Courses

Course Description

100. A THEMATIC INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN HISTORY (3 credit hours)
(Topics: Class, race, sex, war and power) A one semester introduction to the history of the United States that focuses on how the above topics have affected the lives of ordinary Americans since the time of Columbus. (This course will not meet the requirements of the degrees or programs in History or Education.)

201. WORLD HISTORY (3 credit hours)
Developments and achievements of major social, political, economic and cultural institutions and beliefs (philosophies) of Western and non-Western peoples from prehistory to about 1650. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and G ED 100.

202. WORLD HISTORY (3 credit hours)
Historical developments and achievements of major social, political, economic and cultural institutions from about 1650 to the present. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and G ED 100.

207. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 (3 credit hours)
The discovery and colonization of America, establishment of the United States, national and international problems through the Civil War. Prerequisite: ENGL 102.

208. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FROM 1865 TO PRESENT (3 credit hours)
From the Reconstruction period to the present. The aftermath of the Civil War, the Reform movements, America Becomes a World Power, the World Wars, and the years since 1945. Prerequisite: ENGL 102.

209. WEST VIRGINIA AND THE APPALACHIAN REGION (3 credit hours)
A survey of West Virginia's unique contribution to the historical, geographical, governmental, political and social development of the Appalachian region.

301. AMERICAN URBAN HISTORY (3 credit hours)
The role cities and the process of urbanization have played in American History. The urban experience of classes and ethnic groups, the development of urban institutions, and the impact of city life on the national character.

303. HISTORY OF RUSSIA (3 credit hours)
Political, social, economic and cultural developments of Russia to about 1850. Prerequisites: HIST 314 and 315 or permission of instructor.

304. HISTORY OF RUSSIA (3 credit hours)
Political, social, economic and cultural developments of Tzarist Russia and Soviet Union from 1850?s to the present and their impact on world affairs. Prerequisite: HIST 315 or permission of instructor.

305. HISTORY OF ENGLAND TO 1688 (3 credit hours)
A comprehensive treatment of the foundations of English institutions parliamentary or representative government and common law noting their influence on Europe and America. Anglo-Saxon, Norman, Angevin, Tudor, and Stuart contributions.

306. HISTORY OF ENGLAND SINCE 1688 (3 credit hours)
The Glorious Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, the Commonwealth and the development of the Welfare State.

307. THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION (3 credit hours)
A detailed study of the Renaissance and Reformation and their effect upon the social and religious order. Special attention given to the intellectual, artistic, and theological expressions of the period.

308. ANCIENT HISTORY (3 credit hours)
A study of the social, economic, cultural, and political developments of the Near East and Greece to 146 B.C.

309. ROMAN HISTORY (3 credit hours)
A study of the social, economic, cultural, and political developments of Rome to 500 A.D.

310. THE PRESIDENCY (3 credit hours)
Factors and forces that deal with the constitutional duties, responsibilities, domestic and foreign policies of the executive office.

311. THE BLACK AMERICAN IN UNITED STATES HISTORY (3 credit hours)
A brief survey of the African and Caribbean heritage followed by a more extensive study of the Negro in American History from 1619 to date. Appreciable emphasis will be placed on social, economic, and political developments since 1954.

314. EUROPEAN HISTORY TO 1815 (3 credit hours)
Background development of modern civilization. Renaissance, Reformation, seventeenth and eighteenth century movements of cultural, political, social, and economic importance.

315. EUROPEAN HISTORY SINCE 1815 (3 credit hours)
From the French Revolution to the present, including nationalism, spread of democracy and other ideologies, the Industrial Revolution, height of European Civilization, the world wars, and international affairs since 1945.

320. HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL EUROPE (3 credit hours)
The meaning of the institutions of the Middle Ages and their contributions to European civilization.

325. MILITARY HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES (3 credit hours)
The origins and development of military institutions, traditions, and practices of the United States, 1775 to present. The broader aspects of major American wars will be included. (Mandatory course for Military Science 300 and 400 students. Open to other students with Junior standing.)

399. SELECTED TOPICS IN HISTORY (1-3 credit hours)
Courses under this number will be televised courses or other courses designed for special occasions.

403. AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC HISTORY (3 credit hours)
A study of American foreign relations from the earliest days of colonial discovery and settlement to 1900. American contributions to diplomatic principles and practices are examined. Prerequisite: HIST 207 or permission of instructor.

404. AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC HISTORY (3 credit hours)
A continuation of the study of American diplomatic principles, and practices as they have been conducted in the twentieth century by one of the most powerful nations in the world. Prerequisite: HIST 208 or permission of the instructor.

412. AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY (3 credit hours)
A historical background of the constitutional and legal reasoning behind most of the fundamental concepts of the operation of the American government.

414. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY WORLD (3 credit hours)
The impact of nationalism, imperialism, science, and industrialization since 1900, upon the several regions of the world, the conflict of contemporary ideologies and social systems, and man`s entry into the space age.

416. THE CIVIL WAR ERA (3 credit hours)
The critical and turbulent years, 1846-1876, which ushered in modern America.

417. SELECTED TOPICS IN AMERICAN HISTORY (3 credit hours)
Primarily through the directed reading approach, selected topics in colonial and early nineteenth century United States History are used to supplement the survey and upper division courses. Prerequisites: HIST 207 and permission of the instructor.

418. SELECTED TOPICS IN AMERICAN HISTORY (3 credit hours)
Selected topics in United States history from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Directed reading in American history as supplement to the survey and upper division courses. Prerequisites: HIST 208 and permission of the instructor.

420. HISTORY OF THE FAR EAST (3 credit hours)
Developments of major political, cultural, social and economic achievements in China, Japan and Korea from prehistory to the 1800's.

421. HISTORY OF THE FAR EAST (3 credit hours)
Political, cultural, social and economic developments in China, Japan and Korea from about 1800 to the present.

422. CONTEMPORARY AMERICA (3 credit hours)
Patterns of historical behavior in America since 1900, the interplay of recent political and social forces, and interpretation of the various periods in the era.

444-30. INTERFACE: BLACK AND WHITE (3 credit hours)
The experiences during the Twentieth century of black and white Americans as they have interacted as the two principal elements of our multi-cultural society. With history as the base discipline, this seminar will explore in an interdisciplinary fashion the efforts of Black Americans to attain integrated and/or equal status in our plural society. Attention will be paid to the distinctive components of Black American culture that have given strength to their efforts and have given blacks survival power as a people. Treatment of the theme will be topical, with students identifying, researching and reporting on episodes that illuminate the evolution of black-white relations that have affected the nature of America's Afro-American community. Prerequisite: 75 credit hours. (Upper division seminar)

444-31. SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A FAMILY OF CULTURES IN TRANSITION (3 credit hours)
A study of an emerging and changing Africa from the Sahara to the Cape of Good Hope as a major cultural and political phenomenon of the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed upon historical, social, political, anthropological, and aesthetic changes in a number of traditional African cultures resulting from the impact of modern technology. Political and social aspects of the new African cultures will be scrutinized in the aftermath of European colonialism. The common culture response to western ideologies and technical influences will be viewed in depth. Prerequisite: 75 credit hours. (Upper division seminar)