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History Courses:
1. United States History to 1877 3 hours A survey of United States history beginning with precontact cultures, examining the varied colonial and native cultures, and tracing the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States, and concluding with Reconstruction. (Normally offered each fall semester.)
2. United States Society and Culture Since 1877 3 hours A survey of United States history beginning with post-Civil War expansion into the trans-Mississippi West, tracing political, economic, social, and cultural development to the present, emphasizing the emergence of a dominantly urban-industrial society, the expanded role of government, increasing government in the lives of individuals, and the increasing involvement of the United States in the world. (Normally offered each spring semester.)
10. Studies in World Civilization 3 hours An in-depth study of one timeframe across world cultures. The course is designed to introduce students to the uniqueness and interconnectedness of cultures in the global community. Historical dimensions of today’s ethical and political concerns will be examined in order to foster responsible world citizenship. (Normally offered each semester.)
100. History: Theory and Method 3 hours An introduction to historiography. This course is designed for majors and students interested in the theories and techniques utilized by historians to investigate the past. The first half of the course is devoted to reading and analyzing basic theoretical approaches to understanding the past. The second part of the course focuses on research methods, resources, and the composition of a research essay. (Normally offered each spring semester.)
110. Introduction to Latin America 3 hours An examination of the Latin American experience from precontact and the earliest Spanish exploration and colonization. The course will examine the progress of Indian/Spanish, Church/State, Spanish/Portuguese/English/French and Spanish/English/United States relations from the mid-1400s into the 20th century. The dynamics of political, religious, and agrarian movements throughout the many Latin American nations will also be discussed, as will the historic trends behind current events in Latin America.
115. Western Civilization through Religion, to 1648 3 hours A study of Western Civilization from the Ancient World through the era of the Reformation focusing on the history of Western religious beliefs. Through the reading of religious texts, students investigate the varying conceptions of God or the gods as well as the relationship of the divine to the physical universe and humanity. In the process, students will learn basic features of Western religion and how the circumstances of human existence and broader cultural forces have shaped religious belief in the West. (Normally offered each fall semester.)
116. Western Civilization through Literature: 1500 to Present 3 hours A chronological survey of Western Civilization from 1500 to the present, focusing on the literary record which exemplifies changing societies; artistic and literary styles; and philosophical, religious, and political patterns. The course will include a reexamination of Biblical texts in the Reformation, the revival and imitation of classical texts in the Renaissance, absolutism and its critics, the revolutionary and Romantic movements, ethnic minorities, colonialism, the crisis of Western thought in the twentieth century, and the impact of totalitarianism. (Normally offered each spring semester.)
131. Women in Western Culture 3 hours A survey of the philosophical and religious traditions affecting the position of women in Western Civilization, juxtaposing the images of women with the realities of their lives. This course will center on traditions which begin with the Greeks; their development in Judeo-Christian thought; the reformulations of those traditions during the Reformation, Renaissance, and Enlightenment periods; and the movement towards a more egalitarian tradition in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The course will focus on the reading and discussion of primary texts and key scholarly articles which illuminate the traditions.
137. History of Women in the United States 3 hours Introduction to the experiences of women in the United States from colonization to the present, with an examination of cultural meanings attached to gender; various social inequalities in access to institutions, activities, and resources; and women’s status, well being, and power in American society. The course investigates the lives of women from various social, ethnic, and racial groups, analyzing the ways that they affected one another. The course emphasizes sexuality, reproduction, and maternity, and also covers politics, law, work, education, and other issues in women’s lives.
142. Modern Japan 3 hours An introduction to Japanese culture, politics, and social history with an emphasis on the post-Tokugawa era. Japan’s response to the Western intrusion, rapid modernization, adherence to traditional values, and participation in world events during the twentieth century will be covered.
150. U.S. West 3 hours An exploration of the “real” U.S. West, in contrast to the Hollywood version. The course will focus on Native Americans from the days when precontact Native American societies flourished, to subsequent European and Russian domination, and finally their loss of sovereignty under the U.S. government. The course will also emphasize the nineteenth century when the West became a mecca for many people to whom the West represented different visions: to the Chinese, it was the “Golden Mountain;” to Spaniards and Mexicans, it was “El Norte;” to the newly-emancipated Africans, the West represented freedom; to many other newly arrived immigrants, it was a land of opportunity; to the Native Americans, it was their sacred home. Special emphasis will be placed on the above images which have often clashed and erupted into conflict beginning in the nineteenth century and continuing throughout the twentieth century.
154. African-American History 3 hours A review that treats the contributions made to the United States historic experience by persons of African ancestry. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. (Normally offered each fall semester.)
