112 Western Civilization (3 Credit Hours)

This course will seek to answer the question "what is civilization?" by studying certain historical moments in he West—classical Greece, the Roman Republic, early Christianity, the High Middle Ages, and the Renaissance—in order to see the changes over time in politics, religion, society, economics, and culture. The course will consider the extent to which the present world has inherited these institutional and intellectual foundations of human life.
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113 Western Civilization (3 Credit Hours)

This course examines how the peoples of Western Europe understood freedom and sought to secure it in the 500 years from the Renaissance to World War II. Focusing on selected historical moments during this period, the course considers how this quest for freedom transformed politics, religion, economics, and morality; in so doing, it also examines the raction to this transformation, especially in totalitarianism.
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212 American History (3 Credit Hours)

An examination of the creation and development of a distinctively American civilization, from its origins through the Civil War (to 1865). Meets Tier II credit for historical reasoning.
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213 American History (3 Credit Hours)

An examination of how the fundamental American principles of freedom and equality have developed as the United States emerged as the world's leading power from the Civil War to the present. Meets Tier II credit for historical reasoning.
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218 Women in American History (3 Credit Hours)

A view of women as participants in the nation's growth from the earliest colonial settlements to the present. Emphasis on student use of multi-media, including films, tapes, slides and guest speakers, to rediscover the record of women in American national life.
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236 American Foreign Policy (3 Credit Hours)

A study of the foreign relations of the United States, underscoring the factors that determine formulation, execution and substance of the U.S. foreign policy, traditional and contemporary, with emphasis on the place of the United States in today's world. Cross-listed as POLSC 301.
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239 History of Ohio (3 Credit Hours)

A general history of the State of Ohio. If feasible includes trips to Columbus to visit the Ohio Historical Museum and other institutions relating to Ohio's history.

250 American Social History (3 Credit Hours)

Examines the development of American society from its English roots, taking into consideration subordinate group contributions. Religious, economic, and political decisions which have contributed to the development of American society will be highlighted.
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261 Ancient Greece (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: HIST 112 or permission

This course examines the political, military and intellectual history of Ancient Greece, emphasizing the developments that have most influenced the Greco-Roman tradition in Western culture. Focusing on selected literary sources written during this period, the course confronts the rise of the polis, the development of political thought, tragedy, comedy, philosophy, and the spread of Hellenism throughout the Mediterranean.
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264 Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianty (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: HIST 112 or permission

This course examines the political, military and intellectual history of Ancient Rome, including the rise of Christianity within Rome. Focusing on selected literary sources written during this period, the course examines the internal and external tensions that led to the rise and decline of Rome, including the factors in Roman history that were central to the rise of Christianity.
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267 Medieval Europe (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: HIST 112 or permission

A survey of ideas, events, individuals, and trends of Europe from the late Roman era to the Italian Renaissance, with an emphasis on showing how the modern world arose from a combination of Roman, Christian, and Germanic elements. The course will examine the rise of Christianity (both Roman and Orthodox), the struggle against Islam, the development of feudal society, the revival of trade and towns, and the ongoing battle between the papacy and the European monarchies.
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268 Renaissance and Reformation (3 Credit Hours)

This course covers intellectual and political history of the European Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. Focusing on literary sources written during this period, the course examines the intellectual developments, art, literature, politics, and religious thought that shattered the medieval world-view and led to scientific revolution. The central purpose of this course is to understand how Italian and Northern Humanism developed and influenced later Western history.
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269 Age of Enlightenment (1600-1789) (3 Credit Hours)

Examines the intellectual and political reformation that swept Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. Will focus on the revolution in modern natural science, the rise and fall of absolute government, the growth of the English constitution, and the development of a new liberal philosophy.
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270 Age of Revolution and Reaction (1789-1900) (3 Credit Hours)

Examines the history of Europe from the French Revolution to the years just before the outbreak of World War I. Topics studied include the Congress of Vienna, industrialization, ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, democracy and nationalism, the Franco-Prussian War, and colonial expansion.
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271 20th Century Europe to the Present (3 Credit Hours)

A survey of ideas, events, individuals, and trends of Europe since 1900, emphasizing the rise of totalitarianism and the two world wars. Through a combination of lecture and discussion of primary sources, the course will examine the origins and outcomes of World War I; the rise of collectivist dictatorships in Russia, Italy, and Germany; the Great Depression and its effects; the road to World War II, and the war itself; the postwar trends toward European union and decolonization; and the Cold War.
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301 Cultural Geography (3 Credit Hours)

Survey of human settlement and its relationship with the physical environment including population, ethnic and cultural patterns, economic and political organization and the uses of land and natural resources.

