Courses and Syllabi

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History Spring 2023

Undergraduate

100-Level Courses in HIST

200-Level Courses in HIST

300-Level Courses in HIST

HIST 300: Introduction to Historical Method (3 Credits)

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. Limited to three attempts.

Mason Core: Synthesis

Specialized Designation: Mason Impact., Writing Intensive in Major

Recommended Prerequisite: History majors with 30 credits or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in History.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

HIST 300 - 002: Introduction to Historical Method: GMU and Northern Virginia in Late 20th-Century U.S. History — Laura Moore — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320A - Section Syllabus
HIST 300 - DL1: Introduction to Historical Method: The Vietnam War in Northern Virginia — Meredith H. Lair — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Online - Section Syllabus
HIST 300 - 004: Introduction to Historical Method: Slavery and Resistance in Virginia — Sheri Ann Huerta — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Horizon Hall 1009 - Section Syllabus

HIST 302: Classical Rome (3 Credits)

Political, social, economic, and cultural history of classical Rome from founding of the city through fall of Roman republic. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 302 - 001: Classical Rome — Andrew W White — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Innovation Hall 132 - Section Syllabus

HIST 304: Western Europe in the Middle Ages (3 Credits)

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. Limited to three attempts.

Recommended Prerequisite: 6 hours of history or permission of instructor.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 304 - 002: Western Europe in the Middle Ages — Samuel Collins — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Horizon Hall 3010 - Section Syllabus

HIST 305: The Renaissance (3 Credits)

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. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 305 - 001: The Renaissance — Robert A Pierce — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Innovation Hall 132 - Section Syllabus

HIST 326: Stalinism (3 Credits)

Examines Josef Stalin and Stalinism as a political, economic, social, and cultural system, with a focus on the period from Lenin's death in 1924 through Stalin's death in 1953. Explores the history of rapid industrialization, collectivization of agriculture, famine, terror, war, Cold War, and human suffering in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Limited to three attempts.

Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 326 - 001: Stalinism — Vadim Staklo — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 1012 - Section Syllabus

HIST 339: History of Baseball (3 Credits)

Examines development of baseball in U.S. context of labor, intellectual, economic and political events including racial segregation. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 339 - DL2: History of Baseball — Richard L Hardesty - Online - Section Syllabus

HIST 342: History of the Olympics and the United States (3 Credits)

Traces history of American participation in the Olympics from 1896 to the present. Topics may include American leadership in the Olympic Movement, the historical legacy of American Olympic host cities, American Imperialism, Nazism, issues of race, gender and ethnicity in the Olympics, the Cold War and Olympic boycotts, and commercialization of sport. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 342 - 001: History of the Olympics and the U.S. — Christopher C Elzey — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Planetary Hall 120 - Section Syllabus

HIST 352: The South since 1865 (3 Credits)

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. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 352 - 001: History of the South since 1865 — Jennifer Ritterhouse — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Planetary Hall 212 - Section Syllabus

HIST 357: Postwar Japan (3 Credits)

History of Japan from World War II to present. Examines Japanese experience of several key moments: Japan's defeat in Pacific War, reconstruction during U.S. occupation, rise to economic prominence during 1960s and 1970s, and cultural and international identity crisis during 1980s and 1990s. Limited to three attempts.

Mason Core: Global Understanding

Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 357 - 001: Postwar Japan: 1945-Present — Brian W. Platt — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM R - Buchanan Hall (formerly Mason Hall) D023 - Section Syllabus

HIST 358: Post-1949 China (3 Credits)

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. Limited to three attempts.

Mason Core: Global Understanding

Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 358 - 001: Contemporary (Post-1949) China — Michael G. Chang — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Section Syllabus

HIST 373: The Civil War and Reconstruction (3 Credits)

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. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 373 - 001: The Civil War and Reconstruction — C Joseph Genetin-Pilawa — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 3008 - Section Syllabus

HIST 384: Global History of Christianity (3 Credits)

Exlpores the history of Christianity around the world in the context of political and social structures as well as religious beliefs and practices. Limited to three attempts.

