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HTH 435. Level I Fieldwork One
1.00
This course provides an opportunity for the student to gain clinical experience serving clients with psychosocial conditions in the areas of education, health or human services. This clinical experience is designed to enrich didactic course work through directed observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process. Prerequisites: Admission to the occupational therapy program and successful completion of all previous courses in the curriculum, or permission of the program coordinator.
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HTH 438. Administrative Functions for Ots
3.00
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the management functions, tasks, roles, and responsibilities as they are carried out in health and human service organizations. Discussion of emerging issues impacting health care practitioners is provided. Supervisory issues specific to the occupational therapist will be explored. Occupational Therapy Students only
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HTH 439. Leadership
3.00
This course will introduce students to the concept of leadership, provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, relate leadership to ethics and personal values, and assist students in creating a bridge between leadership theory and practice.
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HTH 441. Rehab Biomechanics
3.00
Crosslisted: KIN 407
This course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of biomechanical concepts and applications as related to the health professions. Specific attention will be given to the biomechanical aspects of the musculoskeletal system. BIO 290 is the prerequisite.
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HTH 442. Chronic Diseases
3.00
This course examines the pathophysiological effects of chronic diseases on health and well-being. Discussions include various strategies which improve the functional status and health of individuals at risk. Prerequisite: HTH 308 or KIN 302 and KIN 302L
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HTH 445. The Occupational Therapy Process
3.00
The occupational therapy process is examined from assessing an occupational profile to focusing on engagement in occupation to achieve desired outcomes. Methods of assessment are studied as a defining step in the therapeutic process. Goal development, intervention strategies, and documentation are also addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the Occupational Studies Concentration.
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HTH 446. Level Two Fieldwork II
8.00
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HTH 450. Epidemiology
3.00
A study of the causation and prevention of the major diseases that affect the quality of an individual’s life. Practical skills utilized by practicing epidemiologists are emphasized. Prerequisites: HTH 320 , HTH 330 or HTH 340 , HTH 351 or SR Public Health concentrators or SR Health Assessment & Promotion concentrators or SR HSA majors or JR Pre-Occupational Therapy students applying to the accelerated OT program.
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HTH 453. Public Health Education Methods
3.00
This course is designed for public health education students to develop competencies necessary for working in community and public health settings. Presentation skills, developing print, computer and Internet materials, facilitating groups, coalitions and advocacy are some of the topics covered. Prerequisites: HTH 351 & senior public health education concentration students or permission of the instructor.
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HTH 454. Internship in Health Organizations
3.00
Full-time directed field experience in a health organization. Opportunity provided to work in an appropriate setting. Student furnishes off-campus living and traveling expenses. Prerequisite: 2.5 Grade Point Average
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HTH 458. Health Program Planning and Evaluation
3.00
This lecture and laboratory course introduces students to principles and techniques employed to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion programs. Students will conduct a campus or community event and compile a formal report. Prerequisites: public health concentration & HTH 351 ; or health services administration major & HSA 358 ; or senior substance abuse prevention minor.
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HTH 460. Sensorimotor Foundations of Occupation
3.00
The foundations of sensory processing and motor response allow the human to engage in purposeful and meaningful occupations. The important components of movement and behavior provide the underlying construct for much of occupational engagement. Normal and abnormal sensorimotor processing is presented with a particular emphasis on how dysfunction in these areas impact occupational engagement.
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HTH 461. Therapeutic Media in Occupational Therapy
2.00
This course examines the use of various forms of media used in occupational therapy practice. An understanding of the importance of media and its impact on the history and philosophical base of the profession will be addressed. The ability to grade and analyze activities relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and client factors is presented. A focus on developing the ability to adapt tasks for individuals who require a compensatory approach will be examined. Occupational Therapy and Occupation Studies students only
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HTH 471. Health Aspects Geron
3.00
Promotion of health in the aged; physiological aspects of the aging process; community, state and federal health programs and services for the aged.
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HTH 478. Occupational Dysfunction-Cause and Impact
3.00
Various illnesses, injuries and circumstances that can impede areas of occupation and performance skills are examined. The practice framework detailed in the domain of Occupational Therapy will be applied to all reviewed conditions. Prerequisite: Admission into the Occupational Studies concentration
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HTH 479. Foundations of Research in Occupational Therapy
3.00
This course will present an overview of the foundations of research application, interpretation, and communication. A variety of research methods will be reviewed. Published research will be examined for relevance in clinical decision making. Prerequisite: Admission into the Occupational Studies concentration
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HTH 480. Health Assessment Techniques
3.00
Examination of health risk appraisals and metabolic assessments used to implement strategies for behavioral change and improved overall wellness. Other topics include programming and group dynamics used to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors.
