University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

2002-2003 University Catalogue

HIST - History

       
101 Western Civilization to 1660
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVC
Emergence of Western civilization. Special attention to
social, economic, and intellectual developments in the
ancient Near East, classical Greece and Rome, medieval
Europe, the Renaissance, and the Reformation.

102 Western Civilization Since 1660
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVC; FC
`'Modernization'' of Western civilization. Special
attention to development of modern states, advances in
scientific thinking, industrialization, French Revolution,
nationalism, two World Wars, Russian Revolution, fascism,
and Europe's relations with other areas of the world.

124 World History to 1500
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IVC
A topical approach to the history of premodern humankind.
Special attention to the emergence, development, and
interaction of civilizations in Asia, Africa, Europe, and
the Americas.

125 World History Since 1500
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVC; FC
A topical history of global humankind with emphasis on the
rise of the West to world dominance and the various ways in
which the peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America have
responded to the Western challenge.

132 Power in the Ancient World
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
GE-IVC
Surveys the history of the ancient Mediterranean and Near
East, paying special attention to how people established and
maintained power in different segments of society.

142 Introduction to Latin American History
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVC; FC
Comprehensive overview of the history of Latin America from
prehispanic times to the present. Emphasis on familiarity
with the important events, individuals, the civilizations
and cultures that compose Latin America.

152 Modern East Asia
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVC; FC
A survey of the history of modern China and Japan from
around 1600 to the present with attention to the patterns of
social, political, cultural, and intellectual development in
modern East Asia.

184 The Nazis and Germany, 1914-1945
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVC; FC
Background, emergence, and totalitarian practices of
National Socialism in Germany.

186 History of World War II: Origins, Appeasement,
Defeat, 1931-1942
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVC
A tragic and violent era. National self-interest and a
passionate fear of war within the democracies permitted the
growth of authoritarian regimes intent upon expansion.
Mobile, seemingly invincible, armies and the unfettered use
of air power shattered nations and crushed opposition. A
feeling of desperation gripped states which sought to defend
themselves and regain the military initiative.

187 History of World War II: Victory, Disillusion, Cold
War, 1942-1953
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVC
The Axis powers seemed on the brink of success; but superior
Allied economic resources, technology, and manpower reserves
reversed the tide. Victory was won, but segments of Europe
and Asia lay in ruins. Antagonistic ideologies and differing
plans for the postwar world engendered national hostilities
and paranoias, eroded efforts toward international
understanding, produced violence, and finally, further war.

192 Origins of Current World Conflicts
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVC
Three or four topics selected from the following: Middle
East, Russia-China, Yugoslavia, Poland, Northern Ireland,
and other areas of present or future conflict. Emphasis on
past national, religious, economic, and social developments
as they relate to the present.

201 United States History to 1877
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVC; CD1
Survey from colonial settlement through the Civil War and
Reconstruction. Provides a basis for better understanding of
American political, institutional, economic, social, and
intellectual development.

202 United States History Since 1877
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVC; CD1
Survey with emphasis on concepts and topics considered
essential to an understanding of institutions and issues of
public concern today.

205 American Women's History
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
GE-IVC; CD3
See also WMNS205
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 205 and WMNS 205
A survey of the history of women from precolumbian America
to the present. Provides a basis for understanding the
historical experience of women from diverse cultural origins
including Native American, African American, Asian American,
Latin American, and Euro American women.

210 African American History 1865 to Present
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVC; CD3
Course includes information on lynching, the Civil Rights
Movement, and race relations.

240 American Indian History
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVC; CD3
See also AIS 240
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 240 and AIS 240
An introduction to the history of the native peoples of the
United States with major emphasis upon European contact, the
mutual interaction of European and American Indian cultures,
and the resulting adaptations and conflicts.

280 History Travel Seminar
1-3 crs.
GE-IVC
No more than three credits may be applied to the liberal
arts major. No credits may be applied to the teaching major.
This course provides students with an opportunity to visit
the locations of an historical event or period. Extensive
reading will be done prior to departure. The specific period
or locale will change with staffing changes.

288 Sophomore Seminar: Methods
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE
Limited to history majors or minors
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Department permission required
This course will introduce students to methods of historical
research as they relate to different historiographic
traditions. Projects will enhance research, writing, oral
communication, bibliographic and statistical skills.
Students will work in collaboration with a senior mentor in
History 488, Proseminar in History.

301 /501 Reading About Writing History: Issues in
Historiography
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp, Su.
GE-IVC
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Introduces students to current debates in the field of
history by focusing on selected topics.

