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History Courses
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HIST 1301 United States History To 1877
3 Hours (3-0)

This course is a survey of U.S. history from the beginnings through Reconstruction. It includes such topics as the European heritage, the colonies in North America, the creation and development of the American nation, and the sectional differences that led to the Civil War and Reconstruction.

HIST 1302 United States History Since 1877
3 Hours (3-0)

This class is a survey of U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present. Topics include the development of the West, the growth of big business and its accompanying problems, American Imperialism, the causes and results of World Wars I and II, and the post war world. May be taken before 1301.

HIST 1316 History of Christianity
3 Hours (3-0)

This course is an historical survey of the development of Christianity and its role in world history, from its origins to the present time covering theological and institutional issues. Course may be taken for either credit or non-credit. Also PHIL 1316.

HIST 2301 Texas History
3 Hours (3-0)

This class covers the history of Texas from pre-Columbian times to the present. Topics will include native American cultures, colonization by Europeans, the Texas Republic, the Civil War, and modern Texas. Emphasis will be given to the roles of ethnic groups and women. May be substituted for one semester of U.S. History.

HIST 2311 Western Civilization I
3 Hours (3-0)

This course is a history of Western civilization before c. 1500, stressing the origin and development of political, economic, and religious institutions. The class also covers the theory and practice of historical research.

HIST 2312 Western Civilization II
3 Hours (3-0)

This course is a history of Western civilization since c. 1500, stressing imperialism, nationalism, revolution, and the rise of science. The class also covers the theory and practice of historical research. Students may receive credit for only two of HIST 2321, HIST 2322, HIST 2323.

HIST 2321 World Civilizations I
3 Hours (3-0)

This class surveys the origin and development of civilizations in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from the beginning to c 1500. Material stresses the origin and development of political, economic, and religious institutions. The class also covers the theory and practice of historical research.

HIST 2322 World Civilizations II
3 Hours (3-0)

This course continues the development of world civilizations in response to Western expansion from c. 1500. Topics stress imperialism, nationalism, revolution, and rise of science. The class also covers the theory and practice of historical research.

HIST 2323 Eastern Civilization
3 Hours (3-0)

This course is a history of Eastern civilization. It covers Islamic, Indian, Chinese, and Japanese civilizations from their beginnings to the present. The class also covers the theory and practice of historical research.

HIST 2327 Mexican- American History
3 Hours (3-0)

This course is a general survey of the experience of Americans of Mexican ancestry in the development of American society. The class will emphasize Native American and Spanish culture along with political, economic, and social events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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