Courses and Syllabi
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History Fall 2018
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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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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Section 001
— Ted McCord — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR —
Music Theater Building (formerly Fine Arts Building) 1007
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Section 003
— Ted McCord — 01:30 PM to 04:10 PM W —
Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 127
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
Focuses on skills, methods of learning, and subject matter to introduce discipline of history. Notes: Topics vary. Equivalent to SYST 202.
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Surveys history of China and Japan from prehistoric times to ca. 1600. May not be repeated for credit.
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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. May not be repeated for credit.
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Surveys colonial era to 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 period from rise of Islam in 570 to medieval period (ca. 1258) 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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History of Europe from Congress of Vienna to outbreak of World War I. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Sun-Young Park — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR —
Robinson B201
Political, diplomatic, economic, social, and cultural development of Germany from dissolution of Holy Roman Empire to present. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Mark R. Stoneman — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W —
Innovation Hall 204
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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Examines development of baseball in U.S. context of labor, intellectual, economic and political events including racial segregation. May not be repeated for credit.
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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. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Christopher C Elzey — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW —
Merten Hall (formerly University Hall) 1200
History of South to outbreak of Civil War, with particular emphasis on rise of sectionalism. Focuses on development of distinct Southern culture through emergence of economic, political, social, agricultural, and intellectual institutions. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Jane Turner Censer — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW —
Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 206
China from earliest times to period of modern Western intrusion. Development of traditional Chinese culture, society, and government. May not be repeated for credit.
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China from 1644 to the People's Republic of China. Emphasizes coming of West and various stages of Chinese reaction. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Michael G. Chang — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW —
Planetary Hall (formerly Science & Tech I) 224
Japan from Meiji Restoration to World War II. Emphasizes Japan's modernization in face of challenge. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Brian W. Platt — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR —
Music Theater Building (formerly Fine Arts Building) 1007
During 20th century, Latin America has witnessed both peaceful political movements and violent revolutions aimed at achieving social justice. Considers several of these movements in comparative perspective: Mexican Revolution, Arbenz government in Guatemala, Allende regime in Chile, Cuban and Nicaraguan revolutions, and Brazilian Worker's Party. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Matthew B. Karush — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW —
Music Theater Building (formerly Fine Arts Building) 1007
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. May not be repeated for credit.
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1 Section Currently Scheduled
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Section 001
— Christopher H. Hamner — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR —
Krug Hall 242
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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Section 001
— Lisa Koch — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM M —
Buchanan Hall (formerly Mason Hall) D001
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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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. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— Randolph Scully — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW —
Robinson B202
Study of historical periods or topics from perspective of feature films and documentaries. Notes: Topics available in advance from the department. May be repeated when topic is different. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied to the BA in history. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
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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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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
Study of formative years of new republic from Treaty of Paris of 1783 to election of 1820. May not be repeated for credit.
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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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3 Sections Currently Scheduled
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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4 Sections Currently Scheduled »
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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6 Sections Currently Scheduled »
Study of historical periods or topics from perspective of feature films and documentaries. Notes: Topics available in advance from the department. May be repeated when topic is different. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied to the BA in history. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
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Graduate
500-Level Courses 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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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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Study of evolution of elements in colonial society that affect contemporary American institutions and patterns of behavior. 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 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. May not be repeated for credit.
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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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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.
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Introduces fundamentals of historical editing of documents, including microform, word processing, and computer techniques. Designed for those seeking introduction to various areas of applied history, and those intending to edit historical documents for publication. May not be repeated for credit.
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Section 001
— 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W —
Founder's Hall 479
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. Notes: Students with limited computer competency should consult with department before enrolling. May not be repeated for credit.
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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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2 Sections Currently Scheduled
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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Section 001
— Sam Lebovic — 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM M —
Merten Hall (formerly University Hall) 1203
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
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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5 Sections Currently Scheduled »
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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4 Sections Currently Scheduled »
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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6 Sections Currently Scheduled »
Study of historical periods or topics from perspective of feature films and documentaries. Notes: Topics available in advance from the department. May be repeated when topic is different. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied to the BA in history. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
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