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. General Education BREADTH, Division 6. (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. General Education BREADTH, Division
6. (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)
Meets the American history requirement. The formation of the Union and the
development of American society to 1865. General Education CORE. (CAN HIST
8)
12. American History from 1865 (3)
Meets the American history requirement. The development of American society
since 1865. General Education CORE. (CAN HIST 10)
100W. Introduction to Historical Method (3)
Not open to students with credit in Hist 100W. Prerequisites: Engl 1, upper-division
standing; pass UDWS requirement. 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. Meets the upper-division writing skills requirement for graduation.
(Formerly Hist 100W)
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. General Education BREADTH,
Division 9.
102T. Topics in Women's History
(3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
(See W S 102T.)
103A. History of Early Christianity (3)
Early Christianity from the first century to Constantine the Great and the
legalization of Christianity (313 A.D.); origin of Christian involvement
from Judaic roots and its Spread in the Greco-Roman world; development during
the early patristic period. General Education CAPSTONE Cluster.
103B. History of Medieval Christianity (3)
Medieval Christianity from its legalization to eve of Reformation. Christian
institutions and ideas, their impact upon society; reform movements and
decline of Christian influence; gradual secularization of society.
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 13th century. Mongol invasions will be considered from Armenia's
point of view as well as from that of its neighbors: Assyria, Iran, Rome,
Byzantium, the Arabs, and the Seljuk Turks.
108B. Armenian History II: Modern and Contemporary
(3)
(Same as Arm S 108B.) Discussion of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, the
rise of the Ottoman Empire, Armenia's subjugation to Turkish, Persian, and
Russian Empires, the "Armenian Question," the massacres and Genocide,
Soviet Armenia, and diasporic communities in America, Europe, and the Near
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. General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
112. Ancient Rome (3)
The early history of Rome and the evolution of Roman society, politics,
and culture through the republican and imperial periods. General Education
CAPSTONE Cluster course.
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. General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
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.
General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
119T. Studies in Ancient History
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Intensive study of special topics.
120. Later Eastern Roman or 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.
121A. The Middle Ages (3)
Not open to students with credit in Hist 121. Prerequisite: Hist 1 or permission
of instructor. Medieval Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire in the
West to the Renaissance. "A" section may be taken without taking
"B" section.
121B. The Middle Ages (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100 and
121A. Discussion and analysis of central themes and issues in the field;
senior seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.
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. General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
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.
132A. Europe in the 19th Century (3)
Not open to students with credit in Hist 132. 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. "A" section
may be taken without taking "B" section.
132B. Europe in the 19th Century (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100 and
132A. Discussion and analy sis of central themes and issues in the field;
senior seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.
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.
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. Includes tours of local his torical sites.
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.
143A. The Soviet Union (3)
Not open to students with credit in Hist 143. The political, economic, and
social history of the Soviet Union since 1917. "A" section may
be taken without taking "B" section. General Education CAPSTONE
Cluster course.
143B. The Soviet Union (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100 and
143A. Discussion and analysis of central themes and issues in the field;
senior seminar. This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement.
Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.
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.
148. Scandinavia (3)
An analysis of the history of Scandinavia from the age of the Vikings to
the present.
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.
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. General Education CAPSTONE
Cluster course.
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.
161. Caribbean Basin (3)
Emphasis on origins and evolution of the Greater Antilles and Central
America. The role of the U.S. in these areas is examined.
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. General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
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.
171A. Early American History, 1607-1789 (3)
Not open to students with credit in Hist 171. 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. "A" section may be taken without taking "B"
section.
171B. Early American History, 1607-1789 (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100 and
171A. Discussion and analysis of central themes and issues in the field;
senior seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.
172A. United States History, 1789-1865 (3)
Not open to students with credit in Hist 172. Prerequisite: Hist 11 or permission
of instructor. Political, economic, social, and cultural developments from
the beginning of the Republic through the Civil War. "A" section
may be taken without taking "B" section.
172B. United States History, 1789-1865 (3)
Prerequisite: Hist 100W and 172A and senior standing. Discussion and analysis
of central themes and issues in the field; senior seminar.
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.
175A. United States History, 1945-Present (3)
Not open to students with credit in Hist 174B. Prerequisite: Hist 12 or
permission of instructor. The United States in world affairs; political,
economic, social, and cul tural developments, and problems from 1945 to
present. "A" section may be taken without taking "B"
section.
175B. United States History, 1945-Present (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100 and
175A. Discussion and analysis of central themes and issues in the field;
senior seminar.
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.) General Education
BREADTH, Division 9.
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.
181A. Westward Movement to 1848 (3)
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.
181B. Westward Movement Since 1848 (3)
Patterns of exploitation; role of the federal government 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.
General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
184A. 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.
184B. 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 Ethnic History (3)
The immigration of peoples from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America
to the United States and the life they created here. General Education CAPSTONE
Cluster course.
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 see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
191A. Modern Far East, 1843-1949 (3)
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.
191B. Modern Far East, 1949-Present (3)
History of the Far East from the success of the Chinese 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 consultation with a faculty adviser.
199T. Studies in Far Eastern History
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Intensive study in special topics.
(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, Medieval, and Early Modern
European History (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in United States history prior to 1650.
240. Seminar: Interpretations in Modern European History (3)
Intensive reading and discussion/analysis of significant historical literature
and problems in European history since 1650.
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 6 if no area repeated)*
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
292. Directed Readings (1-3; max 6 if no area repeated)*
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.
*Maximum total for Hist 290 and 292 combined is 9 units if no area repeated.
(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.