2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
History
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Michael Krysko, Chair
University Distinguished Professor: Linder; Professors: Frey, Hamscher, Mrozek, Parillo, Sherow, and Stone; Associate Professors: Breen, Graff, Krysko, Lynn-Sherow, McCrea, Maner, Mulready-Stone, Sanders, and Williams; Assistant Professors: Defries, Morgan and Orr; Emeriti Professors: Gray, Holl, and McCulloh; Emeritus Associate Professor: Ferguson.
117D Calvin Hall
785-532-6730
Fax: 785-532-2045
E-mail: hoffice@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/history
The history program appeals not only to majors but to all students seeking a rewarding educational experience. The curriculum includes courses in traditional and nontraditional fields of interest taught by a nationally respected faculty willing to try new and innovative teaching techniques. A program of speakers, seminars, colloquia, and films supplements the curriculum to stimulate student interest in the discipline of history and how it is expressed.
Students switching to a history major or adding a history major or minor after the first semester at K-State must have a cumulative GPA of 2.2 or better.
Undergraduate advisors in the history department maintain up-to-date information regarding requirements of graduate and professional schools and relevant course offerings in history and other departments.
Transfer students
Normally the history department will accept transfer credit for history courses taught at accredited institutions of higher education. In the case of students transferring from community colleges, only courses equivalent to those taught at the freshman-sophomore level at K-State (courses numbered HIST 100 through HIST 299) may receive credit for the history major.
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Non-Degree
History
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HIST 100 - Introduction to History Credits: 3
What history is, how it is produced, and what its functions are. Designed for freshmen who want an introductory course which explains the methodology, purposes, and career options of the discipline.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 101 - Western Civilization: The Rise of Europe Credits: 3
Major trends in Western history from the beginnings of European civilization to the end of the seventeenth century. The scope of this course includes classical antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation, and early modern Europe, but chronological and topical emphases vary with individual sections.
Note
Required of all majors in history.
Requisites
Prerequisite: None.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 102 - Western Civilization: The Modern Era Credits: 3
Principal developments in Western civilization from the beginning of the eighteenth century to the present. Scope includes the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, nationalism, imperialism, communism, fascism, and the two world wars, but chronological and topical emphases vary with individual sections.
Requisites
Prerequisite: None.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 103 - Overseas European Studies Credits: 2-3
Selected aspects of European history and culture with readings, lectures, and discussions which will relate historical events to places visited.
Typically Offered
Intersession only, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 105 - Western Civilization: The Rise of Europe (Honors) Credits: 3
Major trends in Western history from the beginnings of European civilization to the end of the seventeenth century. Scope includes classical antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation, and early modern Europe, but chronological and topical emphases vary with individual sections.
Requisites
Prerequisite: None.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 106 - Western Civilization: The Modern Era (Honors) Credits: 3
Principal developments in Western civilization from the beginning of the eighteenth century to the present. Scope includes the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, nationalism, imperialism, communism, fascism, and the two world wars, but chronological and topical emphases vary with individual sections.
Requisites
Prerequisite: None.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 111 - World History to 1450 Credits: 3
Major developments in the history of the world from the earliest civilizations to the eve of European expansion in the fifteenth century. Comparison of key trends and conditions in different parts of the world. Topics include the agricultural revolution, the birth of the city, the formation of states and empires, and the emergence of world religions.
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 112 - World History From 1450 Credits: 3
Major trends in the history of the world from the 15th century to the present. Global patterns of contact, mutual influence, and interdependence.
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 200 - Topics in History for Freshmen and Sophomores Credits: 1-3
Exploration of the historical dimensions of a particular topic or theme.
Note
May be repeated once. Topics vary.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 222 - Western Warfare Since 1618 Credits: 3
Introductory survey that uses a ”battles and leaders” component as a starting point to engender a deeper understanding of the development of Western military practices and institutions as well as greater insight into the evolution of Western society and the nation-state in modern times.
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 250 - Russian Culture and Civilization Credits: 3
Russia’s past and present in the light of principle ideologies with emphasis upon fine arts, literature, music, religion, politics, and education. Equal time will be given to the Tsarist and the Soviet periods.
Note
Knowledge of Russian language is not required.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
Cross-listed
RUSSN 250
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Aesthetic Interpretation
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 251 - History of the United States to 1877 Credits: 3
Includes ethnic, social, military, political, economic, diplomatic, and ideological themes. The chronological emphasis varies with instructor. The aim of the course is to achieve a broad understanding of American civilization to 1877.
