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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Section 002 — Ted McCord — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Robinson A248  -  Section Syllabus

History of the United States since 1877. Read More »

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Section 001 — Ted McCord — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW — Robinson A111  -  Section Syllabus
Section 002 — 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 early modern times (ca. 1600) to present. Read More »

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Section 002 — Michael G. Chang — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Krug Hall 7  -  Section Syllabus

Focuses on the sub-Saharan region and examines evolving systems of kinship power, spirituality, and slavery. Explores the interactions between Africans and global influences from the religions of the book and colonialism to the politics of development and continuities and changes in production. HIST 261 surveys African history from the earliest times to 1800. HIST 262 surveys African history from 1800 to the present. Read More »

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Section 001 — Benedict Carton — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus

Surveys development of independent Latin America since 1825. Emphasizes interactions of United States, Latin America. Read More »

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001 Survey Latin American History — Matthew B. Karush — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW  -  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 medieval period to present. Read More »

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001 Survey of Mid East Civilizatio — Andrea J Barron — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — 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, social, economic, and cultural history of classical Rome from founding of the city through fall of Roman republic. Read More »

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Section 001 — Michael Quinn — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus

Survey of development of European society from collapse of Roman rule in 5th century to advent of Black Death in 14th century. Emphasizes political, social, cultural, and intellectual growth of society that developed from Roman, Catholic, and Germanic roots. Read More »

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001 Western Eur Middle Ages — Samuel Collins — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Enterprise Hall 174  -  Section Syllabus

History of Britain from mid-18th century to present. Focuses on social, political, and economic transformations of industrialization; culture of 19th-century industrial society; problems of late 19th-century economic competition and imperialism; creation of welfare state; and experience of post-World War II political, social, and economic realignments. Read More »

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Section 001 — Megan Myers — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — Robinson B113  -  Section Syllabus

Political, social, and cultural development of Russia from early times to the end of the 19th century. Read More »

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Section 001 — Rex A. Wade — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Robinson 2003  -  Section Syllabus

Russia and the Soviet Union from the early 20th century to the present. Focuses on the Russian Revolution and the political, social, cultural, and economic developments of the Soviet and post-Soviet eras. Read More »

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001 Modern Russia and Soviet Union — Rex A. Wade — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR — Robinson 212  -  Section Syllabus

Examines the roots of American sport in colonial play and recreation, the emergence of organized and national sports, issues of gender and race in the sporting world, and the intersection of U.S. sport with events such as the Civil Rights Movement and the Cold War. Read More »

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001 History of Sport United States — Ryan A. Swanson — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus

China from earliest times to period of modern Western intrusion. Development of traditional Chinese culture, society, and government. Read More »

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Section 001 — Michael G. Chang — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus

Examines forms of conquest and colonization practiced by Aztec, Inca, Spanish, and Portuguese in what is now Latin America. Includes role of ideology and religion in imperial rule, use of warfare to create empires and colonies, and implementation of political and economic systems to rule subject people. Read More »

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001 Conquest & Colonization of Latin America — Joan C. Bristol — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — East Building 122  -  Section Syllabus

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 001 — Daniel Hicks — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — Enterprise Hall 174  -  Section Syllabus

Covers the causes, major events, and legacies of America's Vietnam War, including an introduction to Vietnamese history and culture, American decisions for war, strategy and major military engagements, diplomacy and peace talks, and the aftermath of the conflict in Vietnam and United States. Read More »

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Section 001 — Meredith Lair — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Krug Hall 5  -  Section Syllabus

Study of historical topics of special interest. Read More »

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001 Faith/Reasn Makng Modrn Mind — Hugh Heclo — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — East Building 134

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 History of the Indian Ocean, 1000AD - Present — Sarah Fatima Waheed — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW — Krug Hall 5  -  Section Syllabus
002 Islam in World History — Susan L. Douglass — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Lecture Hall 2  -  Section Syllabus
004 Inventing the Nation in Latin America — Matthew B. Karush — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus
006 History & Politics of Shiism — Sumaiya A. Hamdani — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — Krug Hall 242  -  Section Syllabus
007 Modern Iraq — Shaul Bakhash — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — East Building 122  -  Section Syllabus
009 Cold War from Global Perspective — Stephen Scala — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Innovation Hall 204  -  Section Syllabus
010 History of Taiwan — Gerrit van der Wees — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W — Robinson B442  -  Section Syllabus

