Fall 2023 History Courses
History Surveys HIS 1300: U.S. in Global Perspective 1 HIS 1305: World History to 1500 2 HIS 1307: World History since 1500 2 HIS 1365: History of the United States to 1877 2 HIS 1366: History of the United States since 1877 2 2000 Levels HIS 2370: History of Warfare 4 HIS 2385: Intro to East Asia 5 HIS 2390: Intro to Women & Gender Studies 6 HIS 2395: History Workshop 7 Global (3000-4000 Levels) HIS 3306: Women and Gender in Chinese History 9 HIS 3310: The Middle East 10 HIS 3318: History of Modern Africa 11 HIS 3353: Pre-Columbian and Colonial Latin America 12 HIS 4340.03: History of Brazil 13 U.S. (3000-4000 Levels) HIS 3380: History of Texas 15 HIS 4340.01: The Boston Tea Party 16 HIS 4374: United States since 1920 17 HIS 4393: American Military History to 1890 18 European (3000-4000 Levels) HIS 3324: Roman History and Civilization 20 HIS 4325: The Vikings 21 HIS 4337: Europe from 1815 to 1914 22 HIS 4340.02: Renaissance Spain 23 HIS 4341: Tudor-Stuart Britain 24 HIS 4345: Britain in the Nineteenth Century 27
Table of Contents Fall 2023 History Courses Brochure
History Surveys
HIS 1300: U.S. in Global Perspective
Introduction to the history of the United States within a global context from 1776 to the present. Examines the ways a distinctly American society developed within larger patterns of world history. Themes explored may include: nationalism; imperialism; revolution; concepts of democracy, freedom, and equality; migration and immigration; industrialization and economic systems; and global conflict.
Prof. Amadi Amaitsa
Dr. Ricardo Alvarez-Pimentel
Dr. Beth Allison Barr
Prof. Heidi Campbell
Dr. Elesha Coffman
Dr. Marilia Corrêa
Prof. Katherine Goodwin
Dr. Paul Gutacker
Dr. Bracy Hill
Dr. Steven Jug
Prof. Patrick Leech
Dr. Lauren Poor
Dr. Peter Porsche
Dr. David Smith
Dr. Shawn Varghese
Dr. Zachary Wingerd
Prof. Joe Wilson
Prof. Kaitlyn Waynen
*Core Curriclum Course -
Subtitles
Minority Faiths and Religion in America
Fascism in the Global Americas
Votes for Women
As American as Mom’s Apple Pie
American Food from Maiz to Momofuku
The U.S. Empire in Latin America
Women and War
Anti-Catholicism in America
History of Nature and the Hunt
Simulated Peace/War in Europe/Russia
A Pacific People & Power
A Nation of Immigrants
The Liberty Effect
U.S. Influence in Global Context
History of Race & Ethnicity
International Relations
World War II in Cinema
Thinking with Things: American Material Culture
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History Surveys
HIS 1305: World History to 1500
Principal civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from prehistory to about 1500 A.D., focusing on religious ideas, patterns of economic and cultural development, and artistic and literary achievements of these civilizations, as well as their influences on one another.
HIS 1307: World History since 1500
History of major world civilizations and the growth of the modern global community as well as the spread of ideologies and cultures.
HIS 1365: History of the United States to 1877
A chronological, thematic, and analytical study of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic history of the United States from colonial origins and early nationhood through the era of Reconstruction.
HIS 1366: History of the United States since 1877
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A chronological, thematic, and analytical study of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic history of the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the present.
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History Courses: 2000 Levels
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HIS 2370 History of Warfare
An Introduction to Military History
M/W/F 10:10 - 11:00 am
Dr. David A. Smith / David_A_Smith@Baylor.edu
From the Greek phalanx to Cyber Warfare, this course is an introduction to the field of military history. We will cover the evolution of war on land and at sea, the influence of technology through the ages, and read some classics of military history and theory.
