HISTORY
Chair: Robert W. Brown
Faculty: Ryan K. Anderson1,
Charles E. Beem3, Scott C. Billingsley5, Weston F. Cook,
Jr., Annika A. Culver2, Bruce J. DeHart, Jeffrey J. Frederick,
Jeffrey K. Lucas4, Jaime A. Martinez, Rose Stremlau, J. Mark Thompson
1American Studies Minor Coordinator
2Asian Studies Minor Coordinator
3British Studies Minor Coordinator
4Social Studies Education
Undergraduate Coordinator
5Social Studies Education Graduate
Director
History
is an intellectually liberating discipline and a core component of a liberal
arts education. Through the study of the
political, social, and cultural aspects of the modern world and the rise,
flourishing, and decline of major civilizations in the past, an individual
gains insight into the shared experiences and achievements of humanity,
acquires a perspective broadened by the study of peoples at different times and
in different places, and develops analytical modes of thought. The study of History thus enables the
individual to understand the perennial issues confronting human beings living
in society, making more likely an informed, reasoned, and intelligent response
to these problems.
The
Department offers programs of study for students interested in virtually any
career or profession. It provides a
solid foundation for those who wish to teach History or the Social Studies and
for the study of History at the graduate level.
Courses offered by the Department likewise provide an excellent
background for students who wish to study law, enter military or government
service, or seek employment in other professions or the business world. History is thus an ideal major for the
student seeking a liberal arts education rather than specific job training.
Programs
of study offered by the Department of History include a major and a minor in
History, a licensure program in Secondary or Middle Grades Social Studies
Education, and an Academic Concentration in History for prospective
teachers. The Department also coordinates
minors in American Studies, British Studies, and Asian Studies. At the Graduate level, the Department offers
the M.A. degree in Social Studies Education and coordinates M.A.T. degree in
Social Studies Education.
Each
History major or licensure candidate is assigned an advisor who helps the
student plan and approves his or her program of study.
Students
planning graduate study in History should acquire a reading knowledge of one
modern foreign language and take History 4510 (Senior Seminar).
Additional
information about the History department and its programs is available on the
Department’s Web Page (http://www.uncp.edu/history/).
BACHELOR OF
ARTS IN HISTORY
|
Requirements for a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in History |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
|
General Education Requirements* |
44 |
|
Major Requirements |
39 |
|
Basic
History (1000 and 2000 level courses) Four
courses from HST 1010, 1020, 1100 or 1110, 1140, 1150 |
12 |
|
Advanced
History (3000 and 4000 level courses) Option 1: Two courses each from the American and
European areas; one course from the Asian, African, and Latin American area;
HST 3000; Topics course (HSTS) or HST 4510; and two electives. Option 2:
Approval of Contract by the Chair: HST 3000, Topics course (HSTS), HST
4510; 6 approved 3000-4000 level electives. |
27 |
|
Electives |
36 |
|
|
Total: 120 |
* Six semester hours of history can
be counted under General Education.
BACHELOR OF
ARTS IN HISTORY: SOCIAL STUDIES
EDUCATION (9-12, 6-9)
Coordinator: Jeffrey K. Lucas
Upon successful
completion of the program of study in Social Studies Education and related
requirements, graduates are eligible for a Standard Professional license to
teach secondary or middle grades social studies in the State of North
Carolina. For a more detailed
description, including the program standards and goals and objectives, turn to
Undergraduate Licensure Programs in the School of Education section of this
catalog.
|
Course Requirements |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Freshman Seminar and General
Education* |
46(28)* |
|
Specialty Area (*18 semester hours of Social
Sciences and History may also count toward General Ed) Basic
History HST 1010, 1020, 1140, 1150 Seminar in History HST 3000 Advanced
History (all must
be at the 3000 or 4000 level) HST 3170; HSTS 4xxx or HST 4510;
United States & Canadian History - 6 hours; Asian, African & Latin
American History – 6 hours; European History – 6 hours Social
Sciences ECN 2020 and 2030; SOC 1050; SOC
2090 or PSY 1010; GGY 1010, or 1020, or 2000; PLS 1010 Social Science
Guided Electives – 6 hours |
63 |
|
Educator Preparation Core EPC 2020,
2040, 3010, 3030 |
9 |
|
Content Pedagogy SSE 3000,
3650, 4000, 4480, 4490; CSC 4050 |
24 |
|
General Electives |
4 |
|
|
Total: 128 |
NOTE: Students who desire teacher licensure in
Social Studies Education should declare the major as soon as possible in their
college career. Consultation with the Program Coordinator or program advisor
prior to registering for General Education courses is strongly recommended.
ACADEMIC
CONCENTRATION
Academic
Concentration in History
For
students seeking a baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Special
Education, or Physical Education, the History Department offers an Academic
Concentration in History. This Academic Concentration is available to other
students, regardless of major. This Concentration of 24 semester hours offers
the prospective teacher both breadth and depth of study. The required Core
Courses (15 semester hours) in American History, North Carolina History, and
World Civilizations I and II provide a solid foundation of knowledge. The
Elective Courses (9 semester hours) provide each student with the opportunity
to select advanced History courses in areas of personal or professional
interest. Six semester hours of this Academic Concentration count toward the
University’s General Education requirements. Students seeking licensure to
teach in the public schools of North Carolina are encouraged to select courses
dealing with modern history.
|
Requirements for
an Academic Concentration in History |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Required Core
Courses HST
1010, 1020, 1140, 1150, 3170 |
15 |
|
Elective Courses The
student chooses, with the consent of his/her advisor, three (3) courses
from the following: HST 3050, 3060, 3100, 3140, 3150, 3160, 3210, 3230, 3270,
3290, 3320, 3410, 3440, 3610, 3620, 3720, 3730, 3740, 3750, 3800, 3820, 3840,
3860, 3940, 4070, 4100, 4130, 4210, 4220, 4270, 4300, 4320, 4330, 4450, and
4460. |
9 |
|
|
Total: 24 |
MINORS
|
Requirements for
a Minor in History |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
18
hours of history, of which 12 hours must be in 3000- and 4000-level courses. |
|
|
|
Total: 18 |
|
Requirements for
a Minor in American Studies |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Core Requirements* HST
1010, HST 1020, AST 2010 |
9 |
|
Cultural Studies
Elective Courses** One course (3 hours) from History: AIS 3600; HST 3040, 3050, 3060, 3100, 3140,
3150, 3160, 3170, 3260, 3410, 3610, 3620, 3800, 3820, 4040, 4050, 4060, 4070,
4100, 4130, 4360 One course (3 hours) from Arts and
Literature: AIS 3400; ART 3750; ENG 3100, 3130, 3140, 3440, 3470,
4230/4240; Music: Special Topics; Philosophy and Religion: PHI–Special Topics
only, REL 4150; Theatre: Special Topics One course (3 hours) from Social Sciences***: AIS 4020, 4050, 4250, 4600;
Geology/Geography 3720, 3770; PLS 3010, 3020, 3040, 3050, 3060, 3100, 3110,
3120, 4020 (please see the current
Academic Catalog for prerequisites); SOC 3820, 3870, 3880; Mass Communication: JRN-3170, Special
Topics |
9 |
|
|
Total: 18 |
*It
is strongly suggested that students complete HST 1010/1020 prior to enrolling
in AST 2010.
**A
student must draw on classes from at least two different departments to satisfy
the Cultural Studies Elective requirement. Permission to include special topics
courses from any department requires permission of the American Studies
Coordinator or Department of History Chair prior to registration.
***Please see “Courses Accepted for Credit toward the
Completion of the Minor in American Studies” on the Department of History webpage
[http://uncp.edu/history/degrees/] for accepted courses and consult with the
American Studies Coordinator.
