History

American History
European, Asian, and Latin American History
History Research, Travel-Study, and Topics Courses

American History

201 History of the United States I (3 (TBR: HIST 2010)) A study of the main currents and developments in American life from colonial times to 1877.

202 History of the United States II (3 (TBR: HIST 2020)) A study of the main currents and developments in American life from 1877 to the present.

303 (503) Women in American History (3) Explores the lives of American women through the prism of class, race, and ethnicity-in relationship teach other, to their families, to their work at home and in the public sphere, and to their influence on American society and culture.  Beginning with the European settlement of North America and continuing until the present, women’s history will be woven into a presentation of the American past.

310 American Military History (3) American military history from the American Revolution to the present. Evaluation of significant battles from the viewpoints of the participants, their resources, decision-making techniques, and the nine principles of war. Discussion of all of America's wars. Emphasis on the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. (Same as Mil Sci 310)

331 History of Tennessee (3) (TBR: 2030) Tennessee history from the view of the culture of the Indian tribes living in this area through early European settIement, the Revolutionary War in Tennessee, and the organization of Tennessee as a state. Social and economic life on the frontier, the culture of the pre-Civil War South, the Civil War and Reconstruction periods in Tennessee, and from the Progressive era to the present.

334 Frontier History: The Atlantic to the Mississippi (3) The settlement of the eastern half of the American continent to 1850, the significance of land in the development of the colonies and the American nation, development of frontier institutions, and Indian-white contacts. Considerable attention given to agricultural developments.

335 Frontier History: The Mississippi to the Pacific (3) The settIement and economic development west of the Mississippi River from the Spanish entry through the agricultural unrest of the 1890's. Fur traders, settlement of Texas, Oregon, and California, the Mormon migration, the Mexican War, Forty-niners and other miners, Indians, cattlemen, the Farmer's Frontier, and the Agricultural Revolution.

403-404 (603-604) Social and Cultural History of the United States (3) Based on an analysis of gender, race, class, and ethnicity, this course examines American society “from the bottom up,” looking at such issues as the environment, health and demography, religious values, industrialization, cities and suburbia, courtship, social movements, popular culture, and everyday life.  1600 to 1860 (403). 1860- to Present (404).

434 (634) African-American History I (3) This course covers the background and origin of the slave trade in Africa, the mid-passage, the nature of the slave trade in the Americas, the Africans in America both as freemen and slaves, movements to end slavery and slave resistance efforts, and the role of blacks in the Civil War.

435 (635) African-American History II (3) This course covers the African-Americans from the Reconstruction period to the present time. Topics included are the ending of slavery, the economic and political transition following it, the emerging debate over the role of the African-American in American life, the struggle for political and legal equality, and the social and cultural development of African-Americans in the twentieth century.

461 (661) The Colonial Period and the Revolution (3) A study of the origins and development of the American colonies, with special attention given to those that formed the "original thirteen states." Social, cultural, and religious differences and developments as well as political and military events. An examination of the causes and events that brought about the rupture of the ties to England and the military and diplomatic history of the Revolutionary War.

462 (662) The Constitution and the Rise of the Federation (3) A study of the problems for the Confederation after the drafting of the peace with England and an examination of the solutions found, or attempted, in the Constitutional Convention. The nature of the union formed by the ratification process, and the subsequent changes in that union during the Federal Period. Review of the attempts to form a distinctly American culture.

494 (694) Antebellum America 1815-1850 (3) A study of this remarkable growth and expansion, and the conflicts that pushed the nation toward the Civil War, with emphasis on the market and transportation revolutions, reform movements, the evolution of American democracy, territorial acquisition, the US-Mexico War, slavery, sectionalism, and presidential administrations, from Madison to Polk, particularly that of Andrew Jackson.

495 (695) The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877 (3) A critical inquiry into the inflammatory politics of the 1850's, the many causes of the Civil War, the course, conduct and significance of the American Civil War and its aftermath. Special emphasis on the military campaigns, emancipation, activity behind the lines, wartime diplomacy, and reconstructing the nation.

496 (696) Recent History of the U.S., 1900-1945 (3) A study of the forces and personalities that shaped American history through Progressivism, WWI, an Age of Excess, depression and government response, and WWII.

497 (697) Recent History of the U.S., 1945 to the Present (3) An assessment of the important activities and changes in American life brought on in large part by WWII and the subsequent competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

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European, Asian, and Latin American History

121 Development of World Civilization I (3 (TBR: HIST 1110)) Traces forms of civilization from ancient beginnings through the 17th century. Especially recommended for freshmen.

122 Development of World Civilization ll (3 (TBR: HIST 1120)) Traces forms of civilization from beginning of 18th century to the present. Especially recommended for freshmen.

121H-122H Development of World Civilization (3, 3) Open to students who have demonstrated superior academic ability. Consent of department required. (Same as Hist 121-122 but for honors credit and may not be taken in addition to Hist 121-122).

200 Introduction to International Studies (3) An interdisciplinary course to introduce students to the important large scale issues and conditions which are active in the contemporary world. Included are global perspectives dealing with cultural, ecological, economic, geographical, political and social issues.

