Fall 2013 Course Descriptions:
For Education Majors:
11695 HIST 103 01 World History to 1500 MWF 08:00-08:50 am PhillipsB Bell 321
An introduction to civilizations and cultures in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas
and the interactions among them, dealing with themes such as political, economic, social, and
intellectual systems, religion, science and technology and increasing global interactions.
12032 HIST 104 01 World History since 1500 MWF 09:00-09:50 am Crout MYBK 304
An introduction to civilizations and cultures in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas
and the interactions among them, dealing with themes such as political, economic, social, and
intellectual systems, religion, science, and technology.
115 Pre-Modern Course Descriptions:
12053 HIST 115 01 Us vs. Them Constructing Identities in the Pre -Modern World TR 03:05 pm-04:20 pm
Buchberger MYBK 302
How we define who we are—and who we are not—profoundly shapes our views and our interactions
with others. Labels like Christian and Muslim, liberal and conservative, white and Hispanic can be used
to express our own values, backgrounds, and points of view—but also to highlight those aspects we
reject as “alien” or “other,” to be tolerated or fought. The same was true of the pre-modern world, and
many of the identity categories ancient and medieval people created continue to affect our views of
ourselves and others. In this course, we will examine how and why pre-modern people distinguished
themselves from their neighbors, as Greek/Roman vs. barbarian, Christian vs.
pagan/Jew/Muslim/infidel, or English vs. French, for example. We will then analyze the effects of their
choices of identification on the world, past and present.
11540 HIST 115 02 Material Culture in the Western World to 1700: "The Objects of our Affection" MWF
08:00 am-08:50 am Crout MYBK 306
This course concentrates on the role objects (material culture) have played in defining who “we” are
through studying artifacts we leave behind such as architecture, household goods, art, foods, clothing,
and style. Studying such objects helps our understanding and appreciation of political, social, cultural,
and intellectual activity in the Western World to 1700.
11541 HIST 115 03 Athens or Jerusalem? Reason and Revelation in Western Civilization to 1500 MWF
09:00 am-09:50 am Vincent MYBK 302
As western man has sought to understand and interpret his life and universe, two major intellectual
methodologies have emerged, one based on the use of reason, the other on the belief in guiding
spiritual forces. Sometimes in conflict, sometimes existing harmoniously, they have played a formative
role in the development of western civilization. While this course will range widely, special attention will
be paid to the intellectual and wisdom traditions of each cultural group we study and how those
traditions became part of our own intellectual environment
11542 HIST 115 04 Women, Children and the Patriarchy MWF 09:00-09:50 am Drago MYBK
Women, Children, and the Patriarchy will be the thread that ties together our examination of the human
experience over a millennia (a thousand years) and substantial historical developments. Most early
civilizations were essentially patriarchal, and as they became more prosperous, the status of women
declined. More often than not, religion bolstered patriarchal notions. Even in matrilineal societies,
women were still considered inferior. Why did women put up with this situation? In what ways were
they able to carve out some space for themselves? What power did they collectively possess? These are
some of the questions we will be examining. 303
11543 HIST 115 05 Pre-modern History MWF 09:00 am-09:50 am Toland BELL 321
This course adopts a traditional approach to the study of Western civilization. The scope of the course
will be from the emergence of civilization in the ancient Near East to the development of the modern
era up to 1715.
11544 HIST 115 06 Women, Children and the Patriarchy MWF 10:00-10:50 am Drago MYBK 303
Women, Children, and the Patriarchy will be the thread that ties together our examination of the human
experience over a millennia (a thousand years) and substantial historical developments. Most early
civilizations were essentially patriarchal, and as they became more prosperous, the status of women
declined. More often than not, religion bolstered patriarchal notions. Even in matrilineal societies,
women were still considered inferior. Why did women put up with this situation? In what ways were
they able to carve out some space for themselves? What power did they collectively possess? These are
some of the questions we will be examining.
11545 HIST 115 07 Pre-modern History MWF 10:00 am-10:50 am Toland BELL 321
This course adopts a traditional approach to the study of Western civilization. The scope of the course
will be from the emergence of civilization in the ancient Near East to the development of the modern
era up to 1715.
11546 HIST 115 08 Athens or Jerusalem? Reason and Revelation in Western Civilization to 1500 MWF
11:00 am-11:50 am Vincent MYBK 302
As western man has sought to understand and interpret his life and universe, two major intellectual
methodologies have emerged, one based on the use of reason, the other on the belief in guiding
spiritual forces. Sometimes in conflict, sometimes existing harmoniously, they have played a formative
role in the development of western civilization. While this course will range widely, special attention will
be paid to the intellectual and wisdom traditions of each cultural group we study and how those
traditions became part of our own intellectual environment
11547 HIST 115 09 Serpents, Demons and Divas in Western Civilization MWF 12:00 pm-12:50 pm Phillips
B BELL 320
This course analyzes the relationship between religion and gender from the earliest Mesopotamian
societies to the early modern European period. We will see how both religious conceptions of the
universe and gendered conception of the human person shaped one another and structured a variety of
societies across time. How did religion shape the idea of manhood and womanhood? Are religious
myths primarily responsible for the oppression of women and sexual minorities or are other factors
more crucial? Students will examine primary sources ranging from court cases involving adultery in
classical Greece to documents related to the witch trials of early modern Europe to answer these
questions.
11548 HIST 115 10 Material Culture in the Western World to 1700: "The Objects of our Affection" MWF
12:00 pm-12:50 pm Crout MYBK 304
This course concentrates on the role objects (material culture) have played in defining who “we” are
through studying artifacts we leave behind such as architecture, household goods, art, foods, clothing,
and style. Studying such objects helps our understanding and appreciation of political, social, cultural,
and intellectual activity in the Western World to 1700.
11549 HIST 115 11 Religion and Culture in Medieval and Early Modern Europe MWF 01:00 pm-01:50 pm
Welsh Bell 321
In this class, we will be studying European history from the days when Christianity was illegal to the days
when European Catholic and Protestant missionaries attempted to spread their faiths around the globe.
We will look at saints, heretics, laypeople, nuns, and bishops as they express opinions, work miracles,
manage their convents, go on pilgrimage or crusade, or sponsor churches. We will examine art and
architecture, politics and power, traditions and innovations, using religion as a lens to examine many
different facets of history and culture.This course will use a wide range of sources created during the
period we’re studying, as well as modern scholarly investigations as we work to gain a fuller
understanding of the many roles of religion across the centuries. By examining both the Middle Ages
and the Protestant and Catholic Reformations which took place during the sixteenth and seventeenth
centuries, we will be able to see larger patterns of change and continuity. What new developments took
place? How did people relate to the past and the beliefs of previous eras? A key part of this class will be
the examination of how European Latin Christianity interacted with others, both at home and abroad.
How were non-Christians within Europe treated? How did Western Christianity interact with Eastern
Christianity? How did European Christians in the Middle Ages see the rest of the world? This will also
include considering the staggering impact of the Age of Exploration.
11550 HIST 115 12 Material Culture in the Western World to 1700: "The Objects of our Affection" MWF
01:00 pm-01:50 pm Crout MYBK 304
This course concentrates on the role objects (material culture) have played in defining who “we” are
through studying artifacts we leave behind such as architecture, household goods, art, foods, clothing,
and style. Studying such objects helps our understanding and appreciation of political, social, cultural,
and intellectual activity in the Western World to 1700.