Mason Core: Global Understanding

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 384 - 002: The Global History of Christianity — Lincoln A. Mullen — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 3010 - Section Syllabus

HIST 385: Humanities College to Career (1 Credit)

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.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 385 - 001: Humanities College to Career — Benjamin Gatling — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM R - Research Hall 202

HIST 387: Topics in Global History (3-6 Credits)

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.

Mason Core: Global Understanding

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Non-Western Culture

Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

10 Sections Currently Scheduled »

HIST 387 - 003: The History of Happiness in the Modern World — Peter N. Stearns — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - East Building 122 - Section Syllabus
HIST 387 - 004: The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1914 — Huseyin Yilmaz — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M - Horizon Hall 2017 - Section Syllabus
HIST 387 - DL1: History of Taiwan — Gerrit van der Wees — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Online - Section Syllabus
HIST 387 - 002: The U.S. and World Power — Sam Lebovic — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Krug Hall 7 - Section Syllabus
HIST 387 - 008: South Asia and the British Empire — Aminur Rahman — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Enterprise Hall 276 - Section Syllabus
HIST 387 - 006: The History of the Olympics and the U.S. — Christopher C Elzey — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Planetary Hall 120 - Section Syllabus
HIST 387 - DL4: History of the Mafia — Gail Dallas Hook - Online
HIST 387 - DL5: The Global History of Drugs — Daniel Richter - Online
HIST 387 - 009: Globalization and History — Jane Hooper — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Music Theater Building 1006 - Section Syllabus
HIST 387 - 010: Black Lives Next Door — Wendi N. Manuel-Scott — George Oberle — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM - Horizon Hall 4001 - Hybrid - Section Syllabus

HIST 388: Topics in European History (3 Credits)

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.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

5 Sections Currently Scheduled »

HIST 388 - 001: England in the High Middle Ages — Samuel Collins — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Music Theater Building 1007 - Section Syllabus
HIST 388 - DL1: Tudor and Stuart England — Jessica Marie Otis — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Online - Section Syllabus
HIST 388 - 004: South Asia and the British Empire — Aminur Rahman — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Enterprise Hall 276 - Section Syllabus
HIST 388 - 006: The Holocaust — Bruce Aft — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 3012
HIST 388 - 007: Invisible Histories of the Italian Renaissance — Amanda G Madden — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Horizon Hall 2017 - Section Syllabus

HIST 389: Topics in US. History. (3 Credits)

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.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

7 Sections Currently Scheduled »

HIST 389 - 001: The U.S. and World Power — Sam Lebovic — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Krug Hall 7 - Section Syllabus
HIST 389 - 004: Pandemics in American History — Rosemarie Zagarri — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Horizon Hall 3008
HIST 389 - 003: Indigenous Histories after 1830 — C Joseph Genetin-Pilawa — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 1008 - Section Syllabus
HIST 389 - 006: Origins of Modern Surveillance — Michael O'Malley — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Innovation Hall 223 - Section Syllabus
HIST 389 - DL1: Women, Gender, and War: American Revolution to Present — Zayna N Bizri — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Online - Section Syllabus
HIST 389 - 007: Era of the Second World War — Charles Kevin Matthews — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Planetary Hall 120 - Section Syllabus
HIST 389 - 008: Religion in America — Kristofer Stinson — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Horizon Hall 5018 - Section Syllabus

HIST 390: The Digital Past (3 Credits)

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. Limited to three attempts.

Mason Core: Info Tech & Computing

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

4 Sections Currently Scheduled »

HIST 391: History of Virginia to 1800 (3 Credits)

Discovery and settlement of Virginia. Colonial period with emphasis on development of representative government and race relations, Golden Age of Virginia dynasty, and coming of Civil War. Limited to three attempts.

