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History (HISTORY)

HISTORY 5570      Introduction To Material Culture View Details
See course description for HISTORY 370.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 5571      Ancient Greece View Details
See course description for HISTORY 471.
Credits: hours
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HISTORY 5572      Ancient Rome View Details
See course description for HISTORY 472.
Credits: hours
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HISTORY 5573      History Of Astronomy View Details
See course description for HISTORY 473.
Credits: hours
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HISTORY 5575      Ancient Israel View Details
Judaism has had a tremendous impact on our civilization and yet most Americans are only dimly aware of its origins and development. This course will trace the roots of the Jewish religion in its historical context from its beginning through the formation of rabbinic culture. The rise of Christianity will be examined in its original Judaic context, and recent discoveries, particularly those pertaining to the Dead Sea Scrolls, will be interpreted. Offered: Every Winter; or Every other Winter or Whenever HISTORY 475 is offered.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 5576      Medieval Jewish History View Details
See course description for HISTORY 476.
Credits: hours
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HISTORY 5577      Modern Jewish History View Details
See course description for HISTORY 477.
Credits: hours
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HISTORY 5578      The Holocaust And The State Of Israel View Details
See course description for HISTORY 478.
Credits: hours
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HISTORY 5581      Research Methodologies View Details
An introduction to a variety of research tools and techniques including such topics as evidence, critical method, verification, bibliography, book review, computers, statistics, and archival methods.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 5582      Colloquium In American History I View Details
These courses are designed to acquaint the graduate student with the writings and theories of major American historians. Faculty lectures are combined with student bibliographical essays and the reading of important historical works in order to prepare the student for the final examination taken upon completion of M.A. course work. Books read in the course compose a large proportion of the departmental reading list. M.A. candidates in American history are required to take both courses. History 582 covers American history to 1865; HISTORY 583 covers the period since that date.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 5583      Colloquium In American History II View Details
These courses are designed to acquaint the graduate student with the writings and theories of major American historians. Faculty lectures are combined with student bibliographical essays and the reading of important historical works in order prepare the student for the final examination taken upon completion of M.A. course work. Books read in the course compose a large proportion of the departmental reading list. M.A. candidates in American History are required to take both courses. History 582 covers American History to 1865; HISTORY 583 covers the period since that date.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 5584      Colloquium In European History I View Details
The European History Colloquium I will examine some of the crucial problems or watersheds in European history from antiquity through the Reformation. Course requirements include weekly discussions on specific topics and a research paper or project due by the end of the semester.
Credits: hours
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HISTORY 5585      Colloquium In European History II View Details
The European History Colloquium II will examine some of the crucial problems or watersheds in European history from the Reformation through the 20th century. The course seeks to provide an in-depth study of specific topics and of the associated bibliography.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 5586      Colloquium In World History View Details
Students read broadly in the historiography of a particular historical problem, place, period, or specialization in world history in order to master the relevant literature and hone their skills of historical criticism. Prerequisite; Concurrent enrollment/successful completion of 5581GR
Credits: hours
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HISTORY 5587      Research Seminar View Details
Students in this course will produce a major research paper under the direction of the instructor: a self-contained thesis chapter, an article for publication or the equivalent.
Credits: hours
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HISTORY 5591      Archival Methods View Details
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 5592      Archival Internship View Details
Credits: 1,3 hours
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HISTORY 5593      Museum Studies View Details
This course is designed to acquaint students with specific careers in museums and historical agencies; to introduce students to the wide range of operating issues facing those working in the museum profession on a day-to-day basis; and to familiarize students with the organizations, reference works and resources available to develop the skills and training required for those who choose to make this their profession.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 5597      Non-Thesis Research/Reading View Details
Individual direction of student reading or research by selected, consenting faculty. This course can be taken only when faculty supervision is unavailable in colloquia or seminars.
Credits: 1,6 hours
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HISTORY 5599      Thesis View Details
A contribution to knowledge based upon extensive research and reflective of careful analysis. Before writing a thesis, the student must clear the topic and research design with the Supervisory committee.
Credits: hours
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