19TH CENTURY AMERICAN HOMOPHOBIA
HIST 362
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A study of the development of homophobia in the US during the last 20 years of the 19th century in response to that era's discovery of the "homosexual." Prerequisites: HIST 132 or consent of instructor.
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
HIST 359 D
HIST
(4.00 credits)
African American history from the beginning of the African Diaspora to the present. Prerequisites: None.
AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
HIST 342
HIST
(4.00 credits)
An investigation of the United States and its relations with other nations since 1898. Cross-listed with PS 342. Prerequisites: None.
AMERICAN HISTORY I
HIST 131 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A survey of the history of the US from pre-Columbian times to the Civil War. Prerequisites: None.
AMERICAN HISTORY II
HIST 132 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A survey of the history of the U.S. from post-Civil War to the present. Prerequisites: None.
AMERICAN LABOR HISTORY
HIST 238
HIST
(4.00 credits)
Emphasis will be placed on understanding how working people shaped developments in U.S. history. (Varies) Prerequisites: None.
ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
HIST 251 2DH
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A course that examines major issues in the history of the Asian American experience from the middle of the 19th century to present. Prerequisites: Completion of COR 1 or COR 199 or COR 199 in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school.
BEGINNINGS OF MODERN EUROPE
HIST 110 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A survey of the history of Europe from 1500 to the French Revolution. Prerequisites: None.
CHINA AND THE WEST
HIST 312 GHU
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A course that examines the history of China's relations with the West, focusing on the period since 1500. Prerequisites: None.
CHINA TRADITION & TRANSFORMATION (A
HIST 310A
HIST
(3.00 credits)
This course is an introduction to Chinese history and culture and preparatory session for the field study of contemporary China. The HIST 310A/HIST 310B sequence satisfies the 2, G, and H tags. To receive these tags, a student must enroll in and successfully complete HIST 310A in the Spring and HIST 310B in the summer. The second part of the course, HIST 310B, is a travel course to China. If you wish to receive the 2, G, and H tags for this sequence (which is set up as two separate courses), enroll in HIST 310A in the Spring term and HIST 310B in the Summer term. The tags will be added to your record after successful completion of HIST 310B. Prerequisites: Completion of COR 1 or COR 199 or COR 199 in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school.
CHINA TRADITION & TRANSFORMATION (B
HIST 310B 2GH
HIST
(1.00 credits)
The second of a two-semester sequence studying contemporary Chinese history and current issues, consisting of a short period of on-campus preparation and a trip to China. Students are responsible for the field trip expenses in addition to tuition. Prerequisites: HIST 310A.
CHINA TRADITION & TRANSFORMATION(A)
HIST 310A 2GH
HIST
(3.00 credits)
This course is an introduction to Chinese history and culture and preparatory session for the field study of contemporary China. The HIST 310A/B sequence satisfies the 2, G, and H tags. To receive these tags, a student must enroll in and successfully complete HIST 310A in the Spring and HIST 310B 2GH in the summer. The second part of the course, HIST 310B 2GH, is a travel course to China. If you wish to receive the 2, G, and H tags for this sequence (which is set up as two separate courses), enroll in HIST 310A in the Spring term and HIST 310B 2GH in the Summer term. The tags will be added to your record after successful completion of HIST 310B 2GH. Prerequisites: Completion of COR 1 or COR 199 or COR 199 in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school.
CHINA: TRADITION&TRANSFORMATION (A)
HIST 390A
HIST
(3.00 credits)
This is the first of a two-semester course sequence studying Chinese history and contemporary issues. It examines the impact of China's cultural tradition in current Chinese society and the force of change that has challenged Chinese tradition. The main theme of the course is Confucian culture and Chinese reform. Specifically, students will investigate how the Confucian tradition has shaped Chinese society and impacted all facets of Chinese life, and how these values have influenced the pattern of Chinese modernization as they are simultaneously challenged and reshaped by China's recent transformations.
During the Spring semester, the class is designed to introduce Chinese history and culture and to prepare students for the field study in Summer. Prerequisites: COR 1 and 2.
CHINA: TRADITION&TRANSFORMATION (A)
HIST 390A 3GH
HIST
(3.00 credits)
The HIST 390A/HIST 390B sequence satisfies the 3, G, and H tags. To receive these tags, a student must enroll in and successfully complete HIST 390A in the Spring and HIST 390B 3GH in the summer. If you wish to receive the 3, G, and H tags for this sequence (which is set up as two separate courses), enroll in HIST 390A in the Spring term and HIST 390B 3GH in the Summer term. The tags will be added to your record after successful completion of HIST 390B 3GH. Prerequisites: COR 1 and 2.
CHINA: TRADITION&TRANSFORMATION (B)
HIST 390B 3GH
HIST
(1.00 credits)
This is the second of a two-semester course sequence studying Chinese history and contemporary issues. It examines the impact of China's cultural tradition in current Chinese society and the force of change that has challenged Chinese tradition. The main theme of the course is Confucian culture and Chinese reform. Specifically, students will investigate how the Confucian tradition has shaped Chinese society and impacted all facets of Chinese life, and how these values have influenced the pattern of Chinese modernization as they are simultaneously challenged and reshaped by China's recent transformations. The Summer portion of the course consists of a short period of on-campus preparation, an on-site nearly 3-week study in China, and the completion of individual projects after our return to campus. Prerequisites: COR 1 and 2.
