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Courses

The faculty has approval to offer the following courses in the academic years 1998-1999 and 1999-2000; however, all courses are not taught each semester or summer session. Students should consult the Course Schedule to determine which courses and topics will be offered during a particular semester or summer session. The Course Schedule may also reflect changes that have been made to the courses listed here since this catalog was printed.

A full explanation of course numbers is given in General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course number indicates the semester hour value of the course. The second and third digits indicate the rank of the course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower-division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; if 80 through 99, of graduate rank.

Department of History

Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester.

History: HIS

Lower-Division Courses

304K. English Civilization before 1603.
Survey of English civilization from Roman times to the death of Queen Elizabeth I.

304L. English Civilization since 1603.
Survey of English history from the seventeenth century to the present.

305K. History of East Asia to 1800.
Same as Asian Studies 301M (Topic 3: History of East Asia to 1800). A survey of the traditional history and culture of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

305L. History of East Asia since 1800.
Same as Asian Studies 301M (Topic 4: History of East Asia since 1800). A survey of the modern history of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

306K. Introduction to the Middle East: Religious, Cultural, and Historical Foundations.
A survey of the history and civilization of the Middle East from the sixth to the fourteenth century.

306N. Topics in History.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history; these are identified in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: History of Religions of Asia. Same as Asian Studies 301R and Religious Studies 311 (Topic 1: History of Religions of Asia).

Topic 2: Introduction to American Studies. Same as American Studies 310. Designed for second-semester freshmen and beyond. An interdisciplinary introduction to American culture. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.

Topic 3: Key Ideas and Issues in Latin America. Same as Latin American Studies 301. Broad introductory course to acquaint students with the main areas of interest in Latin American studies.

Topic 4: Introduction to Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies: History. Only one of the following may be counted: History 306N (Topic 4); Post-Soviet and East European Studies 301; Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 301.

Topic 5: Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and Change in Modern Times. Same as Government 314 (Topic 3: Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and Change in Modern Times), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 312L, and Middle Eastern Studies 301L. History 306N (Topic 5) and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 312L may not both be counted.

Topic 6: Key Ideas and Issues in American History. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.

Topic 7: Introduction to Islam. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 310, Middle Eastern Studies 310 (Topic 1: Introduction to Islam), and Religious Studies 311 (Topic 3: Introduction to Islam). The beliefs, theology, history, and main social and legal institutions of Islam, including the concept of God and society, the role of women, and Islamic government and movements.

307C. Introduction to the History of India.
Same as Asian Studies 307C. Survey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from prehistoric times to the present.

309K. Western Civilization in Medieval Times.
Survey of medieval Europe from late antiquity to the fifteenth century.

309L. Western Civilization in Modern Times.
Survey of European civilization since the fifteenth century.

310. Introduction to Modern Africa.
Same as African and African American Studies 310K. Introduction to modern Africa, with focus on colonial and postcolonial development in political organization, economics, sociolinguistics, and literature. History 310 and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 308 may not both be counted.

310K. Latin American Civilization: The Colonial Experience.
Same as Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 1: Latin American Civilization: The Colonial Experience). A broad survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of the Latin American past, stressing both that area's achievements and its enduring problems. Only one of the following may be counted: History 310K, 346K, Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 2: Latin America before 1810).

310L. Latin American Civilization: The National Experience.
Same as Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 2: Latin American Civilization: The National Experience). A broad survey of the political, social, and cultural aspects of the Latin American past. Only one of the following may be counted: History 310L, 346L, Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 3: Latin America since 1810).

311K. Introduction to Traditional Africa.
Same as African and African American Studies 310L. Introductory, interdisciplinary course on the peoples and cultures of Africa. History 311K and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 307 may not both be counted.

314K. History of Mexican Americans in the United States.
Same as Mexican American Studies 316. Examines the origin and growth of the Mexican American community in the United States. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history.

315K. The United States, 1492-1865.
Survey of United States history from the colonial period through the Civil War. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Fifteen semester hours of coursework.

315L. The United States since 1865.
Survey of United States history since the Civil War. History 315L and 316L may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Fifteen semester hours of coursework.

316L. Basic Books in American History since 1865.
A reading and discussion course focusing on crucial decades in American history. History 315L and 316L may not both be counted. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Completion of thirty semester hours of coursework and consent of instructor.

317N. Topics in History.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours of coursework.

