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LOWER LEVEL
C060. Third World History (3 s.h.) (IS/D3) FS
This course introduces the main events, themes and issues of
Third World History; its emphasis is comparative and theoretical.
Special importance is given to subjects such as colonialism,
imperialism, and the global economic system, and more generally
to the creation of new states and resistance of Third World
people. The student gains a familiarity with the role played by
race, class, and gender in modern history. The required readings
introduce a range of authors with particular emphasis being
placed on those from the Third World.
C063. War and Society (3 s.h.) FS
A thematic introduction to the history of modern warfare,
diplomacy, and organized international conflict. Building on both
classical and twentieth-century case studies, the course will
focus on such specific topics as the nature of peace in history;
military institutions and civil-military relations; the origins
of war; the role of intelligence; deterrence and "crisis
management"; general and limited war; and war termination.
C065. Gender and History (3 s.h.) S
A thematic introduction to the history of feminine and masculine
roles from a comparative international perspective. The course
will focus on topics such as The State, The Sacred, The Family,
The Body, Work, and Modern Social Movements, using case studies
from Ancient Greece or Rome, Medieval Europe, Africa, China,
Japan Modern Europe, and the Americas.
C066. History of Modern Europe (3 s.h.) (IS/D3) FS
(Formerly 107.) Survey of 18th, 19th, and 20th century Europe.
The major developments-the industrial revolution, nationalism,
imperialism, war and revolution, modern science, and
philosophy-which determined the nature of the present European
world.
C067. History of the United States to 1877 (3 s.h.)
(AC/D3) FS
Not open to students who have taken History 111. A survey from
the discovery of the New World to the end of the Civil War era.
The origin of the American political system; the rise of
individualism, democracy, and American nationalism; westward
expansion; slavery and secession; the Civil War and
reconstruction of the Union.
C068. History of the United States since 1877 (3 s.h.)
(AC/D3) FS
Not open to students who have taken History 112.
A survey from Reconstruction to the present. The impact of
industrialism, urbanization, and immigration on America;
populism, progressivism, the New Deal, and American reform
tradition; the creation of an American empire; World War I and
II; the cold war and Vietnam; movements of the Right and Left;
contemporary America.
H095. Gender and History: Honors (3 s.h.) F
H096. History of Modern Europe: Honors (3 s.h.) S
H098. History of the United States since 1877 (3 s.h.) F
X093. Introduction to World History: Ancient (3 s.h.)
F
Humankind from origins to the 15th century. First unit
covers the emergence of the first humans and early cultures.
Second unit analyzes the rise of cities in seven primary
locations around the globe. Third unit examines the Chinese,
Roman, and Indian empires and the trade routes which linked them.
Fourth unit examines world religions with the focus on Islam, 622
to 1600. Lectures, discussions, films, and slides.
X094. Introduction to World History: Modern (3 s.h.) S
An introduction to the historiography and key issues in changes
in demography, including population growth, spread, and migration
(including slavery). Political and industrial revolution in the
West and its special and diverse experience in the colonial
world; social change in the family and in sex roles; new
technology and its uses.
UPPER LEVEL
NOTE: Courses numbered up to 119 are Foundation Courses.
R101. Race and Ethnicity in American History (3 s.h.)
S
A chronological and thematic overview of the role which race and
ethnicity have played in the development of the United States.
The course focuses on such topics as the encounter between Native
Americans and European settlers; the origins of slavery; Irish
immigration and natives; the end of slavery and the beginnings of
segregation; scientific racism; Asian exclusion; immigration
restriction; anti-Semitism; race, ethnicity, and world war; civil
rights; today's immigrants; the future of race.
0102. Sex Roles in Modern America (3 s.h.) S
The course focuses on the social, cultural, and political
dimensions of the public and private roles of men and women in
the United States from the early twentieth century to the
present. It explores changing cultural values and social norms of
masculinity and femininity in the family, at work, and in
American institutional life.
