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and intellectual development of Europe from 1815 to 1914, with emphasis upon the major European countries. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: HST 101 or HST 102. HST 356. Russia Since 1800. A study of the political, economic, social and intellectual development of Russia from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: HST 101 or HST 102. HST 357. Eastern Europe Since 1800. An analysis of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Eastern Europe during the last two centuries. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: HST 101 or HST 102. HST 358. The French Revolution and Napoleon. An exploration of the political, social, economic, intellectual, and military effects of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Era on France and Europe. Themes will include origins of the revolution, the creation of republican institutions, the fall of the French monarchy, the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte and his impact on Europe. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: HST 101 or HST 102. HST 359. Europe from 1914 to 1945. A study of the political, diplomatic, social, economic, and military developments in Europe from World War I through World War II. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: HST 101 or HST 102. HST 362. The United States and East Asia. An examination of the evolution of the U. S. - East Asian relationship since the mid-nineteenth century. Three hours credit. Spring. HST/GBS 368. Modern China. A study of revolutionary transformations in modern China since 1800. Three hours credit.
HST/GBS 369. The Rise of Modern Japan. An examination of the social, political, economic, and cultural transformations in Japan since 1800. Three hours credit. HST 371. Africa Since 1800. An analysis of the political, economic, and cultural development of Africa from 1800 to the present. Themes will include the environment and people of Africa, connections between Africa and the Americas, European penetration, colonialism, nationalism, and contemporary Africa. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: HST 101 or HST 102. HST 381. The Middle East Since 1800. An analysis of the political, economic, and cultural development of the Middle East from 1800 to the present. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: HST 101 or HST 102. HST/GBS 382. The United States and the Middle East Since 1945. A diplomatic, political, and economic history of American involvement in the Middle East since World War II. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: HST 101 or HST 102. HST 411-419. Independent Study. Individual study and research under the guidance of a member of the department. One to three hours credit each semester. Credit at the discretion of the department. HST 471-474. Student Intern Program. Six to fifteen hours credit. (See program description on page 54.) HST 499. Senior Seminar. A seminar required of all senior history majors. Reading and discussion course which covers a specific topic of history. Emphasis on historiography, with consideration of various interpretations. Student work in the course will culminate in a substantial research paper. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: Senior history major or permission of the instructor.