|
Requirements for
a Minor in Asian Studies |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Core Requirements HST
1200/PSPA 1200/PHI 1200 and one of the following: HST
1140, HST 1150, ECN 2410 |
6 |
|
Guided Electives:
Four courses from at least two different departments, with a minimum of three
3000/4000-level courses Economics, Finance, and Decision Sciences: ECN 2410, 4060,
4400, FIN 4210 English: ENG 2180, 3170, ENGS 33xx (Asian theme required) History: HST 3440, 3450, 3720, 3730, HSTS 4270 Philosophy and Religion: REL 2160, 3420, 3430, REL/HST
3028, REL/HST 3029, PHI/REL 4500 Politics: PLS 3010, 3750 Sociology and Criminal Justice: SOC 3160, SOCS 4480 |
12 |
|
|
Total: 18 |
|
Requirements for
a Minor in British Studies |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Core Requirements HST 2140; ENG 2470 or 2480 |
6 |
|
Guided
Electives: Four courses from at least
two different departments, with a minimum of three 3000- or 4000-level
courses History: HST 4170,
4410, 4420, 4430, 4510** English: ENG 2470*,
2480*, 3110, 3120, 3150, 3160, 3420, 3900, 4570; ENGS 2xxx***,
33xx***, 4xxx*** Philosophy and Religion:
PHI 2040 (Other courses focusing on Britain may be approved by the program
coordinator.) |
12 |
|
|
Total: 18 |
*if not used as a core course **when offered as a British history topic
***when offered as a British literature topic
COURSES
AMERICAN
STUDIES (AST)
AST
2010. An Introduction to American
Studies
An
introduction to the field of American Studies through investigation of major
works, through the examination of important issues, and through the
interpretation of the various methods and approaches used in the study of the
development of American history and culture.
Exploration of the theme of a national culture will be central to this
course. Credit, 3 sem. hrs.
AST
4010. American Studies Senior Seminar
A
capstone course through which American Studies majors are able to bring
together, assimilate, and synthesize information learned from their core and
interdisciplinary courses. Students will
be provided a more in-depth study of the theories, methodologies, and
literature in the field, as well as an opportunity to apply their own knowledge
and understanding to a variety of topical issues. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HISTORY
(HST)
GENERAL
EDUCATION COURSES
HST
1010. American Civilizations to 1877
A
survey of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in
the United States to 1877, with some attention to Canada. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST
1020. American Civilizations since 1877
A
survey of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in
the United States since 1877, with some attention to Canada. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST
1100. History of the American Indian to
1865 (AIS 1100)
A
survey of North American Indian history from arrival in the Western Hemisphere
to 1865, with emphasis on intertribal and Euro‑American relationships,
prominent personages, political and economic developments, and adaptation to
White culture. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST 1110.
History of the American Indian since 1865 (AIS 1110)
A
survey of North American Indian history since 1865, with emphasis on
intertribal and Euro-American relationships, prominent personages, political
and economic developments, and adaptation to White culture. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST 1140.
World Civilizations to 1500
A
survey of the birth and diffusion of world civilizations from “pre‑history”
to 1500, with attention to major cultural, social, economic, and political
trends within each civilization. The emergence of European civilization is set
within a larger framework of civilizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America,
and interactions between or among civilizations are stressed. Credit, 3
semester hours.
HST 1150.
World Civilizations since 1500
A
survey of world civilizations from 1500 to the present, with attention to major
cultural, social, economic, and political trends within each civilization.
Emphasis is given the interaction between an expanding European civilization
and non‑Western civilizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Credit,
3 semester hours.
UNITED
STATES AND CANADIAN HISTORY
HST
1030. Introduction to African-American
History
This
course will provide students with a survey of the experiences of peoples of
African descent in the Americas, with special focus on the United States,
Brazil, and the Caribbean. Major comparative themes will include the origins
and development of plantation slavery, the process of abolition, and struggles
for economic and political equality after emancipation. In addition, students
will explore diverse African American religious, literary, and musical
traditions. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3040. Jacksonian America
This
course explores life in the United States between 1815 and 1848, tracing the
origins of economic, political, and social trends that shaped the country well
into the twentieth century. Main areas of inquiry include early
industrialization, the growth of a nationwide transportation network, the
emergence of a popular political culture and flourishing two-party system, the
origins of a distinct middle-class identity and lifestyle, religious and social
reform, the expansion of slavery, and the causes and consequences of “Manifest
Destiny.” Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3050. The American Colonies
This
course examines British North America from the founding of its colonies to the
conclusion of the French and Indian War.
It focuses on Britain’s exploration and settlement of North America, the
Anglo-American relationship, the forces shaping the colonies’ development, the
evolution of American politics, the impact of war, and the nature of intellectual
and spiritual life. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3060. Revolution and the Young Republic
Between
1763 and 1815, Americans fought two major wars, won their independence,
established one national government only to replace it by another, expanded
rapidly into the west, and laid the foundation for a lasting democracy. This
course examines the origins and impact of the American Revolution, constitution
and nation-making, the evolving political culture, and the meaning of the
Revolution for various groups in the early republic. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3100. Civil War and Reconstruction
The
course addresses the pivotal events in the two decades before the first shot of
the Civil War was fired, the military, political, and social history of the
Civil War, and the aftermath of emancipation in the southern states. In addition, attention is paid to the
Reconstruction era when the southern states constructed new governments and
reentered the Union. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3140. The Gilded Age and Progressivism
In
the years 1877-1929, the United States initiated a rapid transition form an
agricultural nation to an industrialized one.