Recommended Prerequisite: 6 hours of history or permission of instructor.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 391 - 001: History of Virginia to 1800 — Randolph Scully — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Music Theater Building 1006 - Section Syllabus

HIST 394: Globalization and History (3 Credits)

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. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 394 - 001: Globalization and History — Jane Hooper — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Music Theater Building 1006 - Section Syllabus

HIST 395: Topics in Digital History (3 Credits)

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.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

HIST 395 - 001: Invisible Histories of the Italian Renaissance — Amanda G Madden — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Horizon Hall 2017 - Section Syllabus
HIST 395 - DL1: Tudor and Stuart England — Jessica Marie Otis — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Online - Section Syllabus

HIST 396: Introduction to Public History (3 Credits)

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. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 396 - 001: Introduction to Public History — Gabrielle A Tayac — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Horizon Hall 4001 - Section Syllabus

HIST 397: Topics in Public History (3 Credits)

Introduces students to issues and methods in preserving history and presenting historical information to a variety of audiences through museum exhibits, websites, public commemorations, and other means. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

HIST 397 - 001: Mason Legacies — Cynthia A. Kierner — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 336 - Section Syllabus
HIST 397 - 002: Public History and Racial Justice — Charles Chavis — 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM WUFS - Online

HIST 399: Internship (1-9 Credits)

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.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in History.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 399 - 001: Internship — Samuel Clowes Huneke

400-Level Courses in HIST

Topics in HIST

Graduate

500-Level Courses in HIST

HIST 510: Approaches to Modern World History (3 Credits)

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.

Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program in history.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 510 - 001: Approaches Modern Wrld History — Peter N. Stearns — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Peterson Hall 1111 - Section Syllabus

HIST 535: Problems in Global History (3 Credits)

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.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

HIST 535 - 003: Global Indigenous Movements — Gabrielle A Tayac — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Peterson Hall 1111 - Section Syllabus
HIST 535 - 006: Black Lives Next Door — George Oberle — Wendi N. Manuel-Scott — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM R - Horizon Hall - Hybrid - Section Syllabus
HIST 535 - 004: Revolutions in the Middle East from Medieval to Modern Times — Huseyin Yilmaz — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Peterson Hall 1106 - Section Syllabus

HIST 575: Approaches to Middle East and Islamic History (3 Credits)

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.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 575 - 003: Approaches Mid East/Islam Hist — Huseyin Yilmaz — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Peterson Hall 1106 - Section Syllabus

600-Level Courses in HIST

HIST 610: The Study and Writing of History (3 Credits)

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.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 610 - 001: Study and Writing of History — Michael G. Chang — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Research Hall 201 - Section Syllabus

HIST 615: Problems in American History (1-6 Credits)

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.

Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Related Course, Topic Varies

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

5 Sections Currently Scheduled »

HIST 615 - 001: Mason Legacies — Cynthia A. Kierner — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 336 - Section Syllabus
HIST 615 - 002: Approaches to Mdrn Wrld Histry — Peter N. Stearns — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Peterson Hall 1111 - Section Syllabus
HIST 615 - 004: US and the World — Sam Lebovic — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Research Hall 201 - Section Syllabus
HIST 615 - 005: Surveillance in the US — Michael O'Malley — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Research Hall 202 - Section Syllabus
HIST 615 - 006: The Scientific Revolution — Jessica Marie Otis — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Horizon Hall 4001 - Section Syllabus

HIST 620: Development of the Early Republic, 1783-1815 (3 Credits)

Investigates breakdown of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, and role of revolutionary ideology of republicanism. Discusses leadership and policies of republic in hostile international context. Students read extensively in monographic literature and prepare research paper. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 620 - 001: Development of the Early Republic: 1783-1815 — Rosemarie Zagarri — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Peterson Hall 2408 - Section Syllabus

HIST 635: Problems in European History (3 Credits)

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.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

HIST 635 - 001: 20th Century Europe — Samuel Clowes Huneke — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Horizon Hall 1009 - Section Syllabus
HIST 635 - 002: The Scientific Revolution — Jessica Marie Otis — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Horizon Hall 4001 - Section Syllabus

HIST 677: The Vietnam War (3 Credits)

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.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 677 - DL1: The Vietnam War — Meredith H. Lair — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Online - Section Syllabus

