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A survey of World History to early modern times. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]
A survey of World History from early modern times to the present. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]
A survey of U.S. History to the post-Civil War period. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]
A survey of U.S. History from the post-Civil War period to the present. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]
An introduction to the historian’s craft and the research techniques and philosophies used in the writing of history. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
An examination of the global significance of critical political, social, cultural, economic, and international trends and issues since the fall of Communism. Prerequisite: None
This course will examine the perspectives of significant historical schools and analyze the contributions made by major historians throughout history. Prerequisite: HIST 2500
An introduction to the various facets of public history including archives. This course will emphasize the importance of the preservation and use of historical documents, artifacts, and sites. The examination of public history will include reference to organizations, museums, historical sites, advocacy groups, and public policy development. Non history majors including students considering majoring in history are encouraged to take this course. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
Georgia History and Government provides students with the basic analytical and conceptual skills for studying history and government on the state and local level. The course examines the social, political, and institutional history of Georgia to prepare students to analyze similar developments on the local, regional, and national level. A field-based project, appropriate for both teacher education majors and others, is incorporated into the course. Includes a laboratory/ practicum component. Fall course is reserved for all middle level teacher education students with social science majors and course offered Spring semester is history and other majors. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
Cultural, social, economic, and political development of Anglo-America through the War for Independence, the formation of state and national constitutions and governments, the Federalist years, and the "Revolution of 1800." Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The history of the U.S. from the Early Republic through 1845. Major themes include territorial expansion, the market revolution, the rise of social reform movements, constitutional developments, the first and second party systems, and the growth of sectional tensions. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The origins and course of the American Civil War. Emphasis on the political, economic, social, and cultural background to the war, its military aspects, its impact on American society. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The abolition of slavery, the political and economic remaking of the South, and the ways the most turbulent and controversial periods in American history have been remembered and re-fought by later generations. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
This course provides students with a deepened understanding of the emergence of the United States as a modern, industrial nation with an increasingly important role in world affairs. It will explore the political, social, economic, and technological changes associated with this process. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
A study of domestic developments in the United States during the 20th Century with emphasis on major cultural, social, economic, and political reform movements. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
An historical overview of the programs, policies, key events, important figures, and enduring lessons of U.S. interactions with other nations and their peoples, from America’s rise to the status of Great Power before World War II to its global pre-eminence thereafter. Topics include colonialism, American involvement in World War I, interwar diplomacy, conflicts leading to World War II and the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
An examination of the political, social, and cultural developments of the twentieth century, with emphasis on the era of the world wars and the Cold War, and the end of colonialism. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
A study of political, cultural, economic interaction between the United States and the many and diverse countries of Latin America since 1823. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The history of Latin America, from the development of Pre-Columbian civilizations to the nineteenth century. Topics include Pre-Columbian America, the European conquest of the sixteenth century and the Spanish and Portuguese colonial experience. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The history of Latin America, from independence to the present. Topics include the wars for independence, nation-building in the nineteenth century, economic development, U.S. involvement, revolutionary movements in the twentieth century and the progress of democracy. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
Survey of the history of the Caribbean, from pre-Columbian cultures to the present. The course will emphasize slavery and emancipation, the rise of nationalist movements, independence, and the post-colonial states. In addition, this course will link the shared experiences of the Caribbean with the American South. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
A survey of Mexican history from the Pre-Columbian civilizations to the modern period. Key topics include the Spanish conquest, colonial society, the Independence movement, nation-building in the 19th century, the U.S.-Mexican War, the Mexican Revolution and contemporary challenges. Prerequisite(s): Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The history of Africa south of the Sahara from the first century C.E. to the present, with emphasis on the rise of empires in west and southern Africa, the influence of Islam, the impact of European imperialism, and the independence movements of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The history of the region from the end of the Roman empire to the present, with emphasis on the rise of Islam, the rise and decline of the Islamic empires, the era of European control, and the twentieth century independence movements. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
This course introduces students to critical issues in history and representation, utilizing film to analyze central historical issues. The specific thematic content is variable. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credits. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
From the Shang Dynasty to Ming Dynasty in China, the Yamato Clan rule to Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan, and Gojoseon Kingdom to Chŏson Dynasty in Korea. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
From the Qing Dynasty to present in China, the Meiji Restoration to present in Japan, and in Korea, from the Tonghak Rebellion of 1894-1895 to the present. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The history of India from the Harappan Civilization to the Mughal Dynasty. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
A history of India, from the establishment of the British Raj to the present. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
A survey, from the mythic founding Kievan Rus in A.D. 862 to Catherine the Great Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
From Tsar Alexander I to the present. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
An examination of the historical development of the American economy with emphasis on business organization, business values, business cycles, and business government relationships. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of archival work. This will involve such functions as arrangement and description of manuscripts and non-documentary materials, assistance to patrons, creation and updating of finding aids, care and preservation of materials, security, privacy, legal responsibilities, and professional ethics. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
This course will introduce the student to the storage and retrieval of electronic records. This includes records originally in electronic form as well as items (manuscripts, photographs, motion pictures, audio recordings, etc.) originally created on paper or other media and then converted to electronic form (digitalized.) The course will also involve the use of electronic methods that facilitate the use of traditional records (e.g., indices, finding aids, web presentation). Prerequisite: HIST 3401.
