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HIST 101 Western Civilization I (3 credits)
An introductory survey of early Western civilization. This course examines the ancient beginnings of civilization with emphasis given to the great civilizations of the Middle East and Southern Europe. The study includes the Byzantine Empire and the development of Western Europe, culminating with the Renaissance. (F) ND:HIST
HIST 102 Western Civilization II (3)
An introductory survey of recent Western civilization. The Reformation and Modern Europe are discussed with emphasis on the religious changes, the growth of nation-states, the Napoleonic era, the Industrial Revolution and World War I and II. (S-odd numbered years, O) ND:HIST
HIST 103 United States History to 1877 (3)
A survey of U.S. History to 1877 examining the discovery, colonization and establishment of the United States. This course emphasizes the reasons for European immigration and their effects on the development of the United States. Changes in the American government, the Westward movement, land acquisitions and slavery are presented. The Civil War and Reconstruction receive major coverage. (F) ND:HIST
HIST 104 United States History Since 1877 (3)
A survey of United States history since 1877. An introduction of America’s entry into world politics and its prominence in the Industrial Revolution with a study of progressivism and political change. America’s entry into World War I and its outcome also are examined as well as the New Era, the 1920s, and the events which led to economic disaster. FDR’s presidency, the Depression and World War II are explored. The Cold War, the complacent years of Truman and Eisenhower, the 1960s, Vietnam and Watergate are discussed. The Reagan and Bush administrations and the new order in Eastern Europe are also presented. (F, S) ND:HIST
HIST 207 United States and Current World Affairs (3)
Study of the nature of contemporary political communities around the world, with emphasis on the United States. A special focus of the course is the examination of global and multicultural issues related to the problems of specific world communities. Cross reference: POLS 103. (F) ND:HIST
HIST 220 North Dakota History (3)
A survey of North Dakota history including the government and its people. Emphasis is given to geography, the early history of the state prior to statehood and modern history following statehood to the present. (S) ND:HIST
HIST 221 History of the American Frontier (3)
A history of the American frontier studying the influence and role of the frontier in the development of American society from the colonial period to 1900, the traditional closing of the American Western frontier. This course also studies and evaluates the influence of the frontier idea in present American society. Prerequisites: HIST 103 and HIST 104 or instructor consent. (Upon demand) ND:HIST
HIST 224 American Studies I (3)
Topics in American Studies I. ND:HIST
HIST 225 American Studies II (3)
Topics in American Studies II. ND:HIST
HIST 260 Women in America (3)
Women in America from pre-colonial times to the present. Focuses on experiences of typical women of the past, including minorities. (S - even numbered years) ND:HIST
HIST X92 Experimental Course (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.
HIST 299A Special Topics in History (1-3)
Topics in United States history and/or European history to be offered on the basis of student interest. Prerequisite: HIST 104 or HIST 102 or instructor consent. (Upon demand)
HIST 299 Special Topics (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs.
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