Undergraduate History Courses (HIST)
1301/1301 History of the United States to 1865 (3-0). A general survey of American development through the period of the Civil War.
1302/1302 History of the United States, 1865 to Present (3-0). A survey of American development from reconstruction to the present, with emphasis on America in world affairs. Satisfactory completion of History 1301 and 1302 or equivalent American history credit is prerequisite to advanced history courses (3000- and 4000-level courses).
2331/2311 History of Western Civilization to 1660 (3-0). Western civilization before 1660. A study of the antecedents of modern institutions, including the political history of the period.
2332/2312 History of Western Civilization after 1660 (3-0). Western civilization from 1660 to the present, with emphasis on the background of present-day political, economic, and social issues.
2373 Historical Writing (3-0). A study of the work of selected historians and an exploration of how to research and write history. This course teaches skills such as locating sources, analyzing historical material, and essay writing. Students will work with original sources. The course is required for history majors, preferably in the sophomore year. Anyone who wishes to develop skills in historical writing is encouraged to enroll.
3301 History of Texas (3-0). Texas from the earliest Native American inhabitants to the present. Topics covered include the war for independence, Reconstruction, recent political and social movements and the contributions of minority groups and women to the development and modernization of the state.
3302 American Colonial History, 1690-1789 (3-0). American history from the Glorious Revolution in England to the Articles of Confederation, stressing increasing maturity of the colonies, the conflicts within the British Empire leading to the American Revolution, and the foundations of the nation during the Confederation period.
3303 The Young Republic, 1789-1837 (3-0). American history from the formation of the Federal Constitution through the presidency of Andrew Jackson. Emphasis will be placed on the establishment of the federal government, the appearance and development of political parties, the War of 1812, the emergency of nationalism and sectionalism after 1815, and the dominant personalities of the era.
3305 The Era of the Civil War and Reconstruction, 1837-1877 (3-0). The history of the United States from 1837 to 1877, emphasizing the sectional controversies culminating in the Civil War; the cause of the war; and the issues and developments which follow in Reconstruction.
3306 Emergence of Modern America, 1877-1919 (3-0). American history from the end of Reconstruction to our emergence as a world power, with detailed emphasis given to the growth of modern capitalism and such related topics as labor, agriculture, immigration, and urbanization.
3331 Classical Civilizations (Greece and Rome) (3-0). The development of Greek and Roman civilizations, with some attention shown to other contemporary ancient states.
3335 Renaissance and Reformation (3-0). Major developments in Europe from about 1450 to 1648, focusing on the humanist Renaissance, and Protestant Reformation, the Catholic reform movement, and the conflict of Protestants and Catholics through the Thirty Years War of 1618-1648.
3336 Absolutism and Enlightenment: Europe, 1648-1788 (3-0). Major themes are political conflict in England, absolute monarch in France under Louis XIV, the Scientific Revolution, conflict for world empire between France and Britain, and the revolutionary thought of the Enlightenment. (Credit may not be earned for this course and for History 4331.)
3340 English History to 1714 (3-0). An examination of major political, constitutional, economic, and social developments in English history from Celtic origins to the Hanoverian succession, with special emphasis on the medieval and Tudor-Stuart periods.
3341 English History After 1714 (3-0). An examination of major political, economic, and social developments from 1714 to the present. Primary emphasis will be on political and social reform, Britain as a world and imperial power, and Britain’s role in post-Cold War Europe.
3355 Latin American History (3-0). A survey of Latin American History from the 15th Century to the present. Topics include the influence of Spain, Indian heritage, colonial history and the development of Latin American Republics, with particular emphasis on political, social and cultural developments.
3362 The Mexican-American in American History (3-0). An intellectual, social, economic, and political study of the Mexican-American in the United States with particular emphasis on Mexican background, discrimination, and the struggle for equality.
3370 East Asia to 1800 (3-0). An overview of East Asia from its antiquity to 1800 with an emphasis on the political, cultural and social history of China, Japan, and Korea.
3371 East Asia Since 1800 (3-0). A comparative study of East Asia, China, Japan, and Korea from 1800 to the present, including the three nations’ last stages of feudalism; their different roads towards modernization; and their interaction and function in world affairs throughout the period.