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

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002 Western Medieval Art — Samuel Collins — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW — Robinson B113  -  Section Syllabus
009 Ethnic Conflict: Brit/Ireland — Charles Kevin Matthews — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus
010 World War I — Harry Butowsky — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus
011 The Mediterranean World, 1821 to the present — Gail Hook — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W — Robinson B122  -  Section Syllabus

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

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001 Women's History Since 1890 — Jennifer Ritterhouse — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW  -  Section Syllabus
003 American West — Michael Bottoms — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR  -  Section Syllabus
009 Lying About the Past — T. Mills Kelly — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Robinson B203  -  Section Syllabus
010 Christianity/Seculrism/Demcrac — Hugh Heclo — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW — East Building 134
011 Wmn's Activ: Jim Crow/Blck Pwr — Yevette Richards Jordan — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Innovation Hall 131  -  Section Syllabus
012 Slavery in Film — Dexter Gabriel — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Innovation Hall 133  -  Section Syllabus
013 History of Animation — Paula Petrik — 01:30 PM to 04:15 PM T — East Building 122  -  Section Syllabus
014 Gold Rush — Richard T. Stillson — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson B122  -  Section Syllabus

Study of age of Andrew Jackson. Emphasizes democratic institutions that emerged as dominant influences in American society. Read More »

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001 Jacksonian Am: 1812-1854 — Jane Turner Censer — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR — Robinson A111  -  Section Syllabus

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 001 — Sumaiya A. Hamdani — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR  -  Section Syllabus

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 »

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Study of historical topics of special interest. Read More »

1 Section Currently Scheduled

001 Faith/Reasn Makng Modrn Mind — Hugh Heclo — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — East Building 134

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

7 Sections Currently Scheduled »

001 History of the Indian Ocean, 1000AD - Present — Sarah Fatima Waheed — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW — Krug Hall 5  -  Section Syllabus
002 Islam in World History — Susan L. Douglass — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Lecture Hall 2  -  Section Syllabus
004 Inventing the Nation in Latin America — Matthew B. Karush — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus
006 History & Politics of Shiism — Sumaiya A. Hamdani — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR — Krug Hall 242  -  Section Syllabus
007 Modern Iraq — Shaul Bakhash — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR — East Building 122  -  Section Syllabus
009 Cold War from Global Perspective — Stephen Scala — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Innovation Hall 204  -  Section Syllabus
010 History of Taiwan — Gerrit van der Wees — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W — Robinson B442  -  Section Syllabus

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

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

002 Western Medieval Art — Samuel Collins — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW — Robinson B113  -  Section Syllabus
009 Ethnic Conflict: Brit/Ireland — Charles Kevin Matthews — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus
010 World War I — Harry Butowsky — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson B222  -  Section Syllabus
011 The Mediterranean World, 1821 to the present — Gail Hook — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W — Robinson B122  -  Section Syllabus

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

8 Sections Currently Scheduled »

001 Women's History Since 1890 — Jennifer Ritterhouse — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW  -  Section Syllabus
003 American West — Michael Bottoms — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR  -  Section Syllabus
009 Lying About the Past — T. Mills Kelly — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Robinson B203  -  Section Syllabus
010 Christianity/Seculrism/Demcrac — Hugh Heclo — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW — East Building 134
011 Wmn's Activ: Jim Crow/Blck Pwr — Yevette Richards Jordan — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW — Innovation Hall 131  -  Section Syllabus
012 Slavery in Film — Dexter Gabriel — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Innovation Hall 133  -  Section Syllabus
013 History of Animation — Paula Petrik — 01:30 PM to 04:15 PM T — East Building 122  -  Section Syllabus
014 Gold Rush — Richard T. Stillson — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson B122  -  Section Syllabus

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

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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002 Approaches Modern Wrld History — Peter Stearns — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T — Mason Hall D101  -  Section Syllabus

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

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002 The Crusades — Stamatina McGrath — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Innovation Hall 206  -  Section Syllabus
005 Critical Issues & Debates in Islamic and Middle East Studies — Sumaiya A. Hamdani — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W  -  Section Syllabus

Introduces students to the central issues and debates surrounding the study of the Middle East, Islam, and Muslim societies. Covers key methodological issues including the role of area studies vis‐à‐vis disciplinary approaches and debates on the politics of knowledge production and historiography. Read More »

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003 Critical Issues & Debates in Islamic and Middle East Studies — Sumaiya A. Hamdani — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W  -  Section Syllabus

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 — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W — Robinson B204  -  Section Syllabus

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 Hist I — Thomas Rushford — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Innovation Hall 137  -  Section Syllabus

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 — Dina M. Copelman — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Krug Hall 204  -  Section Syllabus

