History
History Faculty:
Alan Havig, Ph.D.
History Minor
Required Courses
Three (3.0) HIS courses at the 200 level.
Two (2.0) HIS courses at or above the 300 level.
History Courses
HIS
204: 19th Century America
(3 hrs.)
(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 205: 20th Century America
(3 hrs.)
(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 220: American Business and Labor History
(3 hrs.)
(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 230: Early Modern Europe: 1485–1789
(3 hrs.)
(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 258: Readings in History
(3 hrs.)
(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
(3
hrs.)
(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 303: 19th Century Europe
(3
hrs.)
(Prerequisite: HIS 230 or HIS 231 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 304: 20th Century Europe
(3
hrs.)
(Prerequisite: HIS 230 or 231 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 380: Topics in History
(3
hrs.)
(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.
Social Sciences Courses
SSC 220: Introduction to Law
(3 hrs.)
(Open to all students)
Introduction to the American jurisprudence system and to law as a field of study.
SSC 310: Modern Japan Seminar
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission of instructor)
Study of modern Japan's cultural and social transformations in a comparative analysis with the United States. Special topics include the modernization process, business and economic practices, education, the roles and status of women, "groupism" and individualism, and value structures.
Sociology Courses
SOC 201: 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 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.
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.
