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GWSS 605 - Social Change: Field-Experience Credits: 3
Applied, and interdisciplinary exploration of social change in community, national, and international groups and organizations. Includes field experience, professional-related training.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, and junior standing.
Typically Offered
On an occasional basis
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
Social Sciences
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GWSS 610 - Capstone Seminar in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3
An advanced seminar for in-depth investigation of a specific topic. Students will conduct independent research and produce a substantial project or paper.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GWSS 510.
Typically Offered
Fall
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GWSS 700 - Advanced Topics in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Credits: 1-3
Provides an in-depth theoretical and empirical analysis of scholarly works relating to an interdisciplinary topic in gender, women, and sexuality studies.
Note
May be repeated with a change of topic.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and instructor permission.
K-State 8
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GWSS 784 - Internship in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Credits: 1-12
Supervised field work at the local, state, national, or international level in a community, volunteer, activist, or political organization.
Note
A maximum of 3 credit hours can be counted toward the gender, women, and sexuality studies minor, and a maximum of 6 credit hours towards the major.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and two courses in gender, women, and sexuality studies.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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GWSS 799 - Independent Study for Graduate Students or Advanced Undergraduate Students Credits: 1-3
Independent study in problems, issues, topics in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. Topics vary.
Note
May be repeated.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
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HDFS 102 - Orientation to HDFS Credits: 1
A general introduction for new majors in Family Studies and Human Services on the school’s academic programs, advising procedures, and career opportunities for HDFS majors.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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HDFS 110 - Introduction to Human Development Credits: 3
A study of life span human development through an individual’s awareness and understanding of his or her own physical, social, and psychological growth and relationships with family, peers, and others.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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HDFS 301 - The Helping Relationship Credits: 3
Characteristics of the helping relationship; consideration of personal qualities necessary for recognizing needs of individuals and families; identification of effective procedures for referral to appropriate professions and agencies.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 110 or PSYCH 110; FSHS, GNHE, and FCSED majors only.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
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HDFS 302 - Introduction to Human Sexuality Credits: 3
Study of the role and meaning of sexuality in human relationships across the life course.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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HDFS 303 - Developing Intimate Relationships Credits: 3
This course will explore topics related to intimate relationships, which include attraction, communication, casual encounters, cohabitation and conflict. Students will critically evaluate current theory and research concerning the elements of healthy relationships. This course will include a didactic and experiential opportunities for the development of a body of knowledge concerning committed relationships, the development of interpersonal skills, increasing personal awareness, and establishing appropriate expectations.
Typically Offered
Intersession
K-State 8
None
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HDFS 305 - Family Violence Credits: 3
The course will focus on the different types of violence within the family system: child abuse/neglect, dating violence, intimate partner violence, and elder abuse. Students will learn about the common forms of abuse, prevalence rates, risk factors, impact, and beginning interventions on family violence. Attitudes and myths regarding family violence will be explored through critical thinking.
Typically Offered
Spring, (Intersession)
K-State 8
None
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HDFS 307 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy Credits: 3
This course is designed as an introduction to the theory and practice of MFT. It includes a study of the philosophical, conceptual, and theoretical background of family therapy. The course will review theoretical formulations, common family problems, and effective treatment strategies. Readings and class discussions will provide students with practical examples of the concepts and offer opportunities for students to examine their own family dynamics.
Typically Offered
Spring, (Intersession)
K-State 8
None
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HDFS 322 - Transition to Parenthood Credits: 3
This course is an empirically based evaluation of the transition to parenthood from the onset of pregnancy to three years after the child’s birth.
Typically Offered
Intercession
K-State 8
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HDFS 350 - Family Relationships and Gender Roles Credits: 3
Family Relationships and Gender Roles is an introduction to the interdisciplinary, scholarly, and theoretical study of intimate interpersonal relationships, family forms and processes; and gender roles across the lifespan. Throughout our course of study, students gain an appreciation and understanding of contemporary research on couple and family dynamics, gender, and the complexity and diversity of families in today’s society.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 110 or PSYCH 110 or SOCIO 211.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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HDFS 375 - Introduction to Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the methods of research most commonly employed by researchers and practitioners in the fields of human development and family studies. Specifically, the course will focus on the interaction between research and practice and the developing of the skills necessary to be a critical consumer of research.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS Majors only.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Social Sciences
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HDFS 411 - HDFS Practicum Credits: 0-3
Independent Study.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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HDFS 475 - Introduction to Child Life Credits: 3
Introduction to the field of child life practices in direct and non-direct services in pediatric healthcare. Focus on the impact of illness, injury and healthcare on children and their families through the context of development theory and psychosocial treatment issues that affect the healthcare experience.