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 252 - History of the United States Since 1877 Credits: 3
Ethnic, social, political, economic, and diplomatic history. The goal of the course is to achieve a broad understanding of American civilization since 1877.
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 297 - Honors Introduction to the Humanities I Credits: 3
Study of selected major works of history, literature, and philosophy which have been of central importance in the Western cultural tradition. Considerable emphasis is placed on classroom discussion and writing interpretive essays.
Note
Limited to entering freshmen students.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall
Cross-listed
ENGL 297, MLANG 297, PHILO 297
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Aesthetic Interpretation
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 298 - Honors Introduction to the Humanities II Credits: 3
Continuation of HIST 297.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HIST 297 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Spring
Cross-listed
ENGL 298, MLANG 298, PHILO 298
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Aesthetic Interpretation
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 300 - Introduction to Historical Thinking Credits: 3
Introduces the history major to the major principles of historical thinking as well as providing an introduction to the methodologies of historical research.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Declared major in History.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 303 - Latin American History and Civilization Credits: 3
Introduces the history of Latin America from the earliest times to the present. Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, and Peru will receive special attention. Themes treated will include race and ethnicity, cultural survival, revolution and authoritarianism, women and family, and the role of economic development in Latin American history.
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 320 - History of Technology Credits: 3
This course focuses on the development of technology from ancient times to modern day, with emphasis on technology and its impact on American society from colonial times to present. Students will prepare a portfolio project that will feature a research or service learning component.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 100.
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 330 - History of East Asian Civilizations Credits: 3
East Asian history from earliest times to the present. Social structures, beliefs, and values during key periods of Chinese and Japanese history. Major developments in religion, philosophy, literature, and the arts.
Typically Offered
Spring
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 331 - Introduction to Japan Credits: 3
Historical survey of Japan from prehistoric times to the present day, which may include material on society, politics, and culture.
Cross-listed
GEOG 331
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 332 - Introduction to China Credits: 3
Survey of the history, geography, politics, and culture of China from prehistoric times to the present day.
Cross-listed
GEOG 332
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 399 - Honors Seminar in History Credits: 3
Selected topics in history.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Membership in honors program or consent of instructor.
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 498 - Senior Thesis Credits: 3-6
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 499 - Honors Project Credits: 3
Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 501 - Japan’s Samurai Age Credits: 3
The history of Japan from earliest times to the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1868, including major developments in political institutions, social structures, and religious beliefs. Examines the rise and development of the warrior class that dominated society and government for much of this period.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 502 - Off-Campus American Studies Credits: 2-3
Short-term, intensive, and in-depth study of selected topics in American history that will supplement readings, lectures, discussions and other traditional classroom assignments with on-location activities.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Typically Offered
Summer or Intersession
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 503 - Historical Study in International Setting Credits: 2-3
Course work that enhances the experience of international travel and study. Requires an historical engagement with the travel experience through readings, lectures, discussion, and written work.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Typically Offered
Summer or Intersession
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 504 - Intellectual History of Early China Credits: 3
Introduction to the development of Chinese thought during the period from about 1200 BC to 100 BC, with emphasis on the foundational ideas of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism and their incorporation within the emerging imperial order.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 505 - South Asian Civilizations Credits: 3
Interdisciplinary survey of the development of civilization in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan, including geography, philosophy, social, economic, political institutions, and historical movements.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Three hours of social science or junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, even years
Cross-listed
ANTH 505, ECON 505, GEOG 505, POLSC 505, SOCIO 505
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 506 - Modern India and South Asia Credits: 3
The history of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh since 1500, beginning with Mogul rule and continuing through European colonialism, the anti-imperial struggle, and the troubled transition to independence.