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HTH 482. Adv Health Assess Tech
3.00
Prerequisite: HTH 480
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HTH 485. Psychosocial Perspectives in Occupational Therapy Practice
3.00
This course will provide an overview of psychosocial conditions that impact client function in areas of occupation, performance skills and performance patterns. Occupational therapy assessment and intervention from an individual and group treatment standpoint will be examined as it contributes to the interdisciplinary process. A historical overview of occupational therapy in behavioral health service provision will be covered that will review traditional and contemporary treatment and provider settings.
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HTH 488. Substance Abuse Prevention Basics
1.00
This course focuses on basic, cutting-edge substance abuse prevention theory, research and practice. It is designed for the substance abuse prevention minors who have completed the content courses and are preparing for entry-level practitioner positions in health education and/or substance abuse prevention/intervention. Instruction will bridge theory to practice by incorporating practicing professionals.
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HTH 490. Advanced Special Studies in Health Science
1.00 - 3.00
An advanced opportunity to conduct research where the student will apply their knowledge of Health Science to a specific research project or area. Students will be under the supervision of a faculty member. Course may be repeated if the topic varies for a maximum of 6 credits. Senior Standing
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HTH 491. Occupational Therapy Tutorial I
1.00
Tutorial I is a small group case-based discussion seminar, facilitated by a clinical tutor who is an occupational therapist. Students research and discuss clinical cases related to content that is integrated from all courses that semester in the occupational studies concentration. Prerequisite: Admission into the Occupational Studies concentration
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HTH 492. Occupational Therapy Tutorial II
1.00
This tutorial course is a continuation of the small group case-based discussion seminar process facilitated by a clinical tutor who is an occupational therapist. Students research and discuss clinical cases related to content that is integrated from all courses that semester in the occupational studies concentration. Prerequisite: Admission into the Occupational Studies concentration
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HTH 495. Internship in Health Organizations
3.00
Full-time directed field experience in a health organization. Opportunity provided to work in an appropriate setting. Student furnishes off-campus living and traveling expenses.
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HTH 499A. Honors Thesis
1.00
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HTH 499B. Honors Thesis
1.00 - 3.00
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HSA 290. Gerontology for Health Services Administration
3.00
This course provides an introduction to the study of aging from a multidisciplinary perspective including the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical and practical application of course content to careers in health services administration. Health Services Administration Majors only
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HSA 358. Health Administration
3.00
This course provides an introduction to management functions, tasks and roles as they are carried out in health services organizations. Discussion of emerging issues affecting the management of health services organizations is provided. This course uses the case method of analysis to develop critical thinking skills. HTH 354 or permission of the instructor is the prerequisite.
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HSA 360. Health Care Marketing
3.00
This course introduces the role, functions and tasks of health care marketing. Attention is devoted to understanding basic marketing principles; using oral, written and visual electronic communications media; and developing marketing plans for health care organizations.
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HSA 363. Health Economics
3.00
This course explains how economic forces affect the health service sector and how economic tools can be used to assess and improve health industry performance. Efficiency and equity trade-offs are considered. Prerequisite: ECON 201 or equivalent and HTH 320 .
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HSA 365. Values in Health Care
3.00
This course provides an overview of health ethics and health law for students in health science majors. Students will address the major principles facing a health service professional in the delivery of health services. Particular attention will be paid to development of methodologies for ethical decision-making. HTH 354 or permission of the instructor is the prerequisite.
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HSA 366. Health Politics and Policy
3.00
This course provides an introduction to the state and federal policy-making processes with a distinct focus on health policy. Emphasis will be on how health policy impacts health service organizations and the delivery of health care. HTH 354 and HSA 358 are the prerequisites
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HSA 367. Comp Intl Health System
3.00
This course concentrates on various approaches used to provide public and personal health services around the world. Strengths and weaknesses of different health care systems in terms of availability, accessibility, acceptability, cost effectiveness, continuity and quality of services will be considered. HTH 354 or permission of the instructor is the prerequisite.
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HSA 385. Health Services Administration Career Seminar
1.00
This course is a career development seminar for Health Services Administration students. An array of health administrators from varied health care organizations helps expand students’ understanding of the health administration field. This course is designed for junior-level students with an expectation of a major concentration in Health Services Administration.
