Stephen F. Austin State University

133.

U.S. History Survey, 1000 - 1877 (HIST 1301) - Comprehensive survey of American history from early explorations through Reconstruction. Meets Texas state requirements for all graduates.

134.

U.S. History Survey, 1877 - Present (HIST 1302) - Comprehensive survey of American history from the end of Reconstruction to the present. Meets Texas state requirements for all graduates.

151.

Western Civilization I (formerly 131) (HIST 2311) - Political, social, economic and cultural history of the West from prehistoric times to the Reformation.

152.

Western Civilization II (formerly 132) (HIST 2312) - Political, social, economic and cultural history of the West from the Reformation to the present.

210.

The Craft of History - Introduction to the historical profession, with emphasis on training in research methods and historical analysis. Also introduces career paths for historians, including teaching and public history. Required for majors; recommended for minors.

301.

U.S. Diplomatic History, 1776 -1900 - Survey of U.S. diplomatic history from the era of the American Revolution through the Open Door Policy.

302.

U.S. Diplomatic History, 1900-Present - Survey of U.S. diplomatic history from the McKinley administration through the end of the Cold War.

303.

Global Diplomacy - Survey of the complexities of international relations since the end of World War II, including the rise and fall of the Cold War and the role of the Third World in global affairs.

304.

The Scientific Heritage of the Western World - Survey of the history of science from the Greeks and Romans to the late 20th century. Emphasis on the people, culture and concepts shaping the science of the Western world.

308.

Introduction to Public History - An introduction to the ways in which traditional academic history and public history complement and enrich one another. Addresses historical work in such areas as oral history, historical societies, editing projects, businesses, libraries, historic preservation projects, museums and archives. Includes lectures, guest speakers, field trips and individual projects.

310.

Topics in U.S. History - Titles and topics will vary. May be repeated once with a change of topic.

312.

Topics in European History - Consideration of certain major forces that have shaped European society and life. Recommended for non-majors and non-minors. May be repeated once with a change of topic.

313.

Topics in World History - In-depth examination of ideas that have influenced world history, including topics in Middle Eastern history. May be repeated once with a change of topic.

314.

Women’s History - Survey of the History of Women in Western culture, with an emphasis on America from the colonial era to modern times.

318.

Ancient World - Survey of the civilizations of antiquity, including the ancient Near East, Greece and Rome.

319.

Middle Ages - Survey of the political, social, economic and cultural developments of European civilization from the classical period to the end of the Middle Ages.

320.

Modern East Asia - Survey of the history of China and Japan from the late 1800s through the late 20th century. Emphasis on culture, modernization and revolutionary movements.

321.

World History - Introduction to the history of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, and of Western contact with their peoples and cultures.

324.

Renaissance and Reformation, 1350-1648 - Analysis of political, social, economic and cultural developments in Europe during the Renaissance and Reformation.

325.

Age of Absolutism, 1648-1789 - Analysis of the great age of monarchy between the Thirty Years War and the French Revolution.

326.

Age of Nationalism, 1815-1914 - Study of the social, economic and political changes that contributed to the spread of nationalism and of nation-building in Europe.

328.

Contemporary Europe - Analysis of Europe since World War I. Topics include the breakdown of the peace settlement ending World War I, the impact of World War II on Europe, the rise and fall of the Cold War, decolonization, and recent developments.

330.

European Popular Culture, 1500-1800 - The traditions and beliefs of ordinary men and women, including popular religion, festivals, magic, violence, rebellions and family life.

331.

History of Latin America, ancient to 1830 - Survey of Mexico, Central America and South America from the pre-Columbian Indian civilizations through the wars for independence.

332.

History of Latin America, 1830 - Present - Survey of Latin America from the wars for independence to the 20th century. Emphasis on the factors that have affected the region’s economic and political development.

333.

History of Mexico - Survey of Mexico from the rise of Aztec civilization to the Mexican Revolution of the 20th century and its aftermath.

335.

