HISTORY 400F      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400G      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400GN      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400GS      CC: Intro to German Studies
This cluster course explores major themes in German culture, history, and philosophy from the medieval period to the present. Concentrating on primary sources in English translation also introduces students to the methodologies of German Studies. German language ability not required, but class can count toward German major for students who do the written work in German. Cross-listed as German 313. Prerequisites: English 110 or History 206
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 400J      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400JCA      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400K      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400LA      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400M      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400SS      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400T      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400W      Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400WI      Special Studies
Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 400Z      Special Studies
Special Studies
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HISTORY 401A      Religion In America
An in-depth examination of selected aspects of the history of religions in America from the colonial period to the present. Special emphasis will be given to methodological issues in the study of American religious history. Offered: On demand
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 406      Modern Latin America
This course studies social, political, economic and cultural trends in Latin America in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Discussion topics include nation building after independence with an emphasis on gender and race in the creation of national identities and new forms of social stratification; integration of national economies into the world economic system; the expansion of political participation and citizenship; immigration (national and transnational) and the tensions caused by the forces of modernization and tradition. Although the purpose of the course is to provide a general background for a large and diverse region (more than 20 countries), case studies from Argentina, Mexico and Brazil will illustrate the above-mentioned themes and will provide the basis for a comparative regional perspective.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 411A      Medieval Civilization I
This course covers the period between the decline of the Roman Empire in the West and the Investiture Controversy. Topics include the rise of Christianity and early church-state relationships; the barbarian invasions and the various Germanic kingdoms; the age of Charlemagne; monasticism and feudalism. There will also be special sessions on the civilizations of Islam and Byzantium. Also offered as HISTORY 511.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 411B      Medieval Civilization II
See HISTORY 400CF / HISTORY 500CF for course description. Also offered as HISTORY 512.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 412A      Medieval Women & Children
This course explores the roles of women in the social, economic, political and cultural environments of medieval and early modern Europe. We examine the lives of women in all areas of life, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, in urban and rural environments, from the centers of religious and political power to the margins of society. Focus will be on the world of work for urban and peasant women and on the social and legal institutions of marriage, kinship and the family. The course makes extensive use of primary sources by and about women during this period.
Credits: 3 hours
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HISTORY 412B      The Black Death And Late Medieval Society
This course examines all aspects of late medieval and early Renaissance society in Western Europe. The Black Death of 1348/1349 serves as the entry point into the historical study of the economy, demography, and culture during this transitional period._Offered: On demand
Credits: 3 hours
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