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HSA 452. Hospital Organization and Administration
3.00
This course examines the organization and operation of community hospitals in the U.S. Specific attention is devoted to management’s role in internal operations and in external relationships with the community and other stakeholders. Discussion of emerging issues affecting the management of hospitals and hospital systems is provided. HTH 354 and HSA 358 are the prerequisites
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HSA 454. Internship in Health Organizations
3.00
Full-time directed field experience in a health organization. Opportunity provided to work in an appropriate setting. Student furnishes off-campus living and traveling expenses. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and a 2.5 grade point average. Prerequisite: 2.5 Grade Point Average
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HSA 455. Long Term Care Organization and Administration
3.00
This course provides an in-depth examination of the organization and administration of long-term care service providers: nursing homes, assisted living, home health, adult daycare, and hospice. This course is recommended for students planning careers in long-term care. Prerequisites: HSA 290 , HTH 354 , and HSA 358 or permission of the instructor.
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HSA 456. Ambulatory Care Administration
3.00
This course provides an examination of the staffing, organization, budgeting and administration of ambulatory services including medical group practices, community and hospital-based clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers. This course is recommended for students planning careers in ambulatory care. HTH 354 and HSA 358 are the prerequisites
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HSA 462. Managed Care
3.00
The growing influence of managed health care on the organization and delivery of health services in the United States is addressed in this course. Structural and operational characteristics of managed care organizations and plans, including HMOs, PPOs and other plans are explored, as are the implications of managed care plans for the management of hospitals and other health care organizations. Prerequisite: HSA 358 or permission of the instructor.
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HSA 463. Quality Management in Health Care
3.00
This course examines the quality management function required in diverse health care organizations. The student is exposed to definitions and standards of quality in health care, as well as to various tools used to measure, evaluate and improve quality. Emerging issues affecting the management of health care quality are discussed. HTH 354 and HSA 358 are the prerequisites
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HSA 464. Funding in Health Care
3.00
General financial analysis is covered in terms of its application to health care entities. Concepts, issues and tools related to health care funding are covered. Prerequisites: COB 204 , COB 241 or ACTG 244 , FIN 345 and HTH 320
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HSA 466. Health Politics and Policy
3.00
This course provides an introduction to the state and federal policy-making processes with a distinct focus on health policy. Emphasis will be on how health policy impacts health service organizations and the delivery of health care. HTH 354 and HSA 365 are the prerequisites.
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HIST 101. World History to 1500 [C2HQC]
3.00
A survey of important historical developments from prehistoric times to 1500. Emphasis is given to the rise and decline of great world civilizations and their lasting contributions to humanity. May be used for general education credit.
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HIST 102. World History Since 1500 [C2HQC]
3.00
A survey of important historical developments from 1500 to the present. Emphasis is given to the growth of nationalism, the development of colonialism, and to world events, problems, and conflicts of the present century. May be used for general education credit.
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HIST 150. Critical Issues in Recent Global History [C1CT]
3.00
This course examines issues in recent history as a means to introduce, develop and enhance critical thinking skills and to supplement writing, oral communication, library and computing skills objectives for General Education Cluster One. A seminar format allows for careful examination of issues in both oral and written formats. The course emphasizes the development and articulation of well-reasoned arguments in organized and grammatically acceptable prose. May be used for general education credit. May not be used for major credit. If you have already completed, or are currently registered for, a Cluster One Critical Thinking class, you must secure permission to receive credit for a second Cluster One Critical Thinking class.
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HIST 150H. Critical Issues in Recent Global History - Honors
3.00
This course examines issues in recent history as a means to introduce, develop and enhance critical thinking skills and to supplement writing, oral communication, library and computing skills objectives for General Education Cluster One. A seminar format allows for careful examination of issues in both oral and written formats. The course emphasizes the development and articulation of well-reasoned arguments in organized and grammatically acceptable prose. May be used for general education credit. May not be used for major credit. Honors Only & A:C1CT
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HIST 201. Europe to 1815
3.00
An examination of Europe from 1350 to 1815 with emphasis on the major themes, figures, ideas, and trends of the period, as well as the principal historical interpretations.
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HIST 202. Europe Since 1815
3.00
An examination of Europe from 1815 to the present with emphasis on the major themes, figures, ideas, and trends of the period, as well as the principal historical interpretations.
