History

Graduate students in the Department of History work individually with faculty who are active researchers, accomplished teachers, and experienced practitioners of applied history. This personal approach gives students valuable opportunities to learn both by watching and by doing and to work in a wide range of historical subjects and methodologies. Graduates begin their careers equipped with a diverse skillset that includes historical and theoretical knowledge, applied skills in archival and museum work, and training in fundraising, digital media development and production, exhibit design, grant writing, and project management.

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Applied History and Public Humanities, MA

History (HIST)

HIST 500 Gender and Culture in China (3 Units)

Prerequisite: graduate standing. This course examines the dynamic between gender and culture from late imperial to post-socialist China, with connections drawn to public policies in different periods. (Formerly 3400:500)

HIST 501 Japan & the Pacific War, 1895-1945 (3 Units)

The rise of Japanese militarism, Japan's drive to create an empire in East and Southeast Asia, 1895-1945, and its role in the Pacific War, 1937-1945. (Formerly 3400:501)

HIST 504 Studies in Roman History (3 Units)

Concentrated investigation of selected topics such as imperialism in middle and late Republic, the age of Augustus, or the fall of western Empire. (Formerly 3400:504)

HIST 509 Imperial Spain, 1469-1700 (3 Units)

Prerequisite: For M.A. and Ph.D. students only. This course examines the rise and fall of Spain as the first world power. It covers Spanish political, cultural, and social history, 1469-1700. (Formerly 3400:509)

HIST 510 History and Film (3 Units)

Examines films as historical experiences, historical events, and artifacts of history. Themes and foci will vary. Repeatable once with permission. (Formerly 3400:510)

HIST 516 Modern India (3 Units)

History of the Indian subcontinent from c.1500 with emphasis on Indian society and culture, British imperialism, and the emergence of Indian nationalism. (Formerly 3400:516)

HIST 517 Latin America and the United States (3 Units)

Prerequisite: graduate standing. Inter-American relations viewed from Latin American and US perspectives; US policy, imperialism; economic and cultural influences. Historiography of US-Latin American relations examined. (Formerly 3400:517)

HIST 518 History of Brazil Since 1500 (3 Units)

Survey of the economic, political, social and cultural history of Brazil since 1500 to the present; the course also examines historiographical debates in Brazilian history. (Formerly 3400:518)

HIST 524 The Renaissance (3 Units)

The age of transition from the Middle Ages to modern times (1350-1600). Special emphasis on intellectual trends, the development of humanism, and the fine arts. (Formerly 3400:524)

HIST 525 The Reformation (3 Units)

Europe in 16th Century; its religious, cultural, political and diplomatic development, with special emphasis on Protestant, Anglican and Catholic reformations. (Formerly 3400:525)

HIST 529 Europe in the French Revolutionary Era, 1789-1815 (3 Units)

Development of Revolution; Napoleon's regime and satellites. (Formerly 3400:529)

HIST 538 Nazi Germany (3 Units)

This course covers the social, economic, and political history of Germany from World War I to 1945 with emphasis on the Third Reich. (Formerly 3400:538)

HIST 540 Tudor & Stuart Britain, 1485-1714 (3 Units)

An examination of the development of, and increasing links between the British kingdoms in the early modern period, with emphasis on culture, politics, and religion. (Formerly 3400:540)

HIST 543 Churchill's England (3 Units)

An examination of the changes that Britain experienced during the life of Winston Churchill, 1874-1965. Emphasis is on cultural, social, and political developments. (Formerly 3400:543)

HIST 553 The Early American Republic (3 Units)

Prerequisite: Graduate student status. The evolution of the American republic from its early beginnings after the American Revolution to the antebellum era. Emphasis upon political, social, and cultural developments. (Formerly 3400:553)

HIST 554 The Civil War & Reconstruction, 1850-1877 (4 Units)

Sectionalism, slavery and the causes of the Civil War; wartime activities of the Union and Confederacy; leading personalities; problems of reconstruction and the new Union. (Formerly 3400:554)

HIST 555 The Origins of Modern America, 1877-1917 (3 Units)

United States from Reconstruction Era to World War I (1877-1920); emphasis on political responses to rise of an industrialized-urbanized society, the populist and progressive movements. (Formerly 3400:555)

HIST 556 America in World Wars & Depression, 1917-1945 (3 Units)

World War I and Versailles; the 1920s, the Great Depression and the New Deal; World War II. (Formerly 3400:556)

