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FREN 691 - French Cinema
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
A survey of French cinema from the turn of the century to the New Wave of the 1960s and ‘70s. Discussion of the films of major French directors with emphasis on how each film contributes to the development of a national tradition and reflects important issues in French society. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 341 or 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: FREN 491
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FREN 695 - Topics in French Language, Literature, or Civilization
Credit(s): 1-3
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Study of selected aspects of French language, literature, or civilization. Taught in French. Topics and prerequisites announced in course schedule. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic. Only six hours of topics courses may count towards a minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: (Same as FREN 495)
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FREN 696 - Topics in French Language, Literature, or Civilization
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Study of selected aspects of French language, literature, or civilization. Taught in French. Topics and prerequisites announced in course schedule. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic. Only six hours of topics courses may count towards a minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: FREN 496
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FREN 698 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in French. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: FREN 498
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FREN 699 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in French. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: FREN 499
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GENS 180–189 - General Studies, Minicourses [Title]
Credit(s): 1
When Offered: As Needed
Topics courses designed to provide a quick response to interests and needs of students and faculty. A student may enroll in a maximum of three General Studies Minicourses (180-189, 280-289, 380-389, or 480-489) as an undergraduate student. Minicourses will count as electives and must meet the following requirements: Faculty wishing to offer a course must submit a proposed syllabus including the grading system (Pass/Fail or letter grade) to be used and obtain departmental and Academic Affairs approval.
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GENS 280- 289 - General Studies, Minicourses [Title]
Credit(s): 1
When Offered: As Needed
Topics courses designed to provide a quick response to interests and needs of students and faculty. A student may enroll in a maximum of three General Studies Minicourses (180-189, 280-289, 380-389, or 480-489) as an undergraduate student. Minicourses will count as electives and must meet the following requirements:Faculty wishing to offer a course must submit a proposed syllabus including the grading system (Pass/Fail or letter grade) to be used and obtain departmental and Academic Affairs approval.
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GENS 480- 489 - General Studies, Minicourses [Title]
Credit(s): 1
When Offered: As Needed
Topics courses designed to provide a quick response to interests and needs of students and faculty. A student may enroll in a maximum of three General Studies Minicourses (180-189, 280-289, 380-389, or 480-489) as an undergraduate student. Minicourses will count as electives and must meet the following requirements:Faculty wishing to offer a course must submit a proposed syllabus including the grading system (Pass/Fail or letter grade) to be used and obtain departmental and Academic Affairs approval.
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GEOG 555 - Principles of Geomorphology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 1
When Offered: Spring - Odd
A study of the process mechanics operating within the earth’s surficial systems and the resultant landforms derived from these processes; information obtained is used to analyze how landform history manifests past climatic or tectonic phenomena. Students cannot receive credit for GEOL 355 (GEOL 555 ).
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 110 or 110H.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 355 GEOL 355/GEOL 555
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GEOG 564 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the principles and concepts of remote sensing as a tool for geographic inquiry. Emphasis will include the nature of remote sensing images (photographs, satellite imagery, radar) and their analysis and interpretation for applications in geographic inquiry and environmental assessment.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; GEOS 110 or 110H or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: (Same as GEOG 364)
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GEOG 565 - Tennessee’s Geologic and Cultural Landscapes
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Lectures and field excursions emphasizing the interactions of geology and culture in Tennessee. Geologic topics include: physiographic regions and geologic history, landforms, structural and tectonic history, natural and economic resources and environmental issues across the state. Cultural topics include: settlement history, economic development, political patterns and distribution of populations. Attention is given to current state issues.
Prerequisite(s): Any two of the following courses: GEOS 110, 120, 130, and 140 or equivalent honors courses or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 365, GEOL 365/GEOL 565
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GEOG 580 - Geography of North America
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
A region-by-region examination of the United States and Canada. The physical features, settlement histories, agricultural production, industrialization, urbanization, political problems and cultural practices of North America’s regions will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 380
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GEOG 581 - Geography of Europe
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
A systematic study of the cultural, economic, political and physical characteristics of Europe.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Crosslisted With: (Same as GEOG 381)
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GEOG 641 - Travel-Study
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
A faculty-supervised domestic and/or international educational group tour. A maximum of six credit hours can be counted towards a major.