This course is an introduction to the use of family history to illustrate broader historical currents and a survey of the resources and methods of genealogy. Students will research actual genealogy or family history. Non history majors interested in family history are encouraged to take this course. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
A study of the American military art, from the earliest days of frontier offensives to present-day global concerns. Focuses on the creation of American military institutions, the genesis of policy-making and maintenance of civilian control over that process, the inter-relationship between foreign and military policy, the conduct of war, and the influence of American society upon the armed forces as social institutions. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
This course will focus on several topics and themes which are of great importance to practicing and aspiring teachers, including recent debates about the teaching of American, European, and World history, creative active learning opportunities based on primary sources, the utility of lecturing, methods of historical inquiry, teaching writing while teaching history, the use of primary and secondary sources in the classroom, curriculum development and aligning with state standards, the use of technology in teaching and in student research, the benefits of incorporating local history into unit plans, and assignment design and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
Study of the interplay between and among natural factors of climate, soils, vegetation, and landforms, and human factors of settlement, economic activity, transportation, warfare, technology, and cultural traits. Required for all middle level and secondary teacher education students with a major or minor concentration in social studies or history. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
Provides students with a comprehensive spatial global view and with the basic analytical and conceptual skills required to study the diverse regions of the world, while focusing on the instructional theme of human/environment interaction, especially how geographical factors helped to shape history. Required for all middle level and secondary teacher education students with a major or minor concentration in social studies or history. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course
The student will acquire hands-on experience working with archives in such tasks as record retrieval, patron assistance, preparing finding aids, preserving materials, editing manuscripts, or performing other archival functions. The internship placement and duties must be approved by the history experiential learning coordinator, the Office of Experiential Learning, and the placement site. This course is required for completion of the archival concentration. Prerequisite: HIST 3401.
The African Americans, from their cultural roots in West Africa to the changing economic, political, social status over time to the present. Special emphasis placed on the civil rights movement, Black nationalism, and Black leadership. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The roles of women in the social, economic, and political development of the United States. Contributions of women and the historical significance of their attitudes in the liberal reform eras in American history. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
Changing attitudes about nature and wilderness, political decisions, supervisory institutions, and environmental problems which accompanied utilization of natural resources. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
This course teaches the basics of American thought, as reflected in literature, politics, religion, science, and laws. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
This course primarily explores the origins of southern society and culture, the growth of southern distinctiveness, and the ultimate attempt to create a separate though short-lived southern nation. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
Analysis of the change and continuity in the American South from the end of the Civil War through the present. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The history of the Hellenes, from the Minoan civilization through Alexander's legacy, and the development of ancient Rome from its origins in Italy, through the rise as an Empire embracing the entire Mediterranean World and Western Europe, to Christianity and the foundation of Constantinople. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
Medieval European civilization as it emerged, from the declining Roman Empire through its apogee in the 13th century. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The history of Europe from 1300 to the Peace of Westphalia (1648) with special emphasis given to the rise of new philosophies, new political systems, new religions, and the impact of European contact with Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The history of Europe from the mid-17th century through the Napoleonic Era. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The rise of modern Europe, the spread of liberalism, nationalism, and democratic forces; the industrial revolution and the resulting imperialistic and democratic rivalries among the great powers. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
Investigates the common themes of all religions: the origins, development, and present status of the major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Chinese Confucianism and Taoism, Christianity, and Islam. Provides students with a framework for understanding the various world views to be found in today's increasingly connected world. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
An introduction to the global history of ideas, from the mid-eighteenth century to the present. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
The course will provide students with core knowledge in specialized archival topics through selected readings and research. Students will concentrate in four of the following subject areas: administration, appraisal and acquisition, arrangement and description, electronic records, preservation and conservation, records and information management, reference and access, and the history and nature of the archival profession. Prerequisite: HIST 3401
A survey of the methods and purposes of interpreting history to the general public through museums, displays, exhibitions, pamphlets, documentaries, web sites, and all methods other than traditional historical publishing mediums (i.e. books and articles). Emphasis will be placed on interpretation of items of material culture. Prerequisite: HIST 3010 (c)
An introduction to the purposes and methods of identifying, documenting, interpreting, and preserving historically significant structures, buildings, sites, and objects with emphasis on the United States. The course will include a survey of such historic preservation issues as economic development, tourism, architectural history, historical archeology, and community revitalization. It is recommended, but not required, that students take HIST 3010 prior to HIST 4450. Non history majors interested in economic and community development, tourism, or other aspects of historic preservation are encouraged to take this course. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
Introduces pre-service teacher candidates to the foundations, skills, and methods for teaching social studies (including history) at the Middle Grades level (grades 6-8). Requires study and design of learning experiences that incorporate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate for the contemporary classroom. An elective option for History students in the Secondary Education program.
This course will present significant topics in history not covered by other courses in the curriculum. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
This course is open only to history majors in their senior year (i.e. 90+ hours in the program). Students will complete a project requiring historical research, analysis, and interpretation. Prerequisites: Senior standing and HIST 3001 and HIST 3010 or HIST 3110.
Special study arranged in consultation with a faculty member and approved by the department head. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing
An approved historical field experience and carried out by the students in an appropriate institution, agency, or business. Requires the approval of the history experiential learning coordinator, the Office of Experiential Learning, and the placement site. Prerequisites: HIST 3001 (c ) and HIST 3010 (c )
The student will acquire additional hands-on experience working with archives in such tasks as record retrieval, patron assistance, preparing finding aids, preserving materials, editing manuscripts, or performing other archival functions. The HIST 4902 internship must involve either a different archival function or a more advanced application of the same function that was used for the HIST 3901 internship. The internship placement and duties must be approved by the history experiential learning coordinator, the Office of Experiential Learning, and the placement site. This course is required for completion of the archival concentration. Prerequisite: HIST 3401
The practicum will constitute an independent (individual or small group) project in historical methodology, research, and analysis. The student will prepare and submit a significant historical paper and/or project. Requires the approval of the history experiential learning coordinator and the department head. Prerequisites: Senior standing and HIST 3001 or HIST 3010.