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                         Undergraduate Courses

111. World Civilizations to 950 (3).
A survey of major civilizations of the world until about 950. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer.

112. World Civilizations From 950-1750. (3).
A survey of major civilizations of the world from 950-1750. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer.

113. World Civilizations Since 1750. (3).
A survey of major civilizations of the world since about 1750. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer.

211. United States History to 1877 (3).
A survey of political, diplomatic, economic, social, intellectual and ethnic developments through Reconstruction with attention to development of the Federal Constitution. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer.

212. United States History since 1877 (3).
A survey of political, diplomatic, economic, social, intellectual and ethnic developments since Reconstruction with attention to development of the Federal Constitution. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer. Prerequisite for all 300 and 500 level courses in History: Sophomore standing or permission of the Chair of the Department of History.

300. Historiography and Methodology (3:2-2).  Intensive study and practice in historical writing and research with an overview of historiography and the nature of the discipline of history. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 and HIST 101, 102, 211 and 212 or permission of instructor. Notes: Intensive writing and Intensive Oral Communication course. Offered in fall and spring.

302. Modern Civil Rights Movement.(3) A reading intensive, discussion-based seminar that examines African Americans' 20th century struggles for racial equality and full citizenship and how that struggle interacted with the economic, political, and cultural forces that have shaped modern America. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. Notes: Offered in spring.

308. American Ethnic History (3).
A study of the experiences of Indians, Jews, European immigrants, Afro-Americans, Chinese, Japanese, Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in the United States. Notes: Offered variable times.

310. The History of Women in America (3).
Beginning with the colonial period and extending through the contemporary women's movement, this course will examine the role women have played in the development of American Society. Notes: Offered variable times.

313. Native American History (3).
Survey of Native American History from ancient American to the present. Notes: Offered variable times.

314. Colonial North America (3).
History of North America from initial contact between European and Indian peoples through the eve of the Revolutionary War. Particular attention will be devoted to examining the changing relation- ships between European, Indian, and African peoples as well as to the internal evolution of these diverse societies. Notes: Offered variable times.

315. Civil War and Reconstruction (3).
A history of the coming of the American Civil War, the War itself and the ensuing Reconstruction period.

321. Southern Religious History (3).
A social and cultural history of religion in the South from the colonial era until the present day.

331. Asian Civilizations: Traditional Asia (3).
A survey of the history and culture of Asia from the earliest times to the fall of the traditional Asian empires about 1700. Notes: Offered variable times.

332. Asian Civilizations: Modern Asia (3).
A survey of the history and culture of Asia from the coming of European power about 1500 until the present day. Notes: Offered variable times.

337. Early Africa (3).
This course is a survey of African history from the origins of Homo Sapiens through the era of the trans Atlantic slave trade. Throughout the course we will examine the concepts underlying African political behavior. By the end of the course students should gain a better understanding of the diversity of primary resources used to construct African history and recognize the limitations of Eurocentric visions of African history.  Notes: Cross-listed with AAMS 337. Offered variable times.

338. Modern Africa (3)
This course examines the events and processes leading up to the colonization of Africa and the subsequent changes in African society under colonial rule and after independence. The course focuses upon the ways in which Africans have shaped their own past and the ways in which Africa has interacted with the World System. Notes: Offered in spring.                                                                                                                                                                  

340 A, B, C. Cooperative Education Experience (1) (2) (3).
Provides on-the-job training in a professional field related to a student's major or career interests. Prerequisite(s): Overall GPA 2.5 and minimum of 24 earned undergraduate semester hours. Placement objectives must be approved by Department Chair prior to enrollment. Notes: For History majors only. Courses may be repeated for credit; however, a maximum of 3 hours may be applied toward a degree in History. A student may not receive credit for both HIST 463 and HIST 340. A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered variable times.

343. European History from the Renaissance through the Age of Reason (3).
A study of political, intellectual and cultural developments from 1400 to 1789.  Offered variable times.

344. European History from the Age of Reason to the Versailles Settlement (3).
A study of political, social, economic, diplomatic and intellectual developments from 1789 to the end of World War I. Notes: Offered variable times.

345. European History Since 1914 (3).
History of Europe since the beginning of the First World War, including the rise of fascism and communism, the Second World War and the Holocaust, the growth of the welfare state, the Cold War, and the collapse of communism, examined within the context of wide-ranging social and cultural change.

346. History of England to 1603 (3).
A study of the political, social, and economic developments in England from the coming of the Romans to the death of Elizabeth I. Notes: Offered in fall.

347. History of England from 1603 to the Present (3).
A study of the history of modern England, with emphasis on her emergence as a great imperial power, from the accession of James I to the present. Notes: Offered in spring.

350. Special Topics in History (3).
In-depth consideration of a specific topic of particular concern within history. May be offered under various topics. Notes: May be repeated for credit under different topics. Offered variable times.

351. Latin American History (3).
A survey emphasizing Iberian and pre-Columbian civilizations, colonial administration and society, the struggle for independence, and political, economic and social developments as independent nations. Notes: Offered variable times.

