History

(HIST)

HIST 1210, 1220 World History I, II (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 121, 122). A survey of the major societies and civilizations of Asia , Africa , the Middle East , and the West—their geography, major economic and social structures, political systems, religions, and philosophies. The first semester covers from pre-history to about 1500 CE, and the second semester covers from 1500 to the present. Required of all History majors.

HIST 2010, 2020 American History I, II (3, 3). 3 A study of the development of cultural, economic, and political institutions in America from pre‑Columbian times to the present. HIST 2010 covers the period from pre‑Columbian times to 1877. HIST 2020 covers the period from 1877 to the present. Both courses are required to satisfy the History requirement of the General Education Core, with the exception that HIST 2030 may be substituted for either course.

HIST 2011, 2021 Honors American History I, II (3, 3). A study of American history from pre‑Columbian times to the present. Limited to students in University Honors Program. Both courses may be used to satisfy the History requirement of the General Education Core.

HIST 2030 History of Tennessee (3). A study of the state from neolithic time until the present day. It includes a survey of social, cultural, economic, and political developments which have influenced Tennessee ’s growth and development. Course may be substituted for either HIST 2010 or 2020 in satisfying the History requirement of the General Education Core.

HIST 2040 Introduction to Public History (3) (Formerly HIST 203). An introductory course focusing on the distinctions between academic and public history. The course examines the methodology and process of historical work, with specific concentration on the unique focus of public historians. For each section of the course, career choices are presented. Practicing public historians participate as guest lecturers.

HIST 3010 Europe, 1648-1789 (3) (Formerly HIST 301). A survey of early modern Europe from the end of the Thirty Years’ War to the beginning of the French Revolution. Themes include the rise of the modern state system in Europe , the creation of colonial empires, the development of global commerce, and the impact of scientific revolution and the Enlightenment.

HIST 3020 Europe, 1789-1871 (3) (Formerly HIST 302). A survey of European history from the French Revolution to the unification of Italy and Germany . This course examines the transformation of Europe through the influence of revolutionary movements and modern ideologies as well as the social and economic forces of urbanization and industrialization.

HIST 3030 Europe, 1871-1945 (3) (Formerly HIST 303). A survey of Europe from the height of its power and influence to the crisis of its civilization in the First and Second Wold Wars. The course examines the nature of European imperialism, the growth of international rivalry, the history of fascism and communism, and the great military conflicts of the early twentieth century.

HIST 3040 Europe since 1945 (3) (Formerly HIST 304). A survey of European history during and after the Cold War. This course examines the end of European empire, the division of Europe in the struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States , and quest for European unity, the collapse of communism, and the challenges of the new century.

HIST 3185, 3186 Cooperative Education (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 318A, B). Supervised and approved program of learning experiences undertaken by students in governmental, business, or industry setting. Formal proposals, project objectives, and learning plans are reviewed and approved by faculty. Student activity and progress are monitored, evaluated, and graded by a full-time faculty member. Prerequisite: permission of Department Head.

HIST 3310 American Colonial History (3) (Formerly HIST 331). A study of the economic, social, cultural, and political history of North America and the early United States from 1492 to 1789.

HIST 3320 The Early Republic, 1789-1836 (3) (Formerly HIST 332). An in-depth study of the American Republic from its beginnings under George Washington through the presidency of Andrew Jackson.

HIST 3330 The Late Republic, 1836-1860 (3) (Formerly HIST 333). The history of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century. Topics include territorial expansion, sectional conflict, the debate over slavery, and the coming of the Civil War.

HIST 3340 Civil War and Reconstruction (3) (Formerly HIST 334). A study of the sectional disputes dividing the nation, the course of the Civil War, the Constitutional problems of Reconstruction times, the condition of the freedmen after the war, and the political history of the nation to 1877.

HIST 3350 United States 1877 to 1920 (3) (Formerly HIST 335). An analysis of the political, economic, and cultural evolution of the United States . Key issues include the end of Reconstruction, end of frontier America , rise of big business, imperialism, the Spanish-American War, the Progressive era, and World War I.

HIST 3360 United States 1920 to 1945 (3) (Formerly HIST 336). A study of the political, economic, and cultural development of the American people from the end of World War I through World War II. Topics include the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the New Deal.

HIST 3370 America Since 1945 (3) (Formerly HIST 337). An investigation of the American nation since World War II. Topics include domestic politics, America ’s involvement in post‑war world affairs, and economic, cultural, and social developments.

HIST 3380 The Cultural History of the United States (3) (Formerly HIST 338). A study of selected cultural aspects of America from colonial times to the present day. The principal topics include folklore, mythologies, music, art, literature, popular culture, and fads.

HIST 3500 History Workshop (3) (Formerly HIST 350) . An introduction to history as an academic discipline and professional vocation. The course traces the development of history as specialized field, explores its philosophical foundations, and introduces students to the methods, practices, and career opportunities of professional historians. Students should typically take the course during the fall semester of their junior year. Required of all History majors.

HIST 3630 History of Science and Technology (3) (Formerly HIST 363). Selected topics and sources in the historical development of modern science and technology from the Renaissance to the present. It includes the developments in mathematics, physical sciences, earth sciences, biological sciences, medicine, and technology.