This course will examine the construction of railroads, the rise of
business tycoons, eruptions of labor unrest, and the arrival of millions of
European immigrants. Two significant
political movements, Populism and Progressivism, emerged to grapple with these
changes and greatly influenced subsequent political ideas. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST
3150. War, Prosperity, and Depression,
1912‑1945
An
analysis of political, economic, and social conditions from 1912‑1945. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3160. Recent America, 1945‑Present
An
analysis of political, economic, and social conditions since 1945. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3170. History of North Carolina
A
study of selected phases of the development of North Carolina from its colonial
beginnings to the present. Credit, 3
semester hours.
HST
3260. Indians of the Southeast (AIS
3260)
A
thorough examination of the history, culture, interaction, and present
condition of the major tribes of southeastern America. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3410. U.S. Economic History (ECN 3410)
A
thematic study of the economy of the United States from colonization to the
present. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3610. African‑American History to
1863
The
course begins with a discussion of modern slavery and its introduction into the
Western Hemisphere with special emphasis on the continent of North
America. In addition, it examines the
differing patterns of slavery in the north and south, slave revolts, and slave
culture until Emancipation in 1863.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3620. African‑American History
from Emancipation to the Present
The
course starts with the Emancipation Proclamation and traces the triumphs and
challenges encountered by African Americans during Reconstruction and studies
the emergence of Jim Crow legislation in the South. Attention is also devoted to the creation of
various civil rights organizations and leaders, key Supreme Court decisions,
federal laws, and the turbulent decade of the 1960s, and the modern civil
rights movement. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST
3800. Women and the Development of U.S.
Society
An
examination of the field of women’s history and a study of significant aspects
of women’s participation in the social, economic, and political development of
the United States from colonization to 1870.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3820. Growing Up American
An
historical investigation of continuity and change in childhood as a life stage,
with emphasis on patterns in the experience of growing up in the United States
and the social construction of adolescence during the 20th Century. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3940. History of Canada
A
study of Canada from the early explorations and settlements to the present with
special emphasis on the French and British in Canada, the advance from self‑government
to Confederation, and the relations of Canada with the United States and the
British Commonwealth. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST
4040. History of the Old South
This
course traces the contours of the Old South from the Colonial Period to the end
of the Civil War. Included are
conceptualizations of race, class, gender, religion, and cultural meaning. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4050. History of the New South 1865-1980
This course traces the contours of the New South from the
end of the Civil War to the emergence of the New South. Included are conceptualizations of race,
class, gender, religion, and cultural meaning.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4060. U.S. Military History (MSC 4210)
An
historical study of United States military operations, policies, institutional
growth, and administrative and technological developments from colonial times
to the recent past. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST
4070. Women in U.S. History, 1870‑Present
A
study of significant aspects of continuity and change in the lives of U.S.
women since 1870, including the structure of the female life cycle, women’s
legal status, educational opportunities, health and beauty, social concerns and
activism, paid and unpaid labor patterns, and societal concerns about
women. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4100. Themes in U.S. Social History
A
thematically-organized study of the methods and questions of social history, an
historical subfield which examines the lives of ordinary people and analyzes
the diversity of their experiences.
Topics are selected to incorporate themes central to social historians’
research: social stratification,
community, region, and citizenship.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4130. History of U.S. Foreign Policy
A
study of the major trends, issues, and problems in U.S. foreign policy. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4250. Indigenous Women (AIS 4250)
An
interdisciplinary study of the historical and contemporary experiences of
Indigenous women, focusing on but not limited to Native women in North America.
Course will examine Native women’s community roles and cultural practices prior
to and since colonization and will privilege Native women’s perspectives in
course texts. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4360. American Political History
This course traces the contours of American political
history from the birth of the Republic through modern media-driven
politics. Discussion includes party
formation, electoral and programmatic politics, and conceptualizations of race,
class, gender, and religion. Credit, 3
semester hours.