HIST 685: Topics in Applied History (3 Credits)

Addresses specific topics in applied history selected by the instructor, with emphasis on combining theoretical analysis and readings with attention to practices and skills of applied history. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 15 credits.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 685 - 001: Global Indigenous Movements — Gabrielle A Tayac — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Peterson Hall 1111 - Section Syllabus

HIST 688: Topics in History and New Media (3 Credits)

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.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18, Seminar

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

HIST 688 - 003: Mason Legacies — Cynthia A. Kierner — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 336 - Section Syllabus
HIST 688 - 004: Scholarly Digital Storytelling — Kelly Schrum — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Peterson Hall 1109 - Section Syllabus

HIST 691: Museum Studies (3 Credits)

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.

Recommended Prerequisite: 6 hours of U.S. HIST or permission of department.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 691 - 001: Museum Studies — Spencer Crew — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - East Building 122 - Section Syllabus

HIST 693: Historic Preservation (3 Credits)

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. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: 6 credits of U.S. history or permission of department.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 693 - 001: Historic Preservation — John Harold Sprinkle, Jr. — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Innovation Hall 333 - Section Syllabus

HIST 697: Data Analysis for History (3 Credits)

Introduces students how to create, computationally analyze, and publish historical data. Students explore theoretical and historical issues as well as learn programming skills. Notes: Students with limited computer competency should consult with department before enrolling. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: HIST 696 or permission of instructor.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 697 - 001: Data Analysis for History — Lincoln A. Mullen — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Peterson Hall 2408 - Section Syllabus

700-Level Courses in HIST

HIST 794: Internship in Applied History (1-6 Credits)

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.

Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program in history and 3 hours of applied history.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Internship

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.

1 Section Currently Scheduled

HIST 794 - 001: Internship Applied Hist — Samuel Clowes Huneke

HIST 797: Research Seminar in History (3 Credits)

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.

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Recommended Prerequisite: HIST 610 or permission of department.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Cultural Studies, Education (Community College) or History.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

HIST 797 - 001: Policy and Technology — Zachary Schrag — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Peterson Hall 2408 - Section Syllabus
HIST 797 - 002: Law and Order — Stephen Robertson — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Innovation Hall 131 - Section Syllabus

800-Level Courses in HIST

Topics in HIST

HIST 535: Problems in Global History (3 Credits)

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

3 Sections Currently Scheduled

HIST 535 - 003: Global Indigenous Movements — Gabrielle A Tayac — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T - Peterson Hall 1111 - Section Syllabus
HIST 535 - 006: Black Lives Next Door — George Oberle — Wendi N. Manuel-Scott — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM R - Horizon Hall - Hybrid - Section Syllabus
HIST 535 - 004: Revolutions in the Middle East from Medieval to Modern Times — Huseyin Yilmaz — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Peterson Hall 1106 - Section Syllabus

HIST 615: Problems in American History (1-6 Credits)

Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Related Course, Topic Varies

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

5 Sections Currently Scheduled »

HIST 615 - 001: Mason Legacies — Cynthia A. Kierner — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W - Innovation Hall 336 - Section Syllabus
HIST 615 - 002: Approaches to Mdrn Wrld Histry — Peter N. Stearns — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T - Peterson Hall 1111 - Section Syllabus
HIST 615 - 004: US and the World — Sam Lebovic — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Research Hall 201 - Section Syllabus
HIST 615 - 005: Surveillance in the US — Michael O'Malley — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M - Research Hall 202 - Section Syllabus
HIST 615 - 006: The Scientific Revolution — Jessica Marie Otis — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Horizon Hall 4001 - Section Syllabus

HIST 635: Problems in European History (3 Credits)

Specialized Designation: Topic Varies

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

2 Sections Currently Scheduled

HIST 635 - 001: 20th Century Europe — Samuel Clowes Huneke — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Horizon Hall 1009 - Section Syllabus
HIST 635 - 002: The Scientific Revolution — Jessica Marie Otis — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W - Horizon Hall 4001 - Section Syllabus