HIST 101
US HISTORY TO 1865 (3+0) 3 credits
U.S. political, social, economic, diplomatic, and cultural development from colonial times to 1865. Includes examination of the U.S. Constitution and satisfies the U.S. Constitution requirement. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. When combined with HIST 102, HIST 217, or PSC 100, satisfies Constitution Core Curriculum.
HIST 102
US HISTORY 1865 TO PRESENT (3+0) 3 credits
U.S. political, social, economic, diplomatic, and cultural development from 1865 to the present. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 105
EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION I (3+0) 3 credits
Development of western civilization from the dawn of history to 1648. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 106
EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION II (3+0) 3 credits
Development of western civilization from 1648 to the present. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 202
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits
U.S. military history from the colonial period onward emphasizing war strategies, military thought and policy in the armed forces in American society. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 211
HISTORY OF EAST ASIA I (3+0) 3 credits
East Asian history (China, Japan, Korea); Neolithic to 18th century; relates science, art, philosophy to state formation and cultural practice. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 212
HISTORY OF EAST ASIA II (3+0) 3 credits
Survey of modern East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) since the Song Dynasty; interdisciplinary approach, e.g. Korean literature, Japanese film, Chinese philosophy. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 217
NEVADA HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits
Nevada history from early exploration to the present. Includes examination of the Nevada Constitution and satisfies the Nevada Constitution requirement. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 251
HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION (3+0) 3 credits
The how and why of the historian's craft: an introduction to the basics of research and writing; an examination of historical writing, its relationship to the time and place of its origin, and the emergence of the ideas, consciousness, and canons of scholarship which shaped it. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 307
U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN VIETNAM (3+0) 3 credits
Analysis of the diplomatic and military rationale for U.S. intervention in Vietnam and the course of the war at home and abroad, including the effects on U.S. foreign policy, society, and politics. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 101 and ENG 102.
HIST 312
THE EXPANSION OF THE UNITED STATES (3+0) 3 credits
Expansion and growth of the United States with emphasis on the "westward movement;" the conquest and settlement of regions west of the Appalachian Mountains. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 320
HISPANIC CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES (3+0) 3 credits
Various Hispanic groups in the United States, their history and cultural contributions to contemporary life; immigration and political issues are also discussed. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 371
ANCIENT CIVILIZATION I (3+0) 3 credits
Political, economic, cultural and technological contributions of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Palestine and Greece from the dawn of civilization to the Hellenistic world. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 372
ANCIENT CIVILIZATION II (3+0) 3 credits
Political, economic, cultural, and technological developments and contributions of ancient Rome, with special emphasis on the rise and collapse of the Roman empire. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 373
MEDIEVAL CIVILIZATION (3+0) 3 credits
Europe from the disintegration of the Roman Empire to the age of the Renaissance. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 385
EARLY MODERN EUROPE (3+0) 3 credits
Political, social, cultural, and institutional history of Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries; includes Reformation controversies, social and economic change, popular culture and private life. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 393
ENGLAND AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE I (3+0) 3 credits
England and the British empire; economic, social, political, and cultural history of England from prehistory to 1688. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 394
ENGLAND AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE II (3+0) 3 credits
England and the British empire; economic, social, political and cultural history of England from 1688 to present. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 395
RUSSIAN HISTORY TO 1900 (3+0) 3 credits
Rise of Kiev Rus, Mongol invasions, medieval Muscovy, Peter the Great and modern Imperial Russia. Emergence of dissent and the Russian revolutionary movement. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 396
20TH CENTURY RUSSIA AND THE SOVIET UNION (3+0) 3 credits
Collapse of the Russian autocracy, rise of the Bolsheviks, Stalinism and the purges, WW II, the thaw, collapse of the Soviet Union, and recent developments. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 401
AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits
The origin and growth of the constitutional system. May be used to satisfy requirement in U.S. Constitution. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 403
MODERN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION (3+0) 3 credits
Analysis of major themes of American society from World War II to the present. Emphasis upon social, intellectual, cultural, and economic life. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 407A
UNITED STATES FOREIGN RELATIONS I (3+0) 3 credits
Analysis of the domestic origins, implementation, and international consequences of U.S. foreign relations. Includes diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations. HIST 407A covers the period from American Revolution through 1920. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): Six credits of history.