HIST 557 The United States since 1945 (3 Units)

Nuclear age, cold war, foreign policy and domestic affairs to present. Social, political, constitutional, diplomatic, cultural and economic changes since 1945. (Formerly 3400:557)

HIST 561 The United States as a World Power (3 Units)

This course analyzes the emergence and functioning of the United States as a world power, with particular emphasis on the twentieth century. (Formerly 3400:561)

HIST 563 United States Constitutional History (3 Units)

This course examines the evolution of constitutional government from the drafting of the U.S. Constitution (1787) to present. (Formerly 3400:563)

HIST 565 American Economy Since 1900 (3 Units)

Survey of economic developments since 1900; topics include agriculture, business and labor. Special emphasis on role of big business and evolution of monetary and fiscal policy. (Formerly 3400:565)

HIST 567 History of American Pop Culture (3 Units)

Historical analysis of mass cultural phenomena and the social experiences associated with mass technologies that transformed modern American life in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (Formerly 3400:567)

HIST 568 African-American Social and Intellectual History (3 Units)

Examination of black thought and activities reflective of African-American culture, conditions facing black people within America and efforts toward coordinated black activity. (Formerly 3400:568)

HIST 569 African-Amer Women's History (3 Units)

Study of black American women's lives from colonial times to the present featuring autobiographical, fictional and secondary works authored by black women. (Formerly 3400:569)

HIST 570 Ohio History (3 Units)

Political, social, economic and intellectual history of Ohio, with special emphasis on Ohio's relationship to Old Northwest and to the nation. (Formerly 3400:570)

HIST 571 American Environmental History (3 Units)

Utilization, conservation of natural resources from beginnings of American society to present; combination of economic, technological history of extensive treatment of public policy, environmental issues. (Formerly 3400:571)

HIST 575 Mexico (3 Units)

History of Mexico from Indian civilizations to present with emphasis on relations with United States; social and political ramifications of the 20th Century Mexican revolution. (Formerly 3400:575)

HIST 576 Central America & the Caribbean (3 Units)

Selected aspects of the histories of Central American and Caribbean countries with emphasis on populist and peasant movements, political reform, social revolution, economic and underdevelopment, and relations with the United States. (Formerly 3400:576)

HIST 582 War & Western Civilization (3 Units)

War and society in Europe, America and beyond from ancient world to present with special emphasis on period since 1740. (Formerly 3400:582)

HIST 583 History and Video Games (3 Units)

Examines the presentation of history in video games analyzing them for accuracy, bias, structural limitations, and utility as teaching tools. (Formerly 3400:583)

HIST 584 Museums and Archives (3 Units)

This course will focus on the work of history museums, historical societies and historic house museums, and archives. (Formerly 3400:584)

HIST 585 History, Communities, and Memory (3 Units)

Course examines the interactions between the work of academic historians and the public in areas such as local history, monuments, oral history, film, and the internet. (Formerly 3400:585)

HIST 587 Science and Technology in World History (3 Units)

This course examines the development and diffusion of science and technology in human history, its impact on society, culture, and daily life. (Formerly 3400:587)

HIST 589 Ottoman State and Society (3 Units)

Explores political, economic, and social dynamics of one of the world's most enduring and expansive multiethnic empires. (Formerly 3400:589)

HIST 593 Special Studies: North American History (3 Units)

Prerequisite: Graduate student status. Special studies in the history of North America (Rio Grande to the Arctic). See department office for information on particular offerings. (Formerly 3400:593)

HIST 594 Workshop in History (1-3 Units)

(May be repeated) Group studies of special subjects pertaining to history. May be used for elective credit only. May not be used to meet undergraduate or graduate major requirements in history. (Formerly 3400:594)

HIST 595 Special Studies: European History (3 Units)

Prerequisite: Graduate student status. Special studies in European history (from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present). See department office for information on particular offerings. (Formerly 3400:595)

HIST 596 Special Studies in History: Other (3 Units)

Prerequisite: Graduate status Special studies in the history of Latin America, Asia, Africa, or the Pacific. See department office for information on particular offerings. (Formerly 3400:596)

HIST 598 Race, Nation, and Class in the Middle East (3 Units)

This course analyzes identity politics and the development of the ideas of race, nation, and class in the Middle East from a historical perspective. (Formerly 3400:598)

HIST 599 Women and Gender in Middle Eastern Societies (3 Units)