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HIST 225. U.S. History [C4AE]
4.00
A survey of U.S. history from the Colonial period to the present, emphasizing the development of American civic life, the involvement of the U.S. in world affairs and the cultural richness of the American people. This course stresses the analysis and interpretation of primary sources. May be used for general education credit.
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HIST 225H. U.S. History - Honors [C4AE]
4.00
A survey of U.S. history from the Colonial period to the present, emphasizing the development of American civic life, the involvement of the U.S. in world affairs and the cultural richness of the American people. This course stresses the analysis and interpretation of primary sources. May be used for general education credit. Honors Students
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HIST 239. Topics in History
3.00
The study of selected topics in history at the introductory level.
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HIST 263. Africa
3.00
Emphasis is placed on the social and cultural aspects, as well as the emerging role the continent plays in contemporary world history.
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HIST 269. Premodern Middle East
3.00
A survey of the Middle East from Late Antiquity through the rise of the Ottoman Empire into the 16th century. Emphasis is placed on the political, social and religious developments that form the historical and cultural bases for the communities that thrived in the region in the past, and still do today.
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HIST 270. Modern Middle East
3.00
The class is organized to address state formation processes in the world region located between the Nile and Indus rivers from the early sixteenth to the late twentieth century. The primary foci will be transitions between imperial, colonial, and national political expressions in Egypt, Iran, the Ottoman Empire/Turkey, and Palestine/Israel. The course will also engage other areas and issues including economic and social policies and practices in the Mughal Empire and modern Afghanistan.
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HIST 271. The Ancient Mediterranean
3.00
A broad theme-based history of the Ancient Mediterranean from the Late Bronze Age to the end of Antiquity (1500 BC - AD 600). It examines the political, social, economic and religious history of the states that governed the area and their cultural interactions. The course is a mixture of lectures and discussions of primary sources. The final paper is a reflection on the themes including both primary and secondary sources.
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HIST 274. Modern East Asia
3.00
This course is an introduction to modern historical experiences of East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. In addition to overviews of each of these countries, the course will focus on several topics illustrating both the unity and diversity of East Asia: perceptions of each other, the philosophical tradition of Confucianism, the role of imperialism and nationalism, revolution, reform, and the future of the region in the twenty-first century.
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HIST 300. U S Military Hist
3.00
A survey of the evolution of the American way of war from the Colonial era to the post-Cold War period emphasizing the development of military and naval institutions, U.S. strategic doctrine, and the social legacies of the U.S. military establishment.
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HIST 301. European Military Hist
3.00
A survey of European military history (including Russia/Soviet Union) from the Hellenistic period through the 1982 Falklands-Malvinas War. The evolution of strategic doctrine and military institutions, their effect upon European society, and their role in Europe imperialism will be emphasized.
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HIST 302. Latin American Urban History
3.00
There is no group of people in the world more urban-minded than Latin Americans. Historically, cities here played an all-encompassing role that included administration, the reproduction of capital, and responsibility for virtually all cultural activities. This class explores that history, as well as plans for further urban development, cultural activities, and architectural design.
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HIST 303. Early America
3.00
This course will examine the history of early America from the colonial to the early national period. Topics will include the clash of African, European, and Native American cultures, the regionalization of the American colonies, the growth of American slavery, and the creation of an American character and politics.
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HIST 304. Native Peoples of the United States
3.00
A survey of the experiences of Native Peoples, including Native Hawaiians and Alaska Natives, from the pre-contact period to the present, with emphasis on traditional lifeways, impacts of Anglo Americans, cultural persistence and revivals, activism, and contemporary challenges to Native communities and identities.
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HIST 305. History of Science and Christianity
3.00
Over the last 2000 years, there have been recurring controversies over the proper relationship between science and Christianity. This class uses case studies such as Galileo, Darwin and creationism to explore the larger cultural context that gave life to the controversies. In the process, we’ll examine changing ideas of what counts as science, how to interpret the Bible, and who gets to decide.
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HIST 306. A History of the Body in the West
3.00
This course views the human body as a historical artifact whose physical appearance and social, cultural and political meanings reflect the historical contexts of specific times and places. The emphasis is on the perspectives of Europeans and their descendants, inside Europe and beyond it.
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HIST 307. The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
3.00
This course explores the origins, processes, and outcomes, of the infamous trade. By studying participants’ lives in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America the course helps students understand peoples inhumanity to each other and the ways in which slavery and the trade in slaves forever altered the development of the Atlantic world.
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HIST 308. Contemporary Ital Civilization
3.00
Crosslisted: ITAL 308
A study of Italian society, economics, politics and the arts from 1814 to the present. Instruction in English. (Research papers for Italian majors/minors in the language).
