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Undergraduate History-Rock County

2019 Fall Term

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3 Units

HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES: FROM THE ERA OF THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE TO THE ERA OF THE CIVIL WAR

HIS 101

A Surv. of American political, economic, social, & intellectual history from the Age of European Exploration & the period of colonization to the era of the American Civil War. As an Ethnic Studies (ES) course, this course thoroughly integrates the experiences of African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, &/or Asian Americans into US history in a manner that fosters underst&ing & appreciation of the perspectives & experiences of at least two of these groups as well as their contributions to, & interactions within, American society.


3-4 Units

HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION FROM ANCIENT TIMES TO THE ERA OF THE RENAISSANCE

HIS 105

Surv. of West Civilization from ancient times through the Renaissance, emphasizing the distinctive features of West culture, political development, economic development, & the contributions made by non-West people.


3 Units

ANCIENT HISTORY

HIS 111

Surv. of the history of civilization from the beginnings in Mesopotamia & Egypt through Classical Greece with emphasis on institutional & social development.


3 Units

THE WORLD IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

HIS 127

Surv. of the major trends in Europe, Asia, Africa, & the Americas since 1900; the two world wars; the social & political revolutions of our time; Fascism & Communism; & the new states of Africa & Asia.


3-4 Units

WORLD HISTORY TO 1500

HIS 161

A topical approach to the history of premodern humankind. Special attention will be given to the emergence, development, & interaction of civilizations in Asia, Africa, Europe, & the Americas


3 Units

MEDIEVAL EUROPE

HIS 215

General Intro to the history of Europe, from the later Roman Empire to the end of the Middle Ages


3 Units

THE HOLOCAUST: POLITICS OF PEACE, NATIONALISM, AND WAR

HIS 258

This class presents students with the historical background & current scholarly debate about the best documented genocide in recent history. A combination of race based thinking, radical nationalism & brutality occasioned by war opened the door for the Nazi Party to lead Germans & other Europeans in a systematic campaign to eliminate the Jews. Students will explore a variety of sources produced during & after the period, including films, posters & Lit.. Raised will be questions about the limits of obedience to authority, what constitutes race or ethnic differences, & ultimately whether or not guilt for related crimes can ever be forgiven.


3 Units

HISTORY OF MINORITIES IN AMERICA

HIS 278

This course will explore the role of racial minorities including African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, & Asian Americans. As an Ethnic Studies (ES) course, this course thoroughly integrates the experiences of these groups into US history in a manner that fosters underst&ing & appreciation of their perspectives & experiences as well as their contributions to, & interactions within, American society. Many instructors also explore the experiences of ethnic, religious, & sexual minorities, or other traditionally underrepresented group


3 Units

THE UNITED STATES, 1917 TO THE PRESENT

HIS 297

Political, social, economic, & cultural changes in America from 1917 to the Present

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