0103. World Economy Since 1945 (3 s.h.) F
The world economy has become dramatically more important in our
everyday lives. How this has happened and what this may lead to
form the basic subject matter of the course. Among the topics to
be considered are the role of the United States in world economy;
the economic underpinnings of the Soviet system and its collapse;
the emergence of the European Community, Japan, and other
economic power centers; issues of development and
underdevelopment in the third world; the rise of multinational
corporations; technology and its impact on job markets; trade
agreements like NAFTA and GATT; and the impact of economic
globalization on our future.
W105. The Birth of Europe (3 s.h.) F
A study of how three cultures-Roman, Christian, and
"barbarian"-came together to create medieval
civilization. The course covers from the third through the
eleventh centuries, covering the growth of social and political
institutions, religion, economy, and daily life. Western Europe
is considered in the context of its contemporary societies.
0106. Medieval Europe (3 s.h.) S
Western Europe from the 12th through 15th
centuries, an era of great change: social (the transformation of
serfdom, the emergence of a middle class), economic (the
commercial revolution, the growth of towns), political (the
nation-state), and cultural (several Renaissances, the advent of
printing). Focus on medieval origins of later developments:
nationalism, Protestantism, capitalism, European expansion.
R108. Anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and Racism (3 s.h.)
A history of anti-semitism with a focus on the Holocaust and racism. This course will investigate the development and implementation of racial anti-semitism in Germany and compare Nazi anti-semitism with other forms of racism and anti-semitism in Europe and America. It will also explore the connection between anti-semitism and anti-Zionism, the growth of neo-Nazism, and the complex relationship between American Jews and African Americans.
0109. The History of England (3 s.h.) F
General survey of English history, from Anglo-Saxons to present.
To provide background for American history and English literature
courses and an introduction to more advanced courses in English
history. Equal consideration given to social and cultural
developments and traditional political and constitutional
aspects.
0115. Introduction to East Asia: China (3 s.h.) F
Within the context of larger processes of socioeconomic and
cultural change, this course examines the development of
characteristic institutions and thought in traditional China and
revolutionary transformation in the modern era. This approach is
designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of
state, society, and culture in China, the major themes of Chinese
history, and more generally, broad processes of social change.
(Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0115.)
0116. Introduction to East Asia: Japan (3 s.h.) F
A survey of Japanese history in the 20th century.
Topics include the early centralized state, the rise of
aristocratic culture, the emergence of the warrior class, and the
modern transformation into an urban, industrial state. Course
materials include selections from Japanese literature and films.
(Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0116.)
0117. History of Latin America to 1930 (3 s.h.) F
Overview of Latin American history from a social change/social
problems perspective. Some of the historical themes addressed
include: social inequality and unequal exchange, cultural
domination and resistance, racial minorities and indigenism, the
role of women in Latin American societies, political imposition
and democracy, and national independence. (Cross listed with
Latin American 0170.
0118. Contemporary Latin America (3 s.h.) F
The course will be concerned with examining the historical roots
of social conflict in Latin America and assessing the conditions
of survival for Latin Americans in coming decades. Such concepts
as imperialism, internal colonialism, underdevelopment, and
modernization will be discussed, and their capacity for
explaining social processes in Latin America judged. Among the
topics to be considered are militarism, nationalism, race,
revolution, social structure, urbanization, population growth,
religion, international political and economic relations, and
culture.
0120. European Revolution and Napoleonic Era (3 s.h.)
F
Beginning with the Enlightenment, this course will provide a
multi-faceted approach to the ideas and events leading to the
French Revolution of 1789. The Revolution (1789-1794) will be
discussed using historians who emphasize social and cultural, as
well as political, interpretations of the revolutionary period.
The course will also consider Napoleon Bonaparte's political and
institutional contributions to France and Europe during the first
empire, 1804-1815.
0121. Europe in the 19th
Century (3 s.h.) S
Europe from the fall of Napoleon to the fall of Bismark. Among
the topics to be discussed will be the liberal revolutions of
1848; the unification of Italy and Germany; the modernization of
Russia; and the emergence of Britain as an imperial power.
