History

HIST 103 - U.S. to 1877                                                                                                    3

Political, economic, and social development of the United States from the age of exploration through the Civil War. Fall

HIST 104 - U.S. since 1877                                                                                              3

Political, economic, and social development of the United States from reconstruction to the present. Spring

HIST 211 - World Civilizations to 1500                                                                           3

World civilizations begin with earliest histories of organized human life in China, India, Africa, and Mesopotamia and end with Europe's emergence from the Middle Ages around 1500. Fall

HIST 212 - World Civilizations since 1500                                                                      3

Moving from the Renaissance through the collapse of Communism, Europe's impact upon the world alongside unique developments in Africa, the Americas, and Asia, are evaluated in terms of attempts to retain their traditional cultural identity in light of wars, new technologies, scientific discoveries, and intense interactions with foreign cultures. Spring

HIST 300 - Cultural Minorities                                                                                        3

An examination of the culture, heritage, and institutions of Native Americans and Black Americans. Emphasis on the history, culture, thought, and institutions of the Native Americans of North Dakota. Spring

HIST 305 - Jefferson and Jackson                                                                                  3

Examination of this critical period in American History, with emphasis on the democratization of politics, economics, and society. Offered on demand

HIST 307 - Civil War and Reconstruction                                                                       3

Study of this pivotal period in American History (1852-1877). Examination of the causation and development of the Civil War and Reconstruction period. Offered on demand

HIST 310 - History of North Dakota                                                                               3

Examination of social, political, and economic evolution of the State from the earliest Native Americans to post-World War II. Offered on demand

HIST 320 - Economic History of the United States                                                        3

Economic growth of the United States and its impact on American Society, politics, and economy. Offered on demand

HIST 330 - History of the West                                                                                       3

Study of successive frontiers accompanying movement from East to West, with emphasis on the social, economic, and political influences of the frontier on American History. Offered on demand

HIST 335 - Modern Germany                                                                                          3

Beginning with the impact of the French Revolution on the Germans, Germany, and the Germans have played a key role in basically all European affairs in modern European history. Modern German history in the 19th Century is concerned primarily with attempts to create a modern unified state of all Germans. Where the liberal-national revolutions in 1848 failed, conservative nationalists succeeded in unifying Germany in 1871. Wilhelmine Germany struggled with the forces of nationalism, industrialization, and an antiquated social system. Propelled by frustration and illusions of power, German leaders took their state into the First World War. Defeat in 1918 brought in its wake a weak Weimar Republic and set the stage for the rise of Hitler's National Socialists. The Second World War resulted in Germany's defeat and division for the next 40 years. Following the collapse of Communism, East and West Germany reunified in October 1990. Offered on demand

HIST 340 - Modern Britain                                                                                              3

British history since 1485 is a history of the development of parliamentary democracy and of a vast colonial empire, including large portions of North America, the South Pacific, India, and Africa. British social and cultural norms came to dominate the thought and behavior of large segments of the ruling elites within the empire. While British political and legal ideas were catered to fit local needs within the colonies, British economic strength added the stability necessary for these ideas to become an integral part of colonial life. British history is, consequently, a truly global experience. Offered on demand

HIST 345 - U.S. Presidency                                                                                              3

Historical survey of change and continuity in the powers, functions, and structure of the presidency in the United States. Offered on demand

HIST 350 - Imperial Russia                                                                                             3

A history distinct from that of Europe and America, the Russian Empire stretched from Afghanistan to the Arctic Circle, and from Germany to California. More than 100 languages were spoken within its borders. In its earliest history, Kievan Rus looked to Byzantium for religious inspiration. Under the thumb of the Golden Horde, Russia would not experience a Renaissance or Reformation. Beginning with the reign of Peter the Great, Russia strove to reestablish its European roots. Lodged between Europe and Asia, Russia's rulers through Nicholas II remained true to a vision of Russia encapsulated in the ideas of orthodoxy, nationalism, and autocracy. Offered on demand

HIST 355 - Soviet Union                                                                                                   3

Beginning with the origins of Russian radicalism in the 19th century, the Russian Revolutions of 1917 bring Imperial Russia to its end. While largely a political history within the global context of the Cold War, Soviet internal and foreign policies were guided by the leaders of the Communist Party. While domestic policies focused on economic objectives, Soviet foreign policy evaluated competing political and social systems through the lens of its ideology. Similar to Imperial Russia, the Soviet Union proved incapable of internal political reform and failed to provide the economic growth its propaganda had promised. On the other hand, the Soviet Union served as the political and military counter to the United States and deserved of the title super-power for over 40 years. Offered on demand

HIST 360 - History of the Far East                                                                                  3

The Far East embraces one of the world's oldest civilizations and better than a quarter of its population. Focusing on the history of China and Japan since the earliest times, their ideas, namely Confucianism and Taoism, have guided politics and society throughout Asia and the world. Offered on demand

HIST 375 - Middle Ages                                                                                                  3

This era of politics and society from the decline of the Roman Empire through the 14th Century has often been falsely described as the Dark Ages. A time of Vikings, Germanic migrations, and feudalism, European civilization revived in the West through powerful secular leaders like Charlemagne and with the reintroduction of Christianity. Western Europe then exported its vision of the world through crusades against the Islamic world. In the East, Byzantium retained its ties to a Greek and Roman past until its final collapse in the 15th Century. Offered on demand

HIST 380 - Cultural and Intellectual History of Modern Europe                                  3

A history of the development of major ideologies, beliefs, and intellectual trends in the 19th and 20th centuries, this course also investigates artistic and philosophical critiques of culture and society. Offered on demand

HIST 385 - 20th Century America                                                                                   3

History of the United States in the 20th Century, with emphasis on the Progressive Movement, World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II and its aftermath. Offered on demand

HIST 390 - American Diplomatic History                                                                       3

History of foreign relations and policies of the United States, with emphasis on the changing role of the U.S. in world affairs. Offered on demand

HIST 395 - The Holocaust in Historical Context                                                            3

Beginning with a brief history of Judaism, the Holocaust is the study of Anti-Semitism and the series of events which led to Europe's greatest human disaster in modern history. Offered on demand

HIST 410 - American Social History                                                                               3

Survey of American social history with emphasis on the importance of the average American on the historical development of the U.S. Offered on demand

HIST 440 - The World Since 1890                                                                                   3

While similar to World Civilizations, the world since 1890 has been molded by European capitalism, industrialization, and rising nationalism prior to the First World War. From the ashes of war rose new totalitarianisms, namely, fascism, Hitler's National Socialism, and Stalinist Communism. These secular humanisms plunged Europe and Asia into a Second World War. The new bipolar world, the communist versus the democratic, took the world to the brink of atomic disaster before the demise of Communism in the 1980s. Offered on demand

HIST 291, 491 - History Seminar                                                                                 1-6

This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work.

HIST 292, 492 - Experimental Course                                                                         1-6

A new course not listed in the catalog that has the potential for being added to the curriculum.

HIST 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring                                                                                      1-6

Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

HIST 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research                                 1-6

INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

HIST 295, 495 - Service Learning                                                                                1-6

Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.

HIST 296, 496 - Study Tours                                                                                        1-6

Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

HIST 297, 497 - History Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education                1-12

Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.

HIST 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings                                                                   1-6

SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.

READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline