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Department of History

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Department Chair and Professor, M. Sutton; Professors, R. Bauman, P. Boag, W. Brecher, L. Heidenreich, S. Kale, N. Kawamura, L. Mercier, S. Peabody, J. Sanders, J. Spohnholz, O. Svingen; Associate Professors, B. Farley, L. Gordillo, L. Hatter, R. McCoy, R. Sun, J. Thigpen, X. Wang, A. Wright; Assistant Professor, A. Chastain, M Gaynair, A. Malfavon; Career Track Faculty, J. Dodson, R. Ellis, K. Faunce, S. Fountain, R. Franklin, S. Herzog, T. Jordan, J. LoSavio, B. Miller, N. Overtoom, E. Smelyansky, C. Stratton, C. Weller, K. Whalen, A. Whelchel; Instructors, R. Booth, J. Finkelberg, L. Turner-Rahman; Staff, F. Hill, C. Mickas, L. Torkelson.

Schedules of Studies

Honors students complete the Honors College requirements which replace the UCORE requirements.

History - Education Option (129 Credits)

History - General Option (120 Credits)

History - Pre-Law Option (120 Credits)

Social Studies - Education Option (135 Credits)

Social Studies – Teaching Option without Certification (120 Credits)

Minors

History

Modern Asia

Modern Global Issues

Religious Studies

War and Society

Courses

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History (HISTORY)

101 [HUM] Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Europe 3 Survey of ancient Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and Reformation within the Mediterranean, Near East, and Europe.

102 [HUM] Modern Europe 3 European history and its impact upon the global community from the seventeenth through twentieth centuries.

105 [ROOT] The Roots of Contemporary Issues 3 Foundational first-year course that explores the deep historical roots of global contemporary issues relevant to students' lives in the 21st century. Credit not granted for both HISTORY 105 and 305.

110 [HUM] American History to 1877 3 Social, economic, cultural history of British mainland colonies/United States to 1877.

111 [HUM] American History Since 1877 3 Social, economic, cultural history of United States, 1877 to present.

120 [DIVR] World History I 3 Integrated study of political, social, cultural, economic, environmental and religious systems among peoples and civilization prior to 1500 CE.

121 [HUM] World History II 3 Integrated study of political, social, cultural, economic, environmental and religious systems among peoples and civilization after 1500 CE.

201 Asian Pacific American History 3 Historical experience of Asian/Pacific Americans since the 19th century. (Crosslisted course offered as CES 211, HISTORY 201).

202 Topics in Chicana Histories 1 May be repeated for credit. Early twentieth century Chicana activists and their engagement with a variety of movements.

216 Introduction to American Cultural Studies 3 Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of American cultures and the field of American studies. (Crosslisted course offered as AMER ST 216, CES 216, ENGLISH 216, HISTORY 216, WGSS 216.)

224 [EQJS] Baseball and American Social Movements 3 How the game of baseball has shaped, intersected with, and reflected historical social movements for racial, gender, labor, and immigrant justice and anti-colonial liberation in the United States and its empire. Recommended preparation: HISTORY 111.

230 [HUM] Introduction to Latin American History 3 Overview of the most significant events, social and ethnic groups, practices, and institutions of colonial and modern Latin America.

232 [ARTS] Revolution and the Arts 3 The history of Latin American revolutions and their influence on the Arts.

232 (Effective through Summer 2024) [ARTS] The Mexican Revolution and the Arts 3 The history of the Mexican Revolution 1910-1920 and its influence on the Arts from 1920-1940.

235 [HUM] African American History 3 History of African Americans in the U.S. with emphasis upon major themes of the Black experience. (Crosslisted course offered as CES 235, HISTORY 235).

250 [EQJS] Peoples of the United States 3 Examination of the peoples of the United States from the beginnings of the colonial era to the present.

270 [DIVR] India: History and Culture 3 Survey of South Asian history, societies and cultures - development of civilization and contemporary societies of India and South Asia. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 270, ASIA 270).