156. American Indian History 3 hours This course will serve as an overview of American Indian history from precontact to the present. It will explore numerous themes including cultural diversity, initial contact with Europeans, the different styles of interactions (Spanish/English/French), accommodation and dispossession, the American treaty process, concentration, wardship, education, land allotment, termination and relocation, and modern American Indian issues. Utilizing assigned readings, discussion, and some short films, this class will eradicate misconceptions about American Indians and therefore eliminate the roots of discrimination and prejudice against the original Americans. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. (Normally offered each spring semester.)
157. World War Two: The American Experience 3 hours The course provides an overview of U.S. involvement in World War II including major diplomatic and military decisions. Its main emphasis is on home front developments including an increase in the number of married women workers, the dichotomy between gender norms and new roles for women, Japanese American internment, the nascent black civil rights movement and conflict across ethnic lines. The course also focuses on servicemen's combat experience in the European and Pacific theatres and its effect on notions of masculinity.
161. Environmental History 3 hours A study of environmental history focusing primarily on the United States and including Canada and Mexico as they involve border environmental conflicts. Emphasis will be placed on environmental philosophy, ethnic minorities, power and politics, regionalism, industrialism, gender, and literature. Course format will be lecture, class discussions based on assigned readings from assigned texts, as well as supplemental sources, reports, videos and field trips. Prerequisite(s): History 1 or 2, or permission of the instructor.
165. Disease in History 3 hours This course will investigate the influence of disease on historical development, and look at the issues involved in the historical study of disease in the past. Themes will include the following: early human settlement and disease, disease as an agent of change, the emergence of new diseases and patterns of pandemics, and changes in diseases over time. We will also consider how the historical record might inform our understanding of the threat of emergent diseases today.
190. Selected Topics 1, 2, or 3 hours An intermediate-level course designed to treat subject matter not covered in any of the established history courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students.
195. Independent Study 1, 2, or 3 hours After consultation with the department chair, a student may engage in a supervised independent study or library research. Independent study may not duplicate courses described in the catalog.
203. The Founding of the Americas 3 hours Colonial powers invaded previously occupied America as early as the fifteenth century. The colonial powers dictated the colonists’ encounters with indigenous peoples, just as indigenous cultural traditions dictated responses to the colonial regimes. The course will necessarily investigate and compare the colonial experiences of Spain, France, Holland, Russia, and Great Britain in the Americas, as well as indigenous traditions and responses to the colonial invaders. Prerequisite(s): History 1.
207. Gilded Age and Progressive Era 3 hours A study of the growth of the United States from 1877 to World War I, emphasizing the emergence of industrialism and big business and their impact on social, political and intellectual life. The course will also deal with the U.S.’s adaptations to industrialization and urbanization including social reform and social legislation, the changing role of the family, immigration patterns, religious movements, developments in education, the economy, and entertainment. Prerequisite(s): History 2.
208. The United States in the Inter-War Years 3 hours A study of society and politics during the early 20th century emphasizing the transformation of the United States from a rural to an urbanized society. The course begins with an overview of World War I, emphasizes the inter-war period—the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the New Deal—and concludes with the U.S. entry into World War II. Prerequisite(s): History 2.
209. The United States since 1945 3 hours A study of society and politics from World War II to the present emphasizing the atomic age and the Cold War, domestic issues of the fifties and sixties, the United States’ involvement in Vietnam, and concluding with contemporary issues. Prerequisite(s): History 2.
214. Biography in History 3 hours An examination of an historical topic through the study of biography, emphasizing historical background, comparison and contrast of leading figures, and an analysis of motivations and character.
216. Myth in United States History 3 hours A study of the role that myths have played in United States history. The course covers U.S. history from colonization to the present, and emphasizes both the positive and negative aspects of stereotyping, images, and assumptions written into U.S. history. Prerequisite(s): History 1 and 2.
218. The Indian Wars Era 3 hours The course will investigate American Indian history from the 1790s until the first decades of the early twentieth century, often called the Reservation Era. The course is designed to provide an in-depth analysis of the Reservation experience for American Indians. This is the most popularized period in American Indian history, yet also the most misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture. Prerequisite(s): History 1 or 156, or the permission of the instructor.
222. The Ancient World 3 hours An examination of the political, social, and intellectual worlds of ancient Greece and Rome. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the seminal contributions of antiquity to the Western tradition. The course will concentrate on the setting and content of Greek culture from the age of Homer to the rise of the Macedonian Empire, and the development of Rome from city republic to empire. Prerequisite(s): History 115.
223. The Middle Ages 3 hours A survey of European culture and society from the fall of the Roman Empire to the advent of the Renaissance. The course will focus on the creative religious, political, and social movements of this period, and their influence on the development of the West. Among the subjects covered: the Germanic tribes, the Carolingian Empire, the Church in the High Middle Ages, the culture of the High Middle Ages, the growth of centralized monarchy, the Crusades, and the evolution of the social order in the Middle Ages. Prerequisite(s): History 115.