EAST ASIAN HISTORY
HIST 111 GH
HIST
(4.00 credits)
An examination of selected developments, themes and issues in the history of East Asia. Prerequisites: None.
EUROPE & THE WORLD
HIST 115 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A survey of the history of Europe from the French Revolution to the present. Prerequisites: None.
EUROPEAN HOLOCAUST
HIST 341 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A history of the Holocaust which explores the policies of the Nazis that called for the extermination of the Jews of Europe and other targeted populations. Prerequisites: None.
FREEDOM RIDES: THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA
HIST 361 3D
HIST
(4.00 credits)
This class focuses on the Civil Rights and Black Power era, especially in the North. Students will also travel to various northern cities over Spring Break as part of this class as we relive this turbulent era. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent.
GERMANY AND THE RISE OF THE NAZIS
HIST 325 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
Introduction to the origins of the Nazi Party and its rise to power within the context of German historical and social developments from WWI through 1945. Prerequisites: None.
HIST GERMNY FRM UNIFCTN TO NAZIFCTN
HIST 211 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A history of Germany from the Wars of Unification to the seizure of power by Adolf Hitler in 1933. Prerequisites: None.
HIST OF PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
HIST 284 GH
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A study of the history of the People's Republic of China since 1949. Prerequisites: None.
HISTORY OF AMER SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
HIST 204 DH
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A survey of US social movements, with emphasis on post WWII movements. Prerequisites: None.
HISTORY OF MODERN CHINA
HIST 117 GH
HIST
(4.00 credits)
This course provides a general by analytic survey of Chinese modern history from the late 17th century to present. Prerequisites: None.
HISTORY OF US & EAST ASIAN RELATNS
HIST 249 GH
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A course that studies US and East Asian relations since the 19th century. Prerequisites: None.
HISTORY OF WOMEN IN AMERICA
HIST 360
HIST
(4.00 credits)
Women in North America and the United States from 1500 to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how and why ideas about femininity and masculinity have changed over time. Prerequisites: None.
INDEPENDENT STUDY - EAST ASIAN HIST
HIST 479C
HIST
(1.00 credits)
INDEPENDENT STUDY - EUROPEAN HISTOR
HIST 479A
HIST
(1.00 credits)
INDEPENDENT STUDY - HISTORY
HIST 479
HIST
(1.00 - 4.00 credits)
Investigation of selected topics in history under the direction of a history faculty member. Prerequisites: (A history course at Edgewood College or consent of instructor) consent of instructor.
INDEPENDENT STUDY - U.S. HISTORY
HIST 479B
HIST
(1.00 credits)
MEDIEVAL EUROPE
HIST 108 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A survey of the history of Europe during the medieval period. Prerequisites: None.
MODERN JAPAN
HIST 221 GH
HIST
(4.00 credits)
Transformation of Japan from a feudal to a post-industrial society and global economic power. Prerequisites: None.
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY
HIST 363
HIST
(4.00 credits)
Various Native American societies in North America from before European contact to the 1980s. Some emphasis will be placed on people who have resided in the Wisconsin and Great Lakes regions. Prerequisites: None.
PROSEM: HISTORIANS/-IOGRAPHY/METHOD
HIST 295
HIST
(4.00 credits)
An introductory study of historical method and selected historical traditions. Includes an introduction to the use of historical data bases. All majors and minors are encouraged to take this course no later than their junior year. Prerequisites: None.
RECENT UNITED STATES HISTORY
HIST 207 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A survey of Post World War II American History. Prerequisites: None.
RESEARCH PAPER IN AMERICAN HISTORY
HIST 401B
HIST
(4.00 credits)
Discuss and write a major research paper. Prerequisites: HIST 295, HIST 400B, and junior standing.
RESEARCH PAPER IN E. ASIAN HISTORY
HIST 401C
HIST
(4.00 credits)
Discuss and write a major research paper. Prerequisites: HIST 295, HIST 400C, and junior standing.
RESEARCH PAPER IN EUROPEAN HISTORY
HIST 401A
HIST
(4.00 credits)
Discuss and write a major research paper. Prerequisites: HIST 295, HIST 400A, and junior standing.
SELECT ISSUES IN AMERICAN HISTORY
HIST 400B
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A study of the historiography of significant individuals, movements or groups in American History. Topics vary. Prerequisites: HIST 295 and junior standing.
SELECT ISSUES IN EAST ASIAN HISTORY
HIST 400C
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A study of the historiography of significant individuals, movements or groups in East Asian History. Topics vary. Prerequisites: HIST 295 and junior standing.
SELECT ISSUES IN EUROPEAN HISTORY
HIST 400A
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A study of the historiography of significant individuals, movements or groups in European History. Topics vary. Prerequisites: HIST 295 and junior standing.
SELECTED ISSUES
HIST 271 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
Selected issues varies by topic. Prerequisites: None.
SEMINAR
HIST 401
HIST
(4.00 credits)
THE MIDDLE EAST
HIST 240 H
HIST
(4.00 credits)
A survey of the history of the Middle East from 1900 to the present. Prerequisites: None.
WORLD CIVILIZATION SINCE 1500
HIST 120 GH
HIST
(4.00 credits)
World history since 1500, with emphasis on the global nature of historical changes. Prerequisites: None.
WORLD WAR II
HIST 375
HIST
(4.00 credits)
General survey course of WWII from 1930s until 1945. Prerequisites: None.