Courses and Syllabi
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History Spring 2019
Undergraduate
100-Level Courses in HIST
History of Western civilization from ancient Mediterranean origins through medieval and modern development of Europe to contemporary world. Notes: Students who take HIST 100 may not receive credit for HIST 101 or HIST 102. Equivalent to HIST 101, HIST 102.
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Social, political, economic, and intellectual growth of American institutions from colonization through Reconstruction. Notes: Students may not receive credit for HIST 121 if they have taken HIST 120. May not be repeated for credit.
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2 Sections Currently Scheduled
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Section 002
— Ted McCord — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR —
Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 224
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Section 001
— Cynthia A. Kierner — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW —
Enterprise Hall 276
History of the United States since 1877. Notes: Students may not receive credit for HIST 122 if they have taken HIST 120. May not be repeated for credit.
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3 Sections Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Ted McCord — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR —
East Building 122
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Section 002
— Ted McCord — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM W —
Robinson B203
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Section 003
— Ted McCord — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR —
Music Theater Building (formerly Fine Arts Building) 1007
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. May not be repeated for credit.
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200-Level Courses in HIST
Surveys history of China and Japan from early modern times (ca. 1600) to present. May not be repeated for credit.
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Surveys development of independent Latin America since 1825. Emphasizes interactions of United States, Latin America. May not be repeated for credit.
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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. May not be repeated for credit.
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300-Level Courses in HIST
Introduces research skills and methods, as well as historical interpretation, culminating in written and oral presentations. Notes: Topics vary according to instructor. History majors strongly urged to take HIST 300 as soon as possible after reaching 30 credits. Grade of C or better is required to graduate with BA in history. Students may repeat HIST 300 only with permission from the Department of History and Art History and repetitions are limited. May not be repeated for credit.
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3 Sections Currently Scheduled
Political, social, economic, and cultural history of classical Rome from founding of the city through fall of Roman republic. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Daniel Cameron DeSelm — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T —
Enterprise Hall 276
Survey considering Renaissance as phenomenon rather than chronological period. Emphasizes growth of humanism in Italy in 14th and 15th centuries, development of new political concepts, and laicization of society. Includes transmission of these developments to transalpine Europe in late 15th and 16th centuries. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W —
Exploratory Hall (formerly Science and Tech II) L003
Examines history of modern Eastern Europe from mid-19th century through collapse of communist regimes in 1989, and includes focus on Yugoslav wars of 1990s. Nationalism provides organizing theme; topic approached through literature, political, social, cultural, and new media sources. Class sessions emphasize discussion of central issues and sources. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— T. Mills Kelly — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW —
Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 212
Analyzes the Soviet Union, the Cold War "enemy" of the United States, from victory in World War II under Joseph Stalin through collapse in 1991. Studies the fifteen independent countries that emerged from the Soviet collapse, including Russia, the Baltic States, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, which continue to influence world politics and culture today. May not be repeated for credit.
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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. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Steven Barnes — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW —
Buchanan Hall (formerly Mason Hall) D005
Puts People's Republic of CHINA (PRC) into historical context by assessing legacies of China's socialist revolution (1949-1976) and post-socialist reforms (1978-present). Explores revolutionary heritage of the Chinese Communist Party, goals and agendas of china's socialist state, ideologies and policies shaping urban and rural development, individual agency and responses to revolutionary mass mobilization and market reforms. May not be repeated for credit.
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Explores the historical processes that led to the rise of African kingdoms, colonialism, industrialization, resistance movements, and legalized segregation. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Benedict Carton — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW —
East Building 122
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. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Meredith H. Lair — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW —
Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 120
Exlpores the history of Christianity around the world in the context of political and social structures as well as religious beliefs and practices. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Lincoln A. Mullen — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW —
Mason Global Center (formerly Mason Inn Hotel) 1320A
Focuses on career choices and effective self-presentation for soon-to-be graduating students with majors in the humanities. Explores how skills typically learned in humanities majors can be leveraged for a successful transition to post-graduation employment. Equivalent to ENGH 303, FRLN 309, PHIL 393, UNIV 420.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Lisa Koch — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM R —
Innovation Hall 323
Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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Teaches the fundamentals of information technology within the context of a history course. Students learn fundamentals and skills as well as how our society became so enamored of and dependent on these knowledge and information tools. Understanding a new technology requires understanding how new technologies transform the societies that embrace them. Emphasizes the use of free and open-source software whenever possible. May not be repeated for credit.