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

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001 Transatlantic Migration in Anglo-American Colonial History — Kathy McGill — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Innovation Hall 134  -  Section Syllabus
002 Native American History — Laura Moore — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M — Robinson A205  -  Section Syllabus
005 Civil War Era — Christopher H. Hamner — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Robinson B103  -  Section Syllabus
006 Post -1865 South — Jennifer Ritterhouse — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W  -  Section Syllabus
007 The Political Economy of the Gilded Age — Michael Bottoms — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Robinson B103  -  Section Syllabus
008 African American Politics: Nineteenth Century to the Present — Millington Bergeson-Lockwood — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R  -  Section Syllabus
011 Technology and American Culture — Michael O'Malley — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson B204  -  Section Syllabus
012 Visualizing the American South, 1780-1860 — Janet Hutchison — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Innovation Hall 136  -  Section Syllabus
013 The Personal Presidency — Richard Norton Smith — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W  -  Section Syllabus
014 War, Science, and the Environment in the U.S., 1860-1960 — Gerard J. Fitzgerald — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson B120  -  Section Syllabus

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

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

001 Transatlantic Migration in Anglo-American Colonial History — Kathy McGill — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Innovation Hall 134  -  Section Syllabus
002 The Crusades — Stamatina McGrath — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Innovation Hall 206  -  Section Syllabus
004 European Civil War 1900-1945 — Charles Kevin Matthews — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R — Robinson A243  -  Section Syllabus

Recent interpretations of key political events of 20th century. Asks if there were fundamental continuities in structure of German and Austrian society that can be observed throughout the period under review. Read More »

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002 20th Century Germany and Austria — Marion F. Deshmukh — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Innovation Hall 208  -  Section Syllabus

Introduces principles and practices of managing records and administering archival and manuscript collections, public and private. Designed for graduate students with special interest in historical sources as well as for those specializing in applied history. Read More »

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001 Administration of Archives and Manuscripts — Joel F. Wurl — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T  -  Section Syllabus

General introduction to museums of history and museum studies in the United States, intended for interested citizen as well as for assistance to students in course and career choices. Explores development, present state, and future possibilities of U.S. Museums, with some reference to international developments. Read More »

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Section 001 — Spencer Crew — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — East Building 122  -  Section Syllabus

Seminar; students create original historical projects in digital media. Read More »

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Section 001 — Paula Petrik — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Robinson A352  -  Section Syllabus

Research in specialized topics using primary sources. Read More »

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001 Cuban Missile Crisis — Martin J. Sherwin — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T  -  Section Syllabus

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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001 Doctoral Colloquium — Cynthia A. Kierner — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M — Krug Hall 204  -  Section Syllabus

Students pursue research projects in their areas of specialization. Read More »

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Section 001 — Jane Turner Censer — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Robinson B204  -  Section Syllabus

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

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Section 0

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.

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

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

002 The Crusades — Stamatina McGrath — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Innovation Hall 206  -  Section Syllabus
005 Critical Issues & Debates in Islamic and Middle East Studies — Sumaiya A. Hamdani — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W  -  Section Syllabus

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.

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 »

10 Sections Currently Scheduled »

001 Transatlantic Migration in Anglo-American Colonial History — Kathy McGill — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Innovation Hall 134  -  Section Syllabus
002 Native American History — Laura Moore — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M — Robinson A205  -  Section Syllabus
005 Civil War Era — Christopher H. Hamner — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Robinson B103  -  Section Syllabus
006 Post -1865 South — Jennifer Ritterhouse — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W  -  Section Syllabus
007 The Political Economy of the Gilded Age — Michael Bottoms — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R — Robinson B103  -  Section Syllabus
008 African American Politics: Nineteenth Century to the Present — Millington Bergeson-Lockwood — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R  -  Section Syllabus
011 Technology and American Culture — Michael O'Malley — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson B204  -  Section Syllabus
012 Visualizing the American South, 1780-1860 — Janet Hutchison — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Innovation Hall 136  -  Section Syllabus
013 The Personal Presidency — Richard Norton Smith — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W  -  Section Syllabus
014 War, Science, and the Environment in the U.S., 1860-1960 — Gerard J. Fitzgerald — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T — Robinson B120  -  Section Syllabus

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

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

001 Transatlantic Migration in Anglo-American Colonial History — Kathy McGill — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M — Innovation Hall 134  -  Section Syllabus
002 The Crusades — Stamatina McGrath — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W — Innovation Hall 206  -  Section Syllabus
004 European Civil War 1900-1945 — Charles Kevin Matthews — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R — Robinson A243  -  Section Syllabus