History of Texas - Survey of Texas history from 1600 to the present. Emphasizes Anglo-American colonization, the Revolution and the Republic, Reconstruction, Populism, the New Deal, and the post-World War II era.

341.

History of England I - Survey of English history from primitive times to the end of the Middle Ages.

342.

History of England II - Survey of English history from the end of the Middle Ages to the modern era.

343.

Colonial America - Study of the colonial foundations of British North America from the earliest beginnings to the end of the French and Indian War in 1763.

345.

American West - Examination of the role of the American West in the development of the American nation.

346.

American Indians - Study of the role of Indians in U.S. history, with special attention to frontier conflict, government policies and the long-term problems of Indians in American society.

347.

The Old South - A survey of the history of the American South from the Colonial era through the Civil War. The course places emphasis on the colonial South, slavery, sectionalism, the growth of Southern nationalism, the emergence of a unique Southern society and the impact of the Civil War on the region.

348.

The New South - This course will explore the history of this unique region since the end of the Civil War. It will examine political, economic, social and cultural themes in an attempt to understand how and why the South developed such a unique character and history.

349.

African American History - Survey of African American history from 1619 to the present. Emphasis on the development of racial slavery, the politics of slavery, slave culture, free people of color, emancipation, Jim Crow, the Harlem Renaissance, the black experience in America since World War II, modern African American culture, the Civil Rights movement, the rise of Black Power ideology and current trends in African American studies.

350.

U.S. Military History - Survey of the evolution of American military doctrine and tactics from the Revolutionary Era through the 20th century.

351.

Tsarist Russia - General overview of social, political and economic trends in Russia from the 18th century through the Revolution of 1917.

352.

Twentieth-Century Russia - General overview of the political, economic and social trends in Russia and the Soviet Union from the reign of Nicholas II to the fall of communism.

412.

Studies in European History - In-depth, topical studies in European history. May be repeated once with a change of topic.

414.

Studies in U.S. History - In-depth, topical studies in U.S. history. May be repeated once with a change of topic.

416.

Studies in World History - In-depth, topical studies in World history. May be repeated with a change of topic.

426.

French Revolution and Napoleon - Analysis of revolutionary change in France, from the collapse of the Old Regime through the birth of the republic and the rise and fall of Napoleon.

437.

American Environmental History - An examination of the historical relationships between Americans and their environment. Topics will include Native American land-use patterns, environmental change after European contact, physical alteration of landscapes due to industrialization and urbanization, and the political implications of evolving environmental thought in the 20th century.

440.

American Revolution - Study of the American Revolution through ratification of the Constitution.

443.

Jefferson & Jackson - Study of political and cultural developments, sectional conflict and expansion during the Federalist, Jeffersonian and Jacksonian Eras (1790s to 1840s).

445.

Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) - Study of the political, military and cultural history of the Civil War and the era of Reconstruction.

448.

Gilded Age and Progressivism - A study of American political, social and economic history from the Gilded Age through the Progressive Era (1877-1921).

449.

United States in World War II - An examination of the American military, economic, political, social and diplomatic role in World War II.

450.

America Between the World Wars - A study of the social, political and economic events between World Wars I and II.

451.

America Since 1945 - Study of post-1945 America, with an emphasis upon the impact of the Cold War, the 1950s Red Scare, the civil rights movement, youth subcultures, the Vietnam War and current problems.

452.

Vietnam War - Study of the Vietnam conflict from the 1940s through the 1970s, examining diplomatic, political, economic and military issues. Emphasis on the U.S. role, but with significant attention devoted to the Vietnamese and international dimensions of the conflict.

457.

Europe and World War I - Study of the background causes, military actions and the climactic results of the war.

459.

Nazi Germany - Analysis of the political, military and social developments in Hitler’s Third Reich, with special emphasis on personalities, Nazi ideology and the Holocaust.

475.

Advanced Independent Studies - Individual instruction, conference and research for advanced students. Consent of department chairman is required. One to three hours credit.

476.

Advanced Independent Studies - Individual instruction, conference and research for advanced students. Consent of department chairman is required. One to three hours credit.