History-Political Science Special topics classes offered in these departments can be used to fulfill this requirement with the approval of the Department of History and Political Science.
Course Descriptions The abbreviations following course titles indicate how the course may be counted toward general requirements.
HISTORY (Hist) 202‑3 Europe: 1900 to Mid-century Internal developments and the external relations of European states from 1900 to the outbreak of the Cold War. 203‑3 European Intellectual History I A survey of the most influential thinkers of the European tradition from the Middle Ages through the Scientific Revolution. Fall 204‑3 European Intellectual History II A continuation of Hist 203, this course focuses on the important thinkers from the Enlightenment to the early 20th century. Spring 207‑3 The United States to 1865 The United States from the colonial period to the close of the Civil War. Fall 208‑3 The United States Since 1865 From the Civil War to the present. Spring 222‑3 History of the Middle East The development of the Middle East from Muhammad to the modern world, including contemporary problems. 231-3 The American West The history of frontier expansion from the colonial period through the early 20th century, with primary emphasis on the settlement of the trans-Mississippi West in the 19th century. Also considers the 20th century development of the West. Open to freshmen 262‑3 History of China A survey of Chinese history, covering the
earliest dynasties, Imperial unification, political, economic, and social development, foreign challenges, civil war and revolution, SinoAmerican relations, and contemporary issues in the People’s Republic. Not open to students who have already taken Pols 362. Offered every other spring 268‑3 History of India A survey of the history, geography, culture, and politics of the Indian subcontinent, investigating its archaeological prehistory, epic culture, Mughal glory, British Raj, independence, and politics and society in contemporary India. Offered every other spring 291‑3 Western Civilization I An introduction to the history of the Near East and Europe from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. 292‑3 Western Civilization II Introduction to the history of Western Europe from early modern times to the present. 301-2-4 Special Readings and Topics in U.S. Studies Individually directed and structured readings or topics in U.S. history. With the department chair’s permission, this course can be repeated once if the topics differ sufficiently. 302-1-4 Special Readings and Topics in NonU.S. Studies Individually directed and structured readings or topics in non-U.S. history. With the department chair’s permission, this course can be repeated once if the topics differ sufficiently. 303-3 The Civil War and Reconstruction An examination of the sectional controversy, the Antebellum South and slavery, the failure of the political system to resolve peacefully the conflict between the North and South, the conduct of the War, and the nature of Reconstruction. 304‑3 Medieval Europe The development of medieval society, culture, 134