11551 HIST 115.13 Pre-modern Global Trade, Connections and Cultures MW 02:00 pm-03:15 pm Welsh
Bell 321
Like the merchants and travelers we will be reading about, we are embarking on a journey which will
extend over the course of the semester. We will be traveling through cultures and across time periods,
exploring the movement of people, products, and ideas over land and sea routes. In this class, we will
investigate cross-cultural interactions through trade and commerce, examining the movement of goods,
ideas, and trends through the medieval and early modern world. As we move through the semester, we
will investigate the intricate web of trade-based connections and relationships that bound people
together in the medieval and early modern world, and how developments in one location could impact
the culture and economy of another. How, for example, did developments in Han China affect the fate
of Imperial Rome? Did the conquests of the Mongol Empire help or hinder cultural connections? How
did the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans function as spaces for trade and cultural exchange between
continents? How did people react to “exotic” imports from across the globe? Over the course of the
semester, we will read a variety of texts, including merchant’s accounts, the reports of travelers, and
secondary material. We will engage with visual sources, including maps and pictures, as we work on
getting a full picture of how people, objects, and ideas journeyed from place to place, and what
influence they had. On our journey, we may encounter unexpected hazards: fragmented texts,
mysterious artifacts, or tricky points of view. Through active reading, involved discussion, and wellconstructed writing, we will analyze these difficulties, and work towards the construction of historical
arguments which explain them.
11552 HIST 115 14 Land of Three Religions: Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Medieval Spain MW 02:00
pm-03:15 pm Blanton MYBK 317
From the eighth through the sixteenth century, the three Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam coexisted in the lands that today make up Spain and Portugal. Although contact between
people of these three faiths was often fruitful, it was not always easy. This course will examine the roots
of the three great monotheistic traditions and the specific conditions of this particular environment in
which their adherents interacted. We will begin with an introductory survey of the beliefs and history of
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Thereafter the course will discuss such topics as pagan Greco-Roman
culture, the Crusades, and the Inquisition, all the while using Spain as a lens bringing into focus the
ancient and medieval history of the Mediterranean world.
11553 HIST 115 15 Monsters and the Monstrous MW 03:20 pm-04:35 pm Dirks-Schuster MYBK 302
American pop culture these days is full of vampires, werewolves, and other monstrous creatures whose
recent origins can be traced to Mary Shelley or the Brothers Grimm. However, such stories of abnormal
humans and mythological animals actually developed over the course of millennia and around the
world, and it is these early accounts of monsters, prodigies, and marvels with which this class will be
concerned. What constituted a monster in different parts of the world? How did such definitions
change over time? How (and why) do historians examine monstrosity? Through this monstrous lens,
students will learn how to analyze both original source material and scholarly works, leading to a solid
grounding in the historial method.
11556 HIST 115 16 Serpents, Demons and Divas in Western Civilization MW 03:20 pm-04:35 pm PhillipsB
MYBK 303
This course analyzes the relationship between religion and gender from the earliest Mesopotamian
societies to the early modern European period. We will see how both religious conceptions of the
universe and gendered conception of the human person shaped one another and structured a variety of
societies across time. How did religion shape the idea of manhood and womanhood? Are religious
myths primarily responsible for the oppression of women and sexual minorities or are other factors
more crucial? Students will examine primary sources ranging from court cases involving adultery in
classical Greece to documents related to the witch trials of early modern Europe to answer these
questions
11557 HIST 115 17 Land of Three Religions: Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Medieval Spain MW 03:20
pm-04:35 pm Blanton MYBK 304
From the eighth through the sixteenth century, the three Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam coexisted in the lands that today make up Spain and Portugal. Although contact between
people of these three faiths was often fruitful, it was not always easy. This course will examine the roots
of the three great monotheistic traditions and the specific conditions of this particular environment in
which their adherents interacted. We will begin with an introductory survey of the beliefs and history of
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Thereafter the course will discuss such topics as pagan Greco-Roman
culture, the Crusades, and the Inquisition, all the while using Spain as a lens bringing into focus the
ancient and medieval history of the Mediterranean world.
11558 HIST 115 18 Civilizations: Conflict or Concord TR 8:00-09:15 am Piccione MYBK 306
This course is an historical survey of the major civilizations and cultures from Mesopotamia and Egypt up
to the Age of Discovery (early AD sixteenth century). The course centers on the theme of inter-cultural
contacts through history and relationships among different civilizations, e.g., East-West relations over
time, including: Egypt & Mesopotamia, Greece & Asia, Rome and Africa & Asia, Europe and the Middle
East, etc. It engages such issues as how did the West perceive the non-West--and act on those notions.
When different civilizations came into contact, was conflict and the desire to dominate always the
result? If not, when and why? Commensurately, how did the non-West perceive the West? Discussions
could include European invasions of the Middle East, Jews living in Europe, and the extent of Arabic
knowledge and erudition in Europe during the Middle Ages. A major focus will be the Great Crusades
from both the European and Saracen perspectives to demonstrate how different cultures understood
the same historical processes differently. The subject of religion and religious differences is also a factor
in the readings, since religion reveals much about culture, civilization and the transfer of ideas.
11559 HIST 115 19 Civilizations: Conflict or Concord TR 9:25-10:40 am Piccione MYBK 306
This course is an historical survey of the major civilizations and cultures from Mesopotamia and Egypt up
to the Age of Discovery (early AD sixteenth century). The course centers on the theme of inter-cultural
contacts through history and relationships among different civilizations, e.g., East-West relations over
time, including: Egypt & Mesopotamia, Greece & Asia, Rome and Africa & Asia, Europe and the Middle
East, etc. It engages such issues as how did the West perceive the non-West--and act on those notions.
When different civilizations came into contact, was conflict and the desire to dominate always the
result? If not, when and why? Commensurately, how did the non-West perceive the West? Discussions
could include European invasions of the Middle East, Jews living in Europe, and the extent of Arabic
knowledge and erudition in Europe during the Middle Ages. A major focus will be the Great Crusades
from both the European and Saracen perspectives to demonstrate how different cultures understood
the same historical processes differently. The subject of religion and religious differences is also a factor
in the readings, since religion reveals much about culture, civilization and the transfer of ideas.
11560 HIST 115 20 Land of Three Religions: Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Medieval Spain TR 9:2510:40 am Blanton MYBK 304 From the eighth through the sixteenth century, the three Abrahamic
religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam coexisted in the lands that today make up Spain and
Portugal. Although contact between people of these three faiths was often fruitful, it was not always
easy. This course will examine the roots of the three great monotheistic traditions and the specific
conditions of this particular environment in which their adherents interacted. We will begin with an
introductory survey of the beliefs and history of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Thereafter the course
will discuss such topics as pagan Greco-Roman culture, the Crusades, and the Inquisition, all the while
using Spain as a lens bringing into focus the ancient and medieval history of the Mediterranean world
11561 HIST 115 21 Us vs. Them Constructing Identities in the Pre -Modern World TR 10:50 am-12:05 pm
Buchberger MYBK 304
How we define who we are—and who we are not—profoundly shapes our views and our interactions
with others. Labels like Christian and Muslim, liberal and conservative, white and Hispanic can be used
to express our own values, backgrounds, and points of view—but also to highlight those aspects we
reject as “alien” or “other,” to be tolerated or fought. The same was true of the pre-modern world, and
many of the identity categories ancient and medieval people created continue to affect our views of
ourselves and others. In this course, we will examine how and why pre-modern people distinguished
themselves from their neighbors, as Greek/Roman vs. barbarian, Christian vs.
pagan/Jew/Muslim/infidel, or English vs. French, for example. We will then analyze the effects of their
choices of identification on the world, past and present.