0122. Twenthieth Ceentury Europe, 1890-1939 (3 s.h.) F
Europe from the decade of imperialism, when it dominated the
world, until the Great Depression (1890-1930), when its influence
had declined. The major issues like militarism, international
socialism, the origins of the first world war and the post war
settlements, commercial rivalries, and the communist revolution
will be considered in depth.
0123. Twentieth Century Europe, 1939-1991 (3 s.h.) S
The final period of European primacy from 1929 to 1945. The Great
Depression; the "iron age" of dictators; the policy of
appeasement; the course and outcome of World War II; the cold
war; and the division of Europe.
0128. Modern European Military History (3 s.h.) S
Military institutions from ancient and feudal origins to the
industrial present; philosophy, doctrines, and technology;
emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. The development of
navies, aerial warfare, missile and atomic warfare, and guerrilla
warfare will be considered.
0131. Nineteenth Century European Social History (3
s.h.) F
Survey of the development of the European economy and its
transformation from a pre-industrial to a modern industrial
society. Emphasis on the rise of the major national economies
(early-comers-England and France-vs. late-comers-Germany, Italy,
and Russia) and growth and diffusion of industry. Course stresses
long-run factors in economic growth; widening economic inequality
among nations and shifting distribution of income and wealth.
0134. European Intellectual History (3 s.h.) F
A study of the main idea sets which have evolved in the European
west, including the United States and Russia, from the eighteenth
century to the present; their relationship to the changing
socio-economic order; and their role in shaping the modern world.
Classwork will combine lectures with discussions of sources and
commentaries. There will be two examinations and several options
for an independent project.
0140. Women in Modern European History (3 s.h.) S
This course will address the history of women in European society
from the 18th century to the contemporary period. Some emphasis
will be on the social history of women in England and France
where the most important changes have taken place in women's
status and role. But the course will also focus on the role of
women in other European countries with particular attention to
Germany and Russia. Autobiographies, literature, and secondary
texts will provide supporting material to trace the
socio-economic and political role of women during different
historical periods.
0141. Irish History (3 s.h.) F
Offered on both the Dublin and Philadelphia campuses. In
Philadelphia: Irish and Irish-American culture, society,
religion, and problems associated with minority status and
oppression. Also Irish-American stereotypes, particularly
concerning family, women, and related issues; Irish-American
consciousness and American support in Northern Ireland (Noraid,
the I.R.A., U.D.A., etc.). In Dublin, Irish history from the
Medieval to Modern period.
0146. Historic England: The 17th
Century (3 s.h.) S
Historic England and the development of commercialization.
Discussion on the personalities of the era with special attention
being paid to women, changing sex-roles, and their relationship
to the political and social revolutions. Attention will also be
paid to the development of the military, diplomatic relations
(particularly with Ireland) and the foundations of the world's
largest empire.
0147. Historic Britain, Eighteenth Century (3 s.h.) S
Historic Britain before industrialization. Comparisons made
between English developments and those of America, Ireland, and
France. Special attention to the development of the modern family
and related issues in general and such early feminists as Mary
Wollstonecraft in particular. Biographies will also focus upon
military leaders as well as questions of war and peace. Local
history, historic monuments, and the development of the English
style of architecture and taste will receive attention. The
course will be of particular value for those seeking historic
background for understanding the British Isles.
0148. 19th
Century Britain (3 s.h.) F
The social and economic transformation of the world's first
industrialized state. Crime and punishment, women and the family,
militant workers, the Crimean War and its effects, the British in
India, Ireland and the Irish, and Victorian sexuality.
0149. 20th
Century Britain (3 s.h.) S
This course will examine various aspects of British history from
the late Victorian period to the present day. Emphasis will be on
understanding the connection between the evolution of British
society and culture, and its changing status as world power.
0152. The Second World War (3 s.h.) F
A survey using the perspective of grand strategy to associate
military strategy and national policy; to view military and other
events in detail; to assess the impact of major leaders on the
war, especially Adolph Hitler, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin,
and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Assesses causes and consequences of
the war. Internal political and economic history of the major
belligerents with emphasis on military events and wartime
diplomacy.