Crosslisted With: (Same as GEOG 441)
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GEOG 642 - Travel-Study
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A faculty-supervised domestic and/or international educational group tour. A maximum of six credit hours can be counted towards a major.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 442
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GEOG 661 - Economic Geography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
A study of the spatial patterns, processes and developmental aspects of production. Concepts, models and current literature related to the geography of agriculture, mining, manufacturing, retailing and services are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 461
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GEOG 662 - Political Geography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
A study of the spatial forms and processes of political phenomena. Concepts, models and current literature related to territories such as nation-states and congressional districts, the formation and dissolution of empires, geopolitics and international conflict are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 462, POSC 462
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GEOG 671 - Cartography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to map interpretation and design. Concepts and techniques related to map preparation, data management, the use of thematic symbols and graphic design are presented.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 471
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GEOG 672 - Climatology
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
A non-mathematical analysis of systematic and regional atmospheric behavior. The first part of course deals with basic physical laws affecting the elements of weather. The second part of this course examines the distribution of climates and the impact of climates on human activity. Completion of GEOS 140 or 140H and Junior standing is recommended.
Crosslisted With: (Same as GEOG 472, METR 470)
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GEOG 691 - Special Topics in Geography
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Seminars or guided readings on a selected topic in geography. A maximum of six credit hours can be counted towards a major.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 491
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GEOG 692 - Special Topics in Geography
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Seminars or guided readings on a selected topic in geography. A maximum of six credit hours can be counted towards a major.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 492
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GEOG 755 - Global Climate and Climate Change
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
A study of the physical principles and processes important to understanding past, present, and future climates on Earth. Analyses of data, discussions, case studies, and detailed investigation into the principles that affect global climate systems will be approached from a climatologist’s standpoint. Natural and anthropogenic climatic changes and climatic influences on human activity will be studied.
Crosslisted With: NRM 755
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GEOL 515 - Principles of Oceanography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Survey of the physical, chemical, biological and geological processes occurring in the world’s oceans, including natural resources for legal-political problems associated with the marine environment. Course is designed for science and science education majors. (GEOL 315)
Prerequisite(s): one year sequence in a science or permission of instructor for graduate credit.
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GEOL 520 - Mineralogy
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall - Odd
A study of the crystallography, classification, identification and the systematics of mineral families. Lab includes hand specimen analytical methods of identification.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 120, and MATH 140 or equivalent honors courses.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 121
Crosslisted With: GEOL320
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GEOL 530 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Even
A study of the genesis, classification and identification and tectonic setting of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Lab includes hand specimen and optical methods of identification.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 320.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 330
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GEOL 545 - Natural Hazards
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Spring - Even
An advanced examination of volcanic hazards, earthquakes, flooding, mass movement, subsidence, extraterrestrial impacting and the geological implications of extreme weather events. Societal implications and remediation of these hazards is emphasized. Project required.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 110, 120, 130, or 140 or equivalent honors courses.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 345
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GEOL 550 - Principles of Paleontology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Even
Field and lab techniques used to obtain information from fossil-bearing rocks and sediment. Major topics of emphasis include: paleoecology, functional morphology, evolutionary theory, extinction processes and paleobiogeography. Lab exercises will stress the use of common fossil taxa as paleontological tools to address issues in earth history.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 130 or 130H or at least eight credit hours of Biology coursework.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 350
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GEOL 555 - Principles of Geomorphology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
A study of the process mechanics operating within the earth’s surficial systems and the resultant landforms derived from these processes; information obtained is used to analyze how landform history manifests past climatic or tectonic phenomena.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 110 or 110H.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 355 GEOG 355/GEOG 555
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GEOL 560 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall - Even
The study of sedimentary rocks emphasizing their origin, characteristics, and interpretation, as well as the principles and techniques for establishing the temporal order and spatial distribution of sedimentary layers.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 120 or 130 or equivalent honors courses.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 360
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GEOL 565 - Tennessee’s Geologic and Cultural Landscapes
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Lectures and field excursions emphasizing the interactions of geology and culture in Tennessee. Geologic topics include: physiographic regions and geologic history, landforms, structural and tectonic history, natural and economic resources and environmental issues across the state. Cultural topics include: settlement history, economic development, political patterns and distribution of populations. Attention is given to current state issues.