Note
Meets the required standards of the Child Life Council.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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HDFS 500 - Special Problems in Human Development & Family Services Credits: 0-6
Independent or small group study on special topics in human development and family services.
Repeat for Credit
Repeatable for up to 18 credits.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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HDFS 506 - Middle Childhood and Adolescence Credits: 3
Principles of growth and development during middle childhood and adolescence, including familial, societal, and other ecological factors affecting development of youth.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 110 or PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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HDFS 510 - Human Development and Aging Credits: 3
Survey of issues, research, and problems in aging and human development throughout adulthood, with particular emphasis upon the later years.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 110 or PSYCH 280.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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HDFS 550 - Family Theory & Science Credits: 3
This course focuses on the family as a context for relationships across the life course. Students will study and apply family theories, research findings, and methodologies used to examine features of, and changes in, families across time and within context.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 350.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
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HDFS 552 - Families and Diversity Credits: 3
Selected topics for understanding families in multiple contexts. Implications for professionals working with individuals and families.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 350.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
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HDFS 579 - Orientation to Human Development and Family Science Internship Credits: 2
Consideration and application of professional knowledge and skills necessary for selection and placement in a social agency for a supervised experience in direct service to clients.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior standing; and minimum GPA of 2.50; HDFS majors only.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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HDFS 580 - Human Development Family Science Internship Credits: 8-9
A block field placement in local agencies. Faculty-supervised experience in direct service to clients: individuals, groups, and communities. Weekly seminar during placement emphasizes theory underlying the practice.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 579 with grades of B or better; senior standing; and minimum GPA of 2.50; HDFS majors only.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Social Sciences
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HDFS 585 - Professional Seminar in Human Development and Family Science Credits: 3
Seminar course for students completing the HDFS Internship. Consideration of professional roles and responsibilities of family science professionals, ethical decision-making, and career development. Focus on skills required in the delivery of human services with diverse groups.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 579, Senior standing and HDFS majors only.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in HDF 580.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
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HDFS 590 - Professional Capstone in Human Development and Family Science Credits: 2
This course focuses on the development of career and professionals skills relevant to human development and family science professionals.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior standing and HDFS majors only.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
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HDFS 654 - Death and the Family Credits: 2-3
Exploration of contemporary attitudes toward death and dying; related influences on individual development and family life.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 550 or SOCIO 640.
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HDFS 660 - Marriage Preparation and Enrichment Credits: 3
History, processes, components, goals, and research support base for contemporary marriage preparation and enrichment programs.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 350. Recommended prerequisite: HDFS 550.
Typically Offered
Spring, Intersession
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HDFS 670 - Working with Parents Credits: 3
Approaches to parenting and parent education with emphasis on programmatic implications of life-span developmental principles within a family context.
Requisites
Prerequisite: HDFS 110 and HDFS 350.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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HINDI 101 - Hindi I Credits: 4
Introduction to the structure of modern Hindi. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Typically Offered
Fall
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HINDI 102 - Hindi II Credits: 4
Continuation of Hindi I, completion of the basic structural and linguistic principles of Hindi.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
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HINDI 201 - Hindi III Credits: 4
Continuation of Hindi II. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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HINDI 301 - Hindi IV Credits: 3
Continuation of Hindi III. Listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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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
K-State 8
None
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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.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
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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.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
K-State 8
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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.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
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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.
K-State 8
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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.
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
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HIST 151 - 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.
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 152 - 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.
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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HIST 155 - U.S. Military History since 1775 Credits: 3
Studies the history of the military and warfare in U.S. history from 1775-present. Includes strategic, operation, political, and social elements as part of explaining how warfare has shaped U.S. history and how American institutions and history have shaped the U.S. military. Topics include the history and development of the armed forces, the operational history of America’s wars, the place of the military in American society, the influence of technological change on warfare, and the role of women and people of color in the armed forces over time.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Global Issues and Perspectives
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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
K-State 8
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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.
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
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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
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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
K-State 8
None
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HIST 301 - Topics in History Credits: 3
Detailed investigation of a particular theme, event, or problem in history.
Repeat for Credit
Repeatable
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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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.
K-State 8
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HIST 311 - Race & US Foreign Relations Credits: 3
Introduction to the impact on racial issues on U.S. international relations, especially relations with Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Latin American from the early 1800s through the conclusion of the Cold War (1991). Focuses on issues such as immigration, coloniziation, and decolonization, economic influences, and miliary deployment.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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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.
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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
K-State 8
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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
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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
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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.
K-State 8
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HIST 498 - Senior Thesis Credits: 3-6
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
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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.
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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Historical Perspectives
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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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
K-State 8
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Historical Perspectives
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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
K-State 8
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Historical Perspectives
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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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
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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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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
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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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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
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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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
K-State 8
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