0153. Soldiers, Wars, and Societies I (3 s.h.) F
The course will study the relationship between war and society in
western civilization from Athenian democracy through the end of
the 19th century. Class will focus on the evolution of the nation
state, its military institutions, and conflict. Class will
involve lectures, discussions, and historical role playing
exercises.
0154. Soldiers, Wars, and Societies II (3 s.h.) S
The course will study the relationship between war and society in
the 20th century from World War I through the end of the Cold War
and beyond. It will look at the evolution of the nation state,
the international political economy, military institutions, and
wars.
0155. Survey of Jewish History (3 s.h.) S
An introduction to the major developments in Jewish history from
the destruction of the Second Jewish Commonwealth to the creation
of the State of Israel. Topics include the medieval Jewish
experience under both Christian and Islamic rule, the growth of
Eastern European Jewry, the impact of emancipation, the rise of
Zionism, modern anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, and the
development of American Jewry. (Cross-listed with Jewish Studies
0121.)
0156. Modern Jewish History (3 s.h.) S
An introduction with emphasis on the modern period. The medieval
Jewish experience, process of emancipation, development of modern
anti-Semitism, and growth of Zionism. Also, Eastern European
Jewry, the Holocaust, the State of Israel, and the American
Jewish community.
0157. Jewish Women in Historical Perspective (3 s.h.)
F
The course will trace the history of Jewish women from Biblical
times to the present, with an emphasis on the modern period. We
shall explore the status and role of women within Jewish society
in the ancient world and under medieval Christianity and Islam,
and then compare the impact of modernity on Jewish women in
Europe, America, and the Middle East. We shall discuss the
effects of migration, higher education, socialism, the Holocaust,
and feminism on Jewish women's lives. (Cross-listed with Jewish
Studies 0332 and Women's Studies 0115.)
0162. Ancient Greece (3 s.h.) S
Survey of Greek peoples from early cultures of the Aegean through
Golden Age of Greece and death of Alexander the Great. Literary
and archaeological focus stresses the cultural achievements of
Greece. Relationships between Near East, Greece, and Rome
studied.
0164. History of Rome (3 s.h.) F
The history of the Roman state from its founding to its demise in
the west (a span of time of about 1,200 years) will be traced.
Emphasis will be placed on the development of the social,
political, and religious institutions that allowed a small
Italian community on the Tiber river to become the master of the
whole Mediterranean basin. There will also be in-depth analyses
of both the role of Christianity in the empire and the many
theories on the causes of the so-called fall of Rome.
0175. Revolutionary Russia (3 s.h.) F
This course will focus on the Russian revolutionary movement from
its origins in nineteenth century populism, through the
revolutionary era of the teens, to the cultural revolution of the
1920's. Special attention will be given to the political and
intellectual underpinnings of the revolutionary movement-Marxism,
anarchism, Leninism - and to the ways in which the revolution was
experienced.
0182. Nazi Germany (3 s.h.)
This course studies the rise and decline of Hitler's Third Reich,
from its "intellectual" origins in the 19th
century and World War I, through the meteoric rise of the
national Socialist movement during the early 1930's, to its
demise in the ruins of Berlin in 1945. Special attention is given
to the sources of support for Nazism among German voters, the
structure of the National Socialist state, the role of Adolf
Hitler, the Holocaust, and the causes and consequences of the
Second World War.
0188. Rome and Italy: Renaissance to the Present (3
s.h.) S
The decline and fall of the Roman Empire in the west left Italy
and Rome shattered, prey for all marauders. Under the leadership
of the Popes and Holy Roman Emperors, stability and prosperity
returned, and Italy developed the first urban civilization of
modern Europe; but wars and foreign domination led to a new
period of decline. Yet throughout the modern period Italy and
Rome remained centers of important economic, intellectual, and
cultural developments. In the 19th century, Italy
became a major focus of rising nationalist aspirations.
0198-0199. Independent Studies in History (1-3 s.h.)