Prerequisite(s): Any two of the following courses: GEOS 110, 120, 130, and 140 or equivalent honors courses or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 365, GEOG 365/GEOG 565
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GEOL 585 - Plate Tectonics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of the processes that control plate tectonics and the geologic features that form from plate interactions, both modern and ancient time. Topics include the earth’s interior, tectonic plate motion, features associated with plate boundaries including the mountain belts, rifts, fault zones, volcanic activity, and seismic hazards.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 130 or 130H. GEOL 400 recommended.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 385
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GEOL 595 - Economic Geology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
An investigation into the origin and distribution of metallic and industrial materials in Earth’s crust. Topics include formation, exploration, exploitation, and remediation of ore deposits. Where possible, deposits are discussed in the context of local, regional, and global economic and political impacts.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 320.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 395
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GEOL 600 - Structural Geology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall - Even
Description and interpretation of deformation processes and common geologic structures such as folds, faults, joints and cleavage. Lab topics include: map interpretation, depth and thickness problems, construction of structure sections, structure contour maps, stereonets.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 130 or 130H
Crosslisted With: GEOL 400
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GEOL 615 - Marine Geology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Summer
A study of the geology of ocean basins with special emphasis on the continental shelf, sediments and sedimentary processes of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean regions. Expectations for graduate credit include higher performance expectations, additional field work experience, and additional material coverage beyond the undergraduate expectation. This course is generally offered during summer term using facilities at a Gulf coastal research laboratory. Field trips will be taken to study beach processes and sediments in Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound and offshore Gulf of Mexico.
Prerequisite(s): Eight credit hours of Biological or Physical Systems laboratory science coursework; for graduate credit, a student must already possess an undergraduate degree in geology or an allied marine science discipline.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 415
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GEOL 645 - Geohydrology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall - Odd
A study of the water cycle, especially those parts dealing with streams, ground water and water quality.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 140 and GEOS 120 or GEOS 140 or equivalent honors courses.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 445
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GEOL 675 - Travel Studies in Geology: (Title)
Credit(s): 3-4
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Students study the geology and geologic history of a given locale through extended travel to the designated region of study. Travel sites vary each year and may be either domestic or foreign. Pre-and post-course meetings with lectures, discussion groups and independent topic research are used in conjunction with field study activities. Students are responsible for their own travel expenses, fees, personal health and life insurance and any other expenses when the semester topic requires it. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. No more than four hours credit may be counted toward requirements for major or minor.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 475
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GEOL 685 - Special Topics in Geology: (Title)
Credit(s): 3-4
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Intensive lectures and/or lab work on special topics in geology. Topics include, but are not limited to: Geology of State and National Parks, Geophysics, Clastic Petrology, Carbonate Petrology, Geochemistry, Paleocology, Biostratigraphy and Paleobiogeography, Economic Geology, Forensic Geology, Geoscience Education, Comparative Planetology, History of Geology, Geoarchaeology. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. No more than four hours credit may be counted toward requirements for major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: GEOL 485
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GEDU 700 - Advanced Earth Systems Science
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Investigations in Earth Systems Science is a detailed exploration of Earth’s interacting global processes and environments including the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and astrosphere. The course uses Problem-Based and Student-Centered learning techniques and is taught completely online. A combination of individual and group coursework via an asynchronous discussion board is utilized.