HIST 3690 Economic History of the United States (3) (Formerly HIST 369). An investigation of selected economic issues in American history from the colonial period to the present. Topics include mercantilism, capitalism, industrialism, labor-management relations, corporatism, and multi‑national organizations.

HIST 3710 Teaching of History and Social Science (3) (Formerly HIST 371). The methods, strategies, and materials of the secondary teaching of social studies. The philosophical and definitional literature of the social studies and its relationship to pedagogy are explored. Clinical and field-based experiences which call for active participation by students are part of the course requirements. Required of all History majors in the Teacher Education Program. Prerequisite: official admission to the Teacher Education Program.

HIST 3840 Ancient History (3) (Formerly HIST 384). An examination of ancient civilizations, including Egyptian, Roman, Hellenic, and Hellenistic cultures. Materials in this course include archaeological evidence, philosophical writings, and political institutions.

HIST 3860 The Middle Ages and Renaissance (3) (Formerly HIST 386). An intensive study of Western Europe from 500 to 1600. The course focuses on the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the middle ages, the twelfth-century Renaissance, and the Italian and Northern Renaissance.

HIST 4210, 4220 Diplomatic History of the United States (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 421, 422). An analysis of American foreign affairs, 1776 to the present. HIST 4210 begins with the diplomacy surrounding the emergence of the United States as a nation and concludes with the nation’s growth into a world power by 1870. HIST 4220 treats the further expansion of the United States ’ role as a dominant world power by covering the years 1870 to the present, including foreign policies preceding and during the world wars, containment and anti‑communist policies, the Vietnam dilemma, detente, and the collapse of the Soviet empire.

HIST 4250, 4260 American Social and Intellectual History (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 425, 426). Analysis of social, cultural, and intellectual thought. The first semester covers the period to the Civil War and focuses on such topics as Puritanism, the Enlightenment, romanticism, individualism, Social Darwinism, urbanism, and popular culture. HIST 4260 covers the period from 1865 to the present.

HIST 4320, 4325, 4326 Vital Topics in History (3, 3, 3) (Formerly HIST 432A, 432B, 432C). Designated topics focusing on specialized historical fields, allowing students to become aware of the expanding frontiers of historical investigation and to participate in an intensive research experience.

HIST 4500 Senior Project (3) (Formerly HIST 450). A one-semester research and writing project for seniors majoring in History. The course represents the culmination of the undergraduate program in History and should be taken during the fall or spring semester of a student’s senior year. Students wishing to enroll under other circumstances must seek prior approval by the Department. Required of all History majors. Prerequisite: HIST 3500.

HIST 4510, 4520 Latin American History I, II (3, 3) (Formerly HSIT 451, 452). An examination of the general history of the civilization of Latin America to the present. HIST 4510 covers Indian times through the Portuguese‑Spanish colonization period. HIST 4520 covers the period from 1800 to the present, including revolution, independence, nationhood, and international relations.

HIST 4580 Public History Administration Internship (3) (Formerly HIST 458). A practicum or internship with a history‑related agency (public or private) to provide the student with on‑the‑job experiences. The details of the internship are negotiated among student, agency, and instructor. A major paper is required for successful completion of course, as well as a satisfactory evaluation by both instructor and internship agent. Prerequisites: HIST 2040.

HIST 4720 Student Teaching (12) (Formerly HIST 472S). A semester-long, supervised student teaching experience divided between middle school and high school. Required of all students seeking certification in teaching history or government. Prerequisite: successful completion of all certification courses except EDCI 4705, which is taken concurrently.

HIST 4810, 4820 Asian Civilizations I, II (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 481, 482). An investigation of civilizations of the Indian subcontinent and the Far East , especially China and Japan . The first semester covers the time from the development of the classical period to Western domination. The second semester covers the period from the age of imperialism to the present.

HIST 4850, 4860 History of Africa I, II (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 485, 486). An examination of the history of Africa from ancient times to the recent period of African nationalism. The first semester addresses the major events and leaders in African history to the beginnings of European colonization. The second covers from colonization through the emergence and organization of independent states.

HIST 4880 Africa and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade (3) (Formerly HIST 488). A study of the trans-Atlantic slave trade from its beginnings in the fifteenth century to its suppression in the 1800s. The course examines the origins of the slave trade, its extent, and its impact on the African continent and the African diaspora.

HIST 4890 Modern Africa, 1960-Present (3) (Formerly HIST 489). A study of Africa in the post-independence period. Topics include the challenges of economic development, issues of the environment and population, the dilemmas of democratic nation building, and the impact of international politics on emerging African states.

HIST 4910, 4920 Afro-American History I, II (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 491, 492). A study of the integral role and contributions of African-Americans to the history and development of the United States . HIST 4910 covers the period from the history of African kingdoms to the end of American slavery. HIST 4920 covers the period from 1865 to the present.

HIST 4930 The Civil Rights Movements in the United States (3) (Formerly HIST 493). A study of movements in America from 1900 to the present, including African‑American, Mexican‑American, Native American, and women’s organizations.