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Undergraduate History

2025 Fall Term

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AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877

HISTRY 124

An introduction to the study of American history with emphasis on the evolution of economic, political, social and cultural values and institutions from colonization through the Civil War era.

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AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1877

HISTRY 125

A study of the United States from 1877 to the present, analyzing the socio-economic, political and intellectual forces that have shaped the lives of underrepresented racial/ethnic groups as well as contemporary values, problems, and institutions. This course taken in conjunction with HISTRY 124 provides a complete American history survey.

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HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATIONS

HISTRY 135

This course examines emergence and evolution of Islamic Civilizations from the seventh century though the modern era. It covers the birth and spread of Islam, the rise and fall of Muslim Empires, religious and political institutions, scientific and cultural achievements, and the position of women and religious minorities.

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ANCIENT AFRICAN HISTORY

HISTRY 142

This is an introductory class to Ancient African history spanning the time period from the earliest human societies up to the period before the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Significant attention is placed on diversity, achievements and technological developments of African societies, and Africa's contributions and interactions with the wider world before 1400AD.

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WESTERN CIVILIZATION

HISTRY 154

An examination of the social, cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped Western civilization from early ancient Mediterranean cultures to the eighteenth century.

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HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE

HISTRY 155

A study of European civilizations from the eighteenth century to the present, analyzing the social, economic, political and intellectual forces that have shaped contemporary values, problems and institutions. This course taken in conjunction with HISTORY 154 provides a complete survey of Western civilization.

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NORTH AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY

HISTRY 190

This course will examine human interaction with the natural environment in North America between roughly 1400 and the present. Special attention will be paid to the twentieth century. It will also explore the ways in which people have historically defined, used, and modified nature to suit their needs and interests.

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HISTORICAL METHODS

HISTRY 200

This course provides an introduction to the methods historians use to study the past. Through short assignments and quizzes, students will develop their skills in critically reading, analyzing, and researching historical topics. The emphasis is on basic research skills including information literacy and citations.

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HISTORY AND GAMES

HISTRY 210

Games have long been used to simulate real-world issues and events, and to replay historical events or processes. In this course, students will learn about the evolution of games in history, and will analyze the historical representations of games set in past societies. In doing so, they will develop analytical skill and habits that will sharpen their awareness of the messages contained in the rules and mechanics of games from, or about the past.

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AMERICAN COLONIAL HISTORY TO 1763

HISTRY 300

A study of the political, economic, religious, social and cultural developments of the American colonies with emphasis on the seventeenth century.

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WISCONSIN HISTORY

HISTRY 311

A study of Wisconsin from its first settlement to the present day with emphasis upon the late nineteenth century and the twentieth century.

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U.S. IMMIGRATION: HISTORY, LAW, AND POLITICS

HISTRY 329

This course covers major moments of immigration throughout U.S. history, beginning with colonial settlement and moving forward to twentieth century restrictions on immigration and twenty-first century debates about immigration reform. It examines how immigration law has defined the United States as a nation (i.e., a nation of immigrants, a gate-keeping nation, and more recently, a deportation nation) and how seemingly natural features of American life, such as passports, visas, green cards, national borders, and what it means to be an American, were created and have changed throughout U.S. history.

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EMPIRES & INVASIONS IN THE PRE-MODERN MIDDLE EAST: 500-1500

HISTRY 336

Empires & Invasions in the Pre-Modern Middle East" examines the growth and development Middle Eastern civilization from the eve of Islam through the early modern period. It looks at how the peoples of the Middle East built and sustained one of the richest milti-ethnic empires in the pre-modern world.

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CONQUEST AND COLONIALISM IN LATIN AMERICA

HISTRY 342

This course introduces Latin American history from the pre-Columbian era to 1860. Topics include the nature of pre-Columbian societies, the resistance and accommodations of indigenous peoples to European conquest, the institutions and culture of African slavery, the role of the Catholic Church, the evolution of race, gender, and class hierarchies, and fragility of the new nation-states after Independence.

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FROM GODDESSES TO WITCHES: WOMEN IN PREMODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY

HISTRY 363

This course is a history of women in ancient, medieval and early modern European history, roughly the period from 4000 BCD to around 1750 CE. It focuses on the role, status and agency of women in different premodern European contexts, with particular focus on politics, culture and religion.

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DRINKING, DRUGS, AND HISTORY

HISTRY 369

In this course, students will acquire a broad understanding of the role drinking and drugs have played in history as products, commodities, and social lubricants. Although our primary emphasis will be on the cultural, economic, gender, and social history of alcohol, you will also learn about other drugs (such as coffee, tea, opium, marijuana, cocaine, and LSD) in their historical contexts.

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HISTORY OF THE SAMURAI: WAY OF THE WARRIOR

HISTRY 387

This course will explore the evolution of the samurai from ancient through early modern times, examining how the warrior both shaped and was shaped by Japanese historical events. Emphasizing primary sources, including war tales, archaeological evidence, legal documents, and letters, we will consider how the modern idea of the ¿Way of the Warrior¿ relates to its original roots.

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THEMATIC OR REGIONAL TOPICS IN HISTORY (VARIABLE TOPIC)

HISTRY 395

Study of a major theme or region in history. The course may be defined thematically across geographical regions or by a study of a specific region overtime. The particular topic of the course will be published before registration.

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STUDIES IN EUROPEAN OR US HISTORY (VARIABLE TOPIC)

HISTRY 455

Intensive study of a focused theme or topic in either European or US history close to the research interests of the faculty member. The course includes a 12 to 15-page research paper that serves as one of the artifacts for the senior history portfolio course. This is a variable topics course.

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STUDIES IN AFRICA, ASIA, MIDDLE EAST OR LATIN AMERICA (VARIABLE)

HISTRY 465

Intensive study of a focused theme or topic in African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American history close to the research interests of the faculty member. The course includes a 12 to 15-page research paper that serves as one of the artifacts for the senior history portfolio course. This is a variable topics course.

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SENIOR PORTFOLIO

HISTRY 475

Students will submit a variety of artifacts from course work from their history majors courses to a portfolio to demonstrate their level of accomplishment in skills related to the discipline of history. In addition students will also prepare materials for further education or employment such as a resume and requesting letters of reference.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

HISTRY 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable two times for a maximum of 2 credits in major/degree.