320 (520) Ancient Greece (3) A study of Greek society from Minoan civilization to the Hellenistic Age (1400-300 BC). Topics include hoplite warfare, Greek colonization, the Olympics, Sparta, Periclean Athens, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and the empire of Alexander the Great.

321 (521) Ancient Rome (3) A study of Rome's cultural and political development from 700 BC to 400 AD. Examines Rome's origins as a small city state to its rule over a vast empire that stretched form Britain to the Middle East. Topics include the formation of the Roman Republic, expansion, civil war, imperial government, and the development of Christianity.

340 (540) The Age of Enlightenment and Revolution, 1715-1815 (3) A study of 18th century European political, social, economic and intellectual history, including the French enlightenment and its influence on Europe and America. Set against the background of military and diplomatic developments of global war, the course will examine the causes of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era.

341 (541) Restoration, Revolution and Colonialism, 1815-1914 (3) A study of the Industrial Revolution, the Congress System, the Revolutions of 1848, Bismarckian diplomacy,and balance of power politics. Topics include an examination of artistic and intellectual transformations, the rise of ideologies, including Liberalism, Nationalism, Socialism and Marxism, the impact of imperialism, and the causes of World War I.

342 (542) From War to War, 1914-1945 (3) A study of the course of World War I, the origins and course of World War II, with a focus on balance of power politics and the nature of total war. Topics include the impact of the Russian Revolution of 1917, Stalinism, Nazism, Fascism, the decline of Western Democracies, the ordeal of total war, the internationalization of diplomacy, and the creation of modern mass welfare societies.

343 (543) Contemporary Europe, 1945 to Present (3) A study of the major political, economic, diplomatic, social, and cultural developments in western and eastern Europe since 1945. Special attention is given to the European dimension of the Cold War, the demise of communism, the reshaping of the European geography since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the future of the European Union.

414-415 (614-615) History of England (3, 3) A survey of English history from the Norman Conquest to the present. 414: From 1066 to 1714. 415: From 1714 to the present.

420 (620) Late Antiquity and Medieval History (3) Examines European society from 300 to 1300, with particular emphasis on the development of the Christian church in Western Europe and Byzantium, Topics include the Papacy, asceticism monasticism, the Frankish and Carolingian kingdoms, the Inquisition, and the Crusades.

421 (621) Renaissance and Reformation (3) Examines the social, political, intellectual, artistic, and religious developments in Europe from the thirteenth through the sixteenth centuries and the resulting changes, with emphasis on the Humanist movement, the Reformation, and the Counter Reformation.

422 Modern Germany, 1815 to the Present (3) Focuses on the forces leading to the unification of Germany, the age of Bismarck, the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Concludes with a postscript on East and West Germanies during the Cold War and the reunification of Germany.

441 (641) History of Latin America (3) From pre-Columbian civilizations to the present, this course examines main themes such as conquest, colonialism, independence movements, and economic upheavals in all regions of Latin America and the Caribbean basin, with special emphasis on the roles of church and state (including the military) and challenges of diverse and stratified societies.

442 (642) History of Mexico (3) Mexican history from pre-Hispanic civilizations (especially the Aztec Empire) to the present.  Examines colonial Mexico, its movement towards independence, issues of political and economic stability, its relationship with he United States, and its ongoing revolution.

447 (647) History of Russia (3) A survey of Russian history from the origins of Slavic history to 1917, including Kievan Rus', the conversion of Eastern Slavs to Christianity, the Mongol Conquest and Yoke, the Rise of Muscovy, Ivan the Great, Ivan the Terrible, the Time of Troubles, Peter the Great, the Conquest of Siberia, Catherine the Great, Russian and Enlightenment influences, the War of 1812, the Crimean War, the Great Reforms, the Russian economy in the Nineteenth Century, Russian literary monuments, the revolutionary movement, and the growing threat of World War I.

448 (648) History of Soviet Russia (3) A study of the Soviet Union and Post-Soviet Russia from the origins of the revolutions of 1917 to the present. Examines the ideologies and personalities that have shaped political life as a backdrop to analyze Soviet society and culture, Stalin's reign of terror, the economic failure of Communism, Soviet foreign policy, the nationalities' problem and the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.

481 (681) China and Japan to 1800 (3) A survey of the traditional civilizations in China, Japan, and Korea. Emphasis on their development, interactions, divergencies, and the early impact of the Western presence in East Asia. (Not currently offered.)

482 (682) China and Japan, 1800 to the Present (3) An inquiry into the transformation of traditional China and Japan to the modern world, including the end of isolation and the impact of imperialism and modernization, an examination of the rise, fall, and recovery of Japan, the misfortunes of Chinese republicanism and the Nationalist Party, and the triumph of Communism in China. (Not currently offered.)

484 (684) History of Africa 1400 to Present (3) A survey of African History from the 15th century to the present, emphasizing the rise of the colonialism, its significance to Africa's underdevelopment, and African resistance to colonialism, with special focus on the histories of Algeria, South Africa, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Kenya, Angola and Mazambique.