FS
Prerequisite: Written permission of instructor.
Students will do independent research in a field of history with
a History faculty member.
0201. Colonial America (3 s.h.) F
The main characteristics of American society before the
Revolution (1600 to 1763): how people made a living; the origins
of American politics; the growth of slavery; the nature of
community, urbanization, religion, education, and social
intercourse. Life in distinct colonies compared, and different
influences on the future of the United States weighed.
0203. American Revolution and Republic (3 s.h.) S
The development of revolutionary America from 1763 to 1824.
Origins and character of America's revolution; military and
social character of the war; origins and development of
republicanism; the economic and social structure of the early
Republic; origins and character of the Constitution; Jefferson's
and Hamilton's struggle over the Republic's political economy and
foreign policy; and various aspects of early American society
such as religion, slavery, the market structure, culture, and
women.
0209. North and South: 1820-1860 (3 s.h.) S
The changes in American life during this period. The growth of
democracy and mass politics; the maturing of the political party
system; the reform crusade, the growth of sectional conflict; the
Old South; slavery and antislavery; expansionism and the Mexican
War; the causes of the Civil War.
0210. The Civil War and Reconstruction (3 s.h.) S
Political, military, and social aspects of the war as a central
event in American social consciousness. Military and political
battles and their impact both immediately and for modern America;
economic and political consequences of the war; the
reconstruction of the South; the rights of the freed slaves; and
the origins of modern America.
0215. Modern America (3 s.h.) S
America in the 1950's, when a strong unity of values existed in
politics and society, the break-up of this consensus in the
1960's, its fragmentation in the 1970's, and attempts to reunite
the social and political order in the 1980's. The civil rights
movement, counter-culture, media and politics from JFK through
Reagan, Nixon and Kissinger, Watergate, environmentalism, the New
Right, and the nuclear weapons issue.
0217. Popular Culture in 20th
Century America (3 s.h.) F
Historical development and interrelation of mass media, music,
art, architecture, fads, fashions, and popular tastes with
American ideas, values, and attitudes since 1900. Also includes
motion pictures, Art Deco, sports, social mores, and advertising.
(Cross-listed with American Studies 0127.)
0222. American Social History: Modern Period (3 s.h.)
S
The main themes of this course are the development of American
industrial society from 1870 to 1940 and the shift from an
industrial to a post-industrial society since 1940. Specific
topics, related to these general themes, include: the effects of
technology, economic change, and war; immigration; racial
minorities; the media; and the impact of government on society.
0226. Development of the Modern American City (3 s.h.)
S
he course deals with the historical origins of modern American
cities such as Philadelphia. Important themes in the course
include: the ways that changing transportation, technology, and
energy use have altered the basic structure and geography of
cities; the roles of race and ethnicity in shaping the ways that
residents adjusted to the urban life; the problems of crime,
poverty, and housing within the large cities; and the functions
of politics and reformers in influencing the development of the
modern city.
0229. The Jewish Experience in America (3 s.h.) S
The course will examine the evolution of Jewish community in the
United States from its colonial beginnings to the present day.
Special attention will be given to the Philadelphia Jewish
experience. Classes will be organized along topic lines and will
include the following: differing waves of immigration (including
"fourth wave" Soviet Jews), the development of the
major religious movements within Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative
and Reform), the political culture of the Jewish community,
impact socially and culturally of Jews on American life,
anti-Semitism in this country, the Jewish and American response
to Zionism and Israel and Black-Jewish relations. The course
concludes with the examination of current trends. (Cross-listed
with Jewish Studies 0223.)
0233. African-American History I (3 s.h.) F
The course will survey the history of Blacks in North America up
to the Civil War with attention paid to the African background,
and emerging social and cultural patterns reflecting the merger
of European influence and the African experience. The reaction of
Blacks to slavery and freedom in America will be investigated as
the formative ingredient in the evolution of a distinct
African-American identity.
R234. African-American History II (3 s.h.) FS
Course will survey Black history since the Civil War. The
evolving roles of African-Americans within American society.