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HIST 309. French History Since 1648
3.00
A survey of important historical developments in France from 1648 to the present. It explores how complex historical legacies in French society define and shape the experience of “being French” and how different groups and citizens work with and against each other in a collective effort to define the early modern and modern French experience. Points of focus include economy, society, culture and religion, state, politics, and borders.
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HIST 310. American Business History
3.00
A survey of the role of business in the United States from the Colonial period to the present, with emphasis on the entrepreneurial spirit, business developments and innovations, and the relationship between the federal government and commerce.
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HIST 315. History of Sport in America
3.00
An interpretive study of the role of sports in America from the pre-contact period to the present, focusing on the development of professional, university and recreational athletic activities. Themes include gender, race, ethnicity, social class, environment and landscape, international relations, culture, and American idealism.
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HIST 316. The Life and Times of James Madison, 1751-1836
3.00
An overview of the major political, philosophical, social, and literary events that helped shape the world of the founders. James Madison’s life will provide the framework for the course and emphasis will be given to his important role during this era.
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HIST 320. Women in Us History
3.00
A survey of the role of women in the United States from the Colonial period to the present. Attention is given to contributions of the ordinary women, the Women’s Rights movements, the impact of women on reform and political movements, and the changing status of women in society.
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HIST 321. European Women’s History
3.00
A survey of women’s history from the Enlightenment to the Modern Era. Attention will focus on women in England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain as well as the former Soviet Union. The course traces the birth of modern feminism in the European context and explores gender expectations, paying particular attention to women’s entrance into the public, political world.
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HIST 322. The New South
3.00
An examination of major problems in the history of the American South after Reconstruction, beginning with debates over the nature of the “New South” itself. The course will emphasize cultural and social history; it also explores political and economic developments. Prerequisite: GHIST 225
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HIST 323. The Old South
3.00
Economic, cultural and social history of the antebellum South, 1790-1860. The region’s political history will serve as a supporting part of the course.
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HIST 326. The Automobile in Twentieth Century America
3.00
Course uses the automobile as a window into 20th century American life. Examines the influence of automobility on patterns of work and leisure; on struggles over gender, race, and ethnicity; on individualism, consumerism, and government regulation. Surveys mass automobility’s effects on our physical and natural environments, and looks at future prospects of automobility in the information age.
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HIST 327. Technology in America
3.00
An historical survey of the complex and changing relationship between technology and American Society from Native American canoes to the Internet. Attention is given to technology’s role in relations of power, in the home, on the farm, in the workplace, and on the battlefield.
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HIST 330. Us Diplomatic History
3.00
A survey of major themes, events and forces shaping the development of American foreign relations throughout our history. Key documents such as the Monroe Doctrine will be examined, as will significant issues including manifest destiny, the United States as a world power, origins of Cold War and detente.
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HIST 331. Historical Archaeology
3.00
Crosslisted: ANTH 331
This course introduces students to the purposes, subject matter, methodology, and historical background of the discipline of historical archaeology. Building on research issues and methodologies of anthropological archaeology and history, the multidisciplinary aspects of this field are introduced through field trips, projects, guest lectures, readings and classroom presentations. Previous archaeological course work or fieldwork is helpful, but not necessary. Prerequisite: ANTH 197
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HIST 332. Hist of 20th- Century Spain
3.00
This course will trace the twentieth-century political and social history of Spain including the Second Republic, the Spanish Civil War, the Franco regime, and the transition to democracy in 1975. The course will pay special attention to Franco’s dictatorship, the role of women, the Catholic Church, as well as Spain’s relationship to the rest of Europe.
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HIST 338. U.S. Urban History
3.00
Crosslisted: SOCI 338
In this course students explore the history of urban spaces in the United States by investigating American cities using a broad chronological, geographical, and thematic framework. Drawing from an array of primary and secondary sources, students will become familiar with the central themes of urban history, and also have the opportunity to produce their own narratives.
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HIST 339. Selected Themes in U.S. History
3.00
Selected themes are studied in depth. See Schedule of Classes for current classes. Course may be repeated when content changes.
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HIST 340. Internship in History
3.00
Provides students with practical experience in using historical skills in a public or private agency. Periodic student reports and seminars required. This course may be repeated with permission of department head. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, HIST 395 (History Seminar) and permission of the department head.