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 507 - China Since 1644 Credits: 3
China from the founding of the Manchu Qing dynasty to the present. Includes the western imperialist challenge in the nineteenth century, the Revolution of 1949, and the post-Mao Reforms. Emphasis on social, political and intellectual changes in the context of increasing contact with western nations and Japan.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, even years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 508 - Introduction to Modern East Asia Credits: 3
The history of China, Japan, and surrounding countries including the arrival of Europeans in the sixteenth century, reactions to Western imperialism, the rise of nationalism, and revolution. The impact of the two world wars, the era of post war developments, communism in China, democracy in Japan, and the end of Western colonialism are also examined.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 509 - Japan Since 1550 Credits: 3
Japan from reunification in the sixteenth century through the Tokugawa and Imperial eras to the postwar recovery. Emphasis on understanding modern Japan as the product of traditional culture, the Meiji Restoration, and World War II.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 510 - World War I Credits: 3
Examines the origins, events and consequences of the “war to end all wars.” The impact and influence of the war on colonialism, imperialism, and popular culture will be discussed.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 511 - Environmental History Credits: 3
An introduction to environmental history as an academic specialization through selected reading and topical lectures. The course emphasizes the study of people in nature through time; it stresses people’s response to environmental change through three broadly defined periods: pre-industrial, modern industrial, and contemporary.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 512 - Women in European History Credits: 3
A study of women in primitive European societies, in preindustrial times, and in the industrial era. Emphasis will be upon the position and role of women within the society.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 513 - Battles and Leaders Credits: 3
The course will emphasize military organization, tactics and strategy, generalship and grand strategy, manpower and logistics, and the wartime ramifications of war on land, at sea, and in the air.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 514 - World War II Credits: 3
Origins, conduct, and consequence of World War II. Films from the TV series “The World at War” form an integral part of the course.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 515 - History of Sport Credits: 3
The historical development of sport (especially in Europe and North America) including the growth of competition, the rise of mass spectator sports, elitism, and the changing function of sport. History of sport as business and history of the relationship between sport and other institutions.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 516 - The Modern Middle East Credits: 3
History of Islam and the broader Middle East including North Africa since 1500. Topics covered include the rise of early modern empires, closer contact with Western Europe and East Asia, the impact of Western imperialism, state-sponsored defensive reforms, the development of religious modernism, social movements and constitutionalism, the emergence of nationalism, oil-dependent economies and rentier states, the origins of religious activism, and the contemporary struggle for civil rights.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 517 - Iranian People Since Antiquity Credits: 3
Critical introduction to the history, geography, society, politics, economy and culture of Iran (historical Persia) from prehistoric times to the present day.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing recommended.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 519 - Science and Technology in the United States Credits: 3
A survey of United States science and technology from the colonial era to the present, with special attention to how the wider social context, including the role of institutions and government, affected processes of scientific and technological development. Coverage also of the challenges of addressing the social problems that arose in connection with scientific and technological development throughout United States history.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 520 - Death and Dying in History Credits: 3
Examines European and American attitudes toward death and dying in various historical periods. Topics include: death and dying in the European Middle Ages and in nineteenth and twentieth century America, the impact of the Nazi Holocaust on modern opinions about death, suicide as a historical problem, the fear of cancer in modern times, and others.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, in alternate years
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 521 - History of Christianity Credits: 3
A history of the Christian religion from the era of Jesus Christ to the present with special emphasis on people and ideas.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 522 - Religion in American History Credits: 3
A study of the impact of religion on American culture and of American culture on religion, the Social Gospel and related issues, and the interrelationship of Christianity and politics.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 523 - A History of the Occult and Witchcraft Credits: 3
A study of the history of the occult and witchcraft in Western civilization with special attention to religious, intellectual, and social issues and influences.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 524 - The History of Baseball in American Culture Credits: 3
The history of baseball from its origins in the early nineteenth century to the present, with emphasis on the major leagues and their collateral organizations but also with attention to semi-pro and amateur baseball and to the old Negro Leagues. The history of the game will be examined in the context of American history with special reference to social issues, politics, religion, literature, music, and the medial.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 525 - Colonial America Credits: 3
About 1450 to 1763. Includes the European background of North American colonization, the rivalry for new world empire, seventeenth century English colonial foundations, and development of the various colonial societies.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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HIST 526 - The American Revolution Credits: 3
Eighteenth century colonial background of the Revolution and the revolutionary era itself, 1763-1789. Stresses ideological and other causes of the Revolution, the course of the war, its social results, the Confederation and its demise.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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HIST 527 - The Early National Period Credits: 3
Foundations of the new nation from the adoption of the Constitution to the conclusion of the War of 1812, approximately 1789-1815. Stresses the contest between Hamiltonians and Jeffersonians for philosophical dominance of institutions; other topics include diplomacy, westward expansion, military developments, the social and intellectual life of the era.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 528 - America in the Age of Jackson Credits: 3
A survey of the Age of Jackson, opening with Jackson’s election as America’s seventh president in 1828 and closing in 1850 as the tumultuous debates over the expansion of slavery tear the country apart.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 529 - Civil War and Reconstruction Credits: 3
1848-1877. Examination of the sectional controversy, the failure of the political system to resolve peacefully the conflict between North and South, the resort to arms, the nature of the post-war settlement. Emphasis is on the attempt of mid-nineteenth-century American leaders to deal with the complex problems of slavery and race.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 530 - United States in the 19th Century Credits: 3
Explores the history of the United States during the 19th century and traces the transition of the country from a fragile, uncertain republic to a robust imperial power standing in the first rank of the world’s nations.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 531 - The United States in the Twentieth Century Credits: 3
Examines the creation of modern America, 1890 to the present. Emphasis on the social and cultural roots, and political consequences, of Progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Sixties, and Post-Vietnam America.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 533 - Topics in the History of the Americas Credits: 1-3
Provides instructor and students the opportunity to investigate in detail a particular theme, event, or problem in the history of North, Central, or South America. Topics vary.
