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HIST 3223 –Modern LatinAmerica– (3-0-3)
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, revolutionarymovements in the twentieth century and
theprogress of democracy. Prerequisite(s): Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 3225 - CaribbeanHistory - (3-0-3)
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 theCaribbean with theAmericanSouth.
Prerequisite(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 3227 –History of Mexico (3-0-3)
A survey of Mexican history from thePre-Columbian civilizations to themodern 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): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 3230 - History of SubSaharaAfrica (3-0-3)
Thehistory of Africa south of theSahara from the first centuryC.E. to thepresent, 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(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 3240 - History of theMiddleEast andNorthAfrica (3-0-3)
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 independencemovements.
Prerequisite(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 3245 - History through Film (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to critical issues in history and representation, utilizing
film to analyze central historical issues. The specific thematic content is variable.
Coursemaybe repeated for up to9 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 3250 –Pre-ModernEast AsianHistory (3-0-3)
From the Shang Dynasty to Ming Dynasty in China, the Yamato Clan rule to
Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan, andGojoseon Kingdom to Chŏson Dynasty in Korea.
Prerequisite(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 3255 –ModernEast AsianHistory (3-0-3)
From theQing Dynasty to present in China, theMeiji Restoration to present in Japan,
and inKorea, from theTonghakRebellion of 1894-1895 to thepresent.
Prerequisite(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 3260 –Pre-ModernSouthAsianHistory (3-0-3)
Thehistory of India from theHarappanCivilization to theMughal Dynasty.
Prerequisite(s): Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 3265 - ModernSouthAsianHistory (3-0-3)
This course will examine the major political, social, and cultural traditions of South
Asia from the establishment of the British Raj to the present. Prerequisite(s): Any
1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 3270 - Pre-ModernRussianHistory (3-0-3)
A survey, from themythic foundingKievanRus inA.D. 862 toCatherine theGreat.
Prerequisite(s): Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