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GEDU 705 - Earth/Space Science and STEM Integration for Middle Grades 5-9 Teachers
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Earth and space science topics for middle school that promote an understanding of the objects of the universe and their relationship in terms of size and distance and the movement of objects in space along with mathematical models that provide this knowledge base. Star patterns in charts and models of the relationships between Earth, Sun, and Moon, the planets in the solar system will be explored. The composition as well as the land and water features of the Earth, geologic processes, the rock cycle, and the hydrologic cycle will also be included. Inquiry, application of technology, and problem-solving are incorporated into instruction.
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GEDU 710 - Advanced Physical Geology for Educators
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
An advanced study of physical geology intended to provide teachers with the foundation knowledge of Earth’s internal structure, plate tectonics, rock cycle, weathering and earth materials; natural resources, geochemical cycles; and the basis for geologic time and the history and nature of science.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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GEDU 720 - Oceanology for Educators
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Detailed study of modern and ancient oceans. Topics include ocean floor topography and bathymetry; marine sediments and ocean floor volcanism; waves, tides and currents; air/sea interactions, ocean chemistry, marine ecosystems and evolution of ocean systems through geologic time; paleoceanography.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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GEDU 730 - Understanding Evolution
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Detailed study of cosmic, geologic and organic evolution and with emphasis on the history of evolutionary thought and methods scientists use to investigate evolution. Special emphasis is given to common misconceptions about evolution, includes approaches to correcting inaccuracies, incomplete knowledge and misconceptions students have about evolution as well as strategies for improving teaching and learning about evolution.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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GEDU 740 - Field Experience in Geoscience: [Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Field experiences may include summer workshops or institutes, extended weekend field courses, travel courses, field camps, or extended field trips. Field experiences may have an online component, but the core of the course is practical in-the-field participation emphasizing the application of principles and methods of geoscience investigation and education.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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GEDU 750 - Global Climate Change
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Detailed study of the geographic patterns and physical processes of global climate change throughout Earth’s history and assessments of future climate change scenarios. The course will examine the evidence of climate change in the geologic and fossil record and investigate the various types of models that predict future climate changes.
Prerequisite(s): GEDU 700 and permission of instructor.
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GEDU 760 - Astrophysics for Educators
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Detailed study of the formation, evolution and structure of the universe, galaxies and stars. Topics include the Big Bang model, nucleosynthesis and interstellar medium, dark matter and dark energy, stellar remnants and star nebulae, stellar activity, the Sun as a star, modern instrumentation and space missions and studying motion and light.
Prerequisite(s): GEDU 700 and permission of instructor.
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GERM 500 - Intensive Conversation in a Foreign Country
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
In-residence training in the foreign language of the area visited. The course elected must be approved in advance by the Chair of the Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages. Research project required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): GERM 222 or equivalent.
Crosslisted With: GERM 300
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GERM 541 - Advanced Conversation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Even
Emphasizes conversational skills. Oral practice to extend range of topics, vocabulary, fluency and conversational strategies. Study of the phonetic system of the German language and exercises to improve pronunciation. Grammar appropriate for oral German. Discussions utilizing readings and electronic media such as videos and the internet. Class presentation of research project required for graduate credit. Heritage speakers and those with near-native abilities in German are not eligible to take this course. If they intend to major in German or earn a Recognition of Proficiency, they should see the department chair for a waiver
Prerequisite(s): GERM 222 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: GERM 341
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GERM 542 - Advanced Composition
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Emphasizes composition skills. Written practice to extend range of topics, vocabulary, fluency and compositional strategies. Grammar and stylistics appropriate for written German. Practice writing expository and creative prose, translations as well as use of internet discussion lists. Class presentation of research project required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): GERM 222 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: GERM 342
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GERM 560 - Studies Abroad
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
In-residence study of the literature, language, or civilization of the area visited. Relevant field trips. Must be approved in advance by the Chair of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): GERM 341 or 342.
