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G-HI 101 Historical Introduction to Politics
3 hours
An introductory survey of the history and philosophy of political ideas stressing the theory of politics, government, and state systems from Plato to the twentieth century. (Fall, even years)
G-HI 110 World Civilization to 1500
3 hours
A general survey of the history of world civilizations from the beginnings of the earliest agricultural communities through the Middle Ages. Designed as a foundation for further studies in world history. (Fall)
G-HI 120 World Civilization since 1500
3 hours
A general survey of the history of world civilizations from the Renaissance and Reformation to the present day. Special emphasis on the rise and dominance of the West in world history. Designed as a foundation for further studies in world history. (Spring)
G-HI 201 American History to 1865
3 hours
A survey of selected topics in the history of the United States from the period of exploration and colonial settlement to 1865. Designed as a foundation for further studies in U.S. history. (Fall)
G-HI 202 American History since 1865
3 hours
A survey of selected topics in the history of the United States from the period of Reconstruction to the present day. Designed as a foundation for further studies in U.S. history. (Spring)
HI 205 History of the Automobile
3 hours
A study of the global development of the automobile from Its precursors to concept cars of the future. Extra emphasis is given to the American automobile and its importance in American life, including attention to both the technical and corporate aspects of the topic as well as the automobile’s role in society and culture. (Spring)
G-HI 210 Topics in World History
3 hours
An opportunity to travel abroad while studying a topic in world history at historical locations. Students gain a deeper, more personal experience of history, beyond the possibilities of pure classroom content. The specific content and travel location will change from year to year. This course may be repeated. Contact the instructor for more information. (Interterm, odd years)
G-HI 217 Latin American History
3 hours
A survey of the nations of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean from their pre-Columbian origins to the present. Special emphasis given to Latin American relations with the United States. Course may travel abroad. Check with instructor. (Interterm)
G-HI 220 Twentieth Century Europe
3 hours
A study of the background of World War I, the peace settlement, the contravening factors during the next two decades, the Second World War, and issues of European unity and disunity to the end of the century. (Spring, odd years)
HI 230 African American History
3 hours (Language Intensive)
The history of African-Americans in the United States from the African Diaspora in the colonial period to the present. Special emphasis on black literary and cultural achievements. (Interterm)
HI 250 Women in America
3 hours
A reading intensive survey of the history of American women from the period of colonial settlement to the present day. Designed to facilitate an understanding of gender issues in the historical context and to gain an appreciation for women’s history as a vigorous field of research. (Fall)
HI 305 History of Global Transportation
3 hours
A study of the development of transportation technology and its impact on civilization. The course examines the progression of systems, including road, rail, maritime, and aviation transport. (Spring, even years)
HI 311 Ancient Mediterranean World
3 hours
An examination of the political, social and cultural development of the ancient Greeks and Romans from c. 2000 B.C.E. through the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 C.E. The course focuses on the contributions of the Greeks and Romans to western civilization. Prerequisite: G-HI 110. Prerequisite: G-HI 110. (Spring, odd years)
HI 315 Early Modern Europe
3 hours
An in-depth study of the Renaissance and Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and Enlightenment. The course will examine how these events contributed to the age of revolutions and the rise of the modern nation state. Prerequisite:G-HI 120. (Fall, odd years)
HI 322 The American West
3 hours
An interdisciplinary, regional study with emphasis on climatic and geographical background, exploration, settlement, and present-day economic and political significance. Some fictional portrayals will be considered to place the West within the context of popular culture. Prerequisite: G-HI 201 or G-HI 202 and permission of Instructor. (Spring, even years)
HI 356 American Diplomacy
3 hours
A historical survey of the diplomatic relations of the United States from the American -Revolution to the present. Prerequisite: G-HI 202. (Spring, even years)
HI 361 Kansas History and Research
3 hours (Language Intensive)
A study of the formative years of the history of the state and the contributions its people made to the total stream of American development. Designed with special relevance for public school teachers. (Spring, odd years)
HI 375 Junior Seminar
1 hour
An introductory study of historical methodology and library resources. Students focus on building a research bibliography in anticipation of a senior research project. (Spring)
HI 410 Colloquium in Historiography and Research Methodology
3 hours
An in-depth study of the historian’s craft. Designed to familiarize students with historical research methodology and issues in historiography. Prerequisite: Successful completion of any upper level class in history, except for HI 375, and permission of instructor. (Fall, even years)
HI 475 Senior Thesis
2 hours (Language Intensive)
A capstone experience in historical research, analysis, and writing. The seminar offers students experience in seeking out and evaluating both primary and secondary sources of historical information. The seminar is designed to allow students the opportunity to become familiar with the practices and techniques of professional historians and researchers. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HI 375, HI 410, and permission of instructor. (Fall, Spring)
For complete MC course descriptions and schedules please refer
to the latest Course Catalog 07-08 (1.5MB .pdf)
and Schedule 08-09 (2.5MB .pdf).
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