History
HIST
1033 - United States History: 1492 to
1865 - 3 credit hours
Surveys the social, economic, cultural, and political development
of the United States from the Age of Discovery through the Civil
War. Focuses on topics such as early exploration, the American
Revolution, the early development of American democracy, the Old
South and slavery, Westward expansion, and the Civil War.
1043 - United States History: 1865 to
Present - 3 credit hours
Surveys the social, economic, cultural, and political development
of the United States from the Reconstruction Era to the recent
past. Focuses on topics such as the world wars, the Great
Depression and New Deal, the Cold War, Vietnam, and Watergate.
2233 - World Civilization I: Prehistory
to 1500 - 3 credit hours
The development of civilization in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the
Americas down to the age of European colonialism. Primary emphasis
is given to the unique social and cultural characteristics of each
civilization.
2243 - World Civilization II: 1500 to
Present - 3 credit hours
The development of civilization throughout the world from the
beginning of the 16th century to the present. The evolution of
cultures and the progress of major social, economic, political, and
intellectual trends are studied as a means of understanding the
modern world.
3033 - Colonial America - 3 credit
hours
Examines American political, social, cultural, and economic
development to 1776. Includes topics such as early
exploration, Native American contact, race, and the imperial
relationship. Prerequisite: HIST 1033 or instructor's
permission.
3053 - Age of Jackson - 3 credit
hours
A study of the Age of Andrew Jackson from political and
social/cultural perspectives. Special attention is given to the
rise of Jacksonian democracy and its impact on American politics.
Prerequisite: HIST 1033 or instructor's permission.
3063 - A History of the Old South - 3
credit hours
Examines the social, economic, cultural, and political development
of the Antebellum South. Focuses on topics such as slavery, the
pro-slavery argument, the development of Southern nationalism, and
plantation life. Prerequisite: HIST 1033 or instructor's
permission.
3073 - Civil War and Reconstruction - 3
credit hours
Examines the Civil War Era of American history. Focuses on the
sectional conflict preceding secession, the political and military
aspects of the Civil War, and the political and social issues
involved in Reconstruction. Prerequisites: HIST 1033 and HIST 1043
or instructor's permission.
3093 - Diplomatic History of the United
States - 3 credit hours
Focuses on the major problems and issues in American foreign policy
from independence to the present. Special attention is given to the
isolationist tradition, expansionism, American imperialism, the
United States' entry into the world wars, and the Cold War.
Prerequisite: HIST 1033 or HIST 1043 or instructor's
permission.
3103 - Kentucky Studies - 3 credit
hours
Examines the history, literature, geography, folklore, and culture
of Kentucky. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
3123 - United States, 1890-1945 - 3
credit hours
Examines significant aspects of American development from the
closing decade of the 19th century through World War II. Major
topics include: Progressivism, the 1920s, the world wars, and the
Great Depression/New Deal. Prerequisite: HIST 1043 or instructor's
permission.
3133 - United States, 1945-Present - 3
credit hours
Examines significant aspects of American development since World
War II. Major topics include: the Cold War, the Korean Conflict,
Vietnam, the 1960s, Watergate, and the Reagan Era. Prerequisite:
HIST 1043 or permission of the instructor.
3143 - Women in the American Experience
- 3 credit hours
A study of the social, cultural, economic, and political forces
shaping women's lives from the pre-Colonial period to the present.
This course will focus on the variety of women's experiences and
examine the intersections of race, class, and ethnicity.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above.
3233 - Ancient History - 3 credit
hours
Focuses on the beginnings of civilization in the Near East, the
development of Greek civilization, and the rise and decline of
Roman civilization through A.D. 5th century. Prerequisite: HIST
2233 or instructor's permission.
3243 - Medieval Europe - 3 credit
hours
A study of the emergence and development of European civilization
from the decline of Rome through the 14th century. Prerequisite:
HIST 2233 or instructor's permission.
3283 - The Age of Protestant Reformation
- 3 credit hours
Examines the rise of Protestantism in early modern Europe and its
impact on the development of European civilization and
Christianity. Attention will also be focused on the Catholic
Counter-Reformation. Prerequisite: HIST 2242 or instructor's
permission.
3303 - Modern Europe Since 1789 - 3
credit hours
Examines major aspects of Western European development since the
French Revolution. Prerequisite: HIST 2243 or instructor's
permission.
3313 - History of England Since 1688 - 3
credit hours
Survey of English development from the Glorious Revolution to the
present. Major topics include: constitutional/political
transformation, social class, gender, industrialization, Victorian
culture, the welfare state, the empire, and the world wars.
Prerequisite: HIST 2243 or instructor's permission.
3323 - Revolution in the Modern World -
3 credit hours
An analysis of revolution as a transforming force in the modern
world. beginning with the English Civil War and "Glorious
Revolution" of the 17th century. Emphasis is given to the
development and impact of the French and Russian revolutions.
Prerequisite: HIST 2243 or instructor's permission.
3633 - Women in World History - 3 credit
hours
A study of the historical, social, cultural, economic and political
forces shaping women's lives throughout history. This course will
focus on the variety of women's experiences and examine the
intersections of race, class and ethnicity. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing.
4903 - History Seminar - 3 credit
hours
Historical research, intensive reading, discussion of selected
historical topics in a seminar setting. Prerequisite: History,
humanities or social science major.