His 212A Western Civilization. The second in a four-course sequence in Western Civilization, this course is an introduction to the history of Europe and European Empires during the early modern period. The course mixes narrative political history with social, intellectual, and cultural history. Topics include: the Renaissance, the Reformation, the witch hunts, the religious wars, absolutism and the English Revolution, the founding and evolution of New World colonies, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment. Professor Frank Luttmer. TR 9:00-10:30 Syllabus
His 230A American Military History, 1600-1903. A survey of American military history through the conclusion of the Philippines conquest, studying the miltary campaigns conducted by Americans during this period. In addition to studying strategy, tactics, and weapons, issues such as the social composition of the armed forces, the influence of new technologies on warfare,the tension between "professional" and "citizen" soldiers, popular attitudes toward war and the military, and the effects of war on American society will be explored. Professor Dan Murphy. 11:00-11:50 MWF Syllabus.
His 264A The World Since 1945. A survey of events and developments throughout the world from the end of the Second World War to the present. Satisfies General Degree Requirement IV.C. Professor Larry Thornton. 10:00-10:50 MWF.
His 266A History of China. An introduction to the history of China from ancient times through the modern era. Satisfies General Degree Requirement IV.C. Professor Xi Lian. 2:00-2:50 MWF Syllabus.
His 268A History of Modern Science. This course examines the major developments in the formation of modern science from the seventeenth century to the present. It focuses on science as human creative endeavor and examines episodes of scientific discovery, debate, and controversy to generate consideration and discussion of such issues as the nature of scientific discovery and the relationship of scientific theories to their social and cultural contexts. Professor Jeff Brautigam. 12:00-12:50 MWF.
His 335A America in the Age of the Civil War, 1815-1877. This course surveys the history of the United States from 1815 to 1877. With the end of the War of 1812, America entered an age of national growth and economic expansion. There was widespread national pride in the young republic and its democratic political culture, and many Americans looked optimistically to the future. Despite America's national ideals, social and racial inequality remained. Slavery and sectional strife resulted in disunion and civil war. Topics to be studied include: national expansion, the Market Revolution, the development of mass political parties, American Victorian middle-class culture, reform movements, slavery, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction. Professor Matt Vosmeier. 9:00-9:50 MWF.
His 337A Modern America, 1945-Present. The chronological survey of the history of the United States from the onset of the Cold War through its termination, and the profound social changes which marked the nation during these years. Professor Dan Murphy. 2:00-2:50 MWF Syllabus.
His 345A The Renaissance. The Renaissance is a discussion-oriented seminar focusing on the society and culture of Italy from roughly 1350 to 1550. While emphasis is given to humanism, Neo-Platonism, and the fine arts, the course also considers the family, the roles of women, political conflict, and warfare in Renaissance society. A segment of the course is also devoted to the range of Machiavelli's writings, including his discourses on republican government, his histories, and his literary works. Professor Frank Luttmer. 12:00-1:30 TR Syllabus.
His 349A Nazi Germany. A study of the forces and conditions which made it possible for the Hitler movement to seize power in Germany; of the policies pursued on behalf of and in opposition to National Socialism; of the war; and of the movement's legacies. Professor Larry Thornton. 2:00-2:50 MWF.
His 364A Traditional China. An examination of social and intellectual changes in ancient China by studying Chinese texts (in translation). Satisfies General Degree Requirement IV.C. Professor Xi Lian. 10:00-10:50 MWF Syllabus.