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Chair, Department of International Studies, Languages and History:
William C. Clary, Ph.D.

History, Sociology Faculty:
Alan Havig, Ph.D.
Andrew Walker, Ph.D.

The Department of International Studies, Languages and History offers two minors: one in history, the other in sociology. Each minor requires completion of 5.0 courses, as specified below. Students may elect additional courses in the minor for a total of 8.0 within a 40.0 course degree program. Independent studies (readings or projects) may be proposed as part of the required 5.0 courses in any minor.

NOTE: In the following course listings, (1c) = 1.0 course credit = 1.0 course.

History Minor
Required Courses

Three (3.0) HIS courses at the 200 level.
Two (2.0) HIS courses at or above the 300 level.

Sociology Minor
Required Courses

Three (3.0) SOC courses at the 200 level.
Two (2.0) SOC courses at or above the 300 level.

American Studies Course
AMS 315D: Popular Culture in 20th Century America
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: completion of 8.0 lower-division liberal arts requirements)
A survey and analysis of the popular arts, their social and cultural significance, and their mass audience in America since the late 19th century. Attention given to definitions of the field of popular culture study, to methods of studying the popular arts, to the elite critique of popular culture, and to the defense of the latter from these criticisms. The course studies selected case studies of popular arts.

History Courses
HIS 204H: 19th Century America
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
An overview of important themes in 19th century American history, including changing race, gender and class relations; federal-state governmental relationship; and economic growth and the role of government in the economy. This course includes study of the causes and results of the Civil War. It draws upon American history prior to 1800 to lay a foundation of understanding for such matters as Constitutional evolution.

HIS 205H: 20th Century America
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
An overview of important themes in 20th century American history, including changing race, gender and class relations; economic expansion and recession; the changing role of government in the economy; political party history and the growth of the presidency; the emergence of mass culture; and the development of American foreign policy.

HIS 220H: American Business and Labor History
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
The development of American corporate capitalism and industrial technology since the early 19th century, the evolution of labor organizations, working class life and the relationship between the federal government and both business and labor.

HIS 230H: Early Modern Europe: 1485-1789
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
Introduces students to the beginnings of modern institutions that have shaped our world, including capitalism, nationalism, religion, humanism, science and revolution.

HIS 231H: Modern Europe since 1789
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
Introduces students to the modern period in Europe following the cataclysm of the French Revolution.

HIS 240H: Regional History and Culture: The American West
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
The history of the trans-Mississippi River region of the United States, with emphasis on the process of westward movement and community-building in the 19th and 20th centuries. Materials and activities will illuminate such themes and concepts as region and sectionalism; federal-state relations; gender, class and race in the West over time; the impact of human activity on the natural environment; and the Western image in fiction and film.

HIS 242H: Regional History and Culture: The American South
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
The history of the American South with emphasis on the period since Reconstruction. Course considers and investigates such concepts and themes as region and sectionalism in the American context; federal-state relations; and class, gender and race in the South over time. The course employs literature, film and original documents as well as narrative and analytical studies by historians.

HIS 250H: Revolutionary China: 1800-Present
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 206 or permission of instructor)
A survey of 19th and 20th century Chinese revolutionary history. Special attention is given to the Opium Wars, the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions, the May 4th Movement, the Revolution of 1911, the Republic, the civil war and government under the Communist Party. The role of Chinese women in each of these periods will be examined.

HIS 258H: Readings in History
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
Important, well-written and interesting examples of recent research and writing (monographs and biographies) introduce students to the nature of historical study.

HIS 280: Topics in History
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: dependent upon topic; may be repeated for credit with different topic)
A study of the history of a particular phenomenon or epoch. Topics change; consult course schedule for current topic.

HIS 303C: 19th Century Europe
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: HIS 230H or 231H and junior or senior standing or permission of instructor)
Examines in depth the massive changes that laid the foundations of our own time, from the restoration of Europe after the defeat of Napoleon to the disastrous collapse into World War I.

HIS 304C: 20th Century Europe
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: HIS 230H or 231H and junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor)
Covers the period from the end of World War I to the present, focusing on social- political history as well as diplomatic history.

HIS 326C: French Civilization and Culture
(1.0 course)
(May be repeated for credit with different content and permission of instructor)
(Prerequisite: HUM 121A or PSC 210S or one literature survey course or permission of instructor; cross-listed as FRN 326C)
Taught in English. The development through the ages of French civilization as reflected in historical and political events, social institutions, women's contributions, economics, literature and the arts. Special topics include French culture from medieval times through the period of the Sun King; the Age of Enlightenment and the French Revolution; and the contemporary French-speaking world.

HIS 380: Topics in History
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: dependent upon topic; may be repeated for credit with different topic)
A study of the history of a particular phenomenon or epoch. Topics change; consult course schedule for current topic.

HIS 390: History Seminar
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: dependent on topic)
Advanced study on selected topics.

HIS 492: Senior Essay
(.5-1.0 course)
Prerequisite: SSC 301 and permission of program)
Opportunity to conduct independent research for history-emphasis majors.

Social Science Courses
SSC 220: Introduction to Law
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
Introduction to the American jurisprudence system and to law as a field of study.

SSC 492: Senior Essay
(.5-1.0 course)
(Prerequisites: SSC 301, senior standing and program permission)

Sociology Courses
SOC 201S: General Sociology: Socialization
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
Analysis of the process by which the individual acquires membership in a group or society. Study of group characteristics and their influence on human behavior.

SOC 202: General Sociology: Social Structure
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
Study of the ways in which social action is organized and developed. Emphasis on developing a framework of analysis suitable to a variety of different social contexts.

SOC 204: Urban Sociology
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
Study of the city as a particular form of social organization. Attention given to the historical development of the city and its contemporary characteristics in American society.

SOC 240: Drugs and Society
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: one SOC course)
The use of substances to alter consciousness is a very common practice in societies everywhere. In this course, we shall examine those practices from a cross-cultural perspective. Our focus shall be on the social processes that promote and control their usage and the cultural meanings attached to their usage.

SOC 280: Topics in Sociology
(1.0 course)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered in depth in other courses. See course schedule for topic.

SOC 304: Race Relations
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: one SOC course)
The nature of race and race relations from a historical and socio-psychological points of view. Application of the basic sociological concepts to the study of race relations. Particular attention is paid to race relations in contemporary American society.

SOC 305: Sociology of Deviance and Control
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: one SOC course)
The process of deviance and control as it occurs in small groups and societies. Emphasis on the positive and negative effects of this process.

SOC 316: Social Stratification
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: one SOC course)
Examines how social inequality works in terms of status and prestige systems, and the resulting effect on society.

SOC 354: Dynamics of Bureaucracy
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: one SOC course or BUS 225)
The organizational principles of bureaucracy, how they interact with individuals, and why they represent important issues for a technological and industrial society.

SOC 380: Topics in Sociology
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: dependent on topic)
Advanced study on selected topics. Not offered regularly. Recent topics have included revolutionary societies and drugs and society.

SOC 492: Senior Essay
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: SSC 301 and program permission)
Independent research in sociology.

Independent Study
Independent studies (special studies, tutorials, readings, projects) may be proposed by students who wish to investigate a subject not otherwise available. Information about independent study may be obtained in department offices or the Office of the Registrar.