Note
May be repeated for credit.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 534 - Social History of Medicine Credits: 3
An exploration of the development of American social thought and practices regarding health care from colonial times to the present. The course stresses changing cultural attitudes toward disease as well as alterations in social practices and institutions related to healing. Special emphasis is given to the institutional development and professionalization of modern medicine.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 536 - The American West Credits: 3
Primary emphasis on the nineteenth century when Americans were rapidly spreading across the continent. Also examines the earlier developments of the frontier and considers the twentieth century role of the trans-Mississippi region.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 537 - History of the Indians of North America Credits: 3
A discussion of Indian-white relations from 1492 to the present. Special emphasis given to federal government policy and the cultural decline of the native people of North America. Also includes an examination of Indian reservations and urban Indians.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 538 - Women in Sport Credits: 3
A survey of the history of the female athlete, with special emphasis on the significance of women in sport in the United States. Themes covered include the evolution of the social roles of sport, the relationship between sport and gender, and athletes’ construction of identity.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
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HIST 539 - African-American History Credits: 3
An overview of the African-American experience from the seventeenth century through the civil rights movement. Emphasizes social, legal, economic, political, and intellectual aspects of black history as well African-American contributions to American life and culture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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HIST 540 - Women in America, 1600 to the Civil War Credits: 3
An overview of the history of American women from the beginning of the European colonization to the Civil War. Women’s changing social role and its relation to the major transformations in American culture and society during this period is stressed. Special emphasis is given to ethnic, racial, and class variations among women.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 542 - Women in America, Civil War to the Present Credits: 3
An overview of the history of American women from the end of the Civil War to the present. Examines women’s changing role in modern industrial society with special emphasis upon the women’s rights movement of both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 543 - U.S. World Affairs to 1920 Credits: 3
History of United States foreign relations from its origins in the colonial era through World War I.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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HIST 544 - U.S. and World Affairs since 1920 Credits: 3
History of United States foreign relations from the end of World War I through the present day. Explores how the United States engaged the world as a global power.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 545 - War in the Twentieth Century Credits: 3
Considers the military theory and practice, the technology, and the political and ideological constraints of World Wars I and II, the Spanish Civil War, the Korean War, and the Indochinese wars. Students are to gain an understanding of the varieties of military experience in the twentieth century, including civil wars, “total war,”and guerrilla warfare.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
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HIST 546 - History of American Military Affairs Credits: 3
Deals with the development of military institutions in colonial America and the United States, civil-military relations and conflicts between political constraints and strategic demands, popular attitudes toward the military, and the rise of the military-industrial complex.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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HIST 547 - Economic History of the United States Credits: 3
Major topics in American economic history from the colonial period to the present. Focus is on nineteenth- and twentieth-century issues, including the rise of big business; the expanding role of the government in the economy; the Great Depression; the postwar boom and its end; issues of class, race, and gender; America’s shifting roles in the global economy.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
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Historical Perspectives
Social Sciences
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HIST 549 - Modern Africa from 1850 Credits: 3
Introduction to modern African history since 1850. Key topics include the establishment and impact of the colonial empires that dominated Africa between the 1880s and 1960s; the process of decolonization; African responses to colonial rule; and the development of post-Independence Africa with a special emphasis on the challenges faced by African countries.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing recommended.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, or Summer
UGE course
No
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Historical Perspectives
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HIST 551 - History of Family Violence Credits: 3
Explores the history of family violence in America as a social, cultural, legal, and public policy issue from colonial times to the present. Stress is placed upon the cultural roots and evolution of domestic law. The development of state-controlled social welfare agencies as well as the emergence of the “battered women’s movement” is particularly emphasized.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Intersession
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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HIST 553 - History of American Culture Credits: 3
Main emphasis is on political, religious, and social thought and ideology, 1620 to present.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Aesthetic Interpretation
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 554 - History of the South Credits: 3