302 /502 Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
In-depth survey of the political, social, and cultural
history of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Syro-Palestine,
Anatolia, and Iran from the rise of cities to Alexander the
Great.

304 /504 Greek Civilization
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
A history of the Greeks beginning with the Bronze Age and
continuing through the Alexandrian or Hellenistic period.
Stress on cultural contributions of each successive period.

306 /506 Roman Civilization
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
A history of the Romans beginning with the Etruscan
civilization after 1000 B.C. and continuing through the
Empire Age to the end of the third century.

312 /512 The Crusades
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor.
GE-IVC
Examines the impact of "holy war" on all aspects of the
lives of Christians, Muslims, and Jews during the Middle
Ages.

314 /514 The Renaissance
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
Renaissance in Italy and the North, 300-1600. Emphasis on
political, social, cultural, and intellectual facets.

315 /515 The Age of Reformation
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
Religious movements of 16th century; their relationship to
medieval heresies and political, intellectual, social
movements of 16th and 17th centuries.

324 /524 Nineteenth Century Europe, 1815-1914
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
The development of European civilization in the 19th
century. Special attention is given to the social, economic,
intellectual, and religious history of the period between
1815 and 1914.

326 /526 Twentieth Century Europe, 1900 to Present
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Political, economic, intellectual, and social developments
in major European states. Special attention to the two World
Wars, Russian Revolution, fascism, Cold War, Europe's loss
of overseas power, World War II, and postwar integration.

357 /557 England in the Age of Churchill
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Convulsive historical period viewed from a biographical
perspective. Examines British imperialism, international
conflicts, nationalism in Ireland, India, and Africa,
socialist and feminist movements, rise of social democracy,
and an uncommon man in age of common man.

359 /559 History of Modern Ireland
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Ireland since 1500 including the Tudor conquest, 17th
century conflicts, the era of the Penal Laws, Ireland under
the Union, famine and emigration, Catholic and Protestant
nationalisms, emergence of the Republic, the Northern
Ireland problem.

360 /560 Modern France
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with emphasis on period
since 1870.

362 /562 Modern Germany
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Since 1848, with emphasis on Bismarckian, Wilhelmian,
Weimar, Nazi, and postwar period.

366 History of Middle East Since Muhammad
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Includes Arabia at birth of Muhammad, Islam, Arab Empire,
peoples of Middle East, European contact, emergence of
contemporary nations, oil and oil pricing, national and
international problems.

371 /571 History of the Modern Balkans
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
The political, social, and economic developments including
cultural and ethnic diversity and conflicts in Albania,
Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Moldava,
Romania, Slovenia, and Yugoslavia.

374 /574 Imperial Russia, 1682-1894
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
18th and 19th century Russia with emphasis on the
development of autocracy, early industrialization,
intellectual trends leading to the revolutionary movement,
and Russia's role in Europe.

375 /575 Twentieth Century Russia
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Russia in the twentieth century, emphasizing the factors
contributing to revolution in 1917 and the emergence of the
Soviet Union as a world power.

379 /579 History of Modern East Europe
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
Political, social, and economic developments including
cultural and ethnic diversity and conflicts in the lands
between West Europe and Russia: Poland, Czech Republic,
Slovakia, Hungary, the Baltic States and the Ukraine.

383 /583 Development of Modern Africa
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Examines the major components contributing to the
development of Modern Africa. Among topics for study are
African civilizations, European contact, slavery,
colonialism, independence movements, African nationalism,
regionalism, and political and economic development.

384 /584 The Vietnam War
3 crs (3-0).
P: One political science course and one history course
or consent of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
See also POLS384
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 384 and POLS 384
A multidisciplinary perspective on the various conflicts in
Vietnam, 1945-1975. Emphasis on the roles of France and the
United States in Vietnam. History and political science
perspectives will be employed in the analysis. This
multidisciplinary course is also offered as Pols 384/584. GE-
III.

385 /585 History of Middle Eastern Muslim Women
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor.
GE-IVC
See also WMNS385
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 385 and WMNS 385
Examines the lives of Middle Eastern Muslim Women, and the
ways in which people have represented them, from the seventh
through the twentieth centuries. Considers feminist,
historicist, and post-modern interpretations.

387 /587 Marco Polo's World, 1250-1350
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history including HIST 124
GE-IVC
An examination of Marco Polo's journey from Europe to China
as a way of exploring the connections between Europe, the
Middle East, and Asia during the Age of the Mongols.

388 /588 Modern China
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Social, economic, political and intellectual development of
China from the coming of the West to the present with
attention to the Manchu regime in the 19th century,
imperialism, the revolutionary period, and the People's
Republic.