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HIST 341. Selected Themes in World Hist
3.00
Selected themes are studied in depth. Course may be repeated when content changes. Only courses with significant content outside of Europe will count toward the world history requirement. See MyMadison and the history department website for information on current classes.
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HIST 350. Virginia History
3.00
An interpretive survey of the history of Virginia from its Colonial beginnings to the present time.
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HIST 355. African American History to 1865
3.00
A survey of the experience and changing status of African-Americans in the United States from 1619 through the Civil War, with attention to the West African background, cultural developments, social and political movements, slavery and the slave trade, dual-consciousness and emancipation.
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HIST 356. African American History Since 1865
3.00
A survey of the experience and changing status of African-Americans in the United States from Reconstruction to the present, emphasizing the Strengthening of social and cultural institutions; Afro-American leadership; the impact of segregation; the Great Migration; labor, protest, and cultural movements; pan-Africanism; the Civil Rights Movement; and contemporary issues.
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HIST 360. Research Apprenticeship in History
3.00
Provides students with advanced research and writing opportunities. Student learning contract must be approved before a student can enroll. Periodic student reports and seminars required. Open to history majors only. Prerequisite: HIST 395
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HIST 361. Class and Ethnicity in Africa
3.00
An examination of the development of class and ethnicity in African societies. Attention is given to the pre-colonial and colonial periods, as well as to the effects of imperialism, development strategies, and structural adjustment policies on class and ethnic relations in contemporary Africa.
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HIST 362. Introduction to U.S. Religious History
3.00
Crosslisted: REL 362
The course introduces the religious history of the colonies and the United States, from native traditions through the 20th century. We examine the historical/social impact of groups ranging from Roman Catholic migrants to evangelical Protestants and Scientologists. Special attention is paid to the extraordinary and persistent levels of religious diversity and adherence throughout U.S. history.
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HIST 369. Greek History
3.00
Greek History covers the political, military, social, economic and intellectual history of the Greeks from the beginning of the Bronze Age ca 3000 BC until the Roman occupation of Greece. It ends with the sack of Roman Athens by the Heruli in AD 267. The course is a mixture of lectures and discussions of primary sources. Students will read all of the major Greek historians (Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius).
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HIST 370. Byzantine Empire
3.00
A survey of the political, economic, military and religious history of the Byzantine Empire, 330-1453.
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HIST 371. India
3.00
A survey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from antiquity to the present. The courses stresses the arrival of Islam, the impact of western colonization, the struggle for independence, and the problems and achievements of nationhood in the post colonial era.
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HIST 372. Afghanistan in Regional and Global Systems
3.00
The country’s Silk Road heritage, early Islamic experience, and frontier status between Safavid Iran and Mughal India introduce modern Afghanistan’s origins within British Indian colonialism and global capitalism. Twentieth-century and contemporary Afghanistan are engaged through concepts of modernity, nationalism, internationalization, and local social and cultural resilience and adaptation.
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HIST 377. History of Korea
3.00
A survey of Korean history from its earliest times to the present day. It is designed to develop an understanding in Korea, its historical tradition, and the place of Korea in the larger narrative of East Asia and world history.
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HIST 378. China in the Modern World
3.00
This course is an exploration of China’s encounters with the modern world and the ways in which China has, and has not, changed as consequence of those encounters. Topics include the impacts of both Western and Japanese imperialisms; participation in international systems; adaptations of Christianity, democracy, and communism; and the resulting upheavals in Chinese society.
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HIST 379. Family and Gender in East Asia
3.00
This is a survey focusing on the ways families have been defined and gender roles assigned in China, Korea and Japan in premodern and modern times. Attention will be given to how the changing nature of family and gender have helped shape the historical evolution of these societies.
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HIST 381. Daily Life in Victorian England
3.00
A social history of England from 1837 to 1901 examining the way people of all classes lived and worked. Emphasis will be on drawing evidence from primary sources.
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HIST 382. Europe in the 20th Century
3.00
This course is a survey of European history covering the late-imperial era, the world wars, the Cold War, and the dynamics of European integration. Emphasis will be given to political, social, economic, and cultural developments. Upon completing the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of major movements, figures, and events in Twentieth-century European history.
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HIST 383. Early England
3.00
A survey of English history from the earliest times to the late 17th century. Particular attention is given to the rise of Parliament and the growth of limited monarchy.
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HIST 384. England & Empire Comm
3.00
A survey of English history from the late 17th century to the present. Particular attention is given to the growth of British democracy, the industrial revolution, and the rise and fall of the British Empire.
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