Topical analysis of important issues in Southern history. Compares the plantation myth of popular films with interpretations by important historians. Emphasis on plantation agriculture, slavery, race relations, class, and gender in the Old South. Post-Civil War topics include federal Reconstruction efforts, segregation, economic reform, and the modern Civil Rights movement.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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HIST 555 - American Constitutional History Credits: 3
Survey of constitutional and legal development from colonial times to the present. English constitutional ideas and the common law in the American colonies, formation of the Constitution, the role of the Supreme Court, development of the modern American legal system, growth of the legal profession, the problem of civil liberties. The course offers insight into the relationship of constitutional-legal institutions to American society.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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HIST 556 - Bill of Rights in American History Credits: 3
This course provides a topical survey of the American Bill of Rights from the colonial era to the present. It begins with the origins of American rights in England and colonial America. An analysis of the need for a Bill of Rights at the founding and Supreme Court interpretations in 1835 and during the Reconstruction era follow. The bulk of the course is concerned with the nationalization and expansion of the Bill of Rights in the twentieth century and its meaning in the everyday lives of American citizens.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 557 - History of American Agriculture Credits: 3
Concentrates on the period since 1850 in an attempt to acquaint the student with the political and economic history of American agriculture. No attempt will be made to present the scientific or technological side of agriculture in detail, but agriculture will be shown in relation to the life of the entire United States. The life of the farmer and his family, the relationship between agricultural changes and other parts of the economy will be part of this course. Special attention will be paid to agriculture in Kansas and the Great Plains.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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HIST 558 - History of Kansas Credits: 3
Land, people, and cultural developments in Kansas, from the earliest written records to the present. Provides the student with an intimate understanding of the state of Kansas.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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HIST 559 - History of Aztecs, Inca, and Maya Credits: 3
Introduction to the history of Ancient Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations through a multi-disciplinary approach combining materials from the fields of history, art history, anthropology, and archaeology.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 560 - Latin American Nations Credits: 3
Survey of economic, social, and political developments of the Latin American nations from independence to the present decade with emphasis on Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, and Mexico. Stresses reform and revolution of the last 50 years.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 561 - Colonial Hispanic America Credits: 3
Iberian and indigenous American background, exploration, conquest, settlement, and development of Latin America. Stresses growth of mestizo culture, colonial styles of living, and wars of independence.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
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HIST 562 - Modern Mexico Credits: 3
Brief survey of lines of national development, 1821-1910, and major emphasis on the twentieth-century revolution and its reforms (1910-1940) as well as its subsequent implications.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
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HIST 564 - History of Mass Communications in America Credits: 3
Growth and development of media and media technology in the United States and their economic, political, and social significance.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Cross-listed
MC 564
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Social Sciences
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HIST 565 - History and Culture of Greece Credits: 3
The rise of civilization in the ancient Near East, the migrations of the Greeks and the Heroic Age, the Greek city-states, commerce and colonization, the Persian invasion, Athens’ leadership of Greece, the war between Athens and Sparta, Alexander the Great, and the total Hellenic achievement.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 566 - History and Culture of Rome Credits: 3
Examines the various theories of Rome’s origin, the causes, problems, and influences upon the republican government, political and economic problems of Roman expansion, and the Roman world. Various reforms including those of the Gracchi, Caesar, and Augustus. Contact with Greece and the older areas of civilization. The Roman imperial system, the many causes of Rome’s fall, and Rome’s role as a synthesizer of the ancient classical culture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 567 - Europe in the Middle Ages Credits: 3
Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the thirteenth century. Investigates the conflict and interaction of Roman, Christian, and Germanic ideals and attitudes in the early Middle Ages, and the increasing complexity and sophistication of society, culture, religion, and government of the high Middle Ages.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 568 - The Renaissance Credits: 3
The Italian Renaissance as a major phase in the history of Western civilization and its spread to northern Europe.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 569 - The Reformation Credits: 3
A study of the Protestant, Catholic, and Radical Reformations with special attention to Luther, Calvin, the origins of the Church of England and the Presbyterian Church, the Anabaptists, the Puritans, and Roman Catholic Reform, and the impact of religious developments on the political, economic, social, and intellectual history of the Western world. Covers the period from approximately 1500 to 1660.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 570 - Europe in the Seventeenth Century Credits: 3
Surveys the economic, social, political and intellectual history of western Europe in the seventeenth century, a period marked by economic depression, international conflict, and domestic revolutions as well as by cultural achievement. Emphasizes the complex interaction among social groups; the rise of a European state system; the development of constitutional monarchy in England and absolute monarchy in France; and the change in values generated by the scientific revolution.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 571 - Eighteenth-Century Europe Credits: 3
