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Undergraduate History-Rock County
Undergraduate History-Rock County
2023 Spring Term
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US HISTORY TO THE CIVIL WAR ERA
HIS 101
A survey of American political, economic, social and intellectual history from the Age of European Exploration and 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, and/or Asian Americans into US history in a manner that fosters understanding and appreciation of the perspectives and experiences of at least two of these groups as well as their contributions to, and interactions within, American society.
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES THE ERA OF THE CIVIL WAR TO PRESENT
HIS 102
A survey of American political, economic, social, and intellectual history from the era of the Civil War to the Present. This course thoroughly integrates the experiences of African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and/or Asian Americans into US history in a manner that fosters understanding and appreciation of the perspectives and experiences of at least two of these groups as well as their contributions to, and interactions within, American society.
HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION-THE RENAISSANCE TO CURRENT ERA
HIS 106
Survey of West Civilization from the Renaissance to contemporary times, emphasizing the development of western culture, political institutions, and economic institutions, including references to the interaction among the peoples of the modern world.
ANCIENT NEAR EAST AND GREECE
HIS 111
Survey of the history of civilization from ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt through Classical Greece with emphasis on institutional and social development.
THE ROMAN REPUBLIC AND THE MEDITERRANEAN WORLD
HIS 112
Survey of the history of civilization from Alexander the Great through the fall of the Roman Empire with emphasis on institutional and social development.
WORLD HISTORY TO 1500
HIS 161
A topical approach to the history of premodern humankind. Special attention will be given to the emergence, development, and interaction of civilizations in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500
HIS 162
A topical history of global humankind with emphasis on the rise of the West to world dominance and the various ways in which the peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America have responded to the West challenge.
HOMEFRONT USA: AMERICAN LIFE IN WARTIME
HIS 283
An investigation of the impact of wars on American society. Wars from the earliest European settlement through the wars of the early 21st century may be included. The home front will be emphasized, with attention to wartime politics and economy, civil liberties, the experience of non-combatants, and the larger social effects of war.
THE UNITED STATES, 1917 TO THE PRESENT
HIS 297
Political, social, economic and cultural changes in America from 1917 to the present.
INDEPENDENT STUDIES
HIS 299
Extensive reading for the purpose of Surv.ing the Lit. on a particular historical subject, possibly including a research Proj., under the personal supervision of the instructor. The subject matter is open, to be determined by the student & instructor. Students will be encouraged to use off-campus resources when available.