271 [DIVR] Southeast Asian History: Vietnam to Indonesia 3 Historical introduction to Southeast Asian social, religious, political, economic and cultural institutions including Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, the Philippines and Indonesia. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 271, ASIA 271).

272 [DIVR] Introduction to Middle Eastern History 3 History of the Middle East from Muhammad to the present; political and religious development and the impact of empires. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 272, ASIA 272).

273 [DIVR] Islam in Global History 3 Charts spread of Islam among the world's peoples, Islamic contributions to world heritage, and Islam's role in modern global affairs. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 273, ASIA 273).

274 Introduction to African History 3 Survey of the history of Africa from human origins to present.

275 [DIVR] Introduction to East Asian Culture 3 Survey of East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, and others) history from 1766 BCE to the present. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 275, ASIA 275).

279 Introduction to Social Studies Methods 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in History or Social Studies. Introduction to the content, pedagogy, and state requirements of teaching history and social studies at the secondary level.

280 Communities of Color and the Pacific Northwest 3 Exploration of racial and ethnic diversity of the Pacific Northwest, highlighting contributions, histories, cultural impact, political movements, and community formation across the state. (Crosslisted course offered as CES 280, HISTORY 280).

280 (Effective through Fall 2024) Race and the Law in American History 3 Introduction to the role of the law in American race-relations since 1750. (Crosslisted course offered as CES 280, HISTORY 280).

281 [DIVR] History of Organized Crime in America 3 Role and impact of the rise of organized crime in the United States.

285 US-Indian Wars 3 Examination of the history of U.S. warfare against Indigenous nations from colonial era to Native American citizenship in 1924.

291 History of World Trade 3 The evolution of the institutions, conditions, and consequences of world trade after 1000.

294 Global Environmental History 3 Historical dynamics of human communities and their ecological settings.

298 History of Women in American Society 3 Exploration of the many roles women have played in American society from the Colonial period through the twentieth century. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 298, WGSS 298.)

300 [M] Writing about History 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in History; sophomore standing. Historical topics, use of sources, analytical thought, and precision in language.

301 History in Popular Culture 3 Historical people and events in fiction, film, video, and digital media.

305 [ROOT] Roots of Contemporary Issues For Transfer Students 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Historical roots of global contemporary issues relevant to students' lives in the 21st century. Credit not granted for both HISTORY 105 and 305.

306 Cultures and Peoples of the Middle East 3 Contemporary Arab cultures in a historical perspective within the framework of Western-Middle Eastern relations. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 306, ASIA 306).

307 Religion and American Culture 3 American religions from pre-contact times to the present focusing on the evolution of religious faiths.

308 [DIVR] North American Indian History, Precontact to Present 3 Traces American Indians from precontact to the present against the backdrop of sovereignty, treaty rights, and trust responsibility. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

309 [SSCI] Place-based Digital History 3 Regional history drawn from environmental history methods and approaches combined with practical digital authoring, mapping, and other visualization tools, emphasizing both quantitative and qualitative data.

311 The US and the World to World War I 3 Examination of US foreign relations with the rest of the world from the American Revolution to World War I.

312 The US and the World Since World War I 3 Examination of US foreign relations with the rest of the world from World War I to the present.

313 Early American History to 1750 3 The cultures and interactions of Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans; development of colonial American societies and institutions.

314 The Era of the American Revolution 3 The origins of the American Revolution, the War of Independence, and the emergence of republican government and society.

315 Poverty and Policy in American History 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Poverty in America and attempts to ameliorate it including race/ gender and poverty and poverty policy.

316 Civil War and Reconstruction 3 The Civil War as a problem in historical causation and social, political, and economic impact of the war.

318 [HUM] United States, 1914-1945 3 America through World War I, cultural tensions of the Twenties, and the crises of Depression and WWII.

319 [HUM] American History, 1945-1980 3 International and domestic impact of the Cold War, Civil Rights Movements, Vietnam War, and Watergate.

320 [ARTS] Modern U.S. History Through Film 3 Analysis of modern American history through the lens of film.

321 [DIVR] U.S. Popular Culture, 1800 to 1930 3 Sports, early movies and radio, vaudeville, minstrel shows, circuses, Wild West shows, music, and other popular arts in historical context.

