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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of History
COURSES
History (HIST)
1. Western Civilization I (3)
The Mediterranean and European world from prehistoric to early modern times.
Social, political, intellectual, and artistic movements in the ancient Fertile
Crescent, classical Greece and Rome, and in Medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation
Europe. (CAN HIST 2)
2. Western Civilization II (3)
Survey of modern European culture since the 17th century. Impact of industrialization
and urbanization; political revolutions and ideologies; intellectual, artistic,
and religious movements; European imperialism; the two world wars and changing
patterns in contemporary European life. (CAN HIST 4)
3. Colonial America (3)
Western Hemisphere history from discovery to independence.
5. The World Today (3)
A consideration of selected current affairs in their historical perspectives.
Topics change with each offering of the course.
6. East Asian Civilization (3)
Introduction to the history and cultures of the East Asian countries, particularly
China, Japan, and Korea. Examination of the East Asian mind as reflected
in Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and in resistance to the challenges of
the West.
7. African Civilization (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 157 prior to fall 1983. Survey
of African history from ancient times to the present. Emphasis is on political,
economic, and religious movements which have contributed to the rich diversity
and the distinctive unity of African civilization.
8. Republics of Latin America (3)
Rise of the modern Hispanic American states since 1800: political, social,
economic development.
11. American History to 1865 (3)
Examines the history of the United States through 1865, looking at the significant
events from the founding of the colonies to the Civil War, including the
role of major ethnic and social groups in the formation of the American
nation. G.E. Breadth D1. (CAN HIST 8)
12. American History from 1865 (3)
Examines the history of the United States from 1865, looking at the significant
events from the Civil War, including the role of major ethnic and social
groups in the formation of the American nation. G.E. Breadth D1. (CAN HIST
10)
100. Introduction to Historical Method (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 100W. Prerequisites: ENGL 1, upper-division
standing. Consult department for more specific requirements of individual
instructors. Introduction to the theory and practice of historical inquiry.
Students receive careful guidance and criticism in preparing papers on historical
subjects. Emphasis is placed on research techniques, evaluation of evidence,
documentation, bibliography, organization, style, and mechanics of writing.
101. Women in History (3)
(Same as W S 101.) Historical survey of women's roles in history, with an
emphasis on the emergence of the feminist movement.
102T. Topics in Women's History
(3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
(See W S 102T.)
103. History of Early Christianity (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 103A or 103B. Early Christianity
from the first century to eve of Reformation.
105. Armenian Genocide in Comparative
Context (3)
(Same as ARM S 105.) Review
of theory and characteristics of genocide. Study of the Armenian Genocide
as an example and show comparison with other genocides in the 20th century.
Discusses role of international constituencies and prevention and lessons
of genocide. (Formerly HIST 109T section)
106. Armenians in North America (3)
(Same as ARM S 106.) Study of
six waves of Armenian migration to North America from 1870-1995. Topics
discussed include entry, settlement, work, family, community organizations,
church, politics, culture, and integration in U.S. Society. (Formerly HIST
109T section)
107. Modern Middle East (3)
Analysis of Middle Eastern history since Muhammad, with emphasis upon the
19th and 20th centuries. The Middle East under European imperial domination;
nationalist movements and revolutions; the Arab-Israeli conflict; the Middle
East in contemporary world politics.
108A. Armenian History I: Ancient and Medieval
(3)
(Same as ARM S 108A.) History of Armenia and Armenians from prehistoric
times to the beginning of the modern era. The historical process will be
considered from Armenia's point of view as well as from that of its neighbors:
Assyria, Iran, Rome, Byzantium, the Arabs, the Seljuk Turks, the Crusades,
the Mongols, and various Turkic dynasties.
108B. Armenian History II: Modern and Contemporary
(3)
(Same as ARM S 108B.) Overview of modern and contemporary Armenian history,
including Armenia's relations with Persian, Turkish, and Russian empires,
the Armenian Renaissance, the "Armenian Question," the Genocide,
the Armenian Republic, Soviet Armenia, the Second Armenian Republic, and
diasporan communities in America, Europe, and the Middle East.