4302 The American West (3-0). A cultural history of America’s frontier experience, with special emphasis on the Trans-Mississippi West in the nineteenth century.
4303 Normalcy, Depression, and the New Deal, 1919-1945 (3-0). An intellectual, social, economic, and political study of America in the 1920s, the Great Depression, the New Deal, and World War II.
4304 Contemporary America, 1945-Present (3-0). Post World War II America, including the intellectual, political, and economic developments as well as the development of American foreign policy.
4310 America’s Cultural Heritage (3-0). A study of the American people, their ideas, and achievements. This course explores important themes that help develop a better understanding of the American heritage.
4320 The American South (3-0). A study of the South’s ideological, social, economic, and political legacies. Particular attention will be paid to slavery, state rights as a political philosophy, the agrarian tradition, and racial reconciliation in the region.
4323 U.S. Diplomatic History (3-0). An examination of key events in U.S. diplomatic history as well as significant trends from colonial-revolutionary times to the present. (Credit cannot be earned for this course and either History 4321 or 4322.)
4324 Sports in American History (3-0). The role of sports in American history, including the economic, big business, social, cultural, racial, gender, ethnic and higher education aspects of sports in American history.
4325 Indians of North America (3-0). A general survey of the pre-history, culture, and historical experience of American Indians living north of Mexico.
4330 The Middle Ages (3-0). Europe from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the eve of the Renaissance with particular focus on feudalism, the empire of Charlemagne, the high and late medieval church, the construction of high medieval monarchy, and the Hundred Years War.
4333 Recent European History Since 1918 (3-0). An examination of twentieth century European political organization, international relations, economic developments, and culture. Topics to be highlighted include the Great Depression, Totalitarianism, World War II, European unification, the Cold War, and the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
4335 Revolutionary Europe, 1789-1850 (3-0). A study of the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Empire, the Restorations through the Revolutions of 1848, and the emergence of such new ideologies as nationalism, conservatism, liberalism, socialism, and Romanticism. (Credit may not be earned for this course and for History 3334.)
4336 Age of Nationalism: Europe, 1850-1918 (3-0). A study of late 19th century Europe with special attention being given to the unification of Italy and Germany, the development of representative government, and the urbanization and industrialization of European society. The course will culminate in an analysis of the First World War. (Credit cannot be earned for this course and for History 4332.)
4340 World History Since 1945 (3-0). An examination of global interaction since World War II. Topics of study will include the Cold War, post-colonialism and the dynamics of modernization, international cooperation and regional conflicts, the development of an integrated world economy and related ecological issues among others.
4341 History of Russia (3-0). The political, economic, social, and cultural history of Russia in the 19th and 20th centuries with particular emphasis on the Soviet era. Only general attention given to earlier Russian history.
4350 Themes in United States History (3-0). This is the capstone to the history program. It provides an in-depth examination of fundamental themes of United States history for advanced students. Topics will include constitutional and political development; the frontier experience and regional conflict; emigration and ethnicity industrialization and urbanization, and the U.S. as a world power among others. This course is required for all students seeking secondary teacher certification in history. Senior standing is highly recommended.
4351 Mexico Since Independence (3-0). Mexican national history from 1823 to the present, detailing the political, economic, and cultural trends since independence and emphasizing United States-Mexican relations.
4360 Topics in Latin American History (3-0). A seminar in selected topics covering the history of Latin America from the colonial era to the present. (May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies.)
4361 Topics in Military History (3-0). A study of war in different historical epochs. The course will analyze combat and the evolution of military technique within the broad cultural context of political, economic, social, and intellectual factors. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.) (If the topic is World War I or World War II, credit cannot be received for History 6362 or History 6363, respectively.)
4362 Topics in Asian History (3-0). A seminar in selected topics covering Asian History from the ancient to the present. (May be repeated once for credit when the topic varies.)
4371 Internship in History. The student will participate in work and on-the-job training at a historic site, museum, or other appropriate organization. A research paper dealing with the internship experience, written under the direction of a faculty member, will be required. The internship is limited to history majors. Registration allowed only after selection by the History Department made upon written application in the semester prior to placement. See department head for details.
4381 Special Topics (3-0). A course dealing with selected topics in history. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
4391 Research. A specialized course of directed reading or research for superior students majoring in history. Must have departmental approval to register.