319D. The Ancient Mediterranean World.
Same as Classical Civilization 319D. Survey of the ancient Mediterranean from ca. 3000 BC to AD 476. Focus on the development of ideas and institutions in the Greek and Roman worlds and on the active cultural exchange among the diverse civilizations of the broader region that shaped Greek and Roman history and cultural identity.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in History.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of History. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

320L. Texas until 1845.
Same as Mexican American Studies 320L. A study of Texas from before the European discovery through the exploration and mission periods to status as a Mexican colony and an independent republic. History 320L and Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic: Texas until 1845) may not both be counted. Three semester hours of Texas history may be substituted for half of the legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

320P. Texas, 1845-1914.
A study of Texas through early statehood, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and its expansion from a dependent state to a beginning industrial entity. Three semester hours of Texas history may be substituted for half of the legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

320R. Texas, 1914 to the Present.
Same as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 16: Texas, 1914 to the Present). The steady dissociation of Texas from its Old South status to a transitional state and a power in national politics. Three semester hours of Texas history may be substituted for half of the legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

321. The History of Rome: The Empire.
A survey of the Roman world from Augustus to Constantine the Great. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

321F. Daily Life in Ancient Israel.
Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 4: Daily Life in Ancient Israel) and Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 1: Daily Life in Ancient Israel). A study of daily life in ancient Israel during the period of the Judges and the Monarchy, focusing on religion, subsistence patterns, technology, and social organization in biblical cities and towns. Only one of the following may be counted: History 321F, 366N (Topic: Daily Life in Ancient Israel), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 15: Daily Life in Ancient Israel). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

321G. Rome and Jerusalem.
Same as Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 7: Rome and Jerusalem), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 24: Rome and Jerusalem). A study of daily life in Israel during the Roman period, focusing on Jerusalem, ancient Palestinian synagogues and churches, Jewish and Christian symbolism, agriculture, warfare, and burial practices. Only one of the following may be counted: History 321G, 366N (Topic: Rome and Jerusalem), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 29: Rome and Jerusalem). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

321M. The History of Rome: The Republic.
A survey of Roman history from the founding of Rome to the death of Julius Caesar. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

322M. History of Modern Science.
The history of science and its relation to society from the time of Newton to the present. May be counted toward the Area C requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, only if preceded by six semester hours of biological or physical science.

323C. Eighteenth-Century Europe.
Same as European Studies 361 (Topic 20: Eighteenth-Century Europe). Major transformations in Europe's social, political, and cultural order between the late seventeenth and late eighteenth centuries. History 323C and 366N (Topic: The Old Regime and the Enlightenment) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: History 309L is recommended but not required.

323L. Europe since 1919.
Survey course emphasizing the impact of the two world wars on European social, political, and cultural life in the twentieth century. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

325G. Inventing the New World.
Same as Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 10: Inventing the New World). An examination of the process of cultural and social transformation that occurred over five centuries beginning with the emergence of the New World of the Americas. History 325G and 366N (Topic: Inventing the New World) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

325P. American Colonial History to 1713.
Survey of American history from the European discovery through the Treaty of Utrecht. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

328M. Shaping Forces of Brazil since 1930.
Same as Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 12: Shaping Forces of Brazil since 1930). The social, economic, political, and cultural forces that have shaped Brazil since l930. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

328P. Race and Class in the History of Brazil.
Same as African and African American Studies 320 (Topic 2: Race and Class in the History of Brazil) and Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 1: Race and Class in the History of Brazil). The interrelationship of economic class and racial or ethnic factors from the beginning of the slave trade to the present. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

328R. Negotiation and Conflict: Slavery in Brazil.
Same as African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 4: Negotiation and Conflict: Slavery in Brazil) and Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 11: Negotiation and Conflict: Slavery in Brazil). The uncertain institution of slavery that permeated all aspects of social life in Brazil for more than three hundred years; negotiations by masters and slaves to define the terms of their relationship; situations in which conflict became overt and involved force. History 328R and 366N (Topic: Negotiation and Conflict: Slavery in Brazil) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

329N. The Scientific Revolution.
The history of science and its relationship to society to the time of Newton. May be counted toward the Area C requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

329P. History of the Atomic Bomb.
The development, use, and influence of nuclear weapons from the 1930s to 1954. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in History.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of History. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

331C. History of the Ottoman Empire.
Same as Middle Eastern Studies 331C. A survey of Ottoman society and culture and of the empire's place on the world scene. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