Crosslisted With: GERM 360
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GERM 570 - Travel Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
A combination of travel and study experiences in the U. S. or abroad designed to enrich students’ knowledge of the target foreign language and culture. May be taught as an organized study tour under faculty supervision or as an independent travel and study project with prior department approval. Topics, prerequisites and course requirements announced in advance. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic for maximum of six hours credit. Chair of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages approval must be obtained for travel-study courses to count towards minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: GERM 370
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GERM 581 - Survey of German Literature
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
381: Beginning to Enlightenment. 382: 18th-20th Centuries.
Prerequisite(s): GERM 341 or 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: GERM 381
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GERM 582 - Survey of German Literature
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
381: Beginning to Enlightenment. 382: 18th-20th Centuries.
Prerequisite(s): GERM 341 or 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: GERM 381
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GERM 651 - The Language of Business and the Professions
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Study of the basic terminology and documents of business and various professions as practiced within the Germanic world. In addition to business, professions such as communications, travel and tourism, agriculture and criminology will be covered. Composition of business letters and resumés, translation and presentation of oral reports. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): GERM 341 or 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: GERM 451
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GERM 691 - German Cinema
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
A survey of 20th century German film from inception to contemporary manifestation. Discussion of the major German directors and their impact on the medium of film. Special emphasis placed on the silent films of the prewar years, the Weimar period and the New German Cinema. Film’s reflection of social, political and cultural issues in Germany highlighted throughout. Research paper required for graduate credit. (Sam as GERM 491)
Prerequisite(s): GERM 341 or 342 or instructor’s approval.
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GERM 695 - Topics in German Language, Literature, or Civilization
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Study of selected aspects of German language, literature, or civilization. Taught in German. Topics and prerequisites announced in course schedule. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic. Only six hours of topics courses may count towards a minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: GERM 495
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GERM 696 - Topics in German Language, Literature, or Civilization
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Study of selected aspects of German language, literature, or civilization. Taught in German. Topics and prerequisites announced in course schedule. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic. Only six hours of topics courses may count towards a minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: GERM 496
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GERM 698 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in German. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: GERM 498
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GERM 699 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in German. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: GERM 499
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GERO 740 - Perspectives on Death and Dying
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Examination of theories and conceptual frameworks about dying, death, and bereavement. Awareness of personal assumption, biases, attitudes, and reactions to death. Enhancing skills in coping with loss and supporting others who are dealing with death issues.
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GERO 744 - Theories of Adulthood and Aging
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3-4
Lab Hours: 3-4
When Offered: As Needed
Selected theories concerning development in adulthood and late life. Historical views, current research and application to aging-related issues.
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HPED 504 - Adapted Physical Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Overview of characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements, and instructional strategies related to children with exceptionalities. Emphasis is given to modification of physical education activities and programs for special populations. Includes field experiences.
Crosslisted With: HPED 304
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HIED 720 - Introduction to Leadership
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
In this course, students will examine their development and expression of leadership through self-reflection, activities, conceptual theories and external projects. The interpersonal and cultural skills and practices needed to be an effective and compelling leader of postsecondary institutions will be the focus. Topics will include, leadership attributes, traits, strengths, philosophy, styles, skills, vision, symbols, climate, inclusion, managing conflict, ethics and obstacles. Students will engage with current exemplary leaders in colleges and universities to explore leadership in practice.
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HIED 721 - Diversity and Equity in Higher Education
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
This course will provide opportunities for knowledge and research in areas of multiculturalism, interculturalism, access, program design, government and institutional initiatives, social justice and equity related to underrepresented populations in Higher Education. Students will examine past and present case law and governmental policies and programs that have addressed or attempted to address diversity and equity in colleges and universities. Theories and literature on ethnocentrism, inclusion, diversity, equity, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationalities, gender and age will be discussed and reviewed.
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HIED 730 - Seminar in Post-Secondary Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: As Needed
Models of instruction applicable to the college level; major problems and issues in higher education.
