HIST 378: History of Aviation

HIST 378-001: History of Aviation
(Spring 2026)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T

Horizon Hall 2010

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Section Information for Spring 2026

Examines history of aviation from origins to the present in the context of culture, economics, politics, society, technology and war. Addresses such topics as the emergence of aerospace engineering as a profession, the evolution of aerospace technology and growth of the industry, military aviation, the Space Race, and aviation art, literature, music and film.

Upon completing this course, students will be able to identify and explain major tensions in the history of aviation, use a historical lens to demonstrate knowledge of how the United States and other countries have participated in global aviation, and apply an understanding of their place as twenty-first century students to the analysis of global structures with roots in the past.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Examines history of aviation from origins to the present in the context of culture, economics, politics, society, technology and war. Addresses such topics as the emergence of aerospace engineering as a profession, the evolution of aerospace technology and growth of the industry, military aviation, the Space Race, and aviation art, literature, music and film. Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Contexts, Just Societies
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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