History of Western civilization from ancient Mediterranean origins through medieval and modern development of Europe to contemporary world. Read More »

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Social, political, economic, and intellectual growth of American institutions from colonization through Reconstruction. Read More »

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001 Formation of American Republic — Ted McCord — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR — Robinson A248  -  Section Syllabus
002 Formation of American Republic — Ted McCord — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Robinson B124  -  Section Syllabus

History of the United States since 1877. Read More »

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Section 002 — Spencer Crew — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — East Building 122  -  Section Syllabus
Section 004 — Ted McCord — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — Robinson B124  -  Section Syllabus

Analytical approach to world history overview that surveys major features of principal existing civilizations of world, as originally formed and as altered by key global processes including forces of modernity. Read More »

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Surveys history of China and Japan from prehistoric times to ca. 1600. Read More »

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002 Survey of East Asian Civ — William Howes — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Robinson A248  -  Section Syllabus

Surveys colonial era to 1825. Emphasizes interactions of United States, Latin America. Read More »

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001 Survey Latin American History — Joan C. Bristol — 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM MWF — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus

Survey of Middle Eastern history from rise of Islam to present, emphasizing processes that led to emergence of economic, cultural, social, and political institutions that characterize region today. Surveys period from rise of Islam in 570 to medieval period (ca. 1258) Read More »

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002 Surv of Middle Eastern Civilization — Sumaiya A. Hamdani — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Robinson A248  -  Section Syllabus

Introduces research skills and methods, as well as historical interpretation, culminating in written and oral presentations. Read More »

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Political, diplomatic, economic, social, and cultural development of Germany from dissolution of Holy Roman Empire to present. Read More »

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Section 001 — Mark R. Stoneman — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Fine Arts Building B108

Examines political, cultural, and economics history in the three decades after 1945. Themes include the emergence of the civil rights movement and feminism; the domestic and international events of the Cold War, especially the Vietnam War; and the rise and fall of the presidency's prestige in the years of the Great Society and Watergate. Read More »

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Section 001 — Zachary Schrag — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Krug Hall 7

Examines the history of African American athletes and their experiences with the sporting world from the late nineteenth century to the present. Explores African Americans' relationship to various sports against the backdrop of important historical moments in the U.S. Studies scientific racism and black athletic superiority, the experience of African American women in sport, and sport and celebrity culture. Read More »

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001 African American Experience in Modern Sport — Jennifer Hobaugh Lansbury — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW — Krug Hall 210

History of women and their changing status and gender roles in American society from colonial period through "second wave" of feminism in 1970s. Explores images and lives of women of different class, ethnic, and regional origins. Also focuses on women's political, economic, and legal conditions, and changes in them. Read More »

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Section 002 — Jane Turner Censer — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW — Robinson A248

History of South during Reconstruction, Redeemer era, and New South, with particular emphasis on race relations. Covers political, economic, cultural, and intellectual development from aftermath of war. Read More »

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001 The South Since 1865 — Jennifer Ritterhouse — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR

China from 1644 to the People's Republic of China. Emphasizes coming of West and various stages of Chinese reaction. Read More »

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001 History of Modern China — Michael G. Chang — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR — Robinson B202

Japan from Meiji Restoration to World War II. Emphasizes Japan's modernization in face of challenge. Read More »

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Section 001 — Brian W. Platt — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW — Krug Hall 242

Examines war and American society from the colonial period to the post-Cold War era, including how military institutions, war, and the preparation for war have affected American society, and how Americans have thought about military service, experience war, and made peace through their history. Special emphasis on civil-military relations and the role of war and militarism in American culture. Read More »

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Section 002 — Meredith Lair — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Robinson B224

Analyzes the history of the American Civil War from its origins in the late 18th century to the withdrawal of federal troops from the south in 1877. Examines the political, social, and economic issues that led to war; the home fronts, war leadership, diplomacy, combat motivation, and grand strategy; problems associated with reconstituting the nation's political institutions; and the integration of millions of newly freed slaves. Read More »

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Section 002 — Daniel Hicks — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Read More »

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001 Human Trafficking in the 20th and 21st Centuries — T. Mills Kelly — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — East Building 201

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Read More »

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001 Early Roman Empire: Pax Romana — Randolph H. Lytton — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R — Fine Arts Building B110
004 Pagans and Christians in the Roman Empire, c. AD 150-450 — Samuel Collins — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR — Robinson B124
005 The Soviet Union and the Post-Soviet World, 1945-present — Steven Barnes — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — Robinson B222
006 WWII in Europe — Harry Butowsky — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Fine Arts Building B106

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Read More »