485 The Changing World Order (3) An advanced level seminar that acquaints students with historical background information needed to understand and evaluate the contemporary world. Students will have readings, presentations and a major paper.

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History Research, Travel Study, and Topics Courses

Note: Undergraduates may count only six hours of Travel-Study courses and Independent Study and Research Participation courses toward the history major or minor.

301 History and Historians (3) An upper division course designed to introduce students to basic techniques, skills, and issues of historical research, writing, and teaching, including key historical concepts and methods, the nature and fields of history, and historiography. Should be taken during the junior year, prior to taking HIST 499 for which it is a prerequisite. Seniors need instructor's permission to register. Required for history and secondary history majors. Offered every fall.

302 (502) Introduction to Public History (3) Explores the various opportunities for work as a public historian and addresses the current issues and debates in the field.  Students will learn about the major functions of public history work.  May be followed by a semester internship in public history.

401 (601) Independent Study in American History (3) Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. By arrangement only. Prereq: 24 hours of history with a 3.00 average (in history), 2.50 average (overall), and departmental approval.

402 (602) Independent Study in European or Asian History (3) Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. By arrangement only. Prereq: 24 hours of history with a 3.00 average (in history), 2.50 average (overall), and departmental approval.

450 (650) Public History Internship (3-6) Full-time apprenticeship with a public or private historical agency or institution of local, regional, or national significance. May be taken at any time of the year and may be paid. Prereq: HIST 302, 3.0 GPA in the major. Not limited to History majors.

460 (660) Topics in Diplomatic History: [Topics Title] (3) Classes allowing for an in-depth study of the nature and styles of diplomacy and of selected topics pertaining to U.S., European, or non-European diplomacy through time periods from the beginning of civilization to the present.  May be repeated for credit (with different topic).  Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses (460, 470, 480, or 490) can be counted toward the major or minor. Not regularly offered.

467 Travel-Study [Selected Topics] (1-3) A course designed as an educational travel experience in America History and Culture within the United States under the supervision of university instructors. May be taught as an organized study-tour or as an independent travel and study project. Topics, prerequisites, and course requirements announced in advance. May be offered on a pass/fail basis. Students may repeat course (with different topics). Not regularly offered. Requires instructor's approval.

468 (668) Travel-Study [Selected Topics] (1-3) A course designed as an educational travel experience in international history and culture in foreign countries under supervision of a University instructor. May be taught as an organized study-tour or as an independent travel and study project. Topics, prerequisites, and course requirements announced in advance. May be offered on a pass/fail basis. Students may repeat course with different topics. Not regularly offered. Requires instructor's approval.

470 (670) Topics in World History: [Topics Title] (1-3 each topic) Classes in selected aspects of world history dealing with a global or comparative approach, such as, but not limited to, urbanization, technology, sports, disease, climate, demographics, food, rise and fall of civilizations, transportation, industrialization, and migrations. May be repeated for credit (with different topics). Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses (460, 470, 480, or 490) can be counted toward the major or minor. Not regularly offered.

480 (680) Topics n U.S. History: [Topics Title] (3) Classes in one or more of the following areas: (a) interdisciplinary approaches to historical periods, and (b) specialized topics suitable for in-depth study. May be repeated for credit (with different topic).  Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses (460, 470, 480, and 490) can be counted toward the major or minor. Not regularly offered.

487-488 Undergraduate Participation in Historical Research and Writing (2, 2) A joint historical project undertaken by student and instructor on a topic of mutual interest which demonstrates and employs the historical method and aims to produce a contribution to the profession. By arrangement only. Prereq: Open to history majors with junior or senior standing, minimum history grade of 3.00, and departmental approval.

490 (690) Topics in Non-U.S. History: [Topic Title] (3) Classes taught with an interdisciplinary and/or comparative approach, or allowing for an in-depth study of specialized topics in European or n-Western history. May be repeated for credit (with different topic).  Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses (460, 470, 480, and 490) can be counted toward the major or minor. Not regularly offered.

499 Senoir Seminar (1) A capstone experience for History majors to review and integrate their academic coursework, strengthen their understanding of historical methodology, and relate their academic preparation to their post-graduation goals. Should be taken during the last semester of instruction. Prereq HIST 301. Offered every fall and spring.

701 Graduate Independent Study in American History (3) Directed reading or research under supervision of a faculty member to meet the needs of public school teachers of social studies. Significant reading and writing required. Topics, prerequisites, and course requirements announced in advance.

702 Graduate Independent Study in European or Asian History (3) Directed reading or research under supervision of a faculty member to meet the needs of public school teachers of social studies. Significant reading and writing required. Topics, prerequisites, and course requirements announced in advance.

770 Advanced Topics in History [Selected Topics] (1-3) A course designed to provide instruction in specialization areas of history useful to public school teachers of social studies. Significant reading and writing required. Topics, prerequisites, and course requirements announced in advance. Course may be repeated twice for credit toward the M.S. in Education with a major or minor in teaching history. Not regularly offered.

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