321 Warfare: Ancient and Modern (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: HIST 112 or 113 or permission

This course provides a comparative study of warfare across history, using selected conflicts from the ancient, medieval, and modern worlds to illustrate the underlying themes, causes, and motivations of wars.
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327 Africa (3 Credit Hours)

An introductory discussion of Africa before the age of Imperialism followed by an intensive study of the period of foreign control, and then a study of the independence movement and the Africa of today. Meets International Persepectives requirement.
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329 Latin America (3 Credit Hours)

A survey of Latin America from the days of discovery and colonization to present time, with emphasis on contemporary institutions of selected Latin American countries, especially Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Cuba, and the Caribbean and Central America Republics, including relations with the United States and the problems confronting the extension of democracy in Latin America.
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341 Modern Middle East (3 Credit Hours)

This course traces the background of the various conflicts in the Middle East today, familiarizing the student with the history of Middle Eastern countries, key leaders (past and present), and the current situation between various Arab, Christian, and Jewish groups. Special emphasis will be given to the history of Israel and her relationships with her neighbors.

343 Modern East Asia (3 Credit Hours)

In this course we will consider the political, diplomatic, and cultural history of East Asia–specifically Japan, China, Korea, and Vietnam–from roughly 1600 to the present. Of particular interest will be how the civilization of East Asia was transformed in the modern era, mainly as a result of its contact with the West.

351 Colonial America (3 Credit Hours)

This course covers colonial America from 1500 to 1776. Stress is laid upon the European backgrounds and the evolution of the political, economic and social institutions of the colonies.

352 The American Founding (3 Credit Hours)

A seminar on the principles and practices of America's founding statesmen. We examine how the founders formulated and reconciled ideas (natural rights, separation of powers, federalism) with interests (economic, political, regional, etc.). Cross-listed as POLSC 370B.
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353 The Early Republic: US 1791-1820 (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: HIST 212 or permission

In this course we will examine the political, intellectual, and social history of the United States from 1791 to 1820.

354 Nationhood and Sectional Conflict: US 1820-1854 (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: HIST 212 or permission

This course will cover the main events, personalities, developments, and ideas in the United States between 1820 and 1854.

355 Lincoln: Civil War and Reconstruction (3 Credit Hours)

A seminar that considers the political thought and statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln. Readings include a number of his speeches, with special emphasis on the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Cross-listed as POLSC 370A.
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356 Age of Enterprise and Progressivism (3 Credit Hours)

A study of the rise of modern America. The course begins in 1877 with the end of Reconstruction, and it finishes with America's entry into World War I. Students will examine the beginnings of industrialization, the rise of cities, immigration, progressive reform, and America's ascendency to world power.

357 America in the Age of World Wars (3 Credit Hours)

A study of the American experience from 1920-1945, exploring the "Roaring" Twenties, Great Depression, New Deal, and the Second World War. Political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural currents will be addressed as well as foreign policy issues.

358 Postwar America: 1945-1973 (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: HIST 213 or permission

An examination of the United States during the three decades following the Second World War. The social, economic, political, and diplomatic development of the country is stressed with a thematic emphasis.

359 Contemporary America: 1974 to Present (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: HIST 213 or permission

An examination of the United States from the end of Watergate to the present, with an emphasis on the rise of the new conservatism, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the search for a new foreign policy. The social, economic, political, and diplomatic development of the country is stressed with a thematic emphasis.

360 Economic History of the United States (3 Credit Hours)

This course is a survey of the economic development of the United States from its foundation until the present time. It emphasizes the development of industry and commerce.

364 World War II (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: HIST 112 or 113 or permission

An examination of World War II, the most widespread, costly, and destructive war in the history of the planet. The course will cover the origins of the war, the strategies pursued by the participants, and the major events in both the Pacific and European theaters from the 1930s until 1945. Further, it will consider the significance of the war for the history of Europe, Asia, and the United States.

380 Topics, Themes and Ideas (3 Credit Hours)

This course treats various topics, themes and ideas in American, European and World History. Students should check schedule and/or instructor to ascertain what topics are currently being offered. This course can be repeated if a different topic.

465 The Study of History Seminar (3 Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: Must be a junior or senior history major or have the permission of the instructor.

Introduction to methods of historical research and writing. Exposure to specific writings, emphasizing ideas and trends of either European or American historians, but especially the latter.
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