109T. Studies in Middle East and Africa
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Intensive study of special topics.
110. Ancient Near East (3)
Ancient civilizations of the Middle East. History and culture of the Sumerians,
Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians from the dawn of history to Alexander
the Great and the ascendance of Greece.
111. Ancient Greece (3)
The history and culture of ancient Greece from the Minoan-Mycenaean periods
through the Golden Age of Athens to the dissolution of the empire of Alexander
the Great.
112. Ancient Rome (3)
The early history of Rome and the evolution of Roman society, politics,
and culture through the republican and imperial periods.
114. Ancient Egypt (3)
The history and culture of Egypt from prehistoric times to the death of
Cleopatra. In addition, Phoenicia and Carthage are briefly discussed.
115. Ancient Israel (3)
Ancient Israel from Abraham to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. Jewish
religious thought is discussed by placing the books of the Old Testament
in their historical context.
116. Greek and Roman Religion (3)
Analysis of the religious ideas, customs, and practices of ancient Greeks
and Romans from the time of Homer to the establishment of Christianity.
119T. Studies in Ancient History
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Intensive study of special topics.
120. Byzantine History (3)
The Roman Empire in the East from the anarchy of the third century to the
fall of Constantinople; political, military, and economic causes of its
survival, the Church's role, and the Empire's relations with the Islamic,
Latin, and Slavic world.
121. The Middle Ages (3)
Prerequisite: HIST 1 or permission of instructor. Medieval Europe from the
fall of the Roman Empire in the West to the Renaissance. (Formerly HIST
121A)
122. Medieval Culture (3)
Selected aspects of medieval life and culture such as warfare, commerce,
art and architecture, learning and the university presented as manifestations
of the medieval mind. Extensive use of visual materials.
124T. Studies in Medieval History
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Intensive study of special topics.
125. Renaissance (3)
Social, intellectual, political, and economic factors that shaped Europe
in the 14th and 15th centuries; humanism, foundations of the state; secularization
and dissent within the church.
126. Reformation (3)
Analysis of the political, social, and intellectual movements associated
with the 16th century religious upheaval.
129T. Studies in Intellectual and Social History
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Topics concerned with ideas and movements that have significantly shaped
the course of history.
130. Europe in the 17th Century (3)
European culture, society, and politics from 1600 to the death of Louis
XIV.
131. Europe in the 18th Century (3)
Intellectual, social, and political development of Europe from 1715 to the
French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte.
132. Europe in the 19th Century (3)
Prerequisite: HIST 2 or permission of instructor. History of Europe (mainly
Great Britain, France, Germany, and Austria) from Napoleon to the outbreak
of World War I. Social and cultural consequences of the Industrial Revolution;
rise of modern national states; European imperialism and dominance in world
affairs. (Formerly HIST 132A)
133. Europe in the 20th Century (3)
Narrative and interpretive account of 20th century Europe. Stress on the
impact of World War I, the Communist and Fascist Revolutions, the economic
recovery of Europe, and the loss of European significance in the world after
World War II.
134. Europe Today (3)
An examination of recent European history, emphasizing the trauma of decolonization,
adjustment to the reality of a divided Europe, the twisting path to European
unification, and the revolution in European lifestyles caused by economic
prosperity.
135. European Cultural History (3)
Analysis of European thought from the Enlightenment to the present. Major
movements in philosophy, religion, literature, art, and architecture; ideologies
such as conservatism, liberalism, socialism, communism, nationalism, racism,
and fascism. Emphasis on ideas of lasting and worldwide influence. (Formerly
HIST 135A)
136. European Military History From Napoleon to Hitler (3)
Examination of strategic planning, tactical innovation, military systems,
and campaigns from the time of Napoleon to Hitler. World wars of the 20th
century with particular attention to their causes and consequences.