352. History of United States-Latin American Relations (3).
This course offers an introduction to the history of political, economic, and cultural relations between Latin America and the United States from the early nineteenth century to the present. Since the years of independence, the United States and the Latin American countries have engaged in a variety of interactions, ranging from collaboration to open confrontation. This course seeks to expose the patterns of these relations as well as its new features.

355A, B, C. Traveling Seminar in History (1), (2), (3)

An introduction, overview, and in-depth study of a particular country or region which will accompany a study tour of the same region. Prerequisite(s): Permission from instructor required.

410. Gandhi (3).

This course will attempt an overview of the life, accomplishments, ideas, sources, and ongoing impact of one of the most amazing individuals of this century, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi. In addition to surveying the life and historical context and achievements of Gandhi, his intellectual and political sources and origins will be examined. Gandhian influences will also be considered as well as the contemporary relevance, if any, for his ideas. 

450. Honors: Selected Topics in History (3).
An independent inquiry in depth, into a selected topic in history. Notes: Requires approval of Department chair- person. Offered in fall and spring.

450H. Honors: Select Topics in History.

463. Academic Internships in History (3).
Notes: Open to majors only. Requires approval of Department Chairperson. A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

471. Undergraduate Research in History (1).
An opportunity for undergraduate students to en- gage in intensive research in a historical topic under the guidance of a member of the history faculty. Notes: Requires approval of Department chair-person. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

472. Undergraduate Research in History (2).
An opportunity for undergraduate students to en- gage in intensive research in a historical topic under the guidance of a member of the history faculty. Notes: Requires approval of Department Chair- person. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

501. History of Social Movements in America (3)

The history of Social Movements in America deals with the struggles of American citizens from the 18th through the struggles of American citizens from the 18th through the 21st centuries. This course examines the actions, the rhetoric, and the impact of social movements in American history over time and  local grassroots efforts and national political action. Prerequisite(s): HIST 211 and HIST 212. Notes: Offered in spring.

505. History of South Carolina (3).
A survey of the development of South Carolina, emphasizing political, economic and cultural developments. Notes: Offered variable times.

507. Cultural and Intellectual History of the United States (3).
A study of American thought and culture from the colonial era until the present day. Notes: Course may be repeated for credit.

509. African-American History (3).
A survey of the experiences and contributions of blacks from the African origins to the present. Notes: Offered variable times.

515. The United States as a World Power since 1898 (3).
A survey focusing on the principles of American foreign policy and their historical evolution. Notes: Offered variable times.

518. A History of the Old South. (3).
A history of the Old South from its founding to the eve of Civil War. Notes: Offered variable times.

521. The New South (3).
A study of Southern institutional development from Reconstruction to the present. Notes: Offered variable times.

524. The Emergence of Modern America, 1877-1933 (3).
A study of industrialization, populism, urbanism, Social Darwinism, imperialism, Progressivism, World War I and its aftermath. Notes: Offered variable times.

525. The United States since 1939 (3).
A study of political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments since 1939 with particular attention to the recent past. Notes: Offered variable times.

527. The American Revolution (3).
Explores the origins, substance, and outcome of the American Revolution from the French and Indian War through the Federalist Era. Particular attention will be devoted to examining the different expectations that different segments of colonial society brought to the Revolution and the extent to which these hopes were realized by the creation of a New Nation. Notes: Offered variable times.

530. World Environmental History (3).
A comparative examination of world environmental history. Notes: Offered in fall and spring.

540. Ancient Greece and Rome (3).
A survey of the history of Greece and Rome from the first Bronze Age civilization on Crete to the barbarian migrations of the 5th century A.D. Notes: Offered variable times.

542. Medieval European History (3).
A study of European politics, society and culture from the fall of the Roman Empire to the l5th century. Notes: Offered variable times.

547. History of Modern Russia (3).
A survey of Russian history, focusing on events from the development of revolutionary movements in the 19th-century until the present. Notes: Offered variable times.

548. History of Modern Germany (3).
History of Germany since the 1850s, including the rise of Bismarck, the unification of Germany, the First World War, Hitler, the Third Reich, the Holocaust, division between East and West in the Cold War, and reunified Germany's present-day dominate role in Europe.

550. Special Topics in History (3).
Advanced in-depth consideration of specific topics of particular concern within history. Notes: May be retaken for additional credit under different topics. Offered variable times.

551. The Middle East since Islam (3).
A survey of the history of the modern Middle East since the rise of Islam. Notes: Offered variable times.

552. South Asia since 1600 (3).
A survey of modern South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc.) since 1600. Notes: Offered variable times.

553. China since 1600 (3).
A survey of the history of modern China since circa 1600 (since the Quing Dynasty). Notes: Offered variable times.

561. The History of the Caribbean (3).
The study of socioeconomic and political trends of the major islands in the Caribbean Sea from the colonial period to the present. Notes: Cross-listed with AAMS 561.Offered variable times.