322 [DIVR] U.S. Popular Culture Since 1930 3 Movies, radio, television, sports, music, and other popular arts in historical context; explores diverse cultural influences on the development of American popular culture while examining its influence on cultures around the world.

322 (Effective through Spring 2024) [DIVR] U.S. Popular Culture Since 1930 3 Movies, radio, television, sports, music, and other popular arts in historical context.

324 History of the Pacific Northwest 3 Political, social economic and environmental history of the Pacific Northwest. Fulfills the teaching certification requirement for Washington state history.

325 The City in History 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Description and comparison of the city through history in European and one or more non-Western cultures.

326 Abraham Lincoln and the Lincoln Legacy 3 Broad overview of the life, presidency and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

328 The American West 3 Multicultural exploration of the frontier experience and western America; environment, economic development, gender, class and race emphasized.

330 History of Mexico 3 War of independence, 19th century Mexico and the liberal-conservative struggle; modern Mexico since the Revolution of 1910.

331 [HUM] Latin American Cultural History 3 Analysis of the contact between Native Americans, Europeans, Africans, and others and the cultural ramifications that have ensued.

332 [HUM] 20th Century Latin America 3 Contemporary history of Latin America, analyzing political, economic, social, and cultural history through a thematic, comparative approach.

333 History of Cuba and the Caribbean 3 Historical development of the Caribbean, with emphasis on Cuba, from the Spanish arrival to Castro's revolution.

334 Revolution in Latin America 3 Social and political development in Central America; reasons for dictatorships and revolutionary movements; comparison with other Latin American regions.

335 [DIVR] Women in Latin American History 3 Survey of women's changing roles throughout Latin America from pre colonial to present. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 335, WGSS 335.)

336 History of Sexualities 3 Historical analysis of the social construction of sexualities in intersection with race and class within national and transnational contexts. (Crosslisted course offered as WGSS 336, HISTORY 336.)

337 Women in the Ancient World 3 Seminar investigating women within ancient societies from Archaic Greece to early Byzantium, focusing upon the lives and roles of women.

339 Slavery and Freedom in World History 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. History of slavery, abolition, and post-emancipation societies around the world; trends and debates in historiographical literature.

340 [HUM] Ancient Greece from Homer to Alexander the Great 3 Seminar investigating ancient Greece from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic era, focusing upon the societies and geopolitics of antiquity.

341 [HUM] The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome 3 Seminar investigating ancient Rome from the city's founding to the empire's fall in west and continuation in the east.

342 History of England to 1485 3 English history; intellectual and cultural development.

343 [HUM] The Early Middle Ages, 330-1050 3 Western Europe, the Byzantine Empire, and Islam from the dissolution of classical Roman civilization to the 11th century revival.

344 The Later Middle Ages, 1050-1500 3 Western European and Byzantine civilizations from the 11th century revival to the advent of the Renaissance in the West.

345 Inquisitors, Heretics, and Witches in the Early Modern World 3 Political, cultural, and religious history of Europe, 1500-1650.

347 [HUM] Europe in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Era, 1789 to 1815 3 The history of Europe during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era (1789-1815).

349 Europe and Two World Wars, 1914-1945 3 Political, intellectual, economic, and international aspects of European life during and between two world wars.

350 [HUM] Witches, Nuns, Merchants, and Queens in Europe 1200-1800 3 Women's experiences in Europe from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment and the ideas and roles that affected their lives. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 350, WGSS 350.)

353 Age of Revolution: Europe, 1815-1871 3 The consolidation of industrial society and the nation-state in 19th-century Europe.

354 Age of Empire: Europe, 1871-1914 3 Consolidation of the nation-state, socialism and nationalism, war and imperialism, the Russian Revolution, and the outbreak of World War I.

354 (Effective through Summer 2024) [HUM] Age of Empire: Europe, 1871-1914 3 Consolidation of the nation-state, socialism and nationalism, war and imperialism, the Russian Revolution, and the outbreak of World War I.