331F. History of the Ancient Middle East.
Same as Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 7: History of the Ancient Middle East). An introduction to the Middle East from the origins of civilization to the rise of Islam. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

331G. History of Iran to 1800.
Same as Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 3: History of Iran to 1800) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 23: History of Iran to 1800). A survey of the social, economic, and religious components unique to Iran from the pre-Islamic empire of the Achaemenids through the development of Iran as a medieval and premodern Islamic state. History 331G and 366N (Topic: History of Iran to 1800) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

331J. History of the Arab World.
Same as Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 2: History of the Arab World). A general survey of the origins and development of Arabic civilization. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

331L. Modern Iran.
Same as Middle Eastern Studies 323L. The development of modern Iran from the decline of the Safavid Empire to the present time; special attention is given to the impact of the West, constitutional movement, nationalism, oil crisis, relations with Russia, foreign policy, and recent social and industrial developments. History 331L and Middle Eastern Studies 324K (Topic: Modern Iran) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

331M. Imperialism and Nationalism in the Middle East.
Same as Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 10: Imperialism and Nationalism in the Middle East). An interpretative analysis of European imperialism in the Middle East; the origin and the rise of nationalism in the Arab world, Turkey, Iran, and Israel. History 331M and Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic: Imperialism and Nationalism in the Middle East) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

332G. European Intellectual History from Adam Smith to Freud.
Survey of main currents of social thought in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

333L. Diplomatic History of the United States, 1775-1890.
American diplomatic history from the Revolution through the Civil War era. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

333M. Diplomatic History of the United States since 1890.
Survey of American foreign policy from the nation's emergence as a world power in the 1890s through the end of the Cold War. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

334C. Music Cultures of the Middle East, Past and Present.
Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 11: Music Cultures of the Middle East, Past and Present) and Middle Eastern Studies 334C. A historical and ethnomusicological survey of the Arab, Turkish, and Persian music cultures. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

334J. History of England, 1688-1832.
The rise of the eighteenth-century governing class: nobility and gentry, the rise of urban middle-class political consciousness, and the rise of industrialism and working-class consciousness. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

334L. The American Revolution and the Founding of the United States, 1763-1789.
The Revolutionary transformation of America between 1763 and 1800. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

334M. The Jeffersonian Era, 1800-1829.
Analysis of the early American republic; emphasis on Jeffersonian republicanism as ideology and as public policy. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

334N. Nationality and World History.
An examination of the phenomenon of nationality, using insights drawn from several disciplines. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

336L. The Old South.
Southern institutions and the role of the South in American history. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

337N. Germany in the Twentieth Century.
Survey of German political and military institutions, economic development, culture, and society. History 337N and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 11: Germany in the Twentieth Century) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

337P. The Arts in Weimar and Nazi Germany.
A lecture and discussion course focusing on the political dimensions of the arts in Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1945. History 337P and 366N (Topic: The Arts in Weimar and Nazi Germany) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340K. Traditional China.
Same as Asian Studies 340K. History of China from its beginnings to 1800. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Traditional China) and History 340K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340M. Modern China.
Same as Asian Studies 340M. History of China from the intrusion of the West circa 1500 to the Communist revolution. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Modern China) and History 340M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340N. Communist China.
Same as Asian Studies 340N. The history of China from the Communist takeover in 1949 to the present. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Communist China) and History 340N may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340P. European Expansion in Asia.
Same as Asian Studies 340P. European exploration, the commerce of the East India Companies, and the beginnings of empire in South and Southeast Asia from the fifteenth to the early nineteenth century. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: European Expansion in Asia) and History 340P may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340R. European Empires in Asia.
Same as Asian Studies 340R. The British in India and Malaya, the Dutch in Indonesia, and the French in Indochina since 1800. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: European Empires in Asia) and History 340R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

340S. The Chinese in the United States.
Same as Asian Studies 340S. A lecture and discussion course on the history of the Chinese in the United States from their first arrival in significant numbers during the California Gold Rush of the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 361 (Topic: The Chinese in the United States), History 340S, 366N (Topic: The Chinese in the United States). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

341K. Japan to 1800.
Same as Asian Studies 341K. An examination of Japan's political, social, and cultural history from ancient times until the mid-Tokugawa period. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Japan to 1800) and History 341K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

341M. Modern Japan.
Same as Asian Studies 341M. The transformation of Japan in response to the West from 1800 to 1945. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Modern Japan) and History 341M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