11562 HIST 115 22 The World of Christopher Columbus TR 10:50-12:05 pm Boucher MYBK 317
Christopher Columbus is one of the most recognizable icons in mainstream American culture. In this
course, students will "embark" on a voyage of intellectual discovery focusing on the following questions:
Who was Christopher Columbus? Was he a visionary as immortalized by later writers and in recent
Hollywood movies or, was he a man of his time? What do primary sources reveal about his personality
and the age he lived in? What prompted him to undertake such a momentous voyage across the
Atlantic? What cultural and intellectual baggage did he carry along? What was his impression of and
attitude towards Native Americans? What were short-term consequences of his "discovery"? These
questions will naturally lead us to examine related issues: What was the state of maritime technology
and geographic knowledge in 1492? What was life like on board a ship such as the Santa Maria and in
seaports? What historical forces led Europeans deeper into the Atlantic? How did Native Americans
respond to Columbus’ landfall and why? By placing Columbus’ voyages in a broad historical context,
students will develop a basic knowledge of the pre-modern world from Antiquity to the Renaissance. In
the process, they will also gain a better understanding of History as a discipline.
11563 HIST 115 23 Pre-modern History TR 12:15 pm-01:30 pm Blanton MYBK 304
From the eighth through the sixteenth century, the three Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam coexisted in the lands that today make up Spain and Portugal. Although contact between
people of these three faiths was often fruitful, it was not always easy. This course will examine the roots
of the three great monotheistic traditions and the specific conditions of this particular environment in
which their adherents interacted. We will begin with an introductory survey of the beliefs and history of
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Thereafter the course will discuss such topics as pagan Greco-Roman
culture, the Crusades, and the Inquisition, all the while using Spain as a lens bringing into focus the
ancient and medieval history of the Mediterranean world
11564 HIST 115 24 Us vs. Them Constructing Identities in the Pre -Modern World TR 01:40 pm-02:55 pm
Buchberger MYBK 304
How we define who we are—and who we are not—profoundly shapes our views and our interactions
with others. Labels like Christian and Muslim, liberal and conservative, white and Hispanic can be used
to express our own values, backgrounds, and points of view—but also to highlight those aspects we
reject as “alien” or “other,” to be tolerated or fought. The same was true of the pre-modern world, and
many of the identity categories ancient and medieval people created continue to affect our views of
ourselves and others. In this course, we will examine how and why pre-modern people distinguished
themselves from their neighbors, as Greek/Roman vs. barbarian, Christian vs.
pagan/Jew/Muslim/infidel, or English vs. French, for example. We will then analyze the effects of their
choices of identification on the world, past and present.
11565 HIST 115 25 Love, Sex. and Marriage TR 01:40-02:55 pm Delay MYBK 306
This general education course examines the history of love, sex, and marriage from the first civilizations
to approximately 1600 in Europe and the Mediterranean. Students will study how and why ideas about
love and sex informed the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural developments of
historical civilizations. We will explore issues such as the connections between religion and sexuality, the
changing meanings of “love,” gender and the formation of state systems, marriage and the family,
“deviant” or alternative sexualities, and the relationship between gender, sexuality, and the law
11566 HIST 115 26 Serpents, Demons and Divas in Western CivilizationTR 03:05 pm-04:20 pm PhillipsB
MYBK 317
This course analyzes the relationship between religion and gender from the earliest Mesopotamian
societies to the early modern European period. We will see how both religious conceptions of the
universe and gendered conception of the human person shaped one another and structured a variety of
societies across time. How did religion shape the idea of manhood and womanhood? Are religious
myths primarily responsible for the oppression of women and sexual minorities or are other factors
more crucial? Students will examine primary sources ranging from court cases involving adultery in
classical Greece to documents related to the witch trials of early modern Europe to answer these
questions
11567 HIST 115 27 Monsters and the Monstrous MW 05:30 pm-06:45 pm Dirks-Schuster MYBK 302
American pop culture these days is full of vampires, werewolves, and other monstrous creatures whose
recent origins can be traced to Mary Shelley or the Brothers Grimm. However, such stories of abnormal
humans and mythological animals actually developed over the course of millennia and around the
world, and it is these early accounts of monsters, prodigies, and marvels with which this class will be
concerned. What constituted a monster in different parts of the world? How did such definitions
change over time? How (and why) do historians examine monstrosity? Through this monstrous lens,
students will learn how to analyze both original source material and scholarly works, leading to a solid
grounding in the historial method.
11568 HIST 115 28 Pre-modern History M 06:00 pm-08:00 pm DavisE. North 138
The theme of the course is the definition of civilization. The time period of the course is pre-history to
1500. The primary regions of concern are Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and China. Types of
historical topics considered include political, intellectual, economic, social, and artistic
topics. Additionally, an ongoing concern of the course is how history relates to contemporary questions
and issues.
11692 HIST 115 30 Us vs. Them Constructing Identities in the Pre -Modern World TR 9:25-10:40 pm
Buchberger MYBK 303
How we define who we are—and who we are not—profoundly shapes our views and our interactions
with others. Labels like Christian and Muslim, liberal and conservative, white and Hispanic can be used
to express our own values, backgrounds, and points of view—but also to highlight those aspects we
reject as “alien” or “other,” to be tolerated or fought. The same was true of the pre-modern world, and
many of the identity categories ancient and medieval people created continue to affect our views of
ourselves and others. In this course, we will examine how and why pre-modern people distinguished
themselves from their neighbors, as Greek/Roman vs. barbarian, Christian vs.
pagan/Jew/Muslim/infidel, or English vs. French, for example. We will then analyze the effects of their
choices of identification on the world, past and present.
14079 HIST 115.51 Athens or Jerusalem? Reason and Revelation in Western Civilization to 1500 MWF
12-12:50 Vincent RSS 235 (70)
As western man has sought to understand and interpret his life and universe, two major intellectual
methodologies have emerged, one based on the use of reason, the other on the belief in guiding
spiritual forces. Sometimes in conflict, sometimes existing harmoniously, they have played a formative
role in the development of western civilization. While this course will range widely, special attention will
be paid to the intellectual and wisdom traditions of each cultural group we study and how those
traditions became part of our own intellectual environment
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116 Modern Course Descriptions:
11569 HIST 116 01 Ideologies MWF 08:00 am-08:50 Lary MYBK 317
A close examination of the influence of ideologies frames this history of the modern world. We will
analyze both the content of the most important modern ideologies and the specific intellectuals and
political actors responsible for them. In addition, we will study the intended and unintended
consequences that arose when modern ideologies were put into practice. Our starting point will be the
French Revolution, beginning in 1789, as it unleashed dreams of fraternity, liberty and equality. Each
modern ideology has searched for an ultimate solution using one of these three ideals or by creating a
synthesis of the three. Next, we will examine 19th century ideologies such as nationalism, liberalism,
and socialism and their relationship to the unique economic, cultural and political contexts of that time.
