History

100 Issues in American History 4 credits
Instructor: Noer

A topical survey of American history from the colonial beginnings to the present with special emphasis on major themes, turning points and historical interpretations. Introduction to historical method through the study of primary sources also is emphasized.


111 Issues in European History I 4 credits
Instructor: Kuhn
A topical survey of Western Civilization from earliest times to the Renaissance, with special emphasis on major themes, turning points, and historical interpretations. Introduction to historical method through the study of primary sources also is emphasized.

112 Issues in European History II 4 credits
Instructor: Kuhn
A topical survey of Western Civilization from the Reformation to the present with special emphasis on major themes, turning points, and historical interpretations. Introduction to historical method through the study of primary sources also is emphasized.

120 Issues in Asian History 0 credits
Instructor: Udry

A survey of the cultural, social, political, and economic history of Asia from the 15th century to the present.


140 Issues in Latin America: Central America and the Caribbean 4 credits
Instructor: Mitchell
A survey of the political, social, and economic history of Central America and the Caribbean, with emphasis on the period from independence to the present. This course views the history of the region through the theme of revolution, with emphasis on US-Latin American relations. Special attention is given to El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Haiti, and Cuba.

141 Dictatorship and Democracy: History of South America 4 credits
Instructor: Mitchell
A survey of the political and social history of South America from colonization through the 1980s.

215 Modern Britain 4 credits
Instructor: Kuhn
A study of British history from the beginning of the Tudor dynasty in 1485 to the present with emphasis on constitutional, social, and cultural developments.

220 Historical Methods 4 credits
Instructor: Udry, Mitchell

An introduction to historical research, writing, and criticism through concentrated study of a selected topic or period. Recent topics include: Shamanism; Women & Gender in Latin America.


225 20th Century Europe 4 credits
Instructor: Kuhn
The study of recent European history with emphasis on political, social, economic, and cultural developments.

231 The Greeks 4 credits
Instructor: Renaud, Heitman, DeSmidt, McAlhany
A survey of Greek culture which introduces students to the achievements (political, social, intellectual, artistic, etc.) and ideas of the ancient Greeks. This course covers the sweep of Greek culture from the Mycenaean period (1600-1200 BCE) to the world of Alexander the Great and his successors. This course is cross-listed in Classics and History.

235 The Romans 4 credits
Instructor: Staff
A survey of Roman culture that introduces students to the achievements (political, social, intellectual artistic, etc.) and ideas of ancient Rome. This course covers Rome from its foundation in 753 BCE to its transformation in late antiquity. Within the chronological sweep of Roman history, the class focuses on special aspects of Roman society: class and status, daily life, slavery, etc. This course is cross-listed in Classics and History.

262 America in the 1960s 4 credits
Instructor: Staff
A survey of the major themes, events, and individuals in America in the 1960s

271 Topics in History 4 credits

A study of a particular period of development for which there is no specific, regular course.


285 Comparative History: History of Chicago and Milwaukee 4 credits
Instructor: Noer

A comprehensive history of two major Midwestern cities from earliest European settlements to the present. Students will prepare three papers for class presentation and discussion: one on the history of Chicago, one on the history of Milwaukee, and one comparing the two cities. Field trips to Chicago and Milwaukee are a required part of the course.


290 Twentieth Century U.S. History 4 credits
Instructor: Noer
A study of the major political, economic, diplomatic, and social changes in the United States from 1890 to the present.

305 History of Mexico 4 credits
Instructor: Mitchell

We share almost 2,000 miles of border with Mexico, and nearly eight million Mexicans live in the United States, yet many of us learn next to nothing about this fascinating country's history. This course attempts to address this gap in our education system by providing an in-depth look at Mexican history, with an emphasis on the period from independence to the present. The course will also look at the borderlands between our two countries, and the Mexican diaspora living in the United States today.


310 The Age of Augustus 4 credits
Instructor: Renaud
An intensive and interdisciplinary approach to one of the most important and seminal periods of Western history, the age of the emperor Augustus. Students study the process of transformation from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire during the Augustan principate. They also encounter the Augustan authors and creators of the Golden Age of Latin literature (Virgil, Horace, Livy etc.), as well as the major works of art and the imperial monuments of Augustus. This course is cross-listed in Classics and History.
Prerequisite: Upper division status or consent of instructor.

340 Modern China 4 credits
Instructor: Udry

An in-depth study of Chinese history from the early nineteenth century to the present with special emphasis on the role of Mao Tse-tung in shaping the People's Republic of China.


345 Modern Japan 4 credits
Instructor: Udry

A study of Japanese history from the early nineteenth century to the present with emphasis on native Japanese culture, Western influences, modernization, imperialism, militaristic and democratic forces, World War II, and the recent emergence of the nation as a world economic leader.


399 Historiography 4 credits
Instructor: Noer
An introduction to the method and history of historical writing, acquainting the student with aspects of research and writing and with the work of representative historians and philosophers of history of various periods and approaches from antiquity to the present.
Prerequisite: Three courses in history and consent of the instructor

400 Seminar 4 credits
Instructor: Kuhn, Mitchell

The capstone of the history major:  each seminar member produces a research paper on a topic of his or her own choosing, in consultation with the seminar leader, and based in part on primary material.

Prerequisite: Four courses in history and consent of the instructor.