341N. Women's Rights Movement in the United States.
Same as Women's Studies 345 (Topic 11: Women's Rights Movement in the United States). A survey of the women's movement in the United States from the seventeenth century to the present. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

342C. Japan since 1945.
Same as Asian Studies 341N. A survey of political, social, and cultural change from 1945 to 1980. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

343. The Age of Reformation.
Same as Religious Studies 361 (Topic 26: The Age of Reformation). Examines late medieval religion, the rise of Protestant movements, and the Catholic response in their cultural, political, and social contexts. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

343L. History of Russia to 1917.
Survey of Russian history from seventeenth-century Muscovy to the fall of the Romanovs in 1917. Only one of the following may be counted: History 343L; Post-Soviet and East European Studies 335 (Topic 5: History of Russia to 1917); Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 5: History of Russia to 1917). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

343M. History of Russia/the Soviet Union from 1917.
A survey of Russian and Soviet history from the revolutions of 1917 to the present. Only one of the following may be counted: History 343M; Post-Soviet and East European Studies 335 (Topic 6: History of Russia/the Soviet Union from 1917); Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 6: History of Russia/the Soviet Union from 1917). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

343P. History of Witchcraft.
A study of witch beliefs and witchcraft prosecutions in western Europe and colonial America, mainly between 1100 and 1700. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

344E. France in the Middle Ages.
Social, cultural, political, and economic history of France from the fall of the Roman Empire to the fifteenth century; emphasis on the development of feudalism and nationalism. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

344F. Anglo-Saxon England.
The political, social, cultural, and legal history of England from about 410 to 1154. Lectures and discussion of primary sources. History 344F and 362K (Topic: Anglo-Saxon England) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

344G. Twelfth-Century Renaissance: 1050-1200.
An examination of social, cultural, and intellectual developments in eleventh- and twelfth-century Europe. History 344G and 362K (Topic: Twelfth-Century Renaissance: 1050-1200) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

344M. Everyday Life in Early Modern Europe.
Social history of early modern Europe (1400-1700), with emphasis on material conditions of social existence. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

344P. English Women in History.
Same as Women's Studies 321 (Topic 3: English Women in History). An analysis of some of the images and roles of English women in history from ancient to modern times, with particular emphasis on the period from the eighteenth century to the present. History 344P and 366N (Topic: English Women in History) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

345J. The Coming of the Civil War, 1829-1861.
Lecture and discussion course dealing with the historical conditions that led to the American Civil War. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

345L. The American Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877.
Lecture and discussion course on the Civil War and Reconstruction period. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

345M. The South since 1865.
The history of the South after the Civil War through the civil rights movement. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

346C. Ancient India.
Same as Asian Studies 346C. History and culture of South Asia from its protohistoric beginnings in the Indus Valley through the period of the early empires of the Mauryas and Guptas. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Ancient India), History 346C, 366N (Topic: Ancient India). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

346D. Medieval India.
Same as Asian Studies 346D. History and culture of South Asia from approximately 500 to 1500, with emphasis on religious and political institutions and the emergence of regional cultures. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

346K. Latin America before 1810.
Same as Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 2: Latin America before 1810). Basic survey course, designed as an introduction to Latin American history in the colonial period. Only one of the following may be counted: History 310K, 346K, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 1: Latin American Civilization: The Colonial Experience). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

346L. Latin America since 1810.
Same as Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 3: Latin America since 1810). Continuation of History 346K. Only one of the following may be counted: History 310L, 346L, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 2: Latin American Civilization: The National Experience). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

346M. Muslim India before 1750.
Same as Asian Studies 346M. The history, art and architecture, and religions of India during the period of Muslim rule, from the tenth to the eighteenth century. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: History and Culture of India before 1750) and History 346M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

346N. History and Culture of India since 1750.
Same as Asian Studies 346N. The period of British rule, the nationalist movement, and independence, with emphasis on the impact of the West on Indian society. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: History and Culture of India since 1750) and History 346N may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

346R. Revolution in Modern Latin America.
Same as Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 13: Revolution in Modern Latin America). Comparison of the Mexican and Cuban revolutions and of their challenges to inter-American relations. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

346S. Revolution in Twentieth-Century Latin America.
Same as Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 9: Revolution in Twentieth-Century Latin America). An introduction to recent Latin American history, with emphasis on phenomena that explain the apparent social unrest and political instability of the region. History 346S and 366N (Topic: Revolution in Twentieth-Century Latin America) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

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