137. Historic Preservation (3)
History of historic preservation in the United States from 1816 to the present,
and an introduction to the methodology involved in identifying, researching,
and protecting sites, buildings, and neigh borhoods of architectural and
historical significance.
138. History of the Second World War in Europe (3)
A detailed examination of the military, diplomatic, political, economic,
social, and cultural impact of the Second World War in Europe. The causes,
conduct, and consequences of the war are analyzed.
140. Modern France (3)
The culture, politics, and society of France from the Old Regime to the
Fifth Republic.
141. Modern Germany (3)
Political and social developments from Bismarck to the present. Rise of
Germany as a world power; failure of German democracy; Hitler and the Third
Reich; politics of a divided Germany since 1945.
142. Tsarist Russia (3)
The political, economic, and social history of Tsarist Russia from 862 to
1917.
143. The Soviet Union (3)
The political, economic, and social history of the Soviet Union since 1917.
(Formerly HIST 143A)
145. Spain and Portugal (3)
Development of the Iberian Peninsula from prehistoric to modern times.
147. Eastern Europe (3)
An analysis of the history of East Central Europe and the Balkans.
149T. Studies in Modern European History
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Intensive study of special topics.
150. England to 1485 (3)
Structure of the British government, society, and economic life from Roman
times to The War of the Roses.
151. England and the Empire (3)
Rise of England and the British nation; spread of the English-speaking peoples
and the transfer of British institutions; from 1485 to the modern era.
152. British History in Film (3-4; max total 4)
Discussion and written historical analysis of selected cinematic masterpieces
in British history, from Henry II to the modern era.
153. Canada (3)
Analysis of the Canadian historical experience; from discovery, through
French regime and British Empire, to modern transcontinental nation.
157. Modern Africa (3)
The history of Africa since 1800. Topics given special attention include
the slave trade and its abolition, European exploration, the imposition
of European colonial rule, African nationalism, the struggle for independence
and Africa's rise to prominence in world affairs.
160. The Great American Civilizations: Maya, Aztec, Inca (3)
Historical examination of the rise and fall of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca
empires. Social organization, religion, technology, art, and scientific
achievements of the pre-Columbian great American civilizations.
162. South America (3)
The history of South American republics, with an emphasis on such themes
as in stability, economic development, political parties, and revolution.
165. Modern Mexico (3)
Nineteenth century origins of Mexican nationality. Development of modern
Mexican culture from the Mexican Revolution to the present as compared to
that of the Mexican American. Literature and art as an expression of the
new Mexican culture.
166. United States -- Latin American Diplomacy (3)
History of the relations between the United States and Latin America, ranging
from the Monroe Doctrine through the Good Neighbor Policy, Alliance for
Progress, and the Caribbean Basin Initiative.
169T. Studies in Latin American History
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Intensive study of special topics.
171. Early American History, 1607-1789 (3)
Prerequisite: HIST 11 or permission of instructor. First of a sequence of
five courses covering the full period of history of the United States; colonial
foundations; political and economic factors; social and cultural development
through the founding of the new republic. (Formerly HIST 171A)
172. United States History, 1789-1865 (3)
Prerequisite: HIST 11 or permission of instructor. Political, economic,
social, and cultural developments from the beginning of the Republic through
the Civil War. (Formerly HIST 172A)
173. United States History, 1865-1914 (3)
The development of an increasingly urban and industrialized society from
Reconstruction to the eve of World War I.
174. United States History, 1914-1945 (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 174A. The United States in world
affairs; political, economic, social, and cultural developments and problems
from 1914 to 1945.
175. United States History, 1945-Present (3)
Prerequisite: HIST 12 or permission of instructor. The United States in
world affairs; political, economic, social, and cultural developments, and
problems from 1945 to present. (Formerly HIST 175A)
177. American History in Film (3)
Analysis of significant films and documentaries on controversial aspects
of American history. Emphasis given to placing film content in an historiographical
frame work. Offered especially, but not exclusively, for prospective teachers.
178. History of African Americans (3)
(See AF AM 178.)
179T. Studies in United States History
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Intensive study of special topics.