355 [HUM] Life and Culture of the Popular Classes in Europe, 1200-1800 3 The transformation of Europe's popular culture (music, games, stories, beliefs) through social, religious, commercial, and print revolutions.

356 [HUM] [M] Europe Since 1945 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Europe from the end of World War II to the present; the Cold War, European integration, the fall of communism, social and intellectual life.

359 [HUM] Modern Britain 3 Britain and the Empire from the Napoleonic wars to the present.

360 [EQJS] Black Freedom Struggle 3 Historic exploration of black resistance focusing on nationwide movement that developed following World War II. (Crosslisted course offered as CES 335, HISTORY 360.)

361 [DIVR] American Roots: Immigration, Migration, and Ethnic Identity 3 An analysis of immigration to migration within the US including political and social consequences and the experiences of ethnic groups since the early 19th century.

364 Comparative Genocide 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Study of the concepts, history, and consequences of genocide in the global perspective through theoretical and case study analysis.

365 Teaching the Holocaust 3 Course Prerequisite: HISTORY 380. An exploration of Holocaust resources to provide History and Social Studies teachers with appropriate pedagogy to teach this topic in an informed and respectful manner; includes primary sources, literature, and film.

366 History of the Cold War, 1944-present 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Exploration of the 50 year cold conflict between the US and USSR and its political, social, economic, and cultural consequences for the world.

367 Modern France 3 The history of France from the revolution of 1789 to the present.

368 Hitler and Nazi Germany 3 Origins and rise of Nazism; state, society and culture in the Third Reich; Nazi racial ideology; world war; the Holocaust.

369 [ARTS] Queer Identities in Contemporary Cultures 3 Course Prerequisite: CES 101, HISTORY 105, HISTORY 305, WGSS 101, or WGSS 120. Analysis of roots/legacies of creative resistance writing by Queer communities of color; students learn to produce creative resistance work. (Crosslisted course offered as WGSS 369, HISTORY 369.)

370 History of Ancient and Medieval India 3 Historical development to 1500 CE of states, religions, caste society, gender customs and social ecology in India. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 370, ASIA 370).

371 The Middle East and the West 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. East-west tensions in the context of historical relations between the Middle East and West Europe since the rise of Islam. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 371, ASIA 371).

372 The Middle East Since World War I 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Developments in the Middle East since World War I, including nationalism, fundamentalism, and revolution. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 372, ASIA 372).

373 [HUM] Chinese Civilization 3 Growth of Chinese civilization from the Bronze Age to the present. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 373, ASIA 373).

374 [HUM] Japanese Civilization 3 Overview of Japanese history from the Stone Age to the present, including political, social, economic, and cultural history. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 374, ASIA 374).

377 [DIVR] Modern Japanese History 3 Examination of political, socioeconomic and cultural changes and the international crises in modern Japan since the 19th century. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 377, ASIA 377).

378 The Two Koreas in the Modern World 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Korean history, society, and culture with an emphasis on the two Koreas' standing within the global order. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 378, ASIA 378.)

379 History of East Asian Economic Development Since 1945 3 The historical relationships between politics and economics in East Asian since 1945. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 379, ASIA 379).

379 (Effective through Summer 2024) [SSCI] History of East Asian Economic Development Since 1945 3 The historical relationships between politics and economics in East Asian since 1945. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 379, ASIA 379).

380 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in History or Social Studies. Methods, resources, selection of content, past and present issues in social studies education.

381 Science in Western Civilization Through Newton 3 Development of Western science and its influence on European culture and society.

382 History of Science and Technology Since Newton 3 Development of modern science and its influence on Western culture and society.

382 (Effective through Summer 2024) [HUM] History of Science and Technology Since Newton 3 Development of modern science and its influence on Western culture and society.

383 [DIVR] Drugs in World History 3 Exploration of the impact of drugs on economic systems, the development of cultures, and general lifestyles of societies around the world.

384 [EQJS] The World Through Sports History 3 Exploration of the ways in which sports, games, athletics, and athletes have contributed to the development of global or transnational processes of power and inequality.