Europe from the death of Louis XIV in 1715 to the fall of Napoleon in 1815. The origins and development of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic legacy, also examines reform and counter-revolutionary movements in England, Italy, Russia, Poland, and the Germanies.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 572 - Nineteenth Century Europe Credits: 3
The history of Europe from the French Revolution to the end of the first World War. Major topics covered will include the rise of conservatism as an ideology and its application in practice, the nature of liberalism and socialism, the impact of science and technology, the origins and course of World War I.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 573 - Twentieth Century Europe Credits: 3
Examines the political, social, and intellectual developments of Europe in the period of the two world wars. Emphasis on the failure of democracy and the rise of competing antidemocratic and nondemocratic mass movements and ideologies. The course will also deal with the attempted system of collective security, its failure, and the origins and course of World War II.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 574 - Europe since World War II Credits: 3
Postwar European society, politics, economy, and culture. The effects of total war on the population; restoration and reconstruction. The influence of the U.S. and U.S.S.R. on Europe. Capitalism, socialism, and communism in technological society. European unity movements and their conflicts with traditional values.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 576 - European International Relations to 1815 Credits: 3
The nature, evolution, and function of the diplomatic system for the Ancient World to 1815. Analyzes the Greek and Roman diplomatic tradition, international relations during the Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern periods, and the works of various theorists.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
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HIST 577 - European International Relations Since 1815 Credits: 3
The nature, evolution, and functions of the European diplomatic system from 1815 to the present. Focuses on the Vienna settlement, the Eastern Question, the Crimean War, Italian and German unification, origins of World War I, international developments between the two world wars, the cold war, and the post-cold war era. Includes analysis of major theorists.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
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Historical Perspectives
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HIST 578 - Central Europe, 1500-1914 Credits: 3
The diplomatic, military, political, cultural, and social aspects of the Hapsburg empire in Central Europe from its foundation to its dissolution in the twentieth century.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
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Historical Perspectives
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HIST 579 - The British Isles to 1603 Credits: 3
English, Scottish, and Irish culture in the medieval and pre-modern periods. Early folk societies, feudalism, the church in society and politics, the origins of representative institutions and the religious reformations are studied topically.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
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HIST 580 - The British Isles Since 1603 Credits: 3
English society and politics in modern times with reference also to Scotland and Ireland. Emphasis on topics such as the three orders of society (king, lords, and commons), the churches and religion, the appearance of parliamentary sovereignty, the industrial revolution, and the extension of democratic institutions.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 582 - Eastern Europe Since 1914 Credits: 3
The growth of nationalism, the formation of nation-states after World War I, the devastation of World War II, the establishment of Soviet rule, the dramatic revolutions of 1989, and Yugoslavia’s ethnic wars.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 583 - History of France, 1400-1715 Credits: 3
France from the conclusion of the Hundred Years War to the death of Louis XIV. French economy, society, and royal administration, and the changes generated in these areas by significant events: the Reformation and the Wars of Religion; the rise of France to world power; peasant uprisings and constitutional crisis; and the reforms of Richelieu, Colbert, and Louis XIV. Trends in art, architecture, and philosophy.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
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HIST 584 - France and its Empire, 1815-Present Credits: 3
Emphasis on the development of French democracy and France’s place in the world. Covers the world wars and French imperialism as well as social and gender change in French history.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
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Historical Perspectives
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HIST 585 - Medieval Christianity Credits: 3
A survey of the development of Christianity in western Europe during the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500). Topics include the development of the papacy and the ecclesiastical hierarchy, the role of kings and other rulers, the Crusades, scholasticism, purgatory, penance, monasticism, specific religious orders like the Franciscans, baptism, marriage, asceticism, how medieval Christians read the Bible, saints, the roles of women, and heresy.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
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HIST 586 - Advanced Seminar in History Credits: 3
An undergraduate seminar that focuses on the intellectual principles of the historical discipline as well as the fundamental research techniques and writing skills used by historians. Each section of the seminar will center on a particular topic or historical problem. The students will prepare a research paper on a relevant subject of their choice.
Note
All history majors must take this seminar to complete the requirements for their degree.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Six hours of History courses at or above the 500 level.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
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