Major historical developments affected or influenced by
African-Americans examined: race and class issues stressed.
0244. Women and Gender in U. S. History (3 s.h.) S
This course explores the ways in which women have both been
affected by, and helped to shape, this nation's history. The
emphasis will be how women of different socio-economic
backgrounds, races and ethnic groups have experienced revolution,
American expansion, sectionalism, the industrial revolution,
urbanization, immigration, war, economic depression, cultural
transformations and political change. It will examine not only
commonalities but also differences among women; it will consider
the ways in which race, ethnicity, and class affect the
experience of gender.
R246. Race and the United States Constitution (3 s.h.)
F
Racial issues in the Constitution from colonial times to the
present. Topics include the evolution of the law of slavery and
slave codes, the Constitution and slavery, segregation, civil
rights, and affirmative action. The course examines
constitutional issues significant to African Americans, Native
Americans, Asian Americans, and peoples of color colonized by the
United States. The course will expose students to the scholarly
literature of the field, and to such original historical
documents as course cases and legislation.
0248. United States and World Crisis: 1890-1945 (3
s.h.) F
Modern American foreign relations from the debut of the U.S. as a
world power in the Spanish-American War to the end of World War
II. Focus on America in a world of war and revolutionary change.
The relation of American economic expansion to foreign policy;
America as an imperialist power in Latin America and East Asia;
the entry into World War I, and the reformulation of foreign
policy by Woodrow Wilson; Roosevelt and the threat of Nazi
Germany; U.S. relations with Japan and the causes of Pearl
Harbor; the tenuous wartime alliance with the Soviet Union.
0249. United States Foreign Policy in the Cold War (3
s.h.) S
American national security policy during the Cold War from
military and diplomatic perspectives. The time period will be
1945 to the present. Themes and topics include: the debate on
origins of the Cold War; America's rise and decline as a
superpower; confrontation and detente with the Soviet Union;
bureaucratic politics; crisis and war; U.S. and third world
nationalism.
0254. The Military in American Society (3 s.h.) S
A history of war and military affairs and their place in American
life. Every American war surveyed in some detail. Includes the
ways in which wars were fought; emphasizes the impact of war in
shaping American values and institutions. The development of the
armed forces in peacetime; the influence of military leaders in
the evolution of United States history at large.
0256. The Vietnam War (3 s.h.) F
An attempt to probe in depth one of the most significant and
controversial episodes of recent American history. The history of
Vietnam since the 19th century with heaviest emphasis on the
period of direct United States involvement, 1965-1973. The impact
of the war on the domestic and international scenes and its
multiple legacies. Television and film from the period,
interviews, and guest speakers.
W257. History of American Medicine (3 s.h.) S
Public health activity in America. Interaction of private
initiative and governmental authority in responding to infectious
epidemics, mental deficiency, industrial accident, and
environmental concerns. Immigration, the nuclear freeze, the
changing nature of disease, and population limitation examined
against the interplay of politics and economics, culture and
society, scientific knowledge, and the role of health
professionals. Lecture/discussion format.
0266. Delaware Valley to 1850 (3 s.h.) S
The history of our area from Native American life to
industrialization: competing European colonies; the development
of a diversified society; economic and political change in the 18th
century; the impact of the French and Indian War and the
Revolution; the leading role of this region in forming a new
nation; urbanization, economic growth, and controversy in the
early 19th century.
0271. Topics in American History: The Arts in America
(3 s.h.) S
Themes include the effect of the arts in America; their
importance as part of culture; what different art forms at the
same time have in common and how they influence each other.
Examines how being an artist in America has changed over the last
100 or more years through representative figures within an
interdisciplinary context including literature, photography,
music, architecture, and painting. Possible artists: Whitman,
Louis Sullivan, Charles Ives, Alfred Stieglitz, John Dos Passos,
Frank Lloyd Wright, Norman Mailer, Robert Frank, John Cage,
Robert Venturi. (Cross-listed with American Studies 0104.)