HST
4650. Indian Residential and Boarding
School Narratives (AIS 4650)
An
in-depth study of the Canadian Indian residential school and American Indian
boarding school experience, focusing on autobiographical narratives by
Indigenous authors who experienced life in these schools. Course incorporates a range of authors, perspectives,
and genres to contextualize colonial institutional polices aimed at
“civilizing” Indian “savagery,” and forms of Indigenous resistance,
accommodation, healing, and cultural survival.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
AIS 1010, AIS/HST 1100 or 1110, AIS/ENG 2200 or 3440, or permission of
instructor.
EUROPEAN
HISTORY
HST
2140. Introduction to British Studies
This
course offers an inter-disciplinary study of the broad topic of British
Studies. It examines and discusses a number of texts concerned with and
describing the religious, cultural, literary, and social evolution of Great
Britain within the context of an historical survey. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3210. Ancient History
A
survey of ancient history from the beginnings of civilization to A.D. 500. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3230. The Middle Ages
A
survey of the development of western cultures from the fall of Rome to the
Renaissance. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3270. Early Modern Europe, 1500‑1789
A
survey of European history from the Renaissance to the French Revolution. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3290. Revolution, Liberalism, and
Nationalism in Europe, 1789‑1914
A
survey of European civilization from the French Revolution to the outbreak of
the First World War. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST
3320. Twentieth Century Europe
A
study of conflict and cooperation in an era of global war, with emphasis on the
interaction of democracy, communism, fascism, and imperialism. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST 3370. Modern European Economic and Social History
A
survey of the European economy and social classes from the birth of capitalism
to the present. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST
4170. History of Modern Britain
This
course examines the constitutional and political, social, and cultural
evolution of the United Kingdom from 1714 to the present. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4210. History of Modern Germany, 1866 to
the Present
An
analysis of German history from Bismarck to the present, with special emphasis
on the unification of Germany, the two world wars, the Nazi Revolution, and the
problem of a united Germany. Credit, 3
semester hours.
HST
4220. The Second World War
A
thorough investigation of the origins and course of the Second World War in
both the European and Pacific Theaters, with emphasis on the ideological,
diplomatic, strategic and military developments that shaped the conflict. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4270. Modern European Cultural History
A
study of the lives and works of selected thinkers, writers, and artists who
represent the European cultural and intellectual tradition from the Renaissance
to the present. Emphasized are the Renaissance, the Reformation, the
Enlightenment, movements of thought during the 19th century, and the crisis of European
culture which begin at the end of the 19th century. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4300. Nazi Germany (1933‑1945)
An
interdisciplinary history and analysis of Nazi Germany (1933‑1945),
emphasizing aspects of political, social, cultural, and intellectual life as
well as the legacy of Nazism, including historiography. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4320. A History of Imperial Russia from
1682 to 1917
An
examination of Russia’s political, social, economic, and cultural development
from the reign of Peter the Great to the fall of the Romanovs in February
1917. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4330. A History of Russia Since 1917
An
examination of Russia’s development from the 1917 revolution to the present
day, with special emphasis on Leninism, Stalinism, and post‑Stalinism. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4410. History of Medieval Britain
This course examines the constitutional, political, social,
and cultural evolution of the British Isles from the Roman occupation to the
advent of the Tudor Dynasty (43-1485).
Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4420. History of Tudor and Stuart
Britain
This course examines the political, religious, and cultural
processes occurring from 1485 to 1714 that transformed Britain from a medieval
to a modern nation. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST
4430. History of the British Empire
This course examines a number of historical facets related
to the rise, maintenance, and fall of the British Empire. Texts and lectures include the historical
voices of the colonized and the colonizers.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
ASIAN,
AFRICAN, AND LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY
HST
1200. Introduction to Asian Studies
(PSPA 1200/PHI 1200)
An
introduction to the field of Asian Studies through an interdisciplinary
perspective combining history, politics, economics, philosophy, and culture
using a variety of theories, methodologies, and sources (textbook, book
chapters, articles, literature). The
course focuses on East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) but will also include India,
Southeast Asia, and other countries.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
C or better in ENG 1050
HST
3028. Cultural and Religious History of
China (REL 3028)
The
course introduces students to the diverse religious traditions of China within the
context of Chinese culture, in particular the interaction between religion,
culture, and society throughout the nation’s history. It reviews (1) the major
concepts and ideas of each religion; (2) the historical background of the
emergence or transmission of each religion; and (3) some facets that religions
played out in the cultural and political life of China. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3029. Cultural and Religious History of
Korea and Japan (REL 3029)
The
course introduces students to the diverse religious traditions of Korea and
Japan: Confucianism, Buddhism, Shamanism, Christianity, Shintoism, and various
new religions. The course considers these traditions within the context of
their culture, in particular the interaction between religion, culture, and
society throughout the history of the two countries. The course reviews (1) the
major concepts and ideas of each religion; (2) the historical background of the
emergence or transmission of each religion; and (3) some facets that religions
played out in the cultural and political life of Korea and Japan. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3440. History of Modern East Asia
A
history of China, Japan, and Korea, with special attention to the problems of
modernization. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST 3450. The United States and East Asia
A
study of the major factors and the processes concerning American involvement in
the Far East from the beginning of the Republic to the present; to include the
nature of the international system in the Far East and changing American
interest and policies in the region.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3720. History of South Asia
A
study of the Indian subcontinent with an emphasis on cultural, social, and
economic aspects; the Moslem and Mogul eras; the British period; and events
since 1945. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3730. Comparative Asian Civilizations
A
comparative survey of the development of Asian civilizations from the Neolithic
Age to the present. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST
3740. History of Islam
An
historical study of the development and growth of Islam from its origins to the
present with an emphasis on its expansion into Asia, North Africa, sub‑Sahara
Africa, and Eastern Europe. Credit, 3
semester hours.
HST
3750. History of Sub‑Sahara Africa
An
exploration of the political, social, and economic history of sub‑Sahara
African civilizations from antiquity to the present. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3840. Colonial Latin America
An
examination of the Spanish and Portuguese Empires in the Western Hemisphere
through the wars for independence.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
3850. Indians of Latin America (AIS
3240)
A
study of the history, culture and contemporary achievements of the Indians
residing south of the Rio Grande.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST 3860. Latin America Since Independence
An
examination of Latin America from Independence to the present. Emphasis will be
placed on the historic antecedents of current events and Latin America’s place
in world affairs. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
HST 3870.
Modern Mexico
A
study of Mexican history since 1810, with particular attention to the
U.S.-Mexico War (1846-48), the Reform of the 1850s, the era of President
Porfirio Diaz (1876-1911), the Revolution (1910-1920), the post-revolutionary
period, and the massacre of Tlatelolco of October 2, 1968 as well as its
aftermath. The course focuses on the
continuous interplay of race, class, gender, religious syncretism, and the
Mexican peoples’ indefatigable struggle against oppression and
exploitation. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4450. Pre-Modern Middle East
A
history of the Middle East from 500 to 1730 AD.
Significant topics will include the birth of Islam, the Arab empires,
Medieval political, economic, and intellectual developments, the Crusades, the
rise of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires, and the impact of European
modernization on the early modern Middle East. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4460. History of the Modern Middle East
A
study of the major trends and issues in the Middle East in the modern
world. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SEMINARS IN
HISTORY
HST
3000. Introduction to the Study of
History
An
introduction to key historical concepts and skills, such as the nature and
types of History; historical periodization; the reading and analysis of primary
and secondary sources; research, writing, and documentation styles; the basic
use of computers for historical research and writing; and History as a
profession. The course is required for
History majors, and it should be taken as soon as possible after the major is
declared. Credit, 3 semester hours.
HST
4510. Senior Seminar
A
study of special problems in a selected area of history with emphasis on
historiography, methods, research, and writing skills. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: 2.0 QPA in
history courses taken, and completion of 15 hours of advanced history courses.
TOPICS IN
HISTORY
HSTS 4xxx.
Topics in History
Each
of these courses will focus on a topic of general interest and explore it in
detail; the topic will be announced in the schedule of courses. Possible topics
include: Revolution in the Modern World; Hitler and Nazi Germany; and the
American Civil War. Students may take only one course on the same topic for
credit. For a list of all topics courses, see the Department Chair. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SPECIAL
ADVANCED COURSES
HST
3700. Introduction to Public History
An
introduction to the operation and problems of historical agencies, problems of
preservation and exhibition, archives management, historical editing and
publishing, historical sites, and the techniques and processes of public
history. Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: Permission of instructor.
HST
3990. Directed Reading in History
Directed
reading under the guidance of instructor.
