HIS History Courses at Global Campus

This course is a study of the origins and development of world civilizations from their beginnings through the 16th century. Emphasis is placed on the salient social, economic, cultural, political, and religious characteristics of individual societies and patterns of interaction among them. Recommended prerequisite: ENG 122.

This course is a study of the development and interaction of the world’s major civilizations from the seventeenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on the rise and decline of European global dominance. Recommended prerequisite: ENG 122.

American history from the beginnings of European settlement through the Civil War. Emphasis is placed on the colonial sources of American nationality, the development of American political institutions, the evolution of American society, and the sectional crisis of the mid-nineteenth century. Recommended prerequisite: ENG 122.

This course surveys American history from 1877 to the present. Emphasis is placed on the multifaceted experiences within American society; political, economic, intercultural, and social trends; and the impact of the United States in world affairs. Prerequisite: ENG 122 or successful completion of the Written Communication Competency II requirement.

The history of Europe since 1900. Emphasis is placed on the changing nature of European society, theconfrontation between totalitarianism and democracy, the origins and consequences of the two worldwars, and Europe’s evolving role in world affairs. Prerequisites: ENG 122 and HIS 206. Suggested Prerequisite: HIS 378.

This course examines the changing roles and relationships of individuals and groups within specific historical contexts in an exploration of gender’s centrality to the study of the past. Students will assess gender as a category of socially constructed difference that reveals the complexity of peoples’ experiences as historical actors. Starting from a broad discussion of gender history and theory, the course moves chronologically and geographically through major themes including the family, economic life, ideals and laws, religion, political life, education and culture, and sexuality. Within each topical area, emphasis is placed on the ways that gender is integral to other relations of power, which have affected human lives in multiple ways over time and place. Prerequisite: ENG 122.

This class explores social, economic, political, scientific, and cultural developments that have shaped the United States in the post-World War II period. This period will be examined by contextualizing pivotal events, key figures, and transformative movements that have impacted American society and culture. In addition, students will assess the intersection of social issues and expressions in popular culture, whether in the arts, literature, or music. The course begins by assessing the aftermath of World War II and the emergence of the United States within the Cold War context, including the subsequent social and cultural shifts that occurred in this era. From this foundation, key themes will be addressed in a chronological fashion with attention given to continuity and change over time. Students will examine issues such as demands for social change, the dynamics of domestic and foreign policies agendas, and the consequences of demographic and economic trends. The overarching approach of the class traces the complexities of social movements to address inequalities, acknowledging the tensions arising from diverse cultural experiences, and the interface of multiple communities in the quest to shape national identity. Prerequisites: ENG 122.

The history of the Atlantic basin from the late fifteenth century through the early nineteenth, including the interactions of Africans, Europeans, and the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the societies their interactions produced. Themes covered include the Columbian exchange, migrations (forced and voluntary), empire-building, strategies of resistance, identity formation, and the transatlantic dimensions of the American and French Revolutions. Prerequisites: ENG 122.

Students will demonstrate their mastery of the learning outcomes of the history major by demonstrating the ability to conduct historical research using primary and secondary sources and by producing an original research paper on an approved topic. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the General Education Capstone course and all History coursework.