Lastly, we will study the impact of 19th century ideologies on key 20th century ideologies such as
communism and fascism, as well as more recent ideologies such as “third worldism,” liberation
theology, and political Islam. In terms of geography, the countries we will study in most detail are the
following: Algeria, Chile, former Belgian Congo, France, Germany, India, Israel and the Palestinian
territories, Russia, and former Yugoslavia11570 HIST 116 02 My Rights & Yours: Individual, Society and
State in the West MWF 9:00 -9:50 am Gigova MYBK 306
In this course we will consider how much individuals have gained politically and socially over the last
four centuries. The West today celebrates the rights its citizens enjoy as individuals. Yet most of the
rights we now consider natural – for example, equality before the law or universal suffrage – are quite
recent (in some cases a decade old), much disputed and not irreversible. Reading fiction, political
pamphlets, memoirs and historical scholarship, we will take a journey of exploration through the
turbulent history of our rights, in the process discussing and debating our relationships with the modern
state and other members of society.
12055 HIST 116 03 Modern History TR 09:25 am-10:40 am Toland BELL 321
This course will adopt a traditional approach to the stduy of modern European history dating from 1715
to the Cold War era. It will focus on key develpments in light of specific political doctrines and belief
systems know as the 'isms'. Examples of isms that played key roles in shaping the modern era include
absolutism, conseratism, liberalism, imperialism, socialism, totalitarianism, and anti-semitism.
12057 HIST 116 04 Culture, Commodities, and Contours: A Survey of World History from 1500 to the
Modern Era TR 10:50 am-12:05 pm Smith H BELL 321
This course is intended as an introduction to world history from approximately the
year 1500 to the present, seen through the lens of evolving cultures, demand for commodities, and
environmental transformations. A comprehensive examination of this immense space over such a large
period of time would be impossible and is not the purpose of this course. Instead of the accumulation of
facts and details, the goal is to identify and explore key trends and themes that help explain the
transition of the globe from a collection of relatively isolated regions to an interconnected world
system.What is this course? World history is not the same as the history of Western Civilization, which
traditionally follows a linear narrative documenting Greek civilization, the Roman Empire, the
Reformation, and the Renaissance, all in an effort to explain the rise of the “West” in isolation from the
rest of the world. Instead, this course will emphasize how external connections, plus internal
motivations, transformed global changes over time. The major themes for this course are: regional &
global cross-‐ cultural encounters; environmental & technological exchanges; industrialization;
imperialism; and national & transnational identities. In essence, world history is a lesson in scale, and for
our purposes the year 1500 provides a convenient point to switch from regional histories to a global
history.
12059 HIST 116 05 Culture, Commodities, and Contours: A Survey of World History from 1500 to the
Modern Era TR 12:15 pm-01:30 pm Smith H BELL 321
This course is intended as an introduction to world history from approximately the
year 1500 to the present, seen through the lens of evolving cultures, demand for commodities, and
environmental transformations. A comprehensive examination of this immense space over such a large
period of time would be impossible and is not the purpose of this course. Instead of the accumulation of
facts and details, the goal is to identify and explore key trends and themes that help explain the
transition of the globe from a collection of relatively isolated regions to an interconnected world
system.What is this course? World history is not the same as the history of Western Civilization, which
traditionally follows a linear narrative documenting Greek civilization, the Roman Empire, the
Reformation, and the Renaissance, all in an effort to explain the rise of the “West” in isolation from the
rest of the world. Instead, this course will emphasize how external connections, plus internal
motivations, transformed global changes over time. The major themes for this course are: regional &
global cross-‐ cultural encounters; environmental & technological exchanges; industrialization;
imperialism; and national & transnational identities. In essence, world history is a lesson in scale, and for
our purposes the year 1500 provides a convenient point to switch from regional histories to a global
history.
11913 HIST 116 06 Modern History TR 05:30 pm-06:45 pm Halvorson MYBK 302
11571 HIST 116 07 Modern History MWF 10:00 am-10:50 Lary MYBK 302
A close examination of the influence of ideologies frames this history of the modern world. We will
analyze both the content of the most important modern ideologies and the specific intellectuals and
political actors responsible for them. In addition, we will study the intended and unintended
consequences that arose when modern ideologies were put into practice. Our starting point will be the
French Revolution, beginning in 1789, as it unleashed dreams of fraternity, liberty and equality. Each
modern ideology has searched for an ultimate solution using one of these three ideals or by creating a
synthesis of the three. Next, we will examine 19th century ideologies such as nationalism, liberalism,
and socialism and their relationship to the unique economic, cultural and political contexts of that time.
Lastly, we will study the impact of 19th century ideologies on key 20th century ideologies such as
communism and fascism, as well as more recent ideologies such as “third worldism,” liberation
theology, and political Islam. In terms of geography, the countries we will study in most detail are the
following: Algeria, Chile, former Belgian Congo, France, Germany, India, Israel and the Palestinian
territories, Russia, and former Yugoslavia11570 HIST 116 02 My Rights & Yours: Individual, Society and
State in the West MWF 9:00 -9:50 am Gigova MYBK 306
In this course we will consider how much individuals have gained politically and socially over the last
four centuries. The West today celebrates the rights its citizens enjoy as individuals. Yet most of the
rights we now consider natural – for example, equality before the law or universal suffrage – are quite
recent (in some cases a decade old), much disputed and not irreversible. Reading fiction, political
pamphlets, memoirs and historical scholarship, we will take a journey of exploration through the
turbulent history of our rights, in the process discussing and debating our relationships with the modern
state and other members of society.
11572 HIST 116 08 Gender and Sex in the Modern West MWF 10:00-10:50 am Slater 70 RSS 235
Over the course of the semester we as a class will be discussing the role of women and gender in
relation to the rise of Western Civilization. Studying the various roles of women and their relationships
to men provide a unique lens through which to understand the rise of Europe and the Western world.
The breadth of this course prohibits depth in all areas, but we will specifically engage women’s role in
politics, society, culture, the arts, and war as well as the history of modern sexuality. You will be
expected to engage a variety of works and ideas, contributing your own ideas and observations. This
course will be a combination of lecture (PowerPoint) and discussion. You will be expected to have read
the course material before attending class.
11573 HIST 116 09 My Rights & Yours: Individual, Society and State in the West MWF 11:00-11:50 am
Gigova MYBK 306
In this course we will consider how much individuals have gained politically and socially over the last
four centuries. The West today celebrates the rights its citizens enjoy as individuals. Yet most of the
rights we now consider natural – for example, equality before the law or universal suffrage – are quite
recent (in some cases a decade old), much disputed and not irreversible. Reading fiction, political
pamphlets, memoirs and historical scholarship, we will take a journey of exploration through the
turbulent history of our rights, in the process discussing and debating our relationships with the modern
state and other members of society.
