Spring 2020 Courses
HIST 111: United States in Perspective to 1865
An interpretive study of the economic, social, political, cultural and religious movements that have shaped the multicultural societies of the United States from early American Indian communities to the Civil War. HIST 112: United States in Perspective since 1865 An interpretive study of the economic, social, political, cultural and religious movements that have shaped the multicultural society of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. HIST 132: European History in Perspective since 1500 An introductory course that examines the history of European civilization from the Protestant Reformation to the present. Attention will be focused on the ideas, values, institutions, great events, and personalities of the time in order to understand historically the major issues that have defined concepts of humanity and society in the Western World. HIST 310 / ENVR 310: Nature’s Place in U.S. History Nature’s Place in U.S. History will investigate the relationship between human beings and the natural world and how this relationship has changed over time. The key premise is that nature is an active force shaping U.S. history. This course will integrate nature, place and environmental justice into the more familiar narratives of the American past. HIST 315: Indigenous Peoples of North America A study of the historical experiences of indigenous communities from their ancestral pasts to the present. This course emphasizes the cultural, geographic, and religious diversity of indigenous histories and pays particular attention to the legacies of colonization in our region. |
HIST 320: Latin American History
An interpretive examination of the multicultural societies created in the Americas under the Spanish and Portuguese colonial empires, emphasizing the 19th and 20th centuries. Major themes include the colonial heritage; race; nation building; comparative case studies of socioeconomic development following independence; political changes associated with revolutions, military-authoritarian governments, and democratization; and U.S.- Latin American relations. HIST 325: Doing Digital History This hands-on, project-based course examines how digital tools and sources are changing the way we think about, research, interpret, and communicate our understanding of the past. We will read a range of works on designing, interpreting and understanding digital media and gain practical experience through utilizing a range of applications and tools, and engaging in collaborative digital history projects. HIST 338: Hitler’s Germany This course on the rise and fall of the Third Reich is designed to provide a clear, straightforward and complete history of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, both thematically and chronologically. Emphasis will be placed on the emergence of Hitler and the Third Reich within historical, social, economic and political contexts. HIST 343: History of the Japanese Archipelago This course examines the history of Japan from 1895 to present. There is an emphasis on social and cultural history, as the rise and fall of the Japanese empire is analyzed. A variety of historical sources will be examined and there will be a research project. HIST 373: Arab-Israeli Conflict This course will examine the origins, anatomy, significance and legacy of the Arab-Israeli Conflict; it will focus on political, religious, economic, military, social, ideological, psychological and cultural factors that have shaped the conflict and address the resulting discourse about nationalism, conflict and peace, and identity. |
History Major Requirements
4 credits from 100-level history courses
HIST 210 – Introduction to Historical Inquiry, 4 credits
20 credits from history courses numbered 300 and above
HIST 410 – Research Seminar, 4 credits
Total of 32 credits
HIST 210 – Introduction to Historical Inquiry, 4 credits
20 credits from history courses numbered 300 and above
HIST 410 – Research Seminar, 4 credits
Total of 32 credits
History Minor Requirements
4 credits from 100-level history courses
HIST 210 – Introduction to Historical Inquiry, 4 credits
12 credits from history courses above the 100-level, except HIST 410 – Research Seminar
Total of 20 credits
HIST 210 – Introduction to Historical Inquiry, 4 credits
12 credits from history courses above the 100-level, except HIST 410 – Research Seminar
Total of 20 credits
For more information, see the Concordia College course catalog.