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HIED 731 - Higher Education Finance and Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
This course provides students with an overview of finance and resource management in higher education. The course will provide a basic understanding of the funding and financial management of colleges and universities including distinctions in funding differences and similarities between public and private institutions, 2-year and 4-year, for profit and HBCUs. Current challenges regarding budget cuts, rising tuition, regulations, accountability, affordability and access will be examined. The curriculum will include discussions, projects, and research on federal and state funding models, advancement and development strategies, and auxiliary services.
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HIED 740 - History of Higher Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An introduction to the historical origins and development of American Higher Education. Students will explore the historical foundations of higher education in the United States from European roots and philosophical ideas. Using both epistemological and ontological methods, students will examine the culture, beliefs, values, mission and goals of postsecondary education. Students will study historical, philosophical, cultural, social, religious, and economic issues that created a unique American higher education model. The course will also discover the theories and philosophies that undergird the institution of higher education. Issues of social justice, diverse institution types, government regulation, access and change and their influences on the academy will be studied.
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HIED 753 - Student Development and Engagement in Higher Education
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
This course is designed to familiarize students with major theories of student development, and apply key theoretical concepts that address students’ cognitive, intellectual, identity/personality, ethical, moral, and career during the college years. Engagement will be examined in terms of the intellectual, emotional, behavioral, physical, social and cultural activities and opportunities afforded students in colleges and universities. Students will conduct research on various development and engagement theories and practices in postsecondary education.
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HIED 760 - Organization and Administration of Postsecondary Education
Credit(s): 3
The study of the organizational structure of postsecondary institutions, knowledge and skills necessary for effective administrators.
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HIED 761 - Higher Education Law
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
A study of federal and state laws and policy related to institutions of higher education. Students will examine legal and compliance issues facing institutions of higher education. Instruction will cover areas of data and personal privacy (HIPAA and FERPA), disabilities (ADA), student rights and campus safety (Title IX), tort liability, financial compliance (Title IV), and other relevant topics through discussions, projects, research and case studies in higher education.
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HIST 502 - Introduction to Public History
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3-4
Lab Hours: 3-4
When Offered: As Needed
Explores the various opportunities for work as a public historian and addresses the current issues and debates in the field. Students will learn about the major functions of public history work. May be followed by a semester internship in public history.
Crosslisted With: HIST 302
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HIST 503 - Women in American History
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Explores the lives of American women through the prism of class, race and ethnicity-in relationship to each other, to their families, to their work at home and in the public sphere and to their influence on American society and culture. Beginning with the European settlement of North America and continuing until the present, women’s history will be woven into a presentation of the American past. (HIST 303)
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HIST 504 - Women in World History
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
This course takes a thematic approach to study women in the non-Western world. Examples from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, and different chronological periods, will focus on themes including women and religion, war, politics, work, and family. Regional and chronological emphasis will vary with each offering.
Crosslisted With: HIST 304
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HIST 520 - Ancient Greece
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
A study of Greek society from Minoan civilization to the Hellenistic Age (1400-300 BC). Topics include hoplite warfare, Greek colonization, the Olympics, Sparta, Periclean Athens, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars and the empire of Alexander the Great.
Crosslisted With: HIST 320
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HIST 521 - Ancient Rome
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
A study of Rome’s cultural and political development from 700 BC to 400 AD. Examines Rome’s origins as a small city state to its rule over a vast empire that stretched from Britain to the Middle East. Topics include the formation of the Roman Republic, expansion, civil war, imperial government and the development of Christianity.
Crosslisted With: HIST 321
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HIST 523 - The Middle East,500-1800
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
This course surveys the history of Middle Eastern societies during medieval and early-modern eras with an emphasis on the rise of Islam and its world historical context. Topics include the development and spread of Islam, the Caliphate and its demise, the Crusades, the Mongol empires, and the rise of Turkish power culminating in the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
Crosslisted With: HIST 323
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HIST 524 - The Modern Middle East
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
This course surveys major political and cultural developments in the Middle East over the last two centuries, emphasizing interactions with the West, the development of secular nation-states, the nature of Arab nationalism and the Arab-Israeli dispute, oil diplomacy, and the Islamist revival. Time is reserved for discussion of topics that have acquired a broad contemporary significance.