Credit, 1‑3 semester hours. PREREQ: Permission of instructor,
completion of all lower division history requirements, and six hours of
advanced history.
HST
4020. Colloquium: Selected Topics in
American History
An
investigation into selected topics in American history through reading
significant books, discussions, and supplementary reports. The focus of the
course will be determined by the specialization of the instructor. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Permission
of instructor.
HST
4260. Colloquium: Selected Topics in
European History
An
investigation into selected topics in European history through reading
significant books, discussions, and supplementary reports. The focus of the
course will be determined by the specialization of the instructor. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Permission
of instructor.
HST
4550. Historical Sites Study
A
conducted tour of selected historical sites with an emphasis on a particular
period or geographical area of history. Cannot be used to satisfy requirements
for history major. Credit, 2‑6 semester hours. PREREQ: Permission of
instructor.
HST
4830. Workshop: Selected Topics in
History
A
workshop designed to assist pre‑service and in‑service teachers in
expanding their conceptual understanding of a selected topic in history.
Instruction will center on an in-depth investigation of the announced topic;
special attention will be given to the problem of relating the announced topic
to the secondary Social Studies curriculum in North Carolina. Credit, 3
semester hours.
HST
4990. Independent Study in History
Directed
reading and research under the guidance of the instructor in a specific area or
problem in history. Scheduled only with the approval of the Chair of the
Department. Credit, 1‑3 semester
hours. PREREQ: Permission of the Department.
SOCIAL
STUDIES EDUCATION (SSE)
The
courses in Social Studies Education are designed to help prospective teachers
develop the competencies needed in the classroom. These courses should be taken
only after the student has given careful consideration to career objectives.
The Social Studies Education courses are not history courses; they cannot be
used to meet history requirements.
SSE
3000. Introduction to Teaching Social
Studies
A
survey of past and present trends in social studies education; an introduction
to the social studies curriculum and instructional technology, including
current computer applications; and a minimum of 25 hours of early field experiences
for prospective social studies teachers.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
EPC 2020 and 15 semester hours in history and social sciences with a minimum
QPA of 2.5. Required of history majors seeking licensure as well as
secondary and middle grades social studies licensure candidates.
SSE
3650. Content and Techniques of Social
Studies
A
comprehensive study of the nature, scope, objectives, source materials, and
methodologies of the social sciences that comprise social studies education
(anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, and
sociology). The student is required to
review representative print, audio, and software curriculum materials and
integrate the concepts, sources, methods, and technologies appropriate for the
6-9 or 9-12 social studies curriculum.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: EPC 2020, fifteen semester hours in
history and social sciences with a minimum QPA of 2.5, and formal admission to
the Teacher Education Program or permission of the instructor. Required of
history majors seeking licensure as well as secondary and middle grades social
studies licensure candidates.
SSE
4000. Methods of Teaching Social Studies
(EDN 4000)
Materials
and basic teaching strategies employed in teaching social studies. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SSE 3000,
3650 and 30 hours in history and social sciences with a minimum QPA of 2.5. Required
of history majors seeking licensure as well as secondary and middle grades
social studies licensure candidates.
SSE
4480. Internship in Social Studies in
the Secondary School
Provides
continuous full-time teaching internship experiences in an off-campus public
school setting. Pass/Fail grading. Credit, 6-9 semester hours. PREREQ: SSE 4000, enrollment in SSE 4490, and
a minimum QPA of 2.5. Required of history majors seeking licensure as well
as secondary and middle grades social studies licensure candidates.
SSE
4490. SSE Internship Seminar
Middle
Grades and Secondary Social Studies Education students participate in a
continuous dialogue with their classmates and the instructor about the
internship experience. The dialogue
consists of the sharing of experiences in the context of student teaching;
issues ranging from curricular concerns to classroom management; weekly lesson
plans and reflections; problems and successes vis-à-vis the Teacher Candidate
Work Sample; professionalism; and entering the teacher job market. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Enrollment in SSE 4480 and a minimum
QPA of 2.5. Required of history majors seeking licensure as well as
secondary and middle grades social studies licensure candidates.
GRADUATE
COURSES
In
addition to courses of study listed in this section, the Department of History
coordinates Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
degree programs in Social Studies Education and offers graduate courses in
Social Studies Education and History for these and other graduate
programs. See the Graduate Programs
section of this catalog for a description of these programs and courses.