11574 HIST 116 10 Inventing Modern Europe MWF 11:00 am-11:50 am VanMeer BELL 321
This course investigates the history of “Modern Europe” and its relationship to “the wider world.” We
start in the 17th century at a time when Europeans dominated much of the world. We then follow
Europe’s contested history for several centuries, ending with the creation and enlargement of the
European Union in the aftermath of the Cold War and in the midst of today’s global economy (ca. 2000).
The theme for this course is invention and technology. By focusing on the interplay between
technological structures and social aspirations, we will examine how and why key historical events took
place, what the consequences were, and for whom, both inside and outside of Europe.
13561 HIST 116 11 Stimulants in History MWF 11-11:50 Carmichael LC 13 /1157
This section of HST 116 investigates major historical issues, events and developments, such as European
exploration of the New World(s), trade between India and China, the growth of Islamic empires, the
emergence of the Atlantic Slave Trade, the outbreak of WWI, Nazi Germany’s blitzkrieg advances against
Russia, the process of decolonization in Africa, and Latin America’s relationships with the US in recent
decades. These events and others will be linked together by a framework that views the world as linked
economic, political, and social networks. Within this framework, we will focus on the theme of
psychoactive substances (e.g., tobacco, coffee, tea, sugar, opium, marijuana, alcohol, caffeine), and their
impacts on economies, politics and societies throughout the world over the last 500 years.
HIST 116 12 Stimulants in History MWF 11:00-11:50 am Carmichael MYBK 100 (70)
This section of HST 116 investigates major historical issues, events and developments, such as European
exploration of the New World(s), trade between India and China, the growth of Islamic empires, the
emergence of the Atlantic Slave Trade, the outbreak of WWI, Nazi Germany’s blitzkrieg advances against
Russia, the process of decolonization in Africa, and Latin America’s relationships with the US in recent
decades. These events and others will be linked together by a framework that views the world as linked
economic, political, and social networks. Within this framework, we will focus on the theme of
psychoactive substances (e.g., tobacco, coffee, tea, sugar, opium, marijuana, alcohol, caffeine), and their
impacts on economies, politics and societies throughout the world over the last 500 years.
11576 HIST 116 13 M 3.000 Modern History MWF 12:00 pm-12:50 pm VanMeer Bell 321
This course investigates the history of “Modern Europe” and its relationship to “the wider world.” We
start in the 17th century at a time when Europeans dominated much of the world. We then follow
Europe’s contested history for several centuries, ending with the creation and enlargement of the
European Union in the aftermath of the Cold War and in the midst of today’s global economy (ca. 2000).
The theme for this course is invention and technology. By focusing on the interplay between
technological structures and social aspirations, we will examine how and why key historical events took
place, what the consequences were, and for whom, both inside and outside of Europe.
11577 HIST 116 14 Culture, Commodities, and Contours: A Survey of World History from 1500 to the
Modern Era TR 01:40 pm-02:55 pm Smith H BELL 321
This course is intended as an introduction to world history from approximately the
year 1500 to the present, seen through the lens of evolving cultures, demand for commodities, and
environmental transformations. A comprehensive examination of this immense space over such a large
period of time would be impossible and is not the purpose of this course. Instead of the accumulation of
facts and details, the goal is to identify and explore key trends and themes that help explain the
transition of the globe from a collection of relatively isolated regions to an interconnected world
system.What is this course? World history is not the same as the history of Western Civilization, which
traditionally follows a linear narrative documenting Greek civilization, the Roman Empire, the
Reformation, and the Renaissance, all in an effort to explain the rise of the “West” in isolation from the
rest of the world. Instead, this course will emphasize how external connections, plus internal
motivations, transformed global changes over time. The major themes for this course are: regional &
global cross-‐ cultural encounters; environmental & technological exchanges; industrialization;
imperialism; and national & transnational identities. In essence, world history is a lesson in scale, and for
our purposes the year 1500 provides a convenient point to switch from regional histories to a global
history.
13607 HIST 116 16 Modern History MWF1-1:50 Steere-Williams RSS 252 /LC21A
Mediated messages are everywhere. We tweet from our phones. We watch Game of Thrones on our
tablets. We listen to Spotify playlists while we read for class. Even our face-to-face conversations are
punctuated with reports from The Bachelor or of the latest funny meme we saw online. But – despite its
proliferation – mediation is not new. Over the centuries, telegraphs have carried well wishes, serial
dramas have captivated audiences, editorial cartoons have lampooned giants, and handbills have
sparked
revolutions. Media and the Public: A Social History intertwines an analysis of historical and
contemporary mediated communication, providing the critical insight necessary for navigating a
connected world. A more nuanced understanding of ‘media’ as communicative tools and ‘the public’ as
a
conceptual entity will emerge from our analysis.
11579 HIST 116 17 Modern History MWF 1:00-1:50 pm Lary MYBK 302
A close examination of the influence of ideologies frames this history of the modern world. We will
analyze both the content of the most important modern ideologies and the specific intellectuals and
political actors responsible for them. In addition, we will study the intended and unintended
consequences that arose when modern ideologies were put into practice. Our starting point will be the
French Revolution, beginning in 1789, as it unleashed dreams of fraternity, liberty and equality. Each
modern ideology has searched for an ultimate solution using one of these three ideals or by creating a
synthesis of the three. Next, we will examine 19th century ideologies such as nationalism, liberalism,
and socialism and their relationship to the unique economic, cultural and political contexts of that time.
Lastly, we will study the impact of 19th century ideologies on key 20th century ideologies such as
communism and fascism, as well as more recent ideologies such as “third worldism,” liberation
theology, and political Islam. In terms of geography, the countries we will study in most detail are the
following: Algeria, Chile, former Belgian Congo, France, Germany, India, Israel and the Palestinian
territories, Russia, and former Yugoslavia11570 HIST 116 02 My Rights & Yours: Individual, Society and
State in the West MWF 9:00 -9:50 am Gigova MYBK 306
In this course we will consider how much individuals have gained politically and socially over the last
four centuries. The West today celebrates the rights its citizens enjoy as individuals. Yet most of the
rights we now consider natural – for example, equality before the law or universal suffrage – are quite
recent (in some cases a decade old), much disputed and not irreversible. Reading fiction, political
pamphlets, memoirs and historical scholarship, we will take a journey of exploration through the
turbulent history of our rights, in the process discussing and debating our relationships with the modern
state and other members of society.
11580 HIST 116 18 Culture, Commodities, and Contours: A Survey of World History from 1500 to the
Modern Era TR 03:05 pm-04:20 pm Smith H BELL 321
This course is intended as an introduction to world history from approximately the
year 1500 to the present, seen through the lens of evolving cultures, demand for commodities, and
environmental transformations. A comprehensive examination of this immense space over such a large
period of time would be impossible and is not the purpose of this course. Instead of the accumulation of
facts and details, the goal is to identify and explore key trends and themes that help explain the
transition of the globe from a collection of relatively isolated regions to an interconnected world
system.What is this course? World history is not the same as the history of Western Civilization, which
traditionally follows a linear narrative documenting Greek civilization, the Roman Empire, the
Reformation, and the Renaissance, all in an effort to explain the rise of the “West” in isolation from the
rest of the world. Instead, this course will emphasize how external connections, plus internal
motivations, transformed global changes over time. The major themes for this course are: regional &
global cross-‐ cultural encounters; environmental & technological exchanges; industrialization;
imperialism; and national & transnational identities. In essence, world history is a lesson in scale, and for
our purposes the year 1500 provides a convenient point to switch from regional histories to a global
history.