Crosslisted With: HIST 324
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HIST 540 - The Age of Enlightenment and Revolution, 1715-1815
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
A study of 18th century European political, social, economic and intellectual history, including the French enlightenment and its influence on Europe and America. Set against the background of military and diplomatic developments of global war, the course will examine the causes of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era.
Crosslisted With: HIST 340
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HIST 541 - Europe, 1815-1914
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
A comparative study of European states from the Congress of Vienna to World War I, this course examines industrialization, political modernization, the birth of popular culture, the challenges of mass society, colonialism, and Europe’s changing relations with the world.
Crosslisted With: HIST 341
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HIST 542 - Europe From War to War, 1914-1945
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Even
A comparative study of European states from the outbreak of World War I to the end of World War II, this course examines total war’s impact on peoples, cultures, and economies; political and cultural modernization, the birth of the welfare state, unification attempts, and Europe’s changing relations with the world.
Crosslisted With: HIST 342
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HIST 543 - Europe, 1945
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
A comparative study of European states from the end of World War II to the present. Examines the Cold War’s impact on peoples, cultures, and economies; the end of the industrial age, the creation of the European Union, and Europe’s changing relations with the world.
Crosslisted With: HIST 343
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HIST 603 - Social and Cultural History of the United States
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Based on an analysis of gender, race, class and ethnicity, this course examines American society “from the bottom up,” looking at such issues as the environment, health and demography, religious values, industrialization, cities and suburbia, social movements, popular culture and everyday life. 1600 to Present.
Crosslisted With: (Same as HIST 403)
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HIST 604 - Sex and Gender in American History
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
Topical study of sexuality and gender over the four centuries since the arrival of Europeans in North America. The course will examine important theories and trends within the vibrant subfield of cultural history. Focusing on the private sphere as well as the public sphere led cultural historians to examine issues of sexuality and to recognize its intersection with race, gender, class, age, time period, region, and culture. The course will focus on such themes as courtship, marriage, sexualities, the politics of reproduction, prostitution, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual violence, and sex censorship.
Crosslisted With: (Same as HIST 404)
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HIST 614 - History of England
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
A survey of English history from the Norman Conquest to the present. 1066 to 1714 (HIST 414). 1714 to the present (HIST 415).
Crosslisted With: HIST 414
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HIST 615 - History of England
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
A survey of English history from the Norman Conquest to the present. 1066 to 1714 (HIST 414). 1714 to the present (HIST 415).
Crosslisted With: (Same as HIST 415)
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HIST 620 - Late Antiquity and Medieval History
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Examines European society from 300 to 1300, with particular emphasis on the development of the Christian church in Western Europe and Byzantium. Topics include the Papacy, asceticism and monasticism, the Frankish and Carolingian kingdoms, the Inquisition and the Crusades.
Crosslisted With: HIST 420
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HIST 621 - Renaissance and Reformation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
Examines the social, political, intellectual, artistic and religious developments in Europe from the thirteenth through the sixteenth centuries and the resulting changes, with emphasis on the Humanist movement, the Reformation and the Counter Reformation.
Crosslisted With: HIST 421
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HIST 634 - African-American History I
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
This course covers the background and origin of the slave trade in Africa, the mid-passage, the nature of the slave trade in the Americas, the Africans in America both as freemen and slaves, movements to end slavery and slave resistance efforts and the role of blacks in the Civil War.
Crosslisted With: (Same as HIST 434)
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HIST 635 - African-American History II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
This course covers the African-Americans from the Reconstruction period to the present time. Topics included are the ending of slavery, the economic and political transition following it, the emerging debate over the role of the African-American in American life, the struggle for political and legal equality and the social and cultural development of African-Americans in the twentieth century.
Crosslisted With: HIST 435
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HIST 641 - History of Latin America
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
An examination of main topics such as conquest, colonialism, independence movements, civil wars and revolutions, economic upheavals and political instability in Latin America and the Caribbean Basin, with special emphasis on the roles of church and state (including the military) and the challenges faced by diverse and stratified societies. Thematic and geographical focuses will vary with each offering.