385 Ancient Warfare and Society: Militarism & Violence from Homeric Greece through the Late Roman Empire 3 Warfare and its impact on ancient societies from Homer to the fall of the Western Roman Empire (roughly the 9th c. BCE to the 5th c. CE).

386 World War II in Europe 3 Causes for war; military operations; economic mobilization; social and cultural change; occupation and resistance; the Holocaust; the legacy of war.

387 World War II in Asia and the Pacific 3 Imperial rivalries in Asia; Japanese militarism; military, ideological and social aspects of the war; the atomic bomb; memory of the war. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 387, ASIA 387).

388 US and Vietnam 3 Course and consequences of US involvement in Indo-China, focusing on the causes and conduct of the US Vietnam conflict from 1945-1997.

390 U.S. Military History 3 American military history from 1630 to the present. Themes will include civil military relations, the conduct of war, and political-military relations.

391 The Great War 1914 - 1920 3 Political, social and cultural history of the first global war from the Sarajevo assassination through the post-war peace settlements.

393 Geographical History of the US 3 Perspectives on the geographical history of the U.S. from early times to the present.

395 Topics in History V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Analytical study of selected historical movements and events. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

396 Topics in African History 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Analytical study of selected African historical movements and events.

398 [DIVR] Women, Gender, and the History of the Un-West 3 The multicultural history of women in the west through women's literature, archives, and oral history. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 398, WGSS 398.)

399 [EQJS] LGBTQ+ History: Culture, Politics, and Social Change in the U.S. 3 History and theory of queer sexualities and gender identities in the United States including community development, politics and cultures. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 399, WGSS 399.)

409 [CAPS] American Environmental History 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. A history of environmental change, ideas of nature, natural resource development, conservation politics, science and environmental policy.

410 History of American Indian Sovereignty and Federal Indian Law 3 The history of sovereignty and Federal Indian Law against the backdrop of treaties and trust responsibility. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 410, ANTH 410, POL S 410).

415 Jeffersonian-Jacksonian America 3 Social and political history of the United States from 1789 to 1845; Jeffersonian and Jacksonian eras.

417 [CAPS] United States, 1877-1914 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Major historical and cultural developments, issues, interpretations, and debates of importance during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.

420 [CAPS] American History, 1980-Present 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Recent social, cultural, economic, and political change; the impact of new technologies; trends in popular culture; and the war on terror.

423 Radicals, Reformers, and Romantics: The Impact 3 Changing thought and its impact in the United States from colonial times to the present.

426 [EQJS] Workers Across North America 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. International interactions between workers and labor unions in Mexico, Canada and the U.S. (Crosslisted course offered as CES 426, HISTORY 426).

427 [M] Public History: Theory and Methodology 3 An introduction to the broad range of non-traditional careers in history. Credit not granted for both HISTORY 427 and HISTORY 527. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

435 [CAPS] European Colonization of the Globe, 1400-1800 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. The factors underlying European colonization and trade before 1800 and its engagement with indigenous societies worldwide.

436 [CAPS] Empire and Decolonization, 1800 to the Present 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. History of empires, imperialism, and decolonization since 1800.

438 Topics in Public History V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 credits. Public history applications, methods and careers in specific public history fields.

444 [CAPS] The Renaissance: Art, Violence, and Early Globalization 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Political, cultural, and religious history of Europe, 1300-1500.

448 Modern Europe as Reflected In Art 3 Early Modern Europe as reflected in architecture and the visual arts.

462 History of Imperial Russia 3 History and culture of Imperial Russia from Peter the Great to the 1905 revolution.

463 [M] History of the Soviet Union 3 The Russian revolutions and the Soviet regime: 1905 to the present.

465 Representations of the Holocaust 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. How the Holocaust is represented and enters public memory through documentaries, memoirs, works of fiction, poetry, film, museums and monuments. (Crosslisted course offered as HUMANITY 450, HISTORY 465.)

469 [M] Seminar in History 3 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: HISTORY 300 with a C or better; admitted to the major in History.