180. United States Military History (3)
An overview of American military history, with emphasis on the 20th century.
Tactical and strategical analysis of American participation in armed conflicts.
Study of the impact of technology and the evolution of tactics.
181. Westward Movement to 1848 (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 181A. The challenge of free land;
development of British and United States western policies; problems of American
migration to the interior, effects of the frontier environment upon the
culture of the West.
182. Westward Movement Since 1848 (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 181B. Patterns of exploitation;
role of the federal govern ment in the West: land policy, Indian policy;
problems of communication; economic growth.
183. The Hispanic Southwest (3)
Exploration, conquest, and settlement of the Spanish Borderlands from 1513
to the Mexican War; contributions of Hispanic culture to the Southwest.
184. American Diplomatic History to 1898 (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 184A. Principles, ideals, and policies
of the United States in diplomatic relations from 1775 to 1898.
185. American Diplomatic History, 1898-Present (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 184B. Principles, ideals, and policies
of the United States in diplomatic relations as a great world power in the
20th century.
186. American Immigration and Ethnic History (3)
Covers America, land of immigrants. American immigration policy, regulations,
and implementation. Ethnic formation and heritage retention or loss. Pluralism,
assimilation, and national unity: e pluribus unum. G.E. Multicultural/International
MI.
188. Early California (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 189A prior to fall 1986. Discovery,
exploration, and early settlement of Alta California, founding of the missions;
the Spanish, Mexican, and American periods; government, customs, habits,
and influences of the various peoples who occupied California.
189. Modern California (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 189B prior to fall 1986. Social,
cultural, economic, and political development of California from the 1860s
to the present.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
191. Modern Far East, 1843-1949 (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 191A. History of the Far East from
the conclusion of the Opium War to the eve of Chinese Communist Revolution.
Particular emphasis on China, Japan, and Korea.
192. Modern Far East, 1949-Present (3)
Not open to students with credit in HIST 191B. History of the Far East from
the success of the Chi nese Communist Revolution in 1949 to the present.
Particular emphasis on China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
198. Directed Reading
(1-3; max total 3 if no area repeated)
Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Readings on selected themes, problems,
and topics in consul tation with a faculty adviser.
199T. Studies in Far Eastern History
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Intensive study in special topics.
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System.)
History (HIST)
200. Historiography (3)
The development of historical consciousness and historical methodology as
manifested in the writings of great historians and philosophers of history
from Herodotus to the present.
210. Seminar: Interpretations in United States History to 1865 (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in United States history to 1865.
220. Seminar: Interpretations in United States History since 1865 (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in United States history since 1865.
230. Seminar: Interpretations in Ancient History (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in the history of the ancient Mediterranean, classical Greece,
and Rome.
235. Seminar: Interpretations in Medieval History (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in Medieval history.
242. Seminar: Interpretations in Early Modern European History (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in Early Modern European history, 1450 to 1815.
245. Seminar: Interpretations in Modern European History (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in European history since 1789. (Formerly HIST 240)
250. Seminar: Interpretations in Latin American History (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in Latin American history.
260. Seminar: Interpretations in African History (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in African history.
270. Seminar: Interpretations in Asian History (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in Asian history.
280T. Research Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: 6 units from among HIST 200, 210, 220, 230, 235, 242, 245,
250, 260, and 270 or approval of graduate adviser. The writing of a major
research paper in a seminar setting, based on intensive research. Topics
studied will vary with the instructor. May be repeated for graduate credit
if topics do not overlap.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
292. Directed Readings (1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Readings on selected themes and
topics in consultation with a faculty adviser.
299A-B. Thesis (3-3)
Prerequisite: see Criteria for Thesis
and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable
thesis for the master's degree. (A) Thesis design. (B) Thesis writing. A
and B may be taken concurrently. Approved for SP grading.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Course Numbering System.)
History (HIST)
300. Topics in History
(2; max total 8 if no topic repeated)
Selected topics in various fields of history, e.g., European, The Americas,
United States, non-Western.