HIST 407B
UNITED STATES FOREIGN RELATIONS II (3+0) 3 credits
Analysis of the domestic origins, implementation, and international consequences of U.S. foreign relations. Includes diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations. HIST 407B extends from 1920 to the present. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): Six credits of history.
HIST 417A
NEVADA AND THE WEST (3+0) 3 credits
Topical examination of Nevada history in relation to issues of western and national significance, e.g., mining, transportation, conservation, and development of water resources. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 418
HISTORY OF UNITED STATES: AMERICAN INDIAN RELATIONS (3+0) 3 credits
US. government relations with tribes and inter-tribal relations from colonial times into the 20th century with emphasis upon constitutional questions. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 424
ROLE OF RELIGION IN AMERICAN CULTURE (3+0) 3 credits
Study of the relationship between religion and secular culture in the American experience from the colonial era to the present. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 426
THE AMERICAN WEST THROUGH FILM (3+0) 3 credits
Analyzes the relationships between the history of the American West, movie westerns, and the cultural climate of the United States after 1945. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 427
STUDIES IN EUROPEAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits
Topical discussions of intellectual traditions and institutional structures in European history. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 428
ROLE OF BUSINESS IN UNITED STATES HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits
Examines the growth and influence of business upon American history from colonial times to the present. Includes the role played by business groups in the American revolution, adoption of the U.S. constitution, westward expansion, the Civil War, World War II, and the development of major American cities. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 432
HISTORY OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES (3+0) 3 credits
Experiences and activities of women in the home and American society from the colonial period to the present. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 433
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits
Topical approach to Black history that seeks to illuminate grand themes such as DuBois notion of "doubleconsciousness," the dilemma of being both Black and American. Explores in depth such topics as religion, family, slavery, urban life, education, labor, culture, and politics. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 441
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits
American attitudes and policies toward the environment emphasizing themes of exploitation, preservation and conservation from the Puritans to the late 20th century ecological movement. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 444
LATINOS IN THE AMERICAN WEST
Analysis of the history of Latinos beginning with the Spanish exploration of the New World, the resulting cultural encounters and emergence of a mixed frontier populace, and the present social, economic, and cultural roles of Latinos in American society. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): Six credits of history.
HIST 449
HISTORY OF JAPAN (3+0) 3 credits
In-depth analysis of Japanese history and society from prehistoric times until the present. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 450
MODERN CHINESE HISTORY (3 +0) 3 credits
History of modern China from collapse of the imperial order to the present contextualizes China's continuous revolution; emphasizes political culture and social transformation. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 452B
POPULAR CULTURE IN TWENTIETH-CENTURY AMERICA (3 +0) 3 credits
History of popular culture in the recent United States. Key themes include the growth of mass media and mass culture, debates over the merits and effects of popular culture, and the relationship of so-called highbrow and lowbrow culture. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 463
EUROPE: 1815-1914 (3+0) 3 credits
Political and economic history of Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of World War I. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 464
EUROPE: 1914 - PRESENT (3+0) 3 credits
Detailed study of an age of conflict and its interludes of peace. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 469
TOPICS IN RUSSIAN AND EAST EUROPEAN HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits
Selected topics in Russian, Soviet and East European political, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual history. Maximum of 6 credits Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 470
HISTORY OF MEXICO (3+0) 3 credits
Survey of the development of Mexican civilization, examining the Maya and Aztec background and emphasizing the Spanish conquest, colonial institution, the independence movement and the problems of nationhood, the Mexican Revolution of 1910, and contemporary issues. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 478
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES (3+0) 3 credits
Emphasizes the history and civilizations of the Middle East as well as its relations with the West. Topics include contemporary politics, oil, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 497
INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits
Independent study in selected topics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum.
HIST 499
SENIOR SEMINAR IN HISTORY (3+0) 3 credits
Topical seminar that integrates research, analytic, methodological, language, and writing skills. Satisfies Humanities Core Curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): 9 History credits at 300 level or above; approval of undergraduate advisor.