0303. History of Southern Africa (3 s.h.) S
The course will concentrate on the major developments in Southern
Africa since the 10th century. Study of African cultures of
Zimbabwe, Mapunbugwe, and Dithakong will be supplemented with the
discussion of Khoi, Xhoi, Xhosa, Zulu, and Sotho rural cultures;
rivalry of Europeans will be discussed in the context of a
struggle for the control of a sub-continent and the creation of a
new society of blacks and whites.
0311. Topics in African History I (3 s.h.) F
Introductory survey of African history. Focus for this semester:
crisis states in Africa: Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Liberia,
Angola, Zaire, Mozambique. Root causes of state crisis.
0314. Israel and the Arabs (3 s.h.) F
Development of Israel and its relationship with its Arab
neighbors. Includes a discussion of the evolution of Zionism, the
growth of Arab nationalism, the creation of the Jewish State, the
plight of the Palestinian refugees, and an evaluation of peace
prospects in the Middle East.
0315. Modern Middle Eastern History (3 s.h.) FS
A study of the history of the modern and contemporary Middle East
stressing socio-economic and cultural trends. Methodological
issues and contemporary concerns with peasants, workers, and
women's movements included.
0321. Origins of the Chinese Revolution (3 s.h.) F
The history of China from the Opium Wars to 1919. Topics to be
discussed include the decline of the traditional order, the
impact of imperialism, the rise of nationalism, the revolution of
Sun Yat-sen, and socio-cultural ferment. (Cross-listed with Asian
Studies 0308.)
0322. Contemporary China (3 s.h.) S
The rise of nationalism, social-cultural changes, and revolutions
since the late 19th century. Developments after 1949 in detail.
(Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0310.)
0326. Japan's Response to the West (3 s.h.) S
An interpretative survey of Japan's interaction with the West
since 1800. The Shogunal legacy, the growth of nationalism, the
emperor system, domestic policies and foreign relations, social,
economic, and intellectual changes. Special attention given to
Japanese-American relations including examination of Japan's road
to Pearl Harbor. (Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0311.)
0328. Southeast Asia in Modern Times (3 s.h.) F
Covers the histories of mainland Southeast Asian countries, i.e.,
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Burma, from the 18th
century until modern times. It will analyze the roles of culture,
trade, religion, and monarchy in the state formation of those
countries; the socio-economic and political impact of Western
colonialism; and the subsequent rise of forces of change, such as
nationalism and communism. Mainland Southeast Asia's role in the
world politics and economy will also be analyzed. Reference will
be made to recent events taking place in the region.
(Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0312.)
0329. Topics in Southeast Asian History (3 s.h.) S
Covers the histories of insular Southeast Asia, i.e., Malaysia,
Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, from the 18th century
until modern times. It will analyze the roles of culture, trade,
religion, and monarchy in the state formation of those countries;
the socio-economic and political impact of Western colonialism;
and the subsequent rise of forces of change, such as nationalism
and communism. Insular Southeast Asia's role in world politics
and economy will also be analyzed. Reference will be made to
recent events taking place in the region. (Cross-listed with
Asian Studies 0313.)
0330. Japan Today (3 s.h.) F
An analytical survey of political, economic, social, and
intellectual conditions in Japan today. An examination of post
World War II reforms and reconstruction, the nature of political
leadership and participation, economic growth, social change,
intellectual trends, and foreign relations of contemporary Japan.
Special emphasis on changing Japanese-American relations.
Readings include representative postwar Japanese novels in
translation. (Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0314.)
0332. Twentieth Century India (3 s.h.) F
Colonialism, nationalism, non-violent political struggle,
independence and adjustment, regionalism and tension, leadership
in a third world movement, and relations with the United States
are the major political issues covered. Social issues include
coping with inequality, population explosion, hunger, regional
violence, and new popular organizations. Major personalities
reviewed include Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel,
Indira Gandhi, Japaprakash Narayan, and Sir Aurobindo.
(Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0318.)