11581 HIST 116 19 Modern History MWF 1:00-1:50 pm Ryan MYBK 100
11582 HIST 116 20 Modern History MWF 2:00-2:50 pm Lary MYBK 302
A close examination of the influence of ideologies frames this history of the modern world. We will
analyze both the content of the most important modern ideologies and the specific intellectuals and
political actors responsible for them. In addition, we will study the intended and unintended
consequences that arose when modern ideologies were put into practice. Our starting point will be the
French Revolution, beginning in 1789, as it unleashed dreams of fraternity, liberty and equality. Each
modern ideology has searched for an ultimate solution using one of these three ideals or by creating a
synthesis of the three. Next, we will examine 19th century ideologies such as nationalism, liberalism,
and socialism and their relationship to the unique economic, cultural and political contexts of that time.
Lastly, we will study the impact of 19th century ideologies on key 20th century ideologies such as
communism and fascism, as well as more recent ideologies such as “third worldism,” liberation
theology, and political Islam. In terms of geography, the countries we will study in most detail are the
following: Algeria, Chile, former Belgian Congo, France, Germany, India, Israel and the Palestinian
territories, Russia, and former Yugoslavia11570 HIST 116 02 My Rights & Yours: Individual, Society and
State in the West MWF 9:00 -9:50 am Gigova MYBK 306
In this course we will consider how much individuals have gained politically and socially over the last
four centuries. The West today celebrates the rights its citizens enjoy as individuals. Yet most of the
rights we now consider natural – for example, equality before the law or universal suffrage – are quite
recent (in some cases a decade old), much disputed and not irreversible. Reading fiction, political
pamphlets, memoirs and historical scholarship, we will take a journey of exploration through the
turbulent history of our rights, in the process discussing and debating our relationships with the modern
state and other members of society.
11583 HIST 116 21 Inventing Modern Europe MWF 08:00 am-08:50 am VanMeer MYBK 302
This course investigates the history of “Modern Europe” and its relationship to “the wider world.” We
start in the 17th century at a time when Europeans dominated much of the world. We then follow
Europe’s contested history for several centuries, ending with the creation and enlargement of the
European Union in the aftermath of the Cold War and in the midst of today’s global economy (ca. 2000).
The theme for this course is invention and technology. By focusing on the interplay between
technological structures and social aspirations, we will examine how and why key historical events took
place, what the consequences were, and for whom, both inside and outside of Europe.
11584 HIST 116 22 M 3.000 Modern History MW 02:00 pm-03:15 pm PhillipsB MYBK 304
11585 HIST 116 23 Inventing Modern Europe MW 03:20 pm-04:35 pm VanMeer MYBK 306
This course investigates the history of “Modern Europe” and its relationship to “the wider world.” We
start in the 17th century at a time when Europeans dominated much of the world. We then follow
Europe’s contested history for several centuries, ending with the creation and enlargement of the
European Union in the aftermath of the Cold War and in the midst of today’s global economy (ca. 2000).
The theme for this course is invention and technology. By focusing on the interplay between
technological structures and social aspirations, we will examine how and why key historical events took
place, what the consequences were, and for whom, both inside and outside of Europe.
11586 HIST 116 24 Modern Europe and the Monarchy MW 03:20 pm-04:35 pm Crosby BELL 321
History 116 will adopt a traditional approach to the study of Modern European history from the 17th
century to the present. The course will focus on key developments in Europe during this time frame, as
well as chronicle Europe’s most enduring system of government, the monarchy. The course will explore
events that shaped the history of the continent and the world, as well as feature the many colorful and
controversial figure heads of this time period. This course will also delve into the many facets of this
institution-invariable how it has been able to survive in some countries today, in one form or another
despite revolutions, war fare, upheavals, coups, and the absurd incompetence of those who have worn
the crown.
Sources: Jackson Spielvogel- Western Civilization Eighth Edition; Nathaniel Harris- Systems of
Government: Monarchy
11587 HIST 116 25 The Devil in the Western World:The History of Radical Evil in Europe & the U.S. TR
8:00-9:15 am Poole MYBK 302
This class surveys the history of the modern western world by examining how religion, culture, politics
and society have imagined and re-imagined the concept of the Devil. Beliefs about the Devil did not die
with the coming of the Enlightenment and, in some parts of the western world, actually grew stronger.
Major historical catastrophes, combined with intellectual challenges to traditional religious belief, led to
a new conceptualization of the nature of evil. Some of these new articulations rejected the notion of the
Devil as part of a delusional human past. Others resurrected his imagery and made it part of a larger
ideological framework.
The approach of the course will be both chronological and thematic. Along with tracing the basic history
of these societies and cultures from 1715 to the present, the historical experience of evil will be
explored through the study of its political, social, cultural and intellectual aspects. A heavy emphasis will
be placed on the use of primary sources to construct historical arguments. The use of secondary sources
will help students gain a critical understanding of the past in order to enable them to better understand
contemporary issues and problems.
11588 HIST 116 26 The Devil in the Western World:The History of Radical Evil in Europe & the U.S.
TR12:15-1:30 Poole MYBK 317
This class surveys the history of the modern western world by examining how religion, culture, politics
and society have imagined and re-imagined the concept of the Devil. Beliefs about the Devil did not die
with the coming of the Enlightenment and, in some parts of the western world, actually grew stronger.
Major historical catastrophes, combined with intellectual challenges to traditional religious belief, led to
a new conceptualization of the nature of evil. Some of these new articulations rejected the notion of the
Devil as part of a delusional human past. Others resurrected his imagery and made it part of a larger
ideological framework. The approach of the course will be both chronological and thematic. Along with
tracing the basic history of these societies and cultures from 1715 to the present, the historical
experience of evil will be explored through the study of its political, social, cultural and intellectual
aspects. A heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of primary sources to construct historical
arguments. The use of secondary sources will help students gain a critical understanding of the past in
order to enable them to better understand contemporary issues and problems.
11589 HIST 116 27 History as a Jigsaw Puzzle: Putting Together the Pieces of Western Civilization from
1600 to the Present TR 09:25 am-10:40 am Livingston MYBK 317
History 116 is the second of two entry level history courses offered by the College of Charleston. The
time period covered is approximately 500 years from 1500 to the present. As a survey course we will
cover selected topics in the major civilized areas of the world. The material in this course includes the
Age of Exploration and the Discovery of New Worlds, the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment,
both the American and French Revolutions, the ‘Isms’ (Romanticism, Nationalism, Liberalism, Socialism,
Darwinism and Communism), the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism and the Western World, the World
Wars (I & II), the Cold War and the late 20th and early 21st Centuries and the developing nations in Latin
America and Africa, as well as China and India. Last, but not least the revolution in technology – good or
bad?