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002 Women & Enslavement Era — Yevette Richards Jordan — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Innovation Hall 215G
003 : Family and Dynasty in Revolutionary Virginia — Ted McCord — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M — Robinson A248
004 Roots of American Popular Music — Suzanne E. Smith — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR — East Building 122
005 42 Men: The American Presidency — Richard Norton Smith — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Robinson B203

Study of historical periods or topics from perspective of feature films and documentaries. Read More »

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001 Camera and the Cold War — Martin J. Sherwin — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — East Building 201

Overview of history of Arab-Israeli conflict. Examines conflict from various perspectives: over land and between competing nationalisms and identities; in terms of national interests of various states, including Israelis and Palestinians as well as other Arab governments and great powers; and in terms of peace making and conflict resolution. Some knowledge of history of Middle East since World War I strongly advised. Read More »

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Section 001 — Shaul Bakhash — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — East Building 122

Surveys history of women in Islamic society from rise of Islam to present day. Examines historical processes that affected role and status of women in society, and specific topics around which issues of gender status and identity coalesced, especially in modern period. Read More »

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Section 002 — Sumaiya A. Hamdani — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — Robinson A248

Research on specialized historical topic culminating in seminar paper and oral presentation. Synthesis course; students expected to integrate knowledge and skills acquired in general education courses. Read More »

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

Study of historical topics of special interest.

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Read More »

1 Section Currently Scheduled

001 Human Trafficking in the 20th and 21st Centuries — T. Mills Kelly — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — East Building 201

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Read More »

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

001 Early Roman Empire: Pax Romana — Randolph H. Lytton — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R — Fine Arts Building B110
004 Pagans and Christians in the Roman Empire, c. AD 150-450 — Samuel Collins — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR — Robinson B124
005 The Soviet Union and the Post-Soviet World, 1945-present — Steven Barnes — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — Robinson B222
006 WWII in Europe — Harry Butowsky — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Fine Arts Building B106

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Read More »

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

002 Women & Enslavement Era — Yevette Richards Jordan — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Innovation Hall 215G
003 : Family and Dynasty in Revolutionary Virginia — Ted McCord — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M — Robinson A248
004 Roots of American Popular Music — Suzanne E. Smith — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR — East Building 122
005 42 Men: The American Presidency — Richard Norton Smith — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Robinson B203

Study of historical periods or topics from perspective of feature films and documentaries. Read More »

1 Section Currently Scheduled

001 Camera and the Cold War — Martin J. Sherwin — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — East Building 201

Introduces historical study of world beyond Europe and United States. Students read major theoretical works and case studies of particular regions. Examines imperialism, national identity, and various forms of popular resistance; familiarizes students with range of scholarly approaches, including world systems theory and subaltern studies. Read More »

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Section 002 — Matthew B. Karush — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson A208

Analysis of selected problems. Emphasizes reading and discussion of historical interpretations, and development of bibliography. Read More »

1 Section Currently Scheduled

001 Problems in Latin American: Early Modern Atlantic World — Joan C. Bristol — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Robinson B442

Analysis of selected problems in African history. Emphasis on reading and discussion of historical interpretations and development of bibliography. Read More »

1 Section Currently Scheduled

001 Problems in African History: Indian Ocean Worlds — Thomas Franklin McDow — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Fine Arts Building B212

Survey of U.S. History prior to 1877. Designed for individuals entering the graduate program who need to strengthen preparation in area, or who seek to enhance knowledge of latest interpretations in field. Stresses factual knowledge and its interpretation. Read More »

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001 Themes in US History I — Kathy McGill — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson B442

Survey of European history from 1500 to 1815. Designed for individuals entering graduate program who need to strengthen preparation in this area, or who seek to enhance knowledge of latest interpretations in field. Stresses factual knowledge and its interpretation. Read More »

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001 Themes European History I — Thomas Rushford — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Robinson B442

Methodology of the historian including techniques of research, use of documentation and other sources, development of bibliography, and synthesis of material. Read More »

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001 Study and Writing of History — Christopher H. Hamner — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Krug Hall 209
002 Study and Writing of History — Stamatina McGrath — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Robinson B204

Readings and discussion of bibliographies, interpretations, and research trends in topics selected by instructor. Read More »

8 Sections Currently Scheduled »

001 Darwin in America — Michael Bottoms — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — David King Hall 2054
002 Religion in America to 1860 — Randolph Scully — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson A210
003 History of the Antebellum South, 1780-1861 — Jane Turner Censer — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — David King Hall 2054
004 Women and Work — Yevette Richards Jordan — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — Johnson Center TBA
005 War and Remembrance — Meredith Lair — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Robinson B442
007 History and Cartography — Paula Petrik — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Robinson A352
008 Leisure in America, from Jamestown to the Industrial Era — Cynthia A. Kierner — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Robinson B204
009 1930's in History and Culture — Jennifer Ritterhouse — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Krug Hall 210