Crosslisted With: (Same as HIST 441)
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HIST 642 - History of Mexico
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Mexican history from pre-Hispanic civilizations (especially the Aztec Empire) to the present. Examines colonial Mexico, its movement towards independence, issues of political and economic stability, its relationship with the United States and its ongoing revolution.
Crosslisted With: HIST 442
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HIST 644 - Imperial American, 1877 to 1900
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
A critical examination of the pivotal era in U. S. history, with special attention given to such topics as Gilded Age politics and culture, the final subjugation of the American Indians, the closing of the frontier, and America’s expanding involvement overseas, including its war with Spain and its conquest of the Philippines.
Crosslisted With: HIST 444
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HIST 648 - Russia Since 1552
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
A study of Russia from the conquest of Kazan to the present, this course examines Russia’s imperial formation, 19th century reforms, 20th century revolutions, and superpower role.
Crosslisted With: (Same as HIST 448)
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HIST 650 - Public History Internship
Credit(s): 3-6
When Offered: As Needed
Full-time apprenticeship with a public or private historical agency or institution of local, regional, or national significance. May be taken at any time of the year and may be paid.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 302, 3.0 GPA in the major. Not limited to History majors.
Crosslisted With: (Same as HIST 450)
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HIST 660 - Topics in Diplomatic History: [Topics Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Classes allowing for an in-depth study of the nature and styles of diplomacy and of selected topics pertaining to U. S. , European, or non-European diplomacy through time periods from the beginning of civilization to the present. May be repeated for credit (with different topic). Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses (460, 470, 480, or 490) can be counted toward the major or minor.
Crosslisted With: HIST 460
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HIST 661 - The Colonial Period and the Revolution
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall - Odd
A study of the origins and development of the American colonies, with special attention given to those that formed the “original thirteen states. ” Social, cultural and religious differences and developments as well as political and military events. An examination of the causes and events that brought about the rupture of the ties to England and the military and diplomatic history of the Revolutionary War.
Crosslisted With: (Same as HIST 461)
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HIST 662 - The Constitution and the Rise of the Federation
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
A study of the problems for the Confederation after the drafting of the peace with England and an examination of the solutions found, or attempted, in the Constitutional Convention. The nature of the union formed by the ratification process and the subsequent changes in that union during the Federal Period. Review of the attempts to form a distinctly American culture.
Crosslisted With: (Same as HIST 462)
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HIST 663 - U. S. Foreign Relations to 1920
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall - Even
This course surveys the major themes of United States foreign affairs from the formation of the republic through the First World War. Topics include: foreign policy in the Revolutionary War, Hamiltonian vs. Jeffersonian approaches, the War of 1812, the Monroe Doctrine, continental expansion and War with Mexico, foreign policy during the Civil War, Caribbean and Pacific expansion, the First World War, and the League of Nations debate.
Crosslisted With: (Same as HIST 463)
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HIST 664 - U. S. Foreign Relations since 1920
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
This course surveys the major themes of United States foreign affairs since the First World War. Topics include: disarmament, neutrality, the Second World War, origins of the Cold War and confrontation with the Soviet Union, interactions with developing nations, conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, the end of the Cold War, and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Crosslisted With: HIST 464
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HIST 665 - American Thought to HIST 1877
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Fall - Even
A study of currents in American intellectual history from colonization to Reconstruction. The course explores religious traditions and revivalism; causes and impact of reform movements; political ideologies of republicanism and democracy; transcendentalism and Unitarianism; and debates surrounding slavery.
Crosslisted With: HIST 465
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HIST 666 - American Thought since HIST 1877
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Major aspects of American intellectual history from Reconstruction to the present. Principal attention to the debates surrounding Darwinian evolution; development of pragmatism; trends in liberal and conservative political ideologies; the role of the public intellectual; anti-Communism; and working class life in the labor movement.
Crosslisted With: HIST 466
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