Courses-HIS

History Courses

HIS-1110: Survey of Early Modern Europe, 1350 - 1815 - 3 hours
An overview of the important persons, events, movements, and ideas in the major nation-states in Europe and Europe's rise to world power from the crises of the fourteenth century to the defeat of Napoleon. IAI: H2 901 or S2 902.

HIS-1120: Survey of Modern Europe Since 1815 - 3 hours
An overview of the important persons, events, movements and ideas in the major nation-states in Europe from the defeat of Napoleon to the break up of the Soviet Empire and Europe's fall from world mastery. IAI: H2 902 or S2 903.

HIS-1310: The World to 1350 - 3 hours
A survey of world history from prehistory to 1350 with a special emphasis on comparative history that examines the interaction between western and nonwestern societies, countries, and cultures.

HIS-1320: The World since 1350 - 3 hours
A survey of world history from 1350 to the present with a special emphasis on comparative global history that examines the interaction between western and nonwestern societies, countries, and cultures.

HIS-2100: Seminar in Writing and Researching History - 3 hours
An introduction to the major historical modes of writing including literature reviews, critical essays, and research projects. The course will also introduce students to how historian approach the study of the past including important philosophies of history and historiography. Required of all majors. Prerequisite: ENG-1100 English Composition and completed six credit hours in History. Co-requisite: Simultaneous enrollment in any other History course. Satisfies the College of Arts & Sciences requirement for a second discipline-specific writing course.

HIS-2200: History of the American People - 3 hours
A survey of American history from the European encounter to the present emphasizing the intersection of socio-cultural, political, and economic forces of change. IAI: H2 904 or S2 900.

HIS-3130: Medieval Christendom, 500 - 1400 - 3 hours
An overview of the political and cultural history of the Church, the Latin West, and Byzantium from the breakup of the Roman Empire to the crises of the fourteenth century. Cross-listed with THY-4120.

HIS-3210: History of Illinois - 3 hours
A survey of Illinois history from pre-urban societies to the present using the methods of public history. Special emphasis is placed on the history of Chicago and its relationship to the state at large.

HIS-4000: History of Israel - 3 hours
Cross-listed with THY-4000.

HIS-4020: International Relations - 3 hours
Cross-listed with POS-4020.

HIS-4130: The Age of Reform, 1400 - 1650 - 3 hours
A study of the chronic problems of the Late Medieval Church, the failure of reform movements inside the church, the Protestant Reformation, the breakup of Protestant unity, the Catholic Reformation and the culminating age of religious wars in Europe. Cross-listed with THY-4130.

HIS-4135: The Age of Reason and Revolution - 3 hours
An inquiry into Europe's difficult transition to Modern times and world power, its revolutions in thought, politics, industry, and balance of power, its towering figures including Napoleon, Marx, and Bismarck, and its international rivals.

HIS-4140: The Age of Extremes: 20th Century Europe - 3 hours
An examination of Europe's most violent century; its horrendous experiments in dictatorship, its relative decline in the era of the Superpowers, the West's victory over the Soviet Union, and end-of-the-century attempts at integration.

HIS-4220: Early National and Antebellum America - 3 hours
An examination of the formative period of American history from the founding of the United States to the mid-nineteenth century. Prerequisite: HIS-2200.

HIS-4240: Contemporary America - 3 hours
An overview of the United States after World War II including major social movements, diplomatic policies, and political changes. Prerequisite: HIS-2200.

HIS-4250: American Religious Experience - 3 hours
A thematic survey exploring the role and influence of religion in American history and culture from the colonial era to the present. Prerequisite: HIS-2200.

HIS-4260: Alternative Perspectives in American History - 3 hours
A topical survey of U.S. history that investigates the past from a non-traditional point of view. May focus on women's, African American, Native American, family, labor, or ethnic history. The topic will vary each time the course is offered and may be repeated for credit. Course methodology will be specific to the topic under consideration. Prerequisite: HIS-2200.

HIS-4300: Twentieth Century World History - 3 hours
A survey of world history since 1900 with a special emphasis on comparative global history that examines the interaction between western and nonwestern societies, countries, and cultures. Prerequisite: HIS-1320.

HIS-4310: Nonwestern Historical Studies - 3 hours
An in depth analysis of a specific nonwestern country or society, topical in nature. Students will examine the history of one particular nation or region through focused readings and research, while considering comparative analysis to better understand the globalization of the contemporary world. Prerequisite: HIS-1320.

HIS-4900: Senior Seminar - 3 hours
A research-based capstone course in the methods of historical analysis using primary documents applied to a historical question. Required of liberal arts majors, recommended for secondary education social science majors with a history designation. Prerequisite: HIS-2000 and a minimum of 15 hours of courses with an HIS prefix.

HIS-4910: Topics and Readings in History - 3 hours
A focused study of a significant topic of current or enduring historical interest. Readings will include standard works, the findings of recent research and highlight points of scholarly dispute. The topic may vary each time the course is offered. This course can be repeated when the topic is different. Required of all History majors, junior standing recommended. Instructor approval for all other students.

HIS-4950: Independent Study in History - 1-6 hours