0337. Women and Society in Japan (3 s.h.) S
Analysis of the changing positions of women in Japanese society
from ancient times to the present. Through lectures, discussions,
and audiovisual materials, the class will explore the fascinating
worlds of goddesses, female diviners, empresses, the classical
female writers, women in warrior culture, women in
industrializing Japan, and Japanese women's movements.
(Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0315.)
0345. History of Mexico (3 s.h.) S
Following a brief background examination of indigenous
civilizations and Spanish colonial rule, the course examines the
political economy of 19th and 20th century Mexico. Particular
attention will be devoted to the causes and consequences of the
Mexican Revolution of 1910; the issues of political power,
gender, race, ethnicity, and class in the remaking of Mexico from
a rural, agrarian society into an industrial, urban member of
NAFTA; and such historical sources of conflict with the United
States as imperial expansion, migration, and narcotics
trafficking.
0354. History of Puerto Rico (3 s.h.) F
An examination of the basic historical forces that have shaped
Puerto Rico, with emphasis upon the 19th and 20th centuries.
Attention will focus upon the three principal political positions
advanced for the island-autonomy, independence, and
incorporation-and upon the cultural and socio-economic
implications of each. Migration and the condition of Puerto Rican
communities in the U.S. will also be discussed.
0366. Historical Roots of Urban Crime (3 s.h.) F
Prior background in history or sociology preferred but not
required. The historical development of organized crime
(gambling, prostitution, narcotics, and bootlegging),
professional theft, juvenile delinquency, and deviant subcultures
in American cities since the Civil War. The development of
criminal justice institutions, especially policy, and their
relationship to criminal activity.
0381. Topics in Comparative History: Peasant Cultures
and Politics in Comparative and Historical Perspectives (3 s.h) F
The course examines major themes and debates in the field of
peasant studies relating to the problem of peasant politics and
social change in the modern world. Emphasizing the relationship
between research method and theory, it focuses empirically on
instances of transformation in China to illuminate and to raise
questions about historical process. Of interest to both history
and Asian studies majors as well as students in other social
sciences and the humanities, principal topics include: peasant
resistance as integral to patterns of change; peasant's creation
and use of culture in contesting existing hegemonies; and
alternative visions of modernity as evidenced in contemporary
peasant critiques of global (capitalist) development.
(Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0316.)
W386. Writing Seminar in American History (3 s.h.) F
Writing seminar in American history. Students will develop a
historical exhibit on gender and the American city. Working
individually and in groups, students will be responsible for
conceptualizing the exhibit, selecting artifacts and images, and
writing the exhibit narrative, text panels, and object labels.
Students will also organize a grant proposal to fund the project
and an education strategy to accompany it. Permission of the
instructor required. Class limited to twenty students.
W387. Writing Seminar in European History (3 s.h.) FS
This course will focus on a special topic in European history. It
will help students with historical writing, argumentation, and
research. Students will complete a research project during the
semester. Part of the course will focus on problems of writing
and research.
W388. Writing Seminar in Third World History (3 s.h.)
F
This course will look at revolutions in Russia and the Third
World. Besides Russia, the Chinese, Mexican, and Nicaraguan
revolutions will be looked at in depth and some attention will be
paid to revolutions in Iran and Vietnam. The course will begin
with a survey of the various theories of revolution, which will
be assessed at the end of the semester as to their applicability
to each of the case studies.
W397. Contemporary Theory and Practice of History (3
s.h.) FS
Open to history majors and other interested students.
Introduction to the varieties of modern historical research and
writings. Focus on the kinds of questions contemporary historians
investigate, and the methods they use in studying the problem of
change over time. Seminar format. Students will learn to write
scholarly book reviews and will also write an original scholarly
research paper. Attention will be given to writing style and
related problems as well as to questions of current research
techniques and scholarship.
0398. Field Work in History (3 s.h.) FS
To provide practical experience working in an institution
promoting historical research, historical preservation, or the
popularization of history. Placement of students in such
facilities as archives, museums, historical parks, and federal,
state, and private agencies promoting historic preservation. The
opportunity to be a part of a living historical activity and use
knowledge of history.
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