389 /589 History of Japan
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Social, economic, political and intellectual development of
Japan: emergence of Japanese civilization, the Heian period,
the age of the samurai, the Meiji Restoration, and Japan in
the twentieth century.

393 /593 Roots of Selected Contemporary World Problems
1-5 crs.
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
May be repeated when topic differs
Selected world problems depending on student interest and
staff. Number of credits assigned will vary according to the
nature of the topic. Consult schedule or department office
for current offering.

394 /594 Studies in the History of Women
1-3 crs.
GE-IVC
See also WMNS394
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 394 and WMNS 394
May be repeated when topic differs
Selected aspects depending on student interest and staff.
Number of credits assigned will vary according to nature of
topic. Possible topics include a survey of entire history of
women in Western world or women in American history. Consult
schedule or department office for current offering.

395 /595 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Study of historical problem or topic.

397 Tutoring in History
1-3 crs.
SL-Full; Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Department permission required
Qualified students work under the close supervision of
faculty to tutor students in a specific course or courses.
Such students enhance their understanding of historical
topics and their ability to communicate such understanding.

399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs.
SL-Optional; Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Intensive study of topic resulting in a quality research
paper or report.

410 /610 Latin America Through Independence
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
Pre-Columbian background, establishment of Spanish and
Portuguese empires and institutions in the New World, and
the struggle for independence.

411 /611 Latin America Since Independence
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; FC
Political, economic, and cultural development from
independence to present. Primary emphasis on Mexico and
Brazil.

412 /612 Revolutions and Revolutionaries in Central America
and the Caribbean
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
Genesis of revolutions in Central America and the Caribbean.
Emphasis on the role of revolutionary leaders, ideologies,
superpower presence in the area and socioeconomic factors as
catalysts for change.

430 /630 Colonial America
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
Colonial period, with emphasis upon origins and development
of social, economic, and political institutions.

432 /632 The Era of the American Revolution
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
Conflicting forces which produced breakdown of Anglo-
American political system, war years, social and political
readjustment, and framing of new governments.

434 /634 Early Nationalism and Jacksonian Democracy
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
The outer history of this period is dominated by the
relentless spread of the American republic to the Pacific by
1848; the inner history is one of the spread of markets and
capitalist relations. Andrew Jackson dominates this period.
The course will attempt to make connections between the life
of Jackson and the great social forces that permanently
changed the country.

436 /636 Sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
America's most bitter and bloody war. Focus on three topics:
why the war broke out when it did; how the Union won the war
and destroyed a slave society; and why, after winning the
war, the North lost the peace of Reconstruction.

438 /638 America in Transition, 1877-1917
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
Industrial growth, the farmers' revolt, economic depression,
the Spanish-American War, Imperialism and Progressive Reform
to World War I.

440 /640 History of the United States, 1917-1945
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
U.S. in World War I, the 1920's, Crash and Depression, the
New Deal, and U.S. in World War II.

442 /642 Recent US History (1945-Present)
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
America in 1945, "Cold War," Eisenhower years, violent
1960's, Vietnam War, Watergate, Carter Presidency, Reagan
Presidency.

444 /644 African American Civil Rights Movement, 1914-Present
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Six credits of history, including 3 credits from the
following: HIST 201, 202, 210, or 240
GE-IVC; CD3
African American civil rights movement activity focusing on
organized and unorganized responses to discrimination in the
twentieth century.

454 /654 American Economic History
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
What is the basis of American prosperity? Emphasizes how
Americans responded to prices and markets over three
centuries in building a changing production mix of labor,
capital, and resources amid conflicting claims of efficiency
and fairness.

458 /658 History of Westward Expansion
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
Frontier movement, problems, procedures, and attitudes of
frontier areas, and influence of the West.

461 /661 U.S. Cultural and Intellectual History Since 1865
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
Changing patterns of beliefs, ideas, and values since the
late 19th century, noting contributions of intellectuals
amid changing social conditions.

468 /668 Studies in American Indian History
1-3 crs.
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD-Variable
See also AIS 468
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 468 and AIS 468
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
Selected topics depending on student and staff interests.
Possible topics include the history of Wisconsin Indians and
American Indians in the twentieth century. Consult class
schedule or department office for current offering.

470 /670 History of the Family in America
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC
See also WMNS470
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 470 and WMNS 470
Evolution of the American family from colonial times to the
present. Emphasis on child raising, gender roles, the
economic function of the family, the emergence of
adolescence, the importance of kinship, and marriage
practices.

473 /673 American Women's History to 1870
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
See also WMNS473
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 473 and WMNS 473
Examines the history of black, white, and red women,
including gender politics; women as the co-creators of
culture; changes related to education, religion, work,
sexuality, and marriages; and women and revolution and war.

