528: Seminar on American Foreign Relations. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of a restricted topic in the diplomatic history of the United States, with topic designated by instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Collaborative: transmission originates @ Tech.

530: Seminar in Ancient History. 0-3-3. Selected reading and research topics in Ancient History.

535: Seminar in Medieval History. 0-3-3. Selected reading and research topics in Medieval History.

540: Recent European History. 0-3-3. An intensive study of a restricted subject in recent history (to be chosen by the instructor), with an introduction to scholarly research in this field.

543: Seminar in Latin American History. 0-3-3. Lectures, reading and research on selected topic in Latin American history.

545: Seminar in Near East History. 3 hours credit. Independent study, research, and writing in Near East History, with an introduction to scholarly research in this field.

548: Seminar in East Asian History. 0-3-3. Selected reading and research topics in East Asian History.

551: European Traditions, to 1650. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of a topic in the history of Western civilization and culture, with topic designated by instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Collaborative: transmission originates @ Tech.

552: European Traditions, Since 1650. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of a topic in the history of Western civilization and culture, with topic designated by instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Collaborative: transmission originates @ ULM.

560: Seminar in Military History. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of a topic in the history of military institutions, wars, and warfare, with topic designated by instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Collaborative: transmission originates @ ULM.

580: Seminar in the History of Science & Technology. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of a topic in the history of science and technology, with topic designated by the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Collaborative: transmission originates @ Tech.

595: Current Problems in History. 0-3-3 (6). Intensive study of an issue, question, topic, or debate of current interest in the historical profession. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.