History (HIS)

Presents a multicultural survey of world cultures and global issues from ancient to medieval times. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Presents a multicultural survey of world cultures and contemporary global issues from 1600 to the present. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the development of European politics, society, and culture from the beginnings of civilization through the Age of Religious Conflict. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the development of European politics, society, and culture from the Age of Absolutism to the present. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the interactions of science and technology with the social and cultural development of Western civilization to the Industrial Revolution. Emphasizes the values in scientific inquiry as compared with other kinds of inquiry and the importance of science and technology in modifying social organization and human expectations. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the interactions of science and technology with the social and cultural development of Western civilization since the Industrial Revolution. Emphasizes the values in scientific inquiry as compared with other kinds of inquiry and the importance of science and technology in modifying social organization and human expectations. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Examines key political, economic, and social topics that have significantly influenced the American experience from the pre-colonial period through the Civil War era. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Examine key political, economic, and social topics that have influenced significantly the American experience from Reconstruction through the contemporary era. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Covers a global overview of the events of the Second World War, including consideration of the conflicts military, diplomatic, political, social, and economic dimensions. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the major political, social, economic, and cultural developments in British history from the pre-Roman era through the Stuart Dynasty. Includes examination of such topics as the Norman conquest, the Plantagenet Dynasty, the Hundred Years War, War of the Roses, the Tudors Monarchs, the Protestant Reformation, the Stuart Kings, Puritan Revolution, and the Restoration. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Covers the major political, social, economic, and cultural developments in British history from the Stuart period to the present. Includes examination of such topics as the Glorious Revolution, Imperial Wars, American Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, World War I, Great Depression, World War II, Cold War, Decolonization, Post-War Britain, and the European Union. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the social, economic, political and cultural development of Latin America from the fifteenth century to 1810 with an emphasis on pre-Columbian societies, the Iberian kingdoms in the Age of Expansion, the conquest and colonization of the indigenous cultures of the New World, the establishment of Spanish and Portuguese institutions, the relations between the Church and the State, the encomienda and the hacienda, slavery and the impact of the Bourbon Reforms on Latin America. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Covers the history of the Latin American nations focusing on their social, economic, political and cultural development. Emphasizes the history of the independence movements, nation building, the struggle for modernization, dependency and the phenomenon of revolution since 1810. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Examines historical development of law codes, police work and prisons since the ancient world, with emphasis on the early modern period to the present. Develops an understanding of current practices in criminology, placing emphasis on the evolving conceptions of the causes of and cures for criminal behavior, and the professionalization of police and corrections personnel. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the struggle of Native Americans from pre-colonial times to 1865. Emphasizes the indigenous Native American culture and society, the Columbian and biological exchange, Indian-Anglo cultural interactions, the construction and reconstruction of Indian identities, U.S. Indian policy development, and forced Indian removal. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the struggle of Native Americans from 1865 to the present times. Emphasizes the indigenous Native American culture and society, Indian-Anglo cultural interactions, the construction and reconstruction of Indian identities, and the struggles for the Great Plains and the Great Basin. Assesses the U.S. Indian policy development in relation to forced Indian removal, Americanization plan, educational assault on Indian children, termination policy, and sovereignty. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the chief periods in Kentucky's growth and development from 1750 to the present focusing on the social, economic, cultural, and political trends of each region. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the origins and development of the Islamic civilization from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to 1250, with special emphasis on the role of the Arab, Iranian, and Turkic peoples. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the religion and institutions of the Islamic world in the Middle East with emphasis on the Mongol, Ottoman, Safavid, and Qajar Empires. Includes the demise of these empires, the response of the Middle East peoples to European imperialism, and the development of the Middle East since 1250. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the major social, religious, cultural, economic, and political trends in Sub-Saharan African history since the 16th century. Includes the impact of the Atlantic slave trade, European imperialism, and 20th century wars on Sub-Saharan Africa. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Studies the African American experience through the Civil War. Examines African heritage, slavery, and growth of African American institutions. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Examines the African American experience from Reconstruction to the present, with emphases on the rise of segregation, the Civil Rights Movement, and race relations into the twenty-first century. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the history of American women, with particular emphasis on the mid-19th century to the present. Includes the major themes of family, work, social ideas about women, and feminism. Lecture: 3 credit hours (45 contact hours).

Emphasizes the fight for women's suffrage to 1920. Includes Amerindian women, immigrant women, the changing nature of the family and work, and societal ideas about women. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Emphasizes equal rights and the civil rights movements. Includes the rejection of feminism in the 1920s, and 1970s, the changing nature of the family and work, and societal ideas about women. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys European history from the fourth century through the fifteenth century. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Presents a survey of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean history from the earliest times to 1800. Emphasizes political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys the major civilizations of Asia. Focuses on the key political, social and cultural developments of the major peoples from the beginnings of western influence in Asia to the present. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides an in-depth study of a selected topic/area in History. Lecture: 1-3 credits (15-45 contact hours).