13609 HIST 116 28 Modern History MWF 1-1:50 Steere-Williams RSS 252/FYSM LC 21B
Mediated messages are everywhere. We tweet from our phones. We watch Game of Thrones on our
tablets. We listen to Spotify playlists while we read for class. Even our face-to-face conversations are
punctuated with reports from The Bachelor or of the latest funny meme we saw online. But – despite its
proliferation – mediation is not new. Over the centuries, telegraphs have carried well wishes, serial
dramas have captivated audiences, editorial cartoons have lampooned giants, and handbills have
sparked
revolutions. Media and the Public: A Social History intertwines an analysis of historical and
contemporary mediated communication, providing the critical insight necessary for navigating a
connected world. A more nuanced understanding of ‘media’ as communicative tools and ‘the public’ as
a
conceptual entity will emerge from our analysis.
11590 HIST 116 29 M 3.000 Modern History TR 01:40 pm-02:55 pm Halvorson MYBK 302
11591 HIST 116 30 N 3.000 Liberty W 06:00 pm-08:00 pm DavisE NORTH 138
The theme of the course is the advance of liberty. The time period of the course is 1750 to 1850 and
beyond. The regions of concern are Europe, the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Types of
historical topics considered include political, intellectual, economic, social, and artistic
topics. Additionally, an ongoing concern of the course is how history relates to contemporary questions
and issues.
11592 HIST 116 32 History and Memory TR 10:50-12:05 pm Lisa P. Covert RSS 235
This course explores modern history through the lens of history and memory. We will analyze how
individuals, institutions, and governments have sought to remember or tried to forget historical events,
people, and artifacts in modern world history ranging from Columbus’s arrival in the Caribbean to the
present. In addition to learning about such historical topics as imperialism, authoritarianism, slavery,
war, and economic development strategies, then, students will also grapple with the political and
economic implications of history and how it is commemorated, represented, or erased. This course will
introduce students to broad historical currents in modern history and enable them to think more
critically about history as a process, rather than as a static list of names and dates.
11593 HIST 116 34 Liberty TR 12:15 pm-01:30 pm DavisE RSS 235 (D)
The theme of the course is the advance of liberty. The time period of the course is 1750 to 1850 and
beyond. The regions of concern are Europe, the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Types of
historical topics considered include political, intellectual, economic, social, and artistic
topics. Additionally, an ongoing concern of the course is how history relates to contemporary questions
and issues.
11704 HIST 116 36 History as a Jigsaw Puzzle: Putting Together the Pieces of Western Civilization from
1600 to the Present TR 12:15 pm-01:30 pm Livingston MYBK 303
History 116 is the second of two entry level history courses offered by the College of Charleston. The
time period covered is approximately 500 years from 1500 to the present. As a survey course we will
cover selected topics in the major civilized areas of the world. The material in this course includes the
Age of Exploration and the Discovery of New Worlds, the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment,
both the American and French Revolutions, the ‘Isms’ (Romanticism, Nationalism, Liberalism, Socialism,
Darwinism and Communism), the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism and the Western World, the World
Wars (I & II), the Cold War and the late 20th and early 21st Centuries and the developing nations in Latin
America and Africa, as well as China and India. Last, but not least the revolution in technology – good or
bad?
11705 HIST 116 37 History as a Jigsaw Puzzle: Putting Together the Pieces of Western Civilization from
1600 to the Present TR 01:40 pm-02:55 pm Livingston MYBK 303
History 116 is the second of two entry level history courses offered by the College of Charleston. The
time period covered is approximately 500 years from 1500 to the present. As a survey course we will
cover selected topics in the major civilized areas of the world. The material in this course includes the
Age of Exploration and the Discovery of New Worlds, the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment,
both the American and French Revolutions, the ‘Isms’ (Romanticism, Nationalism, Liberalism, Socialism,
Darwinism and Communism), the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism and the Western World, the World
Wars (I & II), the Cold War and the late 20th and early 21st Centuries and the developing nations in Latin
America and Africa, as well as China and India. Last, but not least the revolution in technology – good or
bad?
11706 HIST 116 38 M 3.000 Modern History CLOSED
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200 Level:
10835 HIST 201 01 United States to 1865 MWF 10:00 10:50 am Powers MYBK 306
12067 HIST 210 02 M 3.000 ST: Monsters in America TR 9:25-10:40. Poole MYBK 302
The class will explore American history from the colonial period to the present. We will approach this
survey in a different way than you are likely used too, examining how narratives of monstrosity and
horror have intersected with important historical events, cultural ideologies and moral panics in
American historical experience. After some theoretical grounding in the idea of monstrosity as a marker
of cultural history, we will look at specific historical periods to examine how horror narratives
intertwined with significant events and ideas in folk belief, legend, political discourse, gender
constructions, religion and pop culture.
11597 HIST 215 01 Native American History TR 1:40-2:55 Boucher MYBK 317
The course is a chronological survey in Native American History north of Mexico to the present. This
class will provide an alternative to the traditional master narrative of the region by placing Native
Americans at the center of the historical stage. As such, students will be encouraged to re-assess the
role Native Americans have played in the history of the continent and question enduring myths about
the subject matter. This course will also provide critical background to understand basic issues facing
indigenous communities today.
10836 HIST 216 01 African American History to 1865 MWF 12:00-12:50 pm Powers MYBK 317
Beginning with the African background, this course surveys the experience of African Americans from
the colonial era through the Civil War. Particular attention will be devoted to the Atlantic slave trade,
the North American slave experience, free blacks, abolitionism and the African American role in the
origins and unfolding of the Civil War.7
11330 HIST 231 01 M 3.000 Ancient Greece TR 10:50 am-12:05 pm 30 30 Andrew T. Alwine RAND 301A
A chronological investigation of the political and social history of the ancient Greeks from the world of
the Homeric poems to the coming of the Romans.
13284 HIST 241 02 ST: Empire, Nation, Class in Eastern Europe TR 10:50-12:05 pm Gigova MYBK 303
A survey of the history of Eastern Europe from the late 18th century to the present. The course
examines the evolution of national identities, political and social movements, and cultural trends as the
region proressed from imperial (Habsburg, Romanova and Ottoman) dominion to independent
statehood.
13445 HIST 263 01 M 3.000 Latin America since Independence MW 02:00 pm-03:15 pm Lisa P. Covert
MYBK 306
This course focuses on the history of Latin America from the wars of independence to the present. It will
take a comparative approach with an emphasis on the broader political, economic, and cultural themes
that connect or differentiate particular national histories. Ultimately this course seeks to provide
students with a better understanding of Latin America’s historical trajectory and, as a result, a better
understanding of the integral role Latin America plays in the world today.
13632 HIST 270.01 ST; Ancient Egypt: Environment & Landscape History TR 12:15-1:30 Piccione MYBK
306
This course focuses on the role played by environment in the formation and progress of ancient
Egyptian history and culture from the Neolithic Era to the Ptolemaic Period (7000-34 BC). By combining
traditional text-based historical methodologies with archaeology, and with careful and circumspect
inclusion of issues of environmental determinism, it examines the geography and topography of the Nile
Valley (river, cultivation, deserts, climate, seasons, etc.) to understand how the Egyptians adapted them
for development, and to understand the extent to which environmental issues could have impacted the
course of history. Specifically, texts and inscriptions are used as a counterpoise to the physical and
environmental evidence, assessing the degree to which they might or might not corraborate arguments
of environmental causation. Archaeological data on specific sites and processes are also integrated into
the argumentation.