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HIST 2390:
Intro to Women + Gender Studies
Ideas about men and women shape how we understand the past and present. Learn how and why it matters! Tuesday/Thursday, 12:30-1:45
Professor Goodwin
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History Courses: Global (3000-4000
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Mao Zedong once said that women in China were oppressed by four overlapping systems of authority: political, familial, religious, and the patriarchy.
But what if Mao was wrong?
What if women in Chinese history were warriors, poets, entrepreneurs, teachers, doctors, and revolutionaries long before (and long after) Mao?
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explore this dynamic history in: Women and Gender in Chinese History (HIS 3306) T/R, 2:00-3:15 Dr. Dan Barish
Email: Daniel_Barish@Baylor.edu
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Questions?
HIS 3310: The Middle East
Mondays
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and Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:15 pm Dr. Lisa Lacy Lisa_Lacy@baylor.edu
History of Modern Africa
HIS 3318
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - 10:45 am
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History of Brazil
T/R 12:30-1:45
HIS 4340.3
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Dr. Marilia Corrêa
History Courses U.S.
(3000-4000 Levels)
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The UlTimaTe DesTinaTion
“I will go to the wildes of Texas, I will consider that government a Paradice”
David Crockett, 1834
HIS 3380: History of Texas
Dr. Bracy Hill
MWF 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM
For more information, contact Bracy_Hill@baylor.edu
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On December 16, 1773, a group of disguised colonials boarded three British ships and threw 342 chests of tea into Boston harbor.
WHY? Find out in:
HIS 4340-01:
The Boston Tea Party (Thursdays, 2pm-4:45pm)
READ: accounts from participants and historians to determine what really happened that night
CREATE: a historical character based on a real participant DO: take part in a costumed reenactment of the tea party!
INTERESTED? Email Dr. sweet at <Julie_Sweet@baylor.edu> ASAP to join the fun!
NOTE: This class requires an interview with the Instructor to receive permission to enroll.
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HIS
United States since 1920
MWF 11:15 - 12:05 pm
Dr. David Smith
Learn about the Post-Progressive decade, the Great Depression, the New Deal and domestic developments since the New Deal. Get a sneak peak into the coming of World War II and the consequent rise and development of the Cold War.
4374
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JOIN THE RANKS! HIS 4393: American Military History to 1890 T/R @ 11 with Dr. sweet Learn the history of American military traditions, leadership, strategy, tactics, and more! 18
History Courses European
(3000-4000 Levels)
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HIS 3324 / CLA 3301 ROMAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION
T/R 11:00-12:15
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Dr. Meghan DiLuzio
Viking life, culture, trade, and migrations from AD 790 to 1100. Includes methods and applications of interdisciplinary research, particularly emphasizing the potential of archaeology to make contributions to historical studies.
MWF 10:10 - 11:00 am
HIS 4325: The Vikings
Dr. Davide Zori
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HIS 4337: Europe from 1815 to 1914
Tue/Thur 12:30-1:45
Dr. Steven Jug
Political, social, and economic development of the European nations from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of the First World War; the rise of liberalism and growth of the nationalism; imperialism and the development of the international rivalry.
Questions: Steven_Jug@Baylor.edu.
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Renaissance Spain
HIS 4340.02
From Austria, to Acapulco, Spain once ruled half the world. Learn how Spain came to be a major world power .
Also learn about: colonization of the New World • dynastic wars in Europe the Spanish Inquisition • the expulsion of Jewish and Muslim minorities and popular ceremonies and festivals
F all 2022, MWF 9:05-9:55 a.m.
For inquiries, email: Luis_Morera@baylor.edu
WARNING! ¡CUIDADO!
Dr. Morera is an avid foodie, so traditional Spanish foods and “tapas” will be served occasionally, throughout the semester!!
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A History of Family Values!
The History of Tudor-Stuart Britain
Explore the history of England and Great Britain and major world-wide developments of the fourteenth to eighteenth century
HIS 4341
Fall 2023, TR 9:30 AM—10:45 AM
Dr. Bracy Hill
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HIS 4345 Britain
19th century Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 - 3:00 pm 25
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