474 [CAPS] Modern South Asia: Community and Conflict 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Historical transformation of communities and communal conflicts in modern South ASIA from 1500 to present; themes: caste, religion, geography, environment and economy. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 474, ASIA 474).

475 The People's Republic of China, 1949 to Present 3 The major political, social, economic and cultural developments during the People's Republic of China. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 475, ASIA 475, POL S 475).

476 [SSCI] Revolutionary China, 1800 to Present 3 Continuity and change in the political, social, cultural and economic experience of China since 1800. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 476, ASIA 476, POL S 476).

483 [CAPS] Medicine, Science, and Technology in World History 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. The emergence of modern technological society with emphasis on scientific development and exchange among world civilizations across history. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 483 and ASIA 483).

486 United States Foreign Relations 3 Ends and means in foreign policy; organization, management, control, and current policy issues. (Crosslisted course offered as POL S 427, HISTORY 486).

492 [CAPS] Cultural Appetites: Food in World History 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. What food selection and preparation reveals about cultural integration around the world from the medieval era to the present.

495 [CAPS] Space, Place, and Power in History: Historical Geography in Global Perspective 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Introduction to the discipline of historical geography; geographical and spatial approaches to European, North American, and Asian history.

495 (Effective through Summer 2024) [CAPS] Space, Place, and Power in History: Historical Geography in Global Perspective 3 Course Prerequisite: Senior standing. Introduction to the discipline of historical geography; geographical and spatial approaches to European, North American, and Asian history.

497 Seminar 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits.

498 History Internship V 1-12 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major or minor in History. Participation as intern in public or private sectors. Credit not granted for both HISTORY 498 and HISTORY 598. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. S, F grading.

509 Field Course: Foundations in US History 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Chronological readings in US history.

510 Field Course in American History 3 May be repeated for credit. Readings and interpretive problems of American history.

520 Field Course in the American West 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Readings and interpretive problems in the history of the American West.

524 Seminar in the American West 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Research seminar in the history of the American West.

525 Seminar in American History 3 May be repeated for credit. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

527 [M] Public History: Theory and Methodology 3 An introduction to the broad range of non-traditional careers in history. Credit not granted for both HISTORY 427 and HISTORY 527. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

528 Seminar in Public History 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. The development of skills at the graduate level to be used in nontraditional careers for historians.

529 Interpreting History through Material Culture 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Historical interpretation to work on major historic preservation and museum projects.

535 Field Course in Latin American History 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Readings and interpretive problems in Latin American history.

540 Seminar in History 3 May be repeated for credit.

560 Field Course in Early European History 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Readings and issues in early European history.

561 Field Course in Early Modern European History 3 Readings and interpretive problems in early modern European history (1450 - 1750).

569 Field Course in Modern European History 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Readings and interpretive problems in modern European history. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

570 World History Theory and Methods 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Historiographic overview of the field of world history.

571 Topics in World History 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Readings in themes and historiography of comparative, transnational, and global approaches to history.

573 Field Course in African History 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Readings and interpretive problems in African history.

575 Field Course in Women's History 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Readings and interpretive problems in women's history.

578 Field Course in Asian History 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Readings and interpretive problems in Asian history.

580 Historiography 3

595 The Teaching of History in College 3 Theory, problems, and methods of teaching history at the college level.

596 Topics in American Studies 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. American Studies Summer Institute. (Crosslisted course offered as AMER ST 596, HISTORY 596).

597 Seminar in History V 2-3 May be repeated for credit.

598 History Internship V 1-12 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Participation as intern in public or private sectors. Credit not granted for both HISTORY 498 and HISTORY 598. Offered at 400 and 500 level.

599 History Colloquium 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Weekly discussions and presentations on historical topics or current faculty and graduate student research. S, F grading.

600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent study, special projects, and/or internships. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor before enrolling in 600 credit, which cannot be used toward the core graded credits required for a graduate degree. S, F grading.

700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. S, U grading.

702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. S, U grading.

800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the History PhD program. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit. S, U grading.