Important topics covered are: the flood cycle of the Nile River, its connection to the agricultural system,
land tenure, the distributive economy and taxation, the significance of the river as a means of
communication and transportation, the irrigation system, the influence of geography on Egyptian
conceptions of cosmos and religion, the calendar and reckoning of time, the relationship of time and
space in the Egyptian psyche. In terms of cultural ecology, the course probes the extent to which Nileflood levels could affect Egyptian history in any given period. Textual genres examined in this course
include: Egyptian political and historical inscriptions, religious texts (hymns, prayers and myths), Nile
flood-level records, tax and rental accounts, land leases and bills of sale, wills, deeds of endowment,
royal exemption decrees, graffiti, private letters and autobiographical inscriptions, as well as Greek and
Roman tracts on Egyptian geography, history and economy (viz. Hecataeus, Herodotus, Diodorus,
Strabo, Plutarch, etc.).
13633 HIST 291. 01 ST: Disease, Medicine and History MWF 10-10:50 am Steere-Williams MYBK 317
This course investigates the changing meanings and entanglements of medical science and medical
practice from the 19th century. We will examine ideas about the body and disease, the changing
role and image of medicine in American and European life. Key themes we will examine include
alternative medicine, the growth of medicine’s cultural authority, medical professionalization, the
rise of public health, hospital care, and the conceptualization of class, race, gender, age, lifestyle,
and place in terms of health. Though the focus of the class is on the western medicine, throughout
the course we will be making transnational and global comparisons, as disease does not know
geopolitical
boundaries. Your overall assessment in this class depends on your class participation and
writing. You will work to sharpen your verbal and argumentative skills in frequent class
discussions, and your writing skills through the formal study of some practical problems of
expository writing and by revising essays that you write on topics raised in our historical discussion.
11290 HIST 299 01 The Historian's Craft MWF 01:00-1:50 pm Powers MYBK 317
This is a topics based course in which students work with different types of historical materials and
techniques to develop the skills in research, writing, critical thinking and oral presentation focused on
the discipline of history. The major themes, examples and projects for this course are drawn from the
history the civil rights movement in American history but it is not a comprehensive survey of the subject.
The beginning of the course is the era of Reconstruction following the Civil War and the main focus is
the decades of the 1950s and 1960s, a period often referred to as America’s “Second
11442 HIST 299 02 The Historian's Craft TR 10:50-12:05 pm Olejniczak MYBK 302
This is a required course for all history majors. It will focus on a wide variety of readings and materials
that makeup what we know and do today as historians. It is foundational in that the knowledge and
skills that you learn in this course will prepare you for work in upper level history courses and especially
the required research seminar capstone course, typically taken in the senior year. Students will learn the
fundamentals of historical analytical thinking, research, and writing skills, how to carry out library and
online research, and how to evaluate primary and secondary sources. We will also discuss the nature of
history as a discipline an the world of the professioal historian in the U.S.
11594 HIST 299.03 The Historian's Craft MWF 12-12:50 pm Slater MYBK 302
This is a topics-based course in which students deal with different types of historical materials to
develop skills in historical research, writing, and critical thinking. This is the foundational course of the
History major and is designed to prepare History majors for upper-level courses and the capstone
research seminar. The topic for Fall 2013 is the Salem Witch Craft Trials in Colonial America. Using this
particular incident as a focal point, we will engage a variety of historiographies and approaches to
studying history. You will also be allowed to create a research project on a topic of your choosing.
In this course, you will:
* Become acquainted with the historical profession, historiography, and debates within
the academic study of history
* Learn the tools historians use to practice their craft
* Develop your critical reading and analytical thinking skills
* Improve your critical writing skills
* Become proficient at library and on-line research
*Learn to analyze and evaluate a variety of primary and secondary sources
* Complete a research project based on both primary and secondary sources
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300 Level:
11291 HIST 304.01 History of US: Civil War and Reconstruction,1845-1877 MWF 1-1:50 Drago MYBK 303
13993 HIST 370.01 ST: The Crusades MWF 12-12:50 Jestice MYBK 115
11707 HIST 320 01 ST: Victorian Charleston T 7:00-09:45 pm Stockton MYBK 306
The course will explore various facets of Charleston's history during the period from 1865 to the turn of
the century. The course hopefully will provide the student with a better understanding of that period,
which too often is dismissed as simply one of economic poverty and political turmoil.
12084 HIST 350 01 Portugal and Its Glbal Empire 1415-1974 TR 12:15-01:30 pm Coates MYBK 302
This course will examine the global Portuguese presence from 1400 until the revolution in 1974 and the
end of the Portuguese Empire. Some of the major themes of the class will be: navigation, colonization,
inter-action with colonized peoples, administration, resistance and independence. The course will
examine all regions of the former Empire in the Atlantic, Brazil, Africa, and Asia.
12088 HIST 361 01 ST: Ethiopia Through the Ages MWF 9:00-09:50 am Carmichael MYBK 317
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400 Level - Research Seminars:
11292 HIST 410 01 Research Seminar in U.S. History MW 2:00-03:15 pm Ingram MYBK 209
This is the capstone research seminar for history majors. Your primary objective this semester is to
produce an original, thoughtful, carefully researched, and well written 25-page research paper.
Assignments related to these papers will be due throughout the semester, and towards the end of the
term we will not meet regularly in order to give you the time you need to complete your research and
writing. I will be available for extra office hours during those weeks in order to answer questions, read
portions of your drafts, and advise you on peer review sessions. Peer review will be a vital part of this
course. You will be matched with at least one classmate based on research topics to do more rigorous,
one-on-one peer review, but we will also devote class time to workshopping portions of each of your
papers.
Before we turn our attention entirely to your research projects, however, we will use the first several
weeks of the semester to explore examples of original research, thoughtful historical analysis, and solid
writing. Regardless of whether or not these readings relate topically to your own research projects, you
can use them as models for your own research projects.
11293 HIST 441 01Research Seminar War,Trauma, and Memory in 20thC Europe TR 9:25-10:40 am Delay
MYBK 209
In this seminar, which is the capstone experience for History majors, advanced undergraduate students
will conduct independent and original research projects focusing on war, trauma, and memory in
twentieth-century Europe. Students will research and write 25-30 page seminar papers under the
professor’s supervision; in these papers, students will be expected to develop and defend their own
arguments and interpretations and will analyze both primary and secondary sources.
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GRADUATE: FALL 2013 Courses
13282 HIST 591 01 ST: Weimar & the Rise of Hitler W 4:00-06:45 pm Bodek MYBK 317
13283 HIST 610 01 ST: US Social Movements since 1945 R 7:00-9:45 pm Hopkins MYBK 304
11325 HIST 691 01 Historiography T 4:00-6:45 pm Coy MYBK 304
Citadel Campus:
13567 HIST 591.02 ST: Early Modern Europe W 7:00-9:45 p.m. Boughan Capers 423
13566 HIST 592 01 ST: Hellneistic Near East M 7:00-9:45 p.m. Johston Capers 423
13568 HIST 522 01 South Carolina History R 4:00-6:45 p.m. Mushal Capers 423
13565 HIST 710 01 ST: Modern Human Rights Seminar M 4:00-6:45 p.m. Renouard Capers 423