224. The Reformation 3 hours A study of the breakup of medieval Christianity and the emergence of Protestantism. Focus is on the intellectual movements that spark the Reformation, the social and political consequences of these new religious ideas, the Wars of Religion of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and the continuing impact of the Reformation on Western society. Prerequisite(s): History 115.
225. Early Modern Europe 3 hours A seminar on early modern European culture up to the French Revolution, with emphasis on changing family relations, political structures, religious and scientific thought, and social and economic conditions, culminating in the Enlightenment and religious revivals. Prerequisite(s): History 116.
226. Nineteenth-Century Europe 3 hours An examination of European history in the nineteenth century from the fall of Napoleon through the Victorian age. Topics include the Congress of Vienna, Romanticism and realism, nationalism, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society and politics. Prerequisite(s): History 116.
227. Twentieth-Century Europe 3 hours An examination of European society and culture in the twentieth century, including World Wars I and II, the Cold War and the post Cold War society. Prerequisite(s): History 116.
233. The French Revolution 3 hours An examination of the period from 1789 to 1815 as a watershed in Western history. Topics will include the crisis of French absolutism and the social and economic causes and consequences of the Revolution, the Terror, and Napoleon. Prerequisite(s): History 116.
235. Nazi Germany 3 hours An examination of Germany in the twentieth century focusing on the rise of Adolph Hitler, the weakness of the Weimar government, the institutions of the Nazi regime, and the events of World War II and the Holocaust. Prerequisite(s): History 10 or 116 or permission of the instructor.
243. Modern France 3 hours An examination of French civilization and culture since 1815 with special emphasis on the period from 1870 to the present. The course will focus on the ideological legacies of the French Revolution, the distinctive social and economic characteristics of French society, the impact of two world wars, and the achievements of French artists and intellectuals. Prerequisite(s): History 116.
251. Victorian Women 3 hours A study of myths and realities of women’s lives in Victorian England, France, and the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the “woman question” of the nineteenth century: What is the nature of women and their role in society? Topics will include sexuality and prostitution, marriage and family life, work and philanthropy, education, and the suffrage movement in light of the contrast between rich and poor women. Prerequisite(s): History 116.
252. Visionaries, Witches, and Madwomen 3 hours A study of social control of women from the 13th century to the present. The course will emphasize the women visionaries of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, witch-hunting in sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe and America, and the treatment of women and madness in nineteenth and twentieth century literature, medical theory and society. Prerequisite(s): History 131 or permission of the instructor.
255. Women of the American West 3 hours This course highlights women’s experiences in the American West from precontact to present, and explores topics of myth and stereotypes; women’s roles in the home, family and community; and racial, class and ethnic differences in women’s experiences. Prerequisite(s): History 1 and 2 or permission of the instructor.
265. Nebraska History 3 hours A survey of the social, cultural, and political history of Nebraska with special emphasis on local and community histories. Prerequisite(s): History 1 and 2. (Normally offered each spring semester.)
272. History of Mexico 3 hours This course will focus on the history of Mexico through the study of many sub-themes including cultural identity, conquest, stereotypes, economic and political development, the role of the Catholic Church, gender, and political upheaval and reform. This course will rely upon lecture, class discussions based on assigned readings from our text and supplemental sources, reports, and videos to enhance student learning. Prerequisite(s): History 110 or permission of the instructor.
273. History of Cuba 3 hours An exploration of the history of Cuba from precontact to the present day focusing primarily on social, cultural and political history with economic history serving as a backdrop for the major upheavals that occurred in the Cuban experience. While the class will be introduced to precontact cultures, emphasis will be placed on the Spanish colonial period, early attempts at Cuban independence, the subsequent U.S. takeover, and Fidel Castro’s revolution. Inter-American relations will play an increasing role in classroom discussions as the semester progresses. Prerequisite(s): History 110 or permission of the instructor.
290. Selected Topics 1, 2, or 3 hours An upper-level course designed to treat subject matter not covered in any of the established history courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students.
291. Directed Readings 1, 2, or 3 hours After consultation with the department chair, a student may engage in a supervised, independent reading program. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
295. Independent Study 1, 2, or 3 hours After consultation with the department chair, a student may engage in a supervised independent study or library research. Independent study may not duplicate courses described in the catalog. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
297. History Internship 1, 2, or 3 hours On-the-job training for advanced history majors in settings such as archives, museums, archeological sites, libraries, or historical societies. The student will arrange for the position in accordance with the guidelines established by the department. P/F only. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
298. Introduction to Senior Thesis 1 hour To be taken during the spring semester of the junior year or the fall semester of the senior year, this seminar is designed to aid students in the development of their senior thesis topics. Each will prepare a research proposal and a plan of study. P/F only. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
299. Senior Thesis 2 hours To be taken during the senior year, the student will utilize this semester to research the topic developed in History 298 and complete the senior thesis. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
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