Asia (ASIA)

111 Asian Film 3 Asian film from a cultural perspective. Taught in English. (Crosslisted course offered as CHINESE 111, ASIA 111, JAPANESE 111). Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

120 Traditional Chinese Culture 3 Cultural development of China from early times through the golden age of Chinese civilization. Taught in English. (Crosslisted course offered as CHINESE 120, ASIA 120, HUMANITY 120).

121 [HUM] Modern Chinese Culture 3 An introduction to the culture of modern China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan. All readings in English. (Crosslisted course offered as CHINESE 121, ASIA 121). Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

122 Traditional Japanese Culture 3 Traditional Japanese society and culture from ancient themes to the 19th century. Taught in English. (Crosslisted course offered as JAPANESE 120, ASIA 122).

123 [HUM] Modern Japanese Culture 3 Issues, trends, and forms of popular culture that define modern and contemporary Japanese life. Taught in English. (Crosslisted course offered as JAPANESE 123, ASIA 123).

131 Masterpieces of Asian Literature 3 Introduction to Asian literature. Taught in English. (Crosslisted course offered as CHINESE 131, ASIA 131, HUMANITY 131, JAPANESE 131). Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

201 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-15 May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.

220 Global Issues, Regional Realities 3 Introduction to the study of interconnections of global and local issues and themes; universalizing and particularizing tendencies in contemporary societies. Taught in English. (Crosslisted course offered as FOR LANG 220, ASIA 220).

270 [DIVR] India: History and Culture 3 Survey of South Asian history, societies and cultures - development of civilization and contemporary societies of India and South Asia. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 270, ASIA 270).

271 [DIVR] Southeast Asian History: Vietnam to Indonesia 3 Historical introduction to Southeast Asian social, religious, political, economic and cultural institutions including Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, the Philippines and Indonesia. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 271, ASIA 271).

272 [DIVR] Introduction to Middle Eastern History 3 History of the Middle East from Muhammad to the present; political and religious development and the impact of empires. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 272, ASIA 272).

273 [DIVR] Islam in Global History 3 Charts spread of Islam among the world's peoples, Islamic contributions to world heritage, and Islam's role in modern global affairs. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 273, ASIA 273).

275 [DIVR] Introduction to East Asian Culture 3 Survey of East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, and others) history from 1766 BCE to the present. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 275, ASIA 275).

280 Islam in Theory and Practice 3 Fundamental principles of Islam, including the relation between faith and practice, and the social, economic, political, and judicial systems in Islam. (Crosslisted course offered as PHIL 280, ASIA 280).

280 (Effective through Summer 2024) [HUM] Islam in Theory and Practice 3 Fundamental principles of Islam, including the relation between faith and practice, and the social, economic, political, and judicial systems in Islam. (Crosslisted course offered as PHIL 280, ASIA 280).

301 East Meets West 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 credits. Analytical themes to explore historical and contemporary interactions between U.S. and Asia in cultural, political, and economic dimensions. Taught as a multicultural symposium.

302 [M] Arts of Asia 3 Art and architecture of India, China and Japan within their historical, religious and cultural contexts. (Crosslisted course offered as ART 302, ASIA 302).

302 (Effective through Summer 2024) [M] Arts of Asia 3 Art and architecture of India, China and Japan within their historical, religious and cultural contexts. (Crosslisted course offered as ART 302, ASIA 302. ART 302 formerly FINE ART 302).

303 Topics in Asian Studies V 1-2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Topics in Asian Studies.

306 Cultures and Peoples of the Middle East 3 Contemporary Arab cultures in a historical perspective within the framework of Western-Middle Eastern relations. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 306, ASIA 306).

311 [M] Studies in East Asian Film 3 (2-3) Variable content seminar. In-depth study of East Asian cinema that brings together the analysis of cinematography, cultural, and sociopolitical backgrounds, and the impact and influences within an international context. Taught in English. (Crosslisted course offered as CHINESE 311, JAPANESE 311, ASIA 311).

314 [M] Philosophies and Religions of India 3 Metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, aesthetic, social, and political views of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and their influence on Indian civilization. (Crosslisted course offered as PHIL 314, ASIA 314).