Selected political, social, economic, diplomatic, and cultural forces that shaped the post-World War II American experience. Read More »

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001 Recent US History:1945-Present — Zachary Schrag — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Krug Hall 210

Focuses on various approaches historians have taken to history of American culture: questions they asked, assumptions they made, disciplinary tools they used, and types of materials they analyzed. Concentrates on patterns of culture, and what they say about American past and present. Read More »

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Section 001 — Alan C. Gevinson — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Fine Arts Building B112

Examines history of United States from 1877 to 1918, with attention to history of reform movements and politics, and social history of the period. Familiarizes with major issues and historical literature of the period. Read More »

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001 Gilded Age/Progressive Era — Michael O'Malley — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Arlington Campus Professional Center 301

Investigates selected problems. Readings, discussions, development of bibliographies. Primary sources used where possible. Read More »

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

001 Fall of Roman Empire — Samuel Collins — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — David King Hall 2054
002 Europe Since WWII — Steven Barnes — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Fine Arts Building B112

The Reformation, ca. 1500 to 1650, was a time of major religious, intellectual, social, and political upheaval in European history. Investigates reasons for changes, and effects on European society. First half focuses on Germany, but major events throughout Europe are studied. Read More »

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Section 001 — Mack P. Holt — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Blue Ridge 127

General introduction to historic preservation in the United States, intended for interested citizen and to assist students in course and career choices. Explores development, present state, and future possibilities of historic preservation in the United States, with some reference to international aspects of preservation. Read More »

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Section 001 — John Sprinkle — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Robinson A206

Students with limited computer competency should consult department before enrolling. Introduces changes that new media and technologies are bringing to how we research, write, present, and teach about the past. Students explore theoretical and historical issues as well as learn hands-on skills in digital history. Read More »

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

002 Clio Wired: History and New Media — Fred Gibbs — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Enterprise Hall 277
003 Clio Wired: Hist/New Med — Daniel Cohen — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Krug Hall 242

Research in specialized topics using primary sources. Read More »

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

001 Research Seminar:Early American History — Rosemarie Zagarri — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Robinson B204
002 U.S. Research Seminar: Cuban Missile Crisis — Martin J. Sherwin — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Arlington Campus Professional Center 246

Research in specialized topics using primary sources. Read More »

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001 European Research Seminar: Trials in History — B. Robert Kreiser — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Krug Hall 209

Introduces array of scholars and scholarship through discussions of innovative historical events, important theories, and significant methodological breakthroughs in history. Read More »

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Section 001 — Cynthia A. Kierner — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M

Work on research proposal that forms basis for doctoral dissertation. Read More »

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0 Doct Dissertatn Proposal

Doctoral dissertation research and writing under direction of student's dissertation committee. Read More »

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0 Doct Dissertation Resrch

Reading, analysis of selected problems.

Reading, analysis of selected problems.

Analysis of selected problems. Emphasizes reading and discussion of historical interpretations, and development of bibliography. Read More »

1 Section Currently Scheduled

001 Problems in Latin American: Early Modern Atlantic World — Joan C. Bristol — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Robinson B442

Investigates selected problems in global and comparative history, covering multiple countries or world regions.

Discussion of readings and historical interpretations and compilation of a comprehensive bibliography on given theme.

Analysis of selected problems in African history. Emphasis on reading and discussion of historical interpretations and development of bibliography. Read More »

1 Section Currently Scheduled

001 Problems in African History: Indian Ocean Worlds — Thomas Franklin McDow — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Fine Arts Building B212

Analyzes selected problem. Emphasizes reading and discussion of historical interpretations, and development of bibliography.

Readings and discussion of bibliographies, interpretations, and research trends in topics selected by instructor. Read More »

8 Sections Currently Scheduled »

001 Darwin in America — Michael Bottoms — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — David King Hall 2054
002 Religion in America to 1860 — Randolph Scully — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson A210
003 History of the Antebellum South, 1780-1861 — Jane Turner Censer — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — David King Hall 2054
004 Women and Work — Yevette Richards Jordan — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — Johnson Center TBA
005 War and Remembrance — Meredith Lair — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Robinson B442
007 History and Cartography — Paula Petrik — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Robinson A352
008 Leisure in America, from Jamestown to the Industrial Era — Cynthia A. Kierner — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Robinson B204
009 1930's in History and Culture — Jennifer Ritterhouse — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Krug Hall 210

Investigates selected problems. Readings, discussions, development of bibliographies. Primary sources used where possible. Read More »

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

001 Fall of Roman Empire — Samuel Collins — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — David King Hall 2054
002 Europe Since WWII — Steven Barnes — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Fine Arts Building B112