This course explores the multi-layered processes and dimensions, including texts, cultural values and practices, institutions, and events, which have shaped and continue to shape women's experiences in the Middle East. (Formerly 3400:599)

HIST 601 Graduate Research Seminar in History (4 Units)

Prerequisite: Eight HIST graduate credits or permission of the instructor. Research seminar designed to train students in the skills of researching and writing history, with a particular emphasis on article-length pieces. (Formerly 3400:601)

HIST 602 MA Option Paper Completion (1 Unit)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course is for students completing the MA research paper option. Students should enroll in this course during the semester the option paper is completed. (Formerly 3400:602)

HIST 610 Graduate Reading Seminar in Comparative Studies of World Civilizations (4 Units)

Comparative historiography on world civilizations: East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Emphasis on key themes: kingship, empire, colonization, nationalism, resistance, post-colonialism. (Formerly 3400:610)

HIST 612 Reading Seminar: The Middle East (4 Units)

Study of historical literature, sources of materials, and major interpretations of Middle Eastern history. (Formerly 3400:612)

HIST 622 Reading Seminar in Ancient History (4 Units)

Study of historical literature, sources of materials and major interpretations of ancient history, especially Greek and Roman periods. (Formerly 3400:622)

HIST 625 Reading Seminar in Medieval History (4 Units)

Study of historical literature, sources of materials and major interpretations of medieval European history. (Formerly 3400:625)

HIST 631 Reading Seminar in Modern European History to 1815 (4 Units)

Study of historical literature, sources of materials, major interpretations of early modern Europe history to Napoleonic era. (Formerly 3400:631)

HIST 634 Reading Seminar in Modern European History Since 1815 (4 Units)

Study of historical literature, sources of materials and major interpretations of modern European history since early 19th Century. (Formerly 3400:634)

HIST 651 Reading Seminar: The Modern British Empire (4 Units)

Prerequisite: Graduate student status. Study of the historical literature on the modern British Empire, from the end of the American Revolution through decolonization in the 20th century. (Formerly 3400:651)

HIST 666 Reading Seminar in American History to 1877 (4 Units)

Study of historical literature, sources of materials and major interpretations of American colonial and United States history to Civil War. (Formerly 3400:666)

HIST 669 Reading Seminar in American History Since 1877 (4 Units)

Study of historical literature, sources of materials and major interpretations of United States history since Civil War. (Formerly 3400:669)

HIST 677 Reading Seminar in Latin American History (4 Units)

Study of historical literature, primary texts and major interpretations and debates on selected topics in Latin American history. (Formerly 3400:677)

HIST 680 Reading Seminar: China (4 Units)

Study of Chinese texts, secondary literature, and major interpretations of the history of China. (Formerly 3400:680)

HIST 689 Historiography (3 Units)

Study of historians, historical writings and interpretations through the ages. Required for master's degree if candidate has not had equivalent undergraduate or graduate course elsewhere. (Formerly 3400:689)

HIST 690 History Teaching Practicum (3 Units)

Prerequisite: graduate assistantship. Required of all graduate assistants each fall semester. Training and experience in college teaching of history under the supervision of an experienced faculty member. Credits may not be used to meet degree requirements. (Formerly 3400:690)

HIST 694 Thesis Research (1-6 Units)

Research for Master of Arts degree thesis. (Formerly 3400:694)

HIST 697 Individual Reading for M.A. Students (1-4 Units)

(May be repeated for a total of 12 credits) Directed reading to fit individual student programs. May be repeated, but no more than six credits may count toward the M.A. degree in history. Written permission of the instructor required. (Formerly 3400:697)

HIST 698 Individual Reading for M.A. Students (1-4 Units)

HIST 699 Master's Thesis (1-6 Units)

Prerequisite: HIST 694. Writing of Master of Arts degree thesis. (Formerly 3400:699)

HIST 797 Individual Reading for PhD Student (1-6 Units)

(May be repeated, but no more than 12 credits may apply toward the Ph.D. in history) Directed reading to fit individual student programs. Written permission of the instructor required. (Formerly 3400:797)

HIST 798 Individual Reading: PhD Student (1-6 Units)

HIST 898 Dissertation Research (1-15 Units)

Research for Doctor of Philosophy degree dissertation. (Formerly 3400:898)

HIST 899 Doctoral Dissertation (1-15 Units)

Prerequisite: HIST 898. Writing of Doctor of Philosophy degree dissertation. (Formerly 3400:899)