314 (Effective through Summer 2024) [HUM] [M] Philosophies and Religions of India 3 Metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, aesthetic, social, and political views of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and their influence on Indian civilization. (Crosslisted course offered as PHIL 314, ASIA 314).

315 [M] Philosophies and Religions of China and Japan 3 The philosophies and religions of China and Japan, and their metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, social, and political positions and views of God and gods. (Crosslisted course offered as PHIL 315, ASIA 315).

315 (Effective through Summer 2024) [HUM] [M] Philosophies and Religions of China and Japan 3 The philosophies and religions of China and Japan, and their metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, social, and political positions and views of God and gods. (Crosslisted course offered as PHIL 315, ASIA 315).

320 [DIVR] [M] Issues in East Asian Ethics 3 Philosophical foundations of ethical thought in East Asia; informed responses to modern ethical dilemmas. Taught in English. (Crosslisted course offered as JAPANESE 320, ASIA 320, CHINESE 320, HUMANITY 320). Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

321 [M] Gender and Love in East Asian Culture 3 The theme of gender with respect to love, courage, self-sacrifice, and vulnerability in traditional Chinese and Japanese literature and culture. (Crosslisted course offered as CHINESE 321, ASIA 321, JAPANESE 321).

322 [DIVR] Ecology in East Asian Cultures 3 Major ecological issues in East Asia through cultural representations, and analysis of their implications to the U.S. (Crosslisted course offered as ASIA 322, CHINESE 322, HUMANITY 322, JAPANESE 322).

330 [M] The Art of War 3 (2-2) The philosophy behind war, military strategy and its consequences and representation in literature and film from East Asia. Taught in English. (Crosslisted course offered as CHINESE 330, ASIA 330). Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

370 History of Ancient and Medieval India 3 Historical development to 1500 CE of states, religions, caste society, gender customs and social ecology in India. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 370, ASIA 370).

371 The Middle East and the West 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. East-west tensions in the context of historical relations between the Middle East and West Europe since the rise of Islam. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 371, ASIA 371).

372 The Middle East Since World War I 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Developments in the Middle East since World War I, including nationalism, fundamentalism, and revolution. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 372, ASIA 372).

373 [HUM] Chinese Civilization 3 Growth of Chinese civilization from the Bronze Age to the present. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 373, ASIA 373).

374 [HUM] Japanese Civilization 3 Overview of Japanese history from the Stone Age to the present, including political, social, economic, and cultural history. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 374, ASIA 374).

377 [DIVR] Modern Japanese History 3 Examination of political, socioeconomic and cultural changes and the international crises in modern Japan since the 19th century. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 377, ASIA 377).

378 The Two Koreas in the Modern World 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Korean history, society, and culture with an emphasis on the two Koreas' standing within the global order. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 378, ASIA 378.)

379 History of East Asian Economic Development Since 1945 3 The historical relationships between politics and economics in East Asian since 1945. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 379, ASIA 379).

379 (Effective through Summer 2024) [SSCI] History of East Asian Economic Development Since 1945 3 The historical relationships between politics and economics in East Asian since 1945. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 379, ASIA 379).

387 World War II in Asia and the Pacific 3 Imperial rivalries in Asia; Japanese militarism; military, ideological and social aspects of the war; the atomic bomb; memory of the war. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 387, ASIA 387).

474 [CAPS] Modern South Asia: Community and Conflict 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Historical transformation of communities and communal conflicts in modern South ASIA from 1500 to present; themes: caste, religion, geography, environment and economy. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 474, ASIA 474).

475 The People's Republic of China, 1949 to Present 3 The major political, social, economic and cultural developments during the People's Republic of China. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 475, ASIA 475, POL S 475).

476 [SSCI] Revolutionary China, 1800 to Present 3 Continuity and change in the political, social, cultural and economic experience of China since 1800. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 476, ASIA 476, POL S 476).

483 [CAPS] Medicine, Science, and Technology in World History 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. The emergence of modern technological society with emphasis on scientific development and exchange among world civilizations across history. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 483 and ASIA 483).

499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. S, F grading.