History-Political Science 305-3 Ancient Near East The history and civilization of the various peoples and cultures of the Ancient Near East from prehistoric to Hellenistic times. This will include groups in Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia. Special attention will be given to how practices, beliefs, and ideas that originated in the Ancient Near East influenced and shaped Jewish and Christian thought as well as Western civilization. Same as Rel 305. 306‑3 Renaissance and Reformation Europe in transition from medieval to early modern institutions and values. Emphasis upon rediscovery of the classical heritage and reinterpretation of Christianity. 307‑3 Ancient Greece The history and civilization of the Greek world from the Minoan‑Mycenaean period to the Hellenistic kingdoms. 308‑3 Ancient Rome The history and civilization of Rome from its foundation to the reign of Diocletian. 312-3 North Dakota History Same as Educ 312. Will not satisfy a history general requirement. Spring, even years 313‑3 English Heritage: Empire to Commonwealth A survey of modern English heritage. Emphasis is placed on the Puritan Revolution and parliamentary supremacy, industrial revolution and overseas expansion, rise and decline of the British Empire, and the evolution of the Commonwealth. 316-3 Religion in American History An examination of the history of religion in America and the role religion has played in the development of American culture. Emphasis is placed on the development of major American denominations, on non-Christian religions, and on the relationship of religion and politics in America. Same as Rel 316. Fall odd years 136
328-3 Modern Russia A survey of Russian history from Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas I, documenting the rise of the modern Russian state and the development of Russian society and culture. 483‑3 Seminar: Philosophy of History An investigation of the ways in which analytic and speculative thinkers have viewed the nature of history from St. Augustine to contemporary times. Same as Phil 483. 391-3 American Economic History An examination of the history of economic development in America from colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placed on the development of the major agricultural, commercial, financial, industrial, and transportation enterprises in the United States. 450-1-3 Internship in History A supervised experiential learning course for students interested in public history. A written report on the experience will be required, and preliminary readings and a report from the agency involved may be required. 481-3 Seminar: Historiography The history of historical writing; examination of source materials, their interpretation, the application of critical thinking, and major controversies among historians; and the mechanics of research and the writing of term papers, graduate school papers, and theses. 482-3 Seminar: Early American History An in-depth exam of some aspects of early american history. The course will include directed readings and a major research project. 484-3 Seminar: Modern American History An in-depth examination of some aspect of American history from the post-Civil War era. The course will include directed readings and a major research project.