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Explores major events in the making of the modern world from a global perspective, with emphasis on interconnections and the historical development of power, authority, and governance. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Jane Hooper — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR —
Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall 1105
Introduces students to issues and methods in digital history through study of a particular topic May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
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2 Sections Currently Scheduled
Explores the role of historical memory in shaping public perceptions of the past, with emphasis on museums , monuments, and other public and popular culture expressions of historical information and themes. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— C Joseph Genetin-Pilawa — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR —
Music Theater Building (formerly Fine Arts Building) 1007
Approved work-study programs in cooperation with specific organizations including area museums; archives; historic sites; and local, state, and federal agencies. Notes: Credit determined by department. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
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400-Level Courses in HIST
Intensive study of colonial American history from European origins through Revolutionary War. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Randolph Scully — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW —
Merten Hall (formerly University Hall) 1200
Research on specialized historical topic culminating in seminar paper and oral presentation. Synthesis course; students expected to integrate knowledge and skills acquired in Mason Core courses. Notes: Subject determined by instructor. Student may present no more than 3 credits for graduation credit. Must receive passing grade to graduate with BA in history. May not be repeated for credit.
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Topics in HIST
Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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8 Sections Currently Scheduled »
Graduate
500-Level Courses in HIST
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. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Peter N. Stearns — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T —
Innovation Hall 316
Investigates selected problems in global and comparative history, covering multiple countries or world regions. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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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-a-vis disciplinary approaches and debates on the politics of knowledge production and historiography. May not be repeated for credit.
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Analyzes selected problem. Emphasizes reading and discussion of historical interpretations, and development of bibliography. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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600-Level Courses in HIST
Methodology of the historian including techniques of research, use of documentation and other sources, development of bibliography, and synthesis of material. May not be repeated for credit.
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Readings and discussion of bibliographies, interpretations, and research trends in topics selected by instructor. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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Examines history and historiography of revolutionary era, with special emphasis on social and ideological interpretations of period. Includes events leading to War for Independence, war itself, and social and political effects of war on American society. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Randolph Scully — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R —
Music Theater Building (formerly Fine Arts Building) 1008
Investigates selected problems. Readings, discussions, development of bibliographies. Primary sources used where possible. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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Considers the causes, major events, and historiographic debates of America's Vietnam War including the war's antecedents in Vietnamese history, American decisions for war, strategy and major military engagements, the American antiwar movement, and diplomacy and peace talks. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Meredith H. Lair — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M —
Innovation Hall 316
Covers specific topics in history and new media selected by the instructor, with an emphasis on combining theoretical analysis and readings with hands-on projects and problem-solving. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 12 credits.
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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. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Spencer Crew — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T —
East Building 122
Seminar; students create original historical projects in digital media. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Lincoln A. Mullen — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M —
Research Hall 402
700-Level Courses in HIST
All internship placements must be approved by the department to ensure suitability to student's program. Introduces applied history through work and study at historical museum, site, library archive, editing project, or other approved agency. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
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Research in specialized topics using primary sources. May be repeated for credit when topic is different, or with same topic with permission of the department. Equivalent to HIST 711, HIST 731, HIST 751.
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800-Level Courses in HIST
Introduces array of scholars and scholarship through discussions of innovative historical events, important theories, and significant methodological breakthroughs in history. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Sam Lebovic — 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM M —
Merten Hall (formerly University Hall) 1203
Students pursue research projects in their areas of specialization. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Suzanne E. Smith — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T —
Innovation Hall 316
900-Level Courses in HIST
Work on research proposal that forms basis for doctoral dissertation. May be repeated within the degree.
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Doctoral dissertation research and writing under direction of student's dissertation committee. May be repeated within the degree.
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Topics in HIST
Investigates selected problems in global and comparative history, covering multiple countries or world regions. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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Analyzes selected problem. Emphasizes reading and discussion of historical interpretations, and development of bibliography. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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Readings and discussion of bibliographies, interpretations, and research trends in topics selected by instructor. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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Investigates selected problems. Readings, discussions, development of bibliographies. Primary sources used where possible. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
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