474 /674 American Women's History Since 1870
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
See also WMNS474
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 474 and WMNS 474
Explores women's relationship to the economy and to
political movements; changing ideals of womanhood; the
demographic and sexual revolutions; and class, race, ethnic
and regional variations in women's experience.

477 /677 American War in the Post 1945 World
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
American involvement in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts,
military policy in between wars, Desert Shield/Desert Storm,
and the home front impact of war. Emphasizes the daily lives
of combatants.

480 /680 History of Wisconsin
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
GE-IVC; CD1
Political, economic, and social development.

482 /682 Wisconsin Indian History
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor.
GE-IVC; CD3
See also AIS 482
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 482 and AIS 482
Study of American Indian communities in Wisconsin with
emphasis on the mix of continuity and change in response to
outside forces.

488 Proseminar in History
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: ENGL 201 and 21 credits in history, including HIST 288
SL-Optional; Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Limited to history majors or minors
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Department permission required
Common readings on a topic selected by the instructor and
preparation of an individual research project in that topic
to be completed in History 489.

489 Research Seminar
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: HIST 488
SL-Optional; Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Limited to history majors or minors
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Department permission required
Capstone experience in which the student develops a major
research project for presentation to the class and
evaluation by the history faculty which will reflect the
writing, reading, and analytical skills that the student has
developed in the history major or minor.

491 /691 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
No more than three credits may apply to major or minor.
Topics will vary, depending on interest of students and
faculty. Topics may be specific themes or eras of history.

492 Honors Seminar in History
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
Limited to history majors
Minimum senior standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 3.50
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Permission of department chair
Intensive study of selected problems. Exact topics covered
will vary according to particular interests of professor,
degree of preparedness of students, and availability of
materials in library.

496 Honors Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Limited to history majors
Minimum senior standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 3.50
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Involves independent reading with regular conferences
between student and faculty member, or a research paper with
similar regular conferences.

498 Internship
1-3 crs.
P: 24 credits in History
SL-Full; Not for GE
Limited to history majors
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Only three credits may count towards major.
Get form from department office
Supervised assignment to museum, archives, historical site,
public agency, or private business for practical experience
in the work of public historians. Work will build on and be
related to research skills and historical knowledge
developed in other history courses.

499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs.
SL-Optional; Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Intensive study of topic resulting in a quality research
paper or report.

701 Readings in European History
3 crs (3-0).
May be repeated when topic differs
Familiarizes the students with major issues of historical
debate in the field by reading a book a week or commensurate
articles. Term paper summarizing and evaluating views on a
specific issue is shared with other students.

703 Readings in World History
3 crs (3-0).
May be repeated when topic differs
Familiarizes the students with major issues of historical
debate in the field by reading a book a week or commensurate
articles. Term paper summarizing and evaluating views on a
specific issue is shared with other students.

705 Studies in History for Teachers
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
No more than six credits may be applied to degree program.
Only three credits may count toward graduate-only credit.
A concentrated study of an historical topic for one or more
weeks, depending on number of credits for which course is
offered.

711 Readings in U.S. History
3 crs (3-0).
May be repeated when topic differs
Familiarizes the students with major issues of historical
debate in the field by reading a book a week or commensurate
articles. Term paper summarizing and evaluating views on a
specific issue is shared with other students.

715 Colloquium in History
3 crs (3-0).
May be repeated when topic differs
Various topics are offered as indicated in the schedule of
classes. Emphasizes mastery of major secondary literature. A
paper treating the literature on a specific subject is
required.

719 Readings in Area of Thesis
3 crs (3-0).
Independent study format. Reading in depth in area of
concentration for thesis or research paper. Thesis/research
paper adviser is instructor. Culminates in presentation of
prospectus to thesis committee.

725 Seminar in History
3 crs (3-0).
Various topics are offered as indicated in the schedule of
classes. Introduces students to secondary literature on a
topic as preparation for research in original sources
leading to the writing of a paper to be presented to the
class.

790 Internship in Public History
1-3 crs.
P: HIST 715, nine credits of graduate work in history
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Supervised assignment to museum, archives, historical site,
or other agency for working experience as a public
historian. Work will apply research skills and knowledge of
history to help solve community problems.

793 Current Trends in History
3 crs (3-0).
Examines the emergence of history as a profession, major
subfields today within the discipline of history,
methodologies and models currently influencing the work of
historians, and dominant issues presently engaging the
attention of